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Leaker WalleGalaxy reports that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will maintain a 60W charging rating but may optimize power delivery to sustain higher wattage levels longer during initial charging. This could enable the device to charge approximately 2-3% faster than the Galaxy S26 Ultra despite its larger battery capacity. The improvements are believed to focus on the charging curve rather than increasing the maximum wattage.
Amazon has dropped the price of its Kindle Colorsoft 16GB e-reader to $189.99, down $100 from its $289.99 list price. The device uses a 7-inch color E-Ink display and offers 16GB of storage, USB-C charging and waterproofing.
Amazon has discounted Apple's AirPods Pro 3 to $179, a $70 cut from the $249 list price, as an early Prime Day deal. The earbuds launched in September 2025 with upgraded noise cancelation, improved sound, Live Translation support for compatible iPhones, and high-definition audio recording for devices with the H2 chip.
A review of phone cooling accessories finds they matter most for long gaming sessions, livestreaming, video processing and other sustained workloads where performance throttles due to heat. Everyday fixes—removing thick cases, avoiding direct sunlight, repositioning near AC vents in cars, or using a Galaxy feature that pauses USB PD charging during gameplay—can often resolve heat issues without a dedicated cooler.
A commentator highlights a recurring AirPods issue: debris or misalignment in the charging case can prevent one earbud from charging, leaving users with a dead AirPod mid-use. They note Apple already notifies users to charge AirPods when the iPhone is plugged in, but there's no alert specifically for when one AirPod fails to charge in its case.
Android Authority writer Robert Triggs describes how dust and lint trapped inside USB-C ports caused loose, angled cable connections and failed fast-charging on his phone and tablet. He says cleaning the ports himself restored normal charging on both devices, avoiding a repair.
An Android Authority reviewer spent two weeks testing the Motorola Edge 70, an ultra-slim smartphone, after initial skepticism about the form factor's trade-offs. The reviewer reports it avoided the compromises seen in Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge, which launched with a 3,900mAh battery, 25W charging, only two rear cameras lacking a telephoto lens, and a $1,099 price tag.
Amazon's early fall Prime Day event now includes M5 MacBook Air models discounted as much as $150, alongside a $500 cut on a 2TB M5 Pro model and all-time low pricing on the single Apple AirTag 2. The sale also features Sharge's 300W smart display power bank at $50 off, new lows on Belkin 25W MagSafe charging stations, and Eve Matter/HomeKit accessories starting at $32. Separately, Twelve South launched its Airfly Drive wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter at $39.99.
Amazon has dropped the price of its 2024 Kindle Colorsoft Kids to $209.99 from $299.99, a 30% cut matching the lowest price seen since Prime Day. The 16GB color E-Ink reader includes 6 months of Amazon Kids+, USB-C charging, an auto-adjusting front light, Dark Mode, and up to 12 weeks of battery life.
Amazon has cut the price of Belkin's 10,000mAh Qi2 15W Slim Magnetic Power Bank from $74.99 to $59.99, a $15 saving. The pack offers 15W magnetic wireless charging plus 30W wired USB-C charging, and ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable included.
Amazon unveiled new Kindle accessories including the Kindle Click, a $35 Bluetooth remote with a wrist strap for turning pages without touching the device, compatible with all current and new Kindles. It also introduced an $80 Page-Turn-Cover with physical buttons and a wireless charging stand, both limited to the new Signature Edition Paperwhite and Colorsoft models with pogo pins. All items are available for pre-order now and ship October 28.
OnePlus executive Li Jie Louis announced via Weibo that the upcoming OnePlus 16 will pack a 9,000mAh battery, up 1,700mAh from the OnePlus 15. The company also confirmed 50W wireless charging with bypass support, alongside previously revealed specs including a 185Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP 3x telephoto lens. The phone launches in China on October 12 but won't reach Europe or the US.