Can Smarter Charging Cut Smartphone Waste? This Tiny Adapter Says Yes
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Smartphone batteries seem to degrade far too quickly. Part of that problem stems from our charging habits. Liion Power's new adapter micro-manages device charging, making it easy to take better care of the batteries in almost any USB-charged device, including your phone.

“Depending on the scenario, we saw up to 63 percent improvement in battery lifespan,” Stammeshaus said. “We generally say ‘up to 50 percent’ because it’s easier to communicate, but the data is clear.”

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my pixel 8 since I took it out of the box I charge it between 20% to 80% and use a peltier cooler so it doesn’t heat up too much and decreases the battery life

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