Why you shouldn’t close idle apps and other ways to save your phone’s data and battery
Disable background refresh on your iPhone for apps that don’t need it. I can tell the time based on how much battery my phone has left. Full charge? I must have just gotten up. Half-dead? It’s probably time to eat lunch and start looking for that phone…
iQOO 9 series will launch with 4,700 mAh battery and 120W charging outside China
The iQOO 9 series unveiled in China last month will begin its global rollout on February 23, starting with India. The lineup will include the vanilla and Pro models in India joined by a new SE variant. iQOO hasn’t detailed the specs sheets of the…
Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro Lasts 60% Longer Than the Best High-End Notebook’s Battery Timing, Claims New Test
Apple impressed critics and consumers with the efficiency of the M1, claiming that its portable Macs featuring this chip will last for hours. The same efficiency was carried over to the M1 Pro and M1 Max found in the 2021 MacBook Pro while also giving…
How to use low power mode on a Mac, for when you need to conserve battery on your computer
In all likelihood, you’ve used low power mode if you have an iPhone. Heck, my phone is a few years old, so I practically live in low power mode. But while you’re likely familiar with the iPhone’s low power mode, it also exists for Macs.…
Facing phone battery issues frequently? Know how to boost phone battery
Smartphones are miniature supercomputers now! In fact smartphones are now equipped with almost all the necessities that anyone requires that will probably put the supercomputers of a couple of generations ago to shame. But the cost to be paid for these…
How to find your phone when it’s lost (even if the battery is dead)
File photo: An attendee checks out an iPhone X. (Reuters/Stephen Lam) (REUTERS/Stephen Lam) I love my husband, but he misplaces everything from his keys to his wallet more often than you would think is even possible. It was more of a pain years ago.…
Vivo Y55s 5G with 6000mAh battery launched, price set at roughly Rs 20,000
The Vivo Y55s has been launched in China. It is the first smartphone by Vivo to feature a 6,000mAh lithium battery. Apart from the massive battery size, the Y55s is packed with several more exciting features. Just like the recently unveiled Vivo Y54s and…
7 Tips to Improve Battery Life on Windows 11
Whether you’ve upgraded to Windows 11 on an existing laptop or you have a brand new one with Windows 11 pre-installed, Microsoft is promising that its latest operating system will give you more time between charges than ever before. However, every…
How to Increase Laptop Battery Life
Who wants to make an urgent dash to a power outlet to rescue their laptop battery? That’s no fun, especially if your family is working and learning from home these days in various corners of the house that may not have a convenient socket nearby.…
How to Use Adaptive Battery on Android
Android’s battery settings continue to evolve.Screenshot: Android From dimming the screen brightness to switching on airplane mode to carrying around a portable charger, keeping a smartphone battery alive as long as possible between charges is a…