Battery Charge Cycle

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  iPhone 17 Series Still Behind Samsung Smartphones in Battery Longevity: Report

  The iPhone 17 series maintains the same 1,000-charge-cycle rating as the iPhone 16 lineup, offering high energy efficiency but no improvement in long-term battery durability. Apple lags behind Samsung in battery longevity, while the Galaxy S25 series and select devices offer up to 2,000 charge cycles. The European iPhone models differ slightly from...

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  Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues

  Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...

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  Scientists Develop Self-Healing Stretchable Lithium Batteries With Enhanced Durability

  The expert team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed the super-stretchable and highly flexible lithium battery, crafted with non-toxic components. These jelly-like batteries will be safe from punctures or potential toxic d...

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  Google Pixel 9a Will Gain Battery Health Assistance Feature to Stabilise Performance and Ageing

  Google Pixel 9a will receive a new battery management feature which aims to prolong its life by optimising the charge cycles, the company has confirmed. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the Pixel software will manage the lithium-ion battery’s performance and maximum voltage of the handset to help maintain its health as the phone ages, t...

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  New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Retains 80 Percent Capacity After 25,000 Cycles

  A new lithium-sulfur battery has been developed that retains 80 percent of its charge capacity after 25,000 charging cycles. This breakthrough, published in Nature, features a novel electrode structure with sulfur and iodine, resulting in enhanced longevity compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The study suggests that further research is n...

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  Google Releases New Pixel 4a Update, Affected Owners Can Claim Eligible for Free Battery Replacement

  Google announced the Pixel 4a back in 2020, which reached its software end cycle with the Android 13 update. Now, Google confirmed that it is releasing an update to Pixel 4a units this week. The software update will address the battery performance stability of the old Pixel smartphone. In certain Pixel 4a phones the software update will reduce avai...

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  Boat Enigma Daze, Enigma Gem Smartwatches With Bluetooth Calling Launched in India: Price, Features

  Boat Enigma Daze and Boat Enigma Gem smartwatches have been launched in India. Both smartwatches support SOS live location-sharing and are said to offer a battery life of up to five days. They come with support for Bluetooth calling and customisable watch faces. The Enigma Daze and Gem have metallic builds with IP67-rating,  circular displays, an...

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  Redmi Band 3 With 1.47-inch Screen, Up to 18 Days Battery Life Launched: Price, Specifications

  Redmi Band 3 has been launched in China. The smart band comes with a 1.47-inch rectangular screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and is said to offer a battery life of up to 18 days. It is equipped with several health and wellness monitoring features like heart rate, blood oxygen level and sleep cycle tracking.

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  Apple's New iPad Air, iPad Pro Get Battery Health Menu That Limits Charging to 80 Percent: Report

  Apple reportedly added a new Battery Health menu on the 2024 generation tablets similar to the iPhone 15 series. This menu will show optimised charging options and data about the battery. It would allow users to limit the battery charge percentage to maximise lifespan. This setting will hold the battery charge at 80 percent before reaching 100 perc...

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  iPhone 15 Series Offers Longer Battery Cycle Lifespan Than Previous Models, Apple Says

  iPhone 15 series have a longer battery cycle lifespan compared to previous iPhone models, according to Apple. The company has now updated its documentation to state that the iPhone 15 series can retain 80 percent of its battery capacity at 1000 charge cycles. Apple will also display the iPhone 15 series' battery "health" in the Settings app in addi...

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  Google Rolls Out Android 14 QPR1 Beta, Pixel Phones Could Display Battery Cycle Counts Soon

  Google started rolling out the first Quarterly Platform Release beta (QPR1) of Android 14 to Pixel phones. With the latest update, Pixel users will now be able to view detailed battery information that goes beyond the typical charge level and usage statistics.

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  Android 14 Might Introduce Battery Health Feature, Apps Could Use APIs to Reveal Health Statistics

  Android 14 may give users insights into their device's battery health when it is released later this year. These include details such as the health of the phone's battery, the manufacturing date, when it was first used, how many charging cycles have been completed, and the charging policy. Users can also reportedly use third-party apps to access th...

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  Greaves Electric Mobility Partners With Mesha Energy Solutions For Battery Technology

  The partnership is aimed to provide better battery technology, with fast charging capability for Greaves Electric mobility's commercial and passenger EV range.

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  Quantumscape Creates SolidState Batteries That Can Fast Charge In 15 Mins

  QuantumScape is one of the few companies in the world working on the hard problem of figuring out solid state batteries.

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  Volkswagen Backed QuantumScape Achieves Battery Goal Ahead Of Schedule

  QuantumScape is now one step closer to successfully piloting solid-state batteries which could define the future of electric mobility.