One of the most common issues for any smartphone user involves the device’s battery. We already covered how you can keep the battery lasting longer, but let’s go into another issue: charging it.
Whether it’s based off their own experiences or through research, most smartphone users know how to properly charge their phones but the same problems still exist. From overheating batteries to phones refusing to power on, a lot of these issues come off as battery-related in the long run.
So, how can we charge our phones the right way? Well, here are some things you can do that can address your battery charging issues.
Use the charger that comes with your phone
Every phone comes with its own charger and accessories. If you’ve been a user of the same line of Android smartphones or iPhones, these things are no different to you. The natural thing to do is to simply reuse the same charger across multiple devices. But, there is a reason why that charger was bundled with that phone.
Companies provide you with a charger that best fits the electrical capacity needed to charge your phone, and you should seriously consider using them. Ideally, both the power brick and the charging cable were designed specifically for your smartphone. Using another phone charger or a generic one could pose dangers to the battery, and to the phone in the long run. Also, take note if your phone uses fast charging so you have a reason to use the charger that came in the box.
Don’t do a 100 to 0 all the time
You’ve come across people who have told you to discharge your phone completely, especially if it’s a new one. These same people have also told you that doing so is actually good for your phone’s battery. The truth, however, is that your battery will eventually discharge faster, even if they will charge faster or at the same rate. Battery University, a website run by battery company Cadex, calls this process “deep discharge.”
It’s better to keep your battery’s charge level at a workable percentage before even thinking of plugging in the charger. If you subject your phone’s battery to a deep discharge, there is a higher chance that you will gradually reduce its lifespan. It’s also recommended that the workable percentage shouldn’t be too low (experts say below 30 percent) as it has the same effect.
Don’t keep your phone charging until 100
There are people who also tell you to charge your phone until you hit the 100 percent mark. Sure, it means that you have proof that your battery is full — and who wouldn’t want that? What you probably don’t know is that doing this adds stress to the battery, which damages it in the long run.
As much as possible, charge your batteries up to a safe percentage. While it would be good to go all the way to 100, working with 80 to 90 percent would already be fine. If you want to maximize your battery life, you can always look up ways to save your battery.
It’s not advisable to charge overnight
Charging your phone overnight is a common practice. At the end of the day, you would want to treat your phone the way you treat yourself: getting enough charge for the activities that lie ahead. So, the logical thing to do is to plug in the phone charger and let it reach 100 percent overnight.
But as mentioned earlier, going all the way to 100 might not be a good idea. Even if your battery reaches its full capacity, a lot of “trickle charges” come into play while your charger is still plugged in overnight. These trickle charges keep your phone at 100 percent as it fills in for the charges that your phone naturally loses. When that happens, you’re just adding more stress to the battery.
Charge when you can, little by little
Instead of charging it overnight, charging it periodically would be the way to go. Plug the charger as often as you would want to within the day, up to a workable percentage for you. It’s also good to keep your phone charged for short bursts of time to keep your device up and running the whole day. While it seems impractical, doing this does not have any harmful effects to your phone’s battery.
Ever since the leaks and renders of OnePlus 7T started making rounds on the internet, many have speculated that OnePlus will launch a successor to their recently released OnePlus 7 series. Today, OnePlus Founder and CEO Pete Lau shared on Twitter the first official look at the new design of the OnePlus 7T.
Our brand new design with 4th generation matte-frosted glass #OnePlus7T https://t.co/w35HE2AyKj pic.twitter.com/oNEI7NkZPk
— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) September 17, 2019
If we’re to go by rumors and previous releases, the world will see OnePlus unveil two new smartphones — the 7T and the 7T Pro.
Both the OnePlus 7T and the 7T Pro are expected to have triple rear cameras, a 90Hz display, and a Snapdragon 855+ processor under the hood. The OnePlus 7T is expected to be a major upgrade from the Oneplus 7 which seems like a repackaged OnePlus 6T. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to be a minor upgrade from the OnePlus 7 Pro, with updates coming for the battery and the display only.
The company could also unveil a 5G model along with these two models. Also, they might launch their OnePlus TV to go along with the OnePlus 7T series.
Availability
The company also announced in its forum that it will be holding two launch dates. Global launch will be on September 26 in India and North America, while a UK launch is scheduled for October 10.
Pricing for both devices is unknown at the moment, but expect both devices to break the US$ 600 mark. Base storage configuration for the OnePlus 7T is expected to start at 128GB. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 7T Pro’s storage is expected to start at 256GB.
The launch of the 7T series means the OnePlus 7 series and even the OnePlus 6T could see massive price discounts. Those holding off from buying a new phone could consider these discounted models.
Even if you’re not a Samsung fan, you’ll still recognize the brand’s two darling children — the Galaxy S and the Galaxy Note series. For the longest time, Samsung has divided every year in half. The long-standing Galaxy S dominates the first half. Meanwhile, the premium Galaxy Note series takes up the second half. Like yin and yang, both series coexist in perfect harmony, creating a wonderfully profitable year for Samsung.
Sometimes, however, the difference between either smartphone just isn’t clear. As technology gets better and better, the Galaxy S starts looking incredibly similar to the Galaxy Note. By far, the Galaxy Note’s biggest differentiator is just the S Pen. Everything else is more arbitrary.
Unsurprisingly, Samsung is having the same thoughts. According to a rumor shared by the renowned leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks), Samsung is considering a major rebranding strategy. Next year, the company might merge the Galaxy S and the Galaxy Note into one gigantic lineup. The potential strategy comes as a follow-up to the recent re-release of the Galaxy Fold.
Currently, Samsung is evaluating the demand for the new foldable form factor. If the Galaxy Fold performs remarkably well, the company has a much bigger reason to combine both its previous lines. In that scenario, the Galaxy Fold (and its successors) will take over the second half currently occupied by the Galaxy Note. The new combination, on the other hand, will have the same release schedule as the Galaxy S line.
As a rumor, the potential line does not have any substantial details yet. However, it will likely have the form factor of the Galaxy S line and the S Pen of the Galaxy Note. The line could potentially carry the name “Galaxy One,” rather than “S11.”
It’s still very early to tell what will happen to Samsung in the succeeding years. However, the substantial rumor speaks volumes for the future of both Samsung and the tech industry at large. Is the Galaxy S10 and the Note 10 the last of their lines?
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The Pixel 4 launch date has been confirmed as October 15, after the search giant sent out invites to a New York City event. The phone has been the subject of numerous leaks. In fact it was leaked so often that Google confirmed in June what the phone will look like.
Google’s Pixel lineup is crucial for the company because its supposed to be a torch-bearer for all other Android makers, just like the Nexus series. However, three generations later, consumer response has been lukewarm and it has failed to challenge iPhone’s dominance.
With the Pixel 4, many expect this to change. After years of supply-chain experience and market research, Google could finally hit a homerun. Obviously, software-based features will be a core part of the experience and Android 10 is expected to push the boundaries.
What to expect from the Pixel 4
Google’s images showed a phone with a large, square camera bump on the back of the device and no fingerprint reader. The brand has also confirmed the phone will include motion sensing technology and the ability to unlock the phone with a users’ face, similar to Apple’s Face ID.
All previous Pixel phones have stuck to a single lens rear camera that depends on AI-backed software finishing. The result has been mesmerizing, taking over the battle from phones that come with multiple lenses.
The phone is expected to have a second camera — a telephoto lens capable of zooming in on subjects. The main camera will reportedly be able to take fast-action pictures and will have an improved “Night Sight” feature, which adds brightness to very low light scenes.
The event invite also suggest the phones will be accompanied with a host of new hardware launches. In 2018, they announced Pixel Slate, Google Nest Hub, and a refreshed Chromecast along with the phones, so we expect a similar surprise this year as well.
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