The charging advice millions have followed for years turns out to be based on a half-truth — and the real threat to your phone's battery is something most people never consider.

Battery care is simpler: reduce heat, avoid nightly 100%, and use charge limits to keep phones dependable longer with less strain.

Most of us — casual users and enthusiasts alike — are forever searching for smartphones with the longest battery life. And while fast charging keeps us topped up every day, the absence of replaceable ...

Charging your phone is a mundane part of life that people don’t usually think twice about — but some charging habits might be ruining your phone battery. At some point, you might notice that the ...

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Jim Rossman / Tribune News Service This week a reader asks two specific questions about charging batteries. 1. Are faster chargers harder on batteries than slower chargers? For example, is a 20-watt ...

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You might be waiting longer for a full charge than you need to be.

Have you ever felt a pang of guilt while scrolling through social media or playing a game on your phone as it charges? You’re not alone. Many smartphone users wonder if this common habit is silently ...

Remember when charging your phone took forever? Yeah, me too. It feels like just yesterday we were all tethered to wall ...