Maybe it’s just the sheer number of phones that cross my desk, but I have a love-hate relationship with USB-C. It’s great that I can charge my headphones, laptop, and latest Android smartphones with ...

Currently, the default power that Android detects as “fast charging” is 7.5W. This figure is far behind the big advances in modern industry. However, that could change with Android 15, raising the ...

I’m old enough to remember when most smartphones topped out at 5W or even 10W charging speeds. In fact, my first proper Android phone was 2012’s Sony Xperia V, and it offered a mere 5W power level.

A recent HTX Studio experiment tested slow and fast charging on multiple iPhones and Android devices, revealing minimal differences in battery degradation. The takeaway? Charge your phone however you ...

Hamlin has been in the tech field for over seven years. Since 2017, his work has appeared on MakeUseOf, XDA, OSXDaily, Beebom, MashTips, and more. Although he prefers iOS to Android, he still uses a ...

Android vs iPhone battery management differs in charging speed, software control, and efficiency, shaping how long phones ...

Below, I’ve rounded up 7 of the best Android phones under ₦200,000 that come with powerful batteries and fast-charging capabilities. When you’re shopping for a new phone, you probably already know to ...

Charging an Android phone to 100% can speed up battery wear, while keeping the charge between 20% and 80% helps extend its ...

How to: Go to Settings > Display on your Android phone. There, you'll find the option to switch between a light and dark theme and to have dark mode turn on automatically at a certain time of day. I ...

Matthew is the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police. He's been gaming since his first taste of a TI-99 at four years old. Matthew has been an Android user since the HTC Hero and has covered ...

If you've ever had to charge your phone in a pinch without your usual charger, you know the struggle of hunting for anything with a powered USB port. In those moments, even a trickle of electricity ...