Tag: battery life

October 31, 2023

Hours before Apple’s big Mac event on Monday, I wondered whether the M3 MacBook Pro models will deliver significant battery life gains over their predecessors. It’s not that the M2 MacBook Pro battery life estimates were bad. But the M3 […]

October 4, 2023

Android 14 is finally here, and that means Android users can finally download the latest rendition of Google’s operating system, starting with Pixel devices. But if you’re rocking a phone that supports Android 14 and you haven’t been keeping up […]

September 1, 2023

With every new iPhone and Galaxy S generation, we get better OLED screens. That means better color performance and brightness — and increased energy efficiency. I’m mentioning Samsung’s flagship phones because Samsung is the main supplier of high-end OLED panels […]

July 10, 2023

In about two months, Apple will unveil the iPhone 15 series. While the current iPhone 14 generation is about to wave adios, the Cupertino firm is promoting its long-lasting battery life ever on its smartphone with the iPhone 14 Plus. […]

June 7, 2023

If there’s one question I hear more than any other here in the land o’ Googley matters, it’s how to grant oneself the invaluable gift of better battery life on Android. Hey, we all struggle with stamina some days. Our […]

March 3, 2023

There are several reasons why people consider buying new smartphones. According to Statista, 60% say they only purchase a new phone when the old one breaks down. 36% of users report buying a new smartphone when the battery life of […]

January 18, 2023

For the first four versions, Apple Watch couldn’t always display the time like a basic watch could. That’s been solved since the Apple Watch Series 5, and now there’s even an Apple Watch that can tell time when turned off. […]

December 13, 2022

watchOS 9.2 brings a number of improvements but an interesting update that Apple left off of the release notes is an improvement in Apple Watch Ultra battery life. Shared by Jake Krol, when using Apple Watch Ultra with Low Power […]

December 8, 2022

While I still use Google Chrome as my primary browser, there’s no denying that it’s a battery and RAM-devouring monster. Google claimed repeatedly that it is working to fix that in updates to little avail, but hope springs eternal and […]

October 19, 2022

iPhone owners over the years have made it clear that, on the whole, they’d much rather have a slightly thicker device if it results in longer battery life. And Apple, to its credit, has delivered in this respect. iPhone battery […]

October 17, 2022

The iPhone 14 is the most affordable of Apple’s latest iPhone generation. However, the company continues to sell last year’s iPhone 13. Whether you’re considering an upgrade or looking to buy a new iPhone for the first time in several […]

September 23, 2022

If there’s one feeling all of us phone-carrying cuttlefish can relate to, it’s the sense of anxiety when that dreaded low-battery warning shows up on our screens. Both Android itself and Google’s Pixel phones, specifically, have gotten much better at […]

June 6, 2022

The headlining update with iOS 16 is the ability to make custom Lock Screens. From widgets, fonts, photos, new wallpapers, and more, follow along for a hands-on look at how to create a custom iOS 16 Lock Screen on iPhone. […]

March 21, 2022

Apple has gradually brought 5G to almost its entire product lineup, starting with the iPhone 12 and expanding most recently to the iPhone SE, iPad Air, and iPad mini. While we’ve long known that 5G can have an impact on […]

October 14, 2021

Display power consumption is currently the most important determinant of how long your phone or other device with an OLED screen last on a charge. With mobile chipsets going down to the current 5nm production process, their average power draw […]

August 31, 2021

Looking to enhance battery life on the iPhone, Apple has just been awarded a new patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) named “Attention detection service.” According to the patent (via AppleInsider), “The attention detection service may monitor […]

July 19, 2021

When it comes to business, working from home, and working on the go, a good laptop can make or break your workday. While you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to your laptop, that doesn’t mean […]

January 19, 2021

Samsung’s fresh Galaxy S21 series is powered by the newest Snapdragon 888 in the US which may not beat Apple’s A14 in raw benchmarks, but has the exciting advantage to ship with a fully integrated 5G modem, as opposed to […]

January 14, 2021

For the past year I’ve been carrying out an experiment. I’ve been charging my iPhone in what I believe to be the most optimal way to maximize battery life. I’m a heavy iPhone user. The thing barely leaves my side, […]

December 7, 2020

Apple’s iOS 14.2 is causing battery-related headaches to a number of users. According to complaints on Apple’s Developer Forums, posts on Apple Support forums, and this Reddit thread (via MacRumors), some users are seeing reduced battery life and longer charging […]