Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them. Mike also keeps an eye out on the movie and toy ...

With so many of us juggling multiple devices — smartphones, headphones, tablets, and even laptops — a portable charger has become an essential everyday carry. For lighter travel, Ugreen’s ...

In this article, we’ll explore the best third-party battery limiter software. These tools will help you set charging thresholds, reduce battery wear, and optimize battery longevity. While some laptops ...

If you don’t have a home charger or you're on a long journey, you’ll need to use the public charging network. This is typically much more expensive than charging at home – you could easily end up ...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has officially been unveiled, and while it doesn’t bring bigger batteries or faster charging speeds, several enhancements aim to improve its efficiency and usability. The ...

The Galaxy S25 supports Qi 2.1 but offers no visible charging benefits. The charging speed remains the same as that of previous Galaxy phones, capped at 15W. You must also use a magnetic case with ...

The FCC listing confirms that the Galaxy A56 will support 45W wired charging speeds (10V/4.5A), as noted in a listing from China's 3C certification body in November. If true, it means the midrange ...

Yet, the Galaxy S25 series is the first set of smartphones with Qi 2.1 support, but without any upgrades to charging speed. For now, there’s not much. Samsung is leveraging this updated standard ...

That includes a new Snapdragon processor, more RAM, and support for Qi2 charging. Well, sort of. Although all three S25 phones will work with the Qi2 charging standard, they lack the magnets we ...

There are more and more phones featuring wireless charging these days. In fact, it would be a surprise not to see it on a premium flagship device in 2023. While wired charging is still much faster ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...