Articles Tagged “Battery”
Calibrating Your Android Phone’s Battery After Flashing New ROM
by Paul Nuñal on Jan 31, 2012 2 Comments">2
Many Android smartphones are notorious for having poor battery life. Most handset these days are provided with rechargeable batteries that could last a day or two, depending on the materials used or how the device is being used. The sole culprit behind the mammoth battery consumption lies in the Android operating system itself, as it was designed to continuously synchronize data and information throughout the day. Users who have rooted devices may have already found out some tricks on how to get the most life from out of their batteries. Some may have tried installing custom ROMs that are guaranteed …
Top Technologies Android Devices Will Get Before the iPhone
by Darcy LaCouvee on Jan 28, 2012 13 Comments">13
Yes, we know. The iPhone is the best selling smartphone in history. Does that make it the best? Does it have the latest and greatest technological innovations inside? Sure, it’s a beautifully crafted device for people that love what technology can do, but perhaps don’t necessarily want it to be to technical. It’s difficult to sum up why it is so popular without being offensive or obtuse, but really, it boils down to marketing, ease of use, and these two things contribute to its overall appeal. That being said, it won’t remain like this forever. Apple has a knack for adding …
Self-Charging Smartphones: Something to Look Out For
by Christine T on Jan 26, 2012 0 Comments">0
Throughout the years, many smartphone users have always been bothered with the issue of their device running out of battery life too quickly. It has even reached instances wherein the smartphone user resorts to deleting unnecessary apps or even switching off some settings on their phone just so they can conserve their battery. This has been a major issue with smartphone users either on Android, iOS, RIM, or any other platform. Fortunately, a bunch of scientists at Cambridge University may finally be on to something to address this issue. With their new discoveries, they will be able to help smartphone …
How To Improve Your Battery Easy With Black Background (+3 Hours)
by Matthew Sabatini on Jan 25, 2012 0 Comments">0
A few weeks ago, I received a comment on one of my posts stating that a good way to improve battery life is to change your current background image to a black background. Naturally, I immediately changed my background to a small black image I found on the web. In addition, I made sure I tracked my daily battery life changes through screen shots. Furthermore, I ran these tests using the Galaxy Nexus standard battery and the extended battery. Standard Battery Normally, the standard Galaxy Nexus battery would get me 11-13 hours of normal daily use. I am, of course, …
Samsung Developing Better Batteries In 2012
by Aerol Bibat on Jan 21, 2012 0 Comments">0
The greatest bane of any businessperson on the go is their portable device suddenly running out of juice in the middle of nowhere. This dependence on electricity may not seem a big deal in our mostly electrified world.
Use Your Galaxy Nexus More With Seidio’s Extended Battery
by Anthony Paul on Jan 19, 2012 0 Comments">0
There’s no need to bring a charger daily for your Samsung Galaxy Nexus once you get a hold of this new battery pack rated at 3800mAh. It’s even better than Samsung’s improved battery for the Nexus, which was at 2100mAh.
Battery Extenders for Your Android Phone
by Alvin Ybañez on Jan 18, 2012 2 Comments">2
The mobile phone has evolved from being just a simple text-and-call device into a more sophisticated, computer-like tool. Your smartphone, however it is made, drains battery juice faster than ordinary cellular phones. With all those extra features, NFC chips, improved cameras, faster processors, and software enhancements on your smartphone, battery life of less than a day is to be expected on Android phones. But, with the help of battery extenders, your Android phone can survive for even a day or more. Battery extenders are not included in the box and can be bought separately from various electronics stores. Used together …
Extended Batteries for all Verizon 4G LTE Devices are now 50% off
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 12, 2012 0 Comments">0
All of you who just bought the Galaxy Nexus or another LTE device on Verizon will really like this news. All Extended batteries for Verizon’s LTE devices are now 50% off. As you can see in the picture above the extended battery for the Droid Bionic is reduced from $49.99 to just $24.99, that’s about the same price as you’d pay on Amazon, but you don’t have to wait for it to arrive or pay for shipping. I know everyone was hoping for some news on when all these new devices announced at CES are supposed to be launched and …
Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery DOES Fit In Otterbox Cases (Video)
by Matthew Sabatini on Jan 12, 2012 1 Comments">1
When it comes to cases, Otterbox does a very nice job of keeping your phone safe. In fact, if you’re a Galaxy Nexus user, Otterbox has created 2 cases just for you. The Defender and Commuter cases are $49.95 and $39.95 respectively. Both cases have two layers of protection, and the Defender series case comes with a belt clip and doubles as a stand. As you can probably tell by the name, the Defender case protects more than the Commuter case. However, the Commuter case will be thinner and sleeker and fits into your pocket more easily. A lot of …
Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery Review (Slim and Powerful!)
by Matthew Sabatini on Jan 11, 2012 11 Comments">11
Since I could not take my hands off my new Galaxy Nexus, its battery life has been tanking. In my last article I had explained how calibrating your battery could solve your problems. However, for most Galaxy Nexus users, calibration isn’t the problem. It’s your beautiful 720p 4.65″ display. But why limit your phone right? Instead, you should head over to Amazon and pick up a Samsung Galaxy Nexus (i515) Extended Battery with Battery Cover for just $36.50 with Free Shipping. As you can probably tell from the picture, I managed to get the extended battery myself. Normally, my phone …
How To Calibrate Your Device’s Battery and Achieve Longer Battery Life
by Matthew Sabatini on Jan 10, 2012 16 Comments">16
With great power comes great responsibility! And in the Android Community, with great power comes great loss of battery life. If you’re like most smart phone addicts, the battery meter is often half empty (or less). And to make matters even worse, over time, your battery life will probably get worse and worse due to the degrading health of the battery itself. Therefore, I have two solutions for you today. One option is less time consuming than the other, but both options have shown great battery life increases for tons of users. So without further adieu, the 2 best options …
New Li-on Batt Vows Faster Charge, 10 Times Longer Life
by Joe Baquilta on Nov 17, 2011 1 Comments">1
Issues with our gadgets running out of juice too quickly may now be a thing of the past. Researchers from Northwestern University (NU) found a way for Lithium-ion batteries to hold a charge 10 times longer and charge 10 times faster. Harold Kung, one of the researchers who worked on this project, also claims that the batteries they tested became 5 times more effective than the batteries of today even after the batteries went through 150 re-charge cycles. Calling it a “dream battery,” NU reports that the battery could stay charged for more than a week and could recharge in …
HTC Rezound (Vigor) Stops by the FCC, Wireless Charging is a Go
by Alexander Maxham on Oct 30, 2011 1 Comments">1
The HTC Rezound, aka HTC Vigor, has stopped by the FCC before, but they just revisited our friends at the FCC again, adding a really awesome new feature: wireless charging! Couldn’t we all use this feature? According to the FCC, the differences from the HTC Rezound’s first visit to the FCC in September are: the device has added an all new “wireless charging back cover.” The same wireless inductive charging found on those fancy Sonicare toothbrushes. The remainder of 2011 will be loaded with great new Android devices. Verizon has said they will be announcing or releasing a new Android …
Andy Rubin and Google Patent “Estimating Remaining Use Time of a Mobile Device” – Good Things To Come?
by Matthew Sabatini on Oct 24, 2011 8 Comments">8
If your a Mac user, you have probably become accustomed to a nice set of tools that help you examine your battery. More specifically, not only can you see a little battery meter and the percent remaining, but your computer can also calculate how much time is left before it will shut down. As Android users, we have not been this lucky. Android provides us with just one of those 3 battery features, the little meter. Although this does look like a nice touch, to find out the full potential of your game-assaulted Android battery, one must find a third …
Lithium Ion vs. Lithium Polymer – What’s the Difference?
by Matthew Sabatini on Oct 18, 2011 3 Comments">3
Did you ever think about why your phone works at all? Probably not. But, if you think about it, all portable gadgets rely on a battery to keep ticking – and some have better battery life than others. That’s why we’re going to take a peek at what keeps your phone ticking and why some battery’s do better than others.
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