Ryan Haines / Android Authority Smartphone charging speeds have increased dramatically in the last few years, but not every brand has hopped aboard the faster
Tag: Chargers
Poll: How long does it take to fully charge your phone?
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Smartphone charging speeds have tumbled in the last few years, and you can now find phones that offer a full
You still really don’t need that Google Pixel 7 30W fast charger
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Last year’s Pixel launch seemed to promise a significant boost to the charging speeds of Google’s phones, boasting a 30W
EU officially makes USB-C mandatory for smartphones, but here’s what’s next
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The EU has formally approved legislation to make USB-C charging mandatory. Smartphones, tablets, and cameras will need to offer
You told us: You’re split over your current phone having an in-box charger
Ryan Haines / Android Authority We were interested in finding out whether Android Authority readers got a charger in the box with their current phone.
Poll: Did your current phone come with a charger?
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Back in the day, when you bought a phone, you didn’t have to worry about already having a charger because
Proprietary USB-C fast charging was once a necessary evil, now it’s just evil
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Your next smartphone likely won’t ship with a charger in the box. I’m not just talking about expensive flagship devices
Now US senators want a law to force companies to ditch proprietary chargers
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Three US senators have officially requested the US government work to curb companies from using proprietary chargers. The request
It’s done! USB-C to become mandatory for smartphones in EU starting 2024
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The EU has reached an agreement to make USB-C mandatory for all phones starting 2024, including Apple’s iPhones. Buyers
No longer a concept? A smartphone with 200W charging could be coming soon
TL;DR Performance-focused brand Iqoo will apparently launch a phone with 200W charging. Xiaomi previously demonstrated 200W charging, topping up a 4,000mAh battery in eight minutes.