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Engwe N1 Pro review: Futuristic ebike with carbon fibre, 24/7 IoT security and more

Robbie Khan — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:01 +0000

It weighs less than 20KG, has a carbon fibre frame and fork, a unique shape, a Shimano groupset, 24/7 4G connection, alarm, immobiliser and app notifications. Welcome to the future of e-bikes. Read more...

Here's our first real-world look at the Google Pixel 9 series, including Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:52:01 +0000

All four models of the Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, have popped up in real-life images, thanks to the NCC certification, which also highlights fast-charging specs and more. Read more...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max expected to offer faster charging speeds

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:40:02 +0000

Amidst different leaks about the upcoming Apple iPhone 16 series, a new leak has surfaced suggesting that the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max could offer significantly faster charging speeds. Read more...

iOS 18 will warn you if you use a slow charger to charge your iPhone

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:28:01 +0000

The new iOS 18 update has introduced a new feature which warns you if your device is slowly charging. The battery graph in settings also marks slow charging by using the color orange. Read more...

Samsung rumored to abandon bigger battery, faster charging in the next flagship due to cost

Martin Hodás — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:40:01 +0000

While the flagship Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra might come with some interesting improvements next year, the rumored “stacked” battery with faster charging won't be among them, claims the latest report. Read more...

iPhone 15 USB-C might only enable certain features if you use official cables

Steve Bennett — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:40:01 +0000

With the potential switch to USB-C ports from Lightning on future iPhones, rumours are that features will be limited unless you use a cable that has been made by Apple or is Apple Certified. Read more...

It's official: iPhones released after December 2024 need to ditch Lightning, switch to USB-C

Usama Jawad — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:04:02 +0000

The EU has published documentation confirming the exact date from which new electronic devices will be required to adopt USB-C charging. The law impacts Apple the most and is a bid to reduce e-waste. Read more...

After EU, India to mandate USB Type-C for all consumer electronics

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:36:01 +0000

The Indian government is all set to mandate a uniform standard of charging for all consumer electronic products and another for feature phones. The new standard may also include wearable devices. Read more...

USB-C to become charging standard for most electronics in EU by 2024

Usama Jawad — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:37:44 +0000

The European Union has agreed to make USB-C the charging standard for a wide range of electronics, including phones and tablets, by 2024. The legislation will also apply to laptops around 2026. Read more...

OnePlus 10 Pro will have slower charging speeds in the U.S.

Usama Jawad — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:52:01 +0000

The OnePlus 10 Pro in Europe, China, India, and other markets will support 80W SuperVOOC charging, but the U.S. will receive a somewhat downgraded variant that supports only 65W charging. Read more...

Windows 11 is able to charge batteries beyond 100%, although not for real

Sayan Sen — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:14:01 +0000

The recent Windows 11 Dev builds have a new visual glitch that seems to show the battery of laptops going beyond the 100% chargeable capacity. Microsoft seems to be aware of the issue. Read more...

Most devices, including iPhones, could soon be forced to use USB-C charging

Usama Jawad — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:46:01 +0000

Today, the European Parliament will be voting on a new legislation by the European Commission to standardize USB-C charging across most devices. If it becomes law, OEMs will have two years to comply. Read more...

Ecotricity announces upgrade to its Electric Highway

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:42:01 +0000

Ecotricity has announced a partnership with GRIDSERVE. It will bring the decade-old Electric Highway in the UK up-to-date with the latest technology to provide faster charging and double capacity. Read more...

Developers can now openly test car apps on Play Store

Paul Hill — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:52:01 +0000

Google has announced that Android Auto app developers can now launch their apps to a wider audience by selecting an open testing track in the Play Console. It'll soon open these apps for everyone. Read more...

Microsoft debunks rumors of being forced to use Duracell batteries in Xbox controllers

Usama Jawad — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has denied allegations that it is forced to include AA batteries from Duracell in its wireless Xbox controllers, going as far as to say that gamers are free to utilize "any brand". Read more...

OPPO teases 120W fast wired charging tech for its smartphones

Rajesh Pandey — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:46:01 +0000

OPPO has teased the launch of a 120W fast wired charging solution for its upcoming smartphones later this week. At such speeds, a smartphone with a 4,000mAh battery can be charged to 100% in 10 mins. Read more...

A permanent fix is coming to remedy the charging issue found on Apple's new iPhones

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:02:01 +0000

Apple released its second iOS 12 beta featuring new emojis but it also contained a fix for the charging issue that many were experiencing with the new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. Read more...

Apple's new iPhones aren't charging for some reason; bring on the Chargepocalypse!

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 19:44:01 +0000

The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max have not had the smoothest rollout, having been found to have weaker battery life and inferior cellular and Wi-Fi reception. Now, the phones have a charging issue. Read more...

Review: The best of both worlds, Samsung's new convertible wireless charger

Robbie Khan — Wed, 24 May 2017 13:16:02 +0000

The technology behind Samsung's fast wireless chargers hasn't changed at all, but the design is all new, along with premium materials. But is it worth your coin buying the new model? Let's find out. Read more...

Sony's DK60 USB Type-C charging dock for Xperia handsets is finally available

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:48:01 +0000

Sony announced the DK60 charging dock all the way back in September of 2016, when it also unveiled its flagship photography phones, the Xperia XZ and X Compact. Now, the dock is finally available. Read more...

Choetech T516 Iron: A 3-coil Qi wireless charging stand for all orientations

Robbie Khan — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:42:01 +0000

Qi charging has come a long way in the last few years. Choetech's latest Iron looks great, feels great and is priced to compete. But does it deserve a place on your worktop? Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge can prevent you from charging when the USB port is damp

Adrian Potoroaca — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 18:56:01 +0000

While the Korean tech giant has built its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones to be resistant to accidental water damage, a new report suggests it may have even added some additional safeguards. Read more...

Microsoft delivers latest firmware update to Surface 3

Andy Weir — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:04:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out the latest firmware update for its Surface 3 tablet, bringing improvements to the touch panel, along with Surface Platform Power Driver enhancements to improve charging. Read more...

Apple acknowledges issue that causes iPad Pro to 'stop responding' while charging

Andy Weir — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:48:01 +0000

Apple has acknowledged an issue that causes its new iPad Pro to freeze while it's charging - but while it has suggested a temporary workaround, it hasn't yet said when a proper fix will be available. Read more...

The Oukitel K6000 smartphone is able to reverse-charge four other smartphones at the same time

Steven Johns — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:02:01 +0000

In a video posted by Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oukitel, the currently unreleased K6000 is shown to charge four other smartphones, as well as an iPad, through its USB port, among other things. Read more...

Qualcomm's WiPower wirelessly charges your metal phones

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:28:01 +0000

Qualcomm has developed new technology that will finally allow devices with metal housings to be wirelessly charged. Until now phones and tablets like that couldn't use wireless charging technology. Read more...

Man criticizes "overzealous" police after being arrested for charging phone on London train

Andy Weir — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:40:01 +0000

A man was arrested for "abstracting electricity" while charging his iPhone on a London Overground train - but after being de-arrested, he was arrested again after "becoming aggressive" towards police. Read more...

HTC suggests uninstalling Google Photos to resolve One M9 battery issues

Andy Weir — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:44:01 +0000

HTC has acknowledged that its latest One M9 software update can result in extremely slow battery-charging, as well as rapid battery drain, advising that users uninstall the Google Photos app. Read more...

Here's what happens when you plug a Surface 3 into itself

Brad Sams — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 20:45:57 +0000

Microsoft's new Surface charges via USB so what happens when you plug the USB 3 connection into the charging port? It tricks Windows into thinking your device is charging. Read more...

Surface 3 drops magnetic charger for Micro USB, foreshadows future changes

Brad Sams — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:16:01 +0000

Earlier today, Microsoft announced the Surface 3 and one new feature deviates from the past: Surface 3 will not use a magnetic charging cable like all of the other Surfaces, instead it uses Micro USB. Read more...

Swatch to launch Windows-compatible smartwatch that doesn't need to be charged

Andy Weir — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 12:46:01 +0000

Swatch says it will soon launch a new smartwatch compatible with Windows and Android which its CEO says 'won't have to be charged', and which will also include NFC support for mobile payments. Read more...

Samsung trolls iPhone owners with ads around wall charging points at airports

Andy Weir — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:35:50 +0000

Samsung is following up on its 'wall-huggers' ad campaign targeting iPhone users, by placing ads around wall charging points in airport terminals, encouraging them to get a Galaxy S5 instead. Read more...

LG updates its G Watch after reports of skin irritation and minor burns

Andy Weir — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 06:27:37 +0000

LG is pushing a software update to its G Watch after numerous reports of issues charging the device, and of users complaining of 'discomfort', skin irritation and even minor 'burns' while wearing it. Read more...

Micro-windmills may power your next smartphone

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:54:04 +0000

Two researchers from University of Texas Arlington have created a micro-windmill, which could be used to power our mobile electronic devices in an environmentally friendly way. Read more...

GDR3 brings powered-off charging to some HTC Windows Phones

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:11:36 +0000

HTC Windows Phone users have a bit of good news coming their way as handsets updated to GDR3 now support powered-off charging, a widely requested feature that been curiously absent from Windows Phone. Read more...

Apple won't be introducing wireless charging this year, says 9to5Mac

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:40:34 +0000

Reports today have indicated that Apple may be looking to include wireless charging into the next iPhone. However, the iPhone 5S be an incremental release so will not include radically new technology. Read more...

New USB 3.0 power delivery specification announced

Byron Hinson — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:27:38 +0000

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group has announced that it is creating a brand new power delivery specification, which they feel will help to “extend the capabilities and usages” of cable bus power. Read more...

Microsoft's wireless charging pad spotted, named uPad [Video]

Tom Warren — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:36:02 +0000

Earlier this week we brought you news that Microsoft was planning a wireless charging pad similar to Powermat's products. Engadget spotted the pad in the wild and claim it's a prototype device made by Microsoft... Read more...

Last.fm to start charging international users a fee

Sam Symons — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:42:50 +0000

Last.fm is a very popular service amongst music listeners, providing social networking type functions to a website that tracks the songs you listen to. You may also be aware that you can listen to any... Read more...

Microsoft sued for charging consumers to downgrade to XP

Sean Bradford — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:34:04 +0000

When Windows Vista was released to market on January 30th, 2007, Microsoft gave consumers the option to downgrade to Windows XP if they were not satisfied with the new operating system. However charging consumers $59.25... Read more...