All articles tagged with #charging
Rumors from certification listings suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro will receive significant battery upgrades, with typical capacities around 5,700mAh and 5,200mAh respectively and 60W wired charging. If true, this would mark the largest capacity increase for Samsung’s flagship line since the S20 Ultra, though specifications remain unofficial.
Valve’s SteamOS 0.3.0 for the Steam Frame is the headset’s first update since launch, delivering substantially faster charging when off or sleeping (before ~8–27 W, after update ~19–21 W start and up to 42 W under load) with a recommended 45 W+ USB-C charger. The release also improves controller tracking with active haptics, boosts stability under heavy load, fixes garbled microphone audio, and makes per‑app motion smoothing functional (and tweaks Half‑Life: Alyx). For developers, Vulkan/Mesa fixes and looser playable criteria (any resolution, not 1440p) are included. The update is available now, though US/European purchase emails began going out Sept. 18.
A curated list of top iPhone 18 Pro accessories—fast chargers, MagSafe gear, protective cases, wallets, car mounts, and ultra-slim power banks—plus honorable mentions and delivery-day deals, with updates on new releases.
The Apple Watch Series 12 keeps the Series 11 design but adds Ceramic Shield 2, a faster S11 chip, and a Health Sensing System with more frequent heart-rate readings and a readiness score. Battery life remains all-day with faster charging that requires the Series 12 charger, and Live Rewind/Siri Recap will arrive later this year, making it a solid upgrade over older models.
A roundup of top iPhone 18 Pro accessories, from Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter and TechWoven case to a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger, FineWoven Wallet, ESR MagSafe Car Mount, Baseus ultra-thin power bank, and Baseus 70W travel adapter, plus a Satechi 25W 3-in-1 Stand and budget Spigen case options among honorable mentions.
A buying-guide-style roundup of five fast chargers for the iPhone 18 Pro: Anker Nano 45W with Smart Display, Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W max), Anker Nano 70W, ESR CryoBoost 3-in-1 MagSafe Stand with active cooling, and Belkin UltraCharge Pro 10K MagSafe battery bank, highlighting charging speeds, MagSafe compatibility, cooling features, multi-device use, and portability.
9to5Mac compares Apple's iPhone Duo with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, noting similar foldable form factors and prices within about $100 but key trade‑offs: the Fold 8 is slightly thinner yet carries durability concerns for dust; the Duo is fully dustproof and offers MagSafe wireless charging, while the Fold 8 supports faster wired charging; cameras are broadly similar (50MP on Fold 8 vs 48MP on Duo) with different front‑camera setups and limited inner-camera details; overall, durability, ecosystem, and preference for iOS vs Android will drive the choice, with the Duo potentially appealing to Android users who like Apple’s UI, despite Samsung’s durability track record.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro (and Pro Max) mostly build on the iPhone 17 Pro with targeted upgrades: a faster A20 Pro chip with a newer 7-core GPU and doubled AI performance, a redesigned cooling system, a variable‑aperture 48MP main camera with improved low‑light performance and new manual controls, plus post‑capture enhancements like Cinematic effects and Apple Reference Image. Battery life is extended (up to 36 hours for the Pro, 45 hours for the Pro Max), wired charging is faster, and a 2TB storage option arrives. The design remains largely the same with the same sizes and finishes, but weight and price rise by about $100. Pre‑orders start Sept 12 and launch Sept 18.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 with a new variable-aperture camera and bigger battery, aiming to match Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, which begins around $1,300 and adds Samsung’s Privacy Display, a 200MP main camera and a 6.9-inch panel. Both flagships use top-tier silicon and offer broad storage/RAM options (iPhone up to 2TB; Galaxy up to 16GB RAM with 512GB–2TB). Samsung also leads in wired charging at 60W, while Apple hasn’t disclosed its charging speed yet. Overall, the phones are priced closely and compete strongly on battery life and cameras, with Samsung pushing privacy features and Apple emphasizing camera versatility and ecosystem.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W (about 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W+ adapter) and adds fast wired charging (about 50% in 20 minutes with a 60W USB-C PD); protective Duo Case and Duo Folio with Kickstand include magnets for charging, while the phone uses dual batteries managed as one and offers USB-C Apple Pencil support, StandBy mode, IP68, two 48MP rear cameras, and storage from 256GB to 2TB. Preorders begin Oct 16; availability Oct 23; price starts at $1,999.
A leak based on iOS 27 charging optimizer settings suggests the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could charge about 33% faster than the iPhone 17, potentially cutting a typical fast-charge time by roughly 25%; the standard iPhone 18 is said to share the faster rate, while the first foldable iPhone would not; further charging improvements are anticipated with future models as Apple prepares to unveil the lineup at its event.
IFA 2026 showcased a wave of wildcard gadgets—from Lenovo’s Swan ultrabook with a 17-inch extendable display to budget Vibe laptops, to Hohem’s EyePic detachable gimbal camera and other camera-focused devices, plus Dyson’s CameraJet toothbrush and a new crop of fast chargers and MagSafe accessories—highlighting a trend toward versatile, affordable tech that merges laptops, cameras, and charging peripherals.
A tech roundup highlights 13 practical USB-C gadgets—from cordless electric screwdrivers and video-output adapters to portable power banks, hubs, flash drives, monitor light bars, compact fans, rechargeable AA batteries, EDC flashlights, DACs/dongles, reading lights, electric air dusters, to wireless chargers—emphasizing USB-C’s ubiquity and how these affordable tools can simplify daily tasks and improve workflow.
The Range Rover Electric targets up to 333 miles EPA range from a 118.5 kWh usable pack, outputs 542 hp and 627 lb-ft for a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds, and supports 350 kW charging; built in-house by Jaguar Land Rover on MLA-Flex with a strong focus on luxury and off-road capability (including 30-degree crawl and 45-degree slopes) while maintaining the familiar Range Rover silhouette. U.S. pricing starts at $138,000 with delivery timing not yet announced.
The Pixel 11 lineup uses smaller batteries but relies on a more efficient Tensor G6 and a new MediaTek modem to deliver long use; early tests show solid daily life for Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, with the XL offering the most endurance, and a new Extreme Charging mode that speeds up top-ups when plugged in.