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Android Authority highlights a two-year-old Pixel setting, Charging Optimization's 'Limit to 80%' option, found under Battery and Charging settings. Enabling it stops the phone from charging past 80% most of the time, though it occasionally charges fully to keep battery capacity estimates accurate. The outlet notes the feature can also reduce heat buildup when people use their phone while it's plugged in.
EVgo has announced a new 750-kilowatt fast-charging system that could recharge compatible EVs in about 10 minutes, with full deployment expected in 2027. The stations will use Tesla's North American Charging Standard, letting NACS-equipped vehicles charge without an adapter, while CCS-plug EVs will still need one.
Ionna, the automaker-backed EV fast-charging joint venture founded by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota, says it has more than doubled its footprint since early 2026 to over 180 stations with 1,500-plus charging ports in 30 states. The company says every site offers both CCS and NACS plugs at 400-kilowatt charging speeds, and it claims to be the largest 400 kW fast-charging network in the US. CEO Seth Cutler discussed the expansion and upcoming features in an interview.
Amazon has discounted the limited-edition Anker Prime Power Bank Black Myth: Wukong Edition by $50, to $149.99 from its $199.99 list price. The device is a Black Myth: Wukong-themed version of Anker's Prime 20K power bank, offering a 20,100mAh battery, up to 220W total output across three ports, TSA-friendly design, and two-way fast charging.
Tom's Hardware evaluated 13 portable chargers spanning 5,000 mAh single-port units at 22W up to 25,000 mAh multi-port models delivering 220W. Prices ranged from the Cuktech CP12 (10K/20W) at $24.99 to the Anker Prime (A110B) 20K/220W at $129.99, with some units charging fully in four to six hours and others faster. The units differed in included cables, displays versus simple LED indicators, and physical design.
With Apple's foldable iPhone Duo expected soon, a roundup recommends accessories including the USB-C Apple Pencil, fast-charging power adapters like Apple's 40W adapter or Anker's 100W brick, and a MagSafe car mount. The report notes iPhone Duo will support Apple Pencil input on both its inner and outer displays via a later software update, and that it can charge to 50 percent in 20 minutes with the right adapter.
Pioneer has entered the MagSafe accessory market with the SDA-SC600, an air vent phone mount featuring Qi2 wireless charging and a built-in cooling fan. The kit includes a metal ring adapter for non-MagSafe iPhones and Android devices, an air vent adapter, and a USB-C cable, plus subtle RGB lighting as a design touch.
New leaks detail Motorola's rumored widescreen foldable, the Razr Wide Fold, pointing to a 6.92-inch 165Hz inner display, a 5,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. Physical mock-ups reveal a compact, stubby design with rounded edges that appears thicker than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, alongside dual 50MP rear cameras, a 32MP selfie camera and Qi2 charging, with a launch expected around mid-December.
Comparing home EV charging options, the EPA estimates that Level 1 chargers—which use a standard household outlet—add roughly 5 miles of range per hour, enough for about 40 miles after an 8-hour overnight charge. Level 2 chargers using a 40A circuit can add more than 30 miles of range per hour, making them better suited to drivers who cover longer distances or face cold-weather battery warm-up needs.
Android Authority writer Zac Kew-Denniss outlined features found on other Android phones but absent from Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices, including ultra-fast charging, IR blasters, dual desktop modes with advanced app cloning, Moto Actions-style gestures, and Nothing's Glyph lighting system. The piece notes Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra tops out at 60W charging and the Pixel 11 Pro at 45W, compared to phones like the OnePlus 15 at 80W and even faster options available outside the US.
A technical explainer breaks down how to calculate the actual energy stored in a power bank by converting its milliamp-hour (mAh) rating into watt-hours (Wh) using battery voltage, typically 3.7V for lithium-ion cells. It notes that a 10,000 mAh bank stores about 37Wh, while modern MacBook batteries range from roughly 37Wh to 100Wh, meaning smaller power banks may not fully recharge larger laptop batteries.
Smartphone makers including Apple and Google caution that IP67/IP68 water-resistance ratings do not mean phones are waterproof, and that steam from hot showers or saunas can condense into liquid that seeps in through charging ports, speakers, buttons and seals. Apple's support documentation specifically advises against bringing iPhones into saunas or steam rooms, noting that liquid damage isn't covered under warranty; Google offers similar guidance and suggests using a Bluetooth speaker instead.