Topic: battery performance
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Google Play Store to warn about battery-draining Android apps
Google Play Store will flag Android apps that drain batteries through excessive background activity, potentially reducing their visibility in search and recommendations. Developers must update their apps by March 1, 2026, to comply with new metrics targeting "excessive partial wake locks," which ...
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Honor MagicPad 3 Review: An iPad Air Rival With One Major Flaw
The Honor MagicPad 3 offers premium features like a large 13.3-inch 3.2K display, slim lightweight build, and exceptional battery life at a competitive price, challenging the iPad Air. Its performance is strong with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 16GB RAM, and it includes useful accessories lik...
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Dutch Startup's Silicon Anode Tech Challenges China's Battery Dominance
LeydenJar, a Dutch startup, has secured €13 million in funding to scale production of its pure silicon anode technology, which promises a 50% increase in energy density over traditional graphite anodes. The company uses a plasma vapor deposition process to create porous silicon columns that withs...
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Sony Slashes XM5 Price to Half of XM6 for Black Friday
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is available at a 38% Black Friday discount for $248, offering nearly top-tier performance at almost half the price of the newer model, with minimal differences for most users. It features industry-leading noise cancellation with a dual-processor system and Auto NC Optimizer t...
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Samsung Z Flip 7 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: Which Foldable Wins?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is more compact and lightweight, while the Motorola Razr Ultra uses premium materials like titanium and offers customizable finishes, with both sharing an IP48 rating for durability. The Razr Ultra's cover screen has a higher refresh rate and brightness, allowing most ...
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung S25 Ultra: Which Android Wins?
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers a clean, intuitive user experience with AI-driven features and a commitment to seven years of OS updates, making it ideal for those who prioritize software simplicity and longevity. It excels in computational photography with AI-enhanced imaging tools and ergonom...
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The Insta360 Go Ultra: My New Favorite Action Camera (Despite Its Size)
The Insta360 Go Ultra is a compact action camera that offers professional-grade 4K video at 60fps, improved low-light performance, and a larger sensor for enhanced image quality. Despite being slightly larger than previous models, it remains highly wearable with a magnetic design and includes a v...
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Vivo V70 Launches with Flagship Zeiss Cameras
The Vivo V70 is a mid-range smartphone focused on delivering a high-end camera experience, featuring a sophisticated imaging system co-engineered with Zeiss, including a 50MP main sensor and a dedicated periscope-style telephoto lens for superior zoom and portrait capabilities. It is built with a...
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The Top Android Phones You Can't Buy in the US
U.S. consumers have a limited selection of Android phones, primarily choosing between Samsung and Google, while international markets offer more innovative devices with superior features and performance. International Ultra flagships like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo models outperform U.S. options with...
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Germany’s New Tech Obsession: Why Everyone is Searching for the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is generating massive buzz across Germany. Discover the unique Dynamic Back Display, the huge 7,500mAh battery with 100W wired charging, and the power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that positions this device as a true premium smartphone.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta Now Available
Samsung has launched a public beta for **One UI 8.5** on the Galaxy S25 series in several key markets, offering a first look at new AI features and a refined design based on Android 16. The update introduces major new features, including advanced Galaxy AI tools for image generation, improved cro...
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Review: Is This the Ultimate Phone?
Despite years on the market, foldable phones like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold remain expensive at $1,800, making them a challenging investment for many consumers. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold features iterative improvements, including a more durable gearless hinge, reduced bezels, and enhanced battery ...
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How a Fanny Pack Robot Helped Me Walk Miles
A new generation of lightweight exoskeletons, like the Wirobotics Wim S, focuses on reducing walking fatigue by up to 20% through subtle motor assistance, rather than providing superhuman speed or strength. Its innovative fanny pack design, weighing just 3.6 pounds, offers significant improvement...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Powerful Upgrades Confirmed
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, launching in early 2026, will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor for major markets like the US and globally, ending speculation about an Exynos chip. The device will feature significant upgrades including 60W wired fast charging for a quicker...
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Xiaomi 17 Series Debuts With Secondary Screens & Massive Batteries
The Xiaomi 17 Series, including the 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, is positioned as a direct competitor to industry leaders, featuring standout hardware like secondary screens on Pro models and exceptionally large batteries. Pro models are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Leica-de...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11: Thinner, Lighter, Familiar
The Galaxy S25 FE features a thinner, lighter design with premium materials and retains the same triple rear camera but includes a slightly upgraded front camera and battery, along with One UI 8 and seven years of software updates. Samsung's Tab S11 series introduces two models, emphasizing a sli...
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Beyerdynamic's New 2.4 GHz Gaming Headsets Launch in Canada & EU First
Beyerdynamic has launched two new wireless gaming headsets, the MMX 150 and MMX 230, featuring studio-grade audio and both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connectivity. The MMX 150 is the more affordable model with a 50-hour battery and a detachable microphone, while the MMX 230 offers premium upgrades lik...
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Apple's March 4 Event May Reveal a Colorful, Budget MacBook
Apple is expected to launch a new, budget-friendly MacBook in multiple fresh colors at its March 4 event, marking a shift from its traditional laptop finishes. The affordable laptop is rumored to be powered by the A18 Pro chip (from the iPhone 16 Pro) for capable performance and potentially excep...
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Fear, Blogging, and Laptop Testing in Las Vegas
The pre-production Asus Zenbook A16, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor, demonstrated strong performance for professional tasks like writing and photo editing, signaling a more MacBook-like future for Windows laptops. It features a high-end 16-inch design with a lightweig...
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Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Apple Vision Pro: Specs, Price, and More
The Samsung Galaxy XR enters the competitive VR headset market, positioned as a premium device at $1,799.99, making it more affordable than the Apple Vision Pro but pricier than the Meta Quest 3. In terms of specifications, the Galaxy XR offers a sharper image with higher pixel density, while the...
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Unreal Pixel 10 Pro Black Friday Deals Are Live
Black Friday deals offer significant savings on Google Pixel 10 Pro models, with discounts up to $300, making premium smartphones more accessible without carrier commitments. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL feature powerful Tensor G5 processors, 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, and identical triple-camer...
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Apple Watch SE 3 Hits Record Low Price of $199
The Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) is available at a historic low price of $199.99, offering premium features like an always-on display and the S10 chip for fast performance and on-device Siri processing. It includes health and wellness upgrades such as sleep apnea notifications, a wrist-temperature...
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DJI Avata 360 Leak Reveals Key Feature to Rival Insta360
Leaked images reveal the DJI Avata 360, a new 360-degree FPV drone with a rotating dual-camera module that can also swivel for traditional single-lens filming, offering more creative flexibility than fixed-lens rivals. The drone is expected to feature high-performance flight dynamics, 8K video re...
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Mammotion's Robot Mower Maps Your Yard with Lidar
The Mammotion Luba 3 AWD robotic lawnmower features a new Tri-Fusion navigation platform, which integrates lidar for real-time 3D mapping, AI cameras for object recognition, and NetRTK for precise, wire-free positioning. It offers robust cutting performance with a 15.8-inch width, can handle stee...
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