Topic: battery drain
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Google's Second December 2025 Pixel Update: Factory & OTA Images Now Available
Google has released an out-of-cycle December 2025 software update for Pixel 8 through 10 series phones, addressing key performance and stability issues. The update specifically fixes a battery drain problem, intermittent touch failures on the Pixel 10, and an issue preventing access to locally ca...
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2: Major New Features & Updates
Google has released the second beta of Android 16 QPR3 for Pixel devices, featuring distinct builds for the Pixel 6/7 series and other models, with a focus on performance and bug fixes. The update addresses system stability, battery life, and connectivity issues, while also fixing app crashes, ch...
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One UI 8.5's Biggest Performance Boost Leaks for Galaxy
Samsung is testing a foundational Android kernel upgrade for One UI 8.5, which promises a noticeably smoother and more responsive user experience on Galaxy devices. The kernel update, a first for One UI, was discovered in beta builds and is reported to improve system fluidity, touch responsivenes...
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Acer Nitro V 16 AI: Best Budget Gaming Laptop Reviewed
The Acer Nitro V 16 offers strong gaming performance with an RTX 5050 graphics card at an affordable price point, recently dropping to $629. A key compromise is its 135-watt power adapter, which may not suffice during heavy gaming, causing battery drain even when plugged in. The laptop has a func...
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Windows Is the Real Problem With Windows Handhelds
The core issue with modern Windows handheld gaming devices like the Xbox Ally is Microsoft's Windows OS, which suffers from reliability problems in sleep mode, wake functionality, and battery management during standby. Replacing Windows with Bazzite, a Linux-based OS, resolves these issues, provi...
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Upgrade Your CarPlay & Android Auto With This Fast Charger
The PDFriender 2Pad is a new 65W car charger prototype that solves the slow-charging problem for Android Auto and CarPlay by providing full-speed charging while maintaining a stable, wired data connection to the car's infotainment system. It works by using two dedicated USB-C ports to simultaneou...
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