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July 19, 2021
A new_ battery-saving feature has been added to Google Pixel phones.


According to Android Central, Google has discreetly added a battery-saving function for Pixel smartphones. The function, dubbed "Optimizing for battery health," is said to prevent Pixel phones from charging above 80% in two scenarios: "continuous charge under high battery drain conditions, such as gameplay" and "continuous charge for four days or more." According to the source, the function would be available on Pixel 3 and subsequent smartphones, and it was first observed on qualifying Pixel models in April and May.

According to Google, when the battery-saving feature is activated, a "Optimizing for battery health" notice will appear on the phone's Always-on display as well as in the Settings app under "Battery."

Battery Care was a similar feature on Sony Xperia phones that limited charging to 90 percent and featured a toggle to switch it on or off. Google does not provide a toggle option, but the two conditions must be met for the feature to turn on, so users can rest certain that the feature will not run in the background all of the time, but only when one of the aforementioned circumstances is met. “When the phone no longer meets the conditions stated, the temporary feature shuts off automatically.


If you wish to disable battery optimization on your Pixel phone, Google recommends unplugging it from the charger or removing it from the wireless charging Pixel Stand. After that, you can either restart your smartphone or wait for the function to become dormant, which should take roughly 10 minutes. When the message vanishes and your Pixel can charge to 100% again, you'll know the feature has been switched off.


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October 31, 2019

Tesla and other car companies are selling a record number of electric vehicles (EVs). But even at
souped-up “supercharger” stations, the cars still require more than 1 hour to top off their
batteries. A new advance may change that.
One strategy for boosting battery charging speeds has been to raise the battery temperature
during charging, which accelerates the chemical reactions inside the battery. But keeping
batteries at high temperatures can cause components to break down quickly.
Now, researchers report they can prevent this breakdown, and allow fast charging, if the heat
is added just for short periods. By heating up a charging device to 60°C for just 10 minutes,
they were able to speed the incorporation of lithium ions into layers of graphite that make
up the anode (as shown in the above artist’s representation), the key step in recharging the
battery. If scaled up, this would allow them to add 320 kilometers in driving range to
conventional lithium-ion batteries, they report today in Joule. The heated batteries
were also stable, able to go through 1700 charge-discharge cycles with little degradation.

Next up, the researchers are looking to cut their charging time in half, adding enough juice
to power an EV in just 5 minutes.
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August 10, 2019



Tesla cars have revolutionized the electric vehicle industry. In fact, these electric vehicles have received much attention in every corner of the world. These cars are environmentally friendly and have the potential to deliver superior performance to the users. The Tesla Model S was even able to win the award for the Motor Trend Car of the Year back in 2013. But how do Tesla cars actually work? Well, the answer to this question requires a little explanation.

Tesla cars have a powerful battery, which is charged with electricity. This gives juice for the car to run for a certain period of time. This battery is somewhat similar to the batteries that you can find in your laptop and smartphone. In other words, Tesla uses lithium-ion batteries in order to power up their supercars. However, these batteries are extremely powerful. In fact, a battery that you can find in a Tesla car is made out of thousands of lithium-ion cells. As a result, these batteries weigh a lot.

In other words, the battery of a Tesla car weighs about several thousand pounds. All these batteries are made at the headquarters of the Tesla Bay Area. Therefore, the quality and durability of the batteries are guaranteed. All the batteries come along with a dedicated heating system as well. This heating system would help people to start their cars under cold weather conditions. Therefore, people who spend their money to purchase Tesla cars will not have to come across any battery related issues because of their advanced car technology.


This is a rechargeable battery and each full charge would give you the chance to drive your Tesla for a journey of a few hundred kilometers. When the battery level goes down, you will need to recharge it. The process of recharging a Tesla battery is not much different from the process that you follow in order to recharge the portable gadgets that you carry in day to day life. This can be considered as the primary difference that you can find in between a Tesla car and a hybrid car such as a Toyota Prius. The hybrid vehicles use hydrocarbon fuel along with the battery in order to cater to the power requirements. However, Tesla cars only use battery power. In hybrid cars, the battery recharges automatically while you are driving, but it would not happen in Tesla cars. You will need to recharge the battery and you can do it at a charging outlet or even at your home.

As mentioned earlier, several methods are available for the Tesla car owners to recharge their vehicles. Out of those methods, the best option would be to seek the assistance of a professional electrician in order to get a recharging station installed at your home. If that is not possible, you can think of plugging your Tesla to 100-volt outlets for recharging the battery. Tesla has also taken the initiative to install hundreds of supercharging stations across the country for the convenience of drivers.


Tesla cars are equipped with a small motor, which is about the size of a watermelon. This is one of the latest innovations in electronic engineering. It converts electrical energy drawn from the batteries to mechanical power in order to move the vehicle. This is a more efficient technology when compared to the combustion engines that you can find on traditional cars. In other words, people who drive Tesla cars will be able to get a longer range for their charge, which can help them to save money in the long run.




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July 27, 2019
In the age of the mobile device, we use more batteries than ever before. From our TV remotes and handheld GPS units, to mobile games, we depend on our batteries. While a lot of our devices now incorporate internal, rechargeable batteries, there are still a lot of devices that need their batteries swapped out when they die. If you use a lot of batteries, then you may find yourself trying to decide between replacing with single-use or rechargeable?

Let's take a look at the Advantages of Rechargeable Batteries.

1. Performance – Since rechargeable batteries can be recharged many times over, the cumulative total service life exceeds that of primary batteries by a wide margin.

2. Savings – Recharging rechargeable batteries many hundred times is giving the consumer tremendous savings in the long run.

3. Environmentally friendly – Since the cumulative service is so much longer than primary batteries, only a fraction of the solid waste is generated and a solid waste reduction of 90% and more is possible. If the battery contains no toxins, such as rechargeable alkalines, they can be even disposed of in regular landfills. Other rechargeable, which do contain toxins such as NiMH should be recycled. Most stores nowadays do take old rechargeable back.
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February 19, 2019
The prehistoric battery dates back to the Parthian empire, which might be 2,000 years old.
The old battery consisted of a clay jar filled with a vinegar solution, into which a copper cylinder surrounded iron rod was inserted.
These batteries might have been used to electroplate silver.
The inventor of the first electric battery is Alessandro Volta. He also laid the foundation of Electrochemistry.
The mass production of the first electric battery began in 1802 by William Cruickshank.
The history of batteries marked a remarkable date in 1859, with the invention of the first rechargeable battery based on lead acid by the French physician Gaston Planté. The Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) battery was introduced in 1899 by Waldemar Jungner. 

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August 29, 2014
What’s worse than a dead phone? One that takes too long to charge! This has certainly happened to most of us before: you’re rushing out of the door and you happen to see there’s just 5% left of battery! Here are some tips on how you can get your Android phone to charge faster!

The right plug and charger
First off, you want to ensure that you plug your phone into the wall socket, and in the best case scenario, using the charger that came with your phone, though nowadays, Android device chargers are universal. If you are in a hurry, avoid plugging your phone into your computer or laptop, because this will definitely slow down the charging speed, as will Qi wireless charging.

Get into airplane mode

Now enable airplane mode on your device to speed up charging. Depending on your device, there could be various ways to get to this. For example, on my Nexus 5, I simply long press on the power button, and select airplane mode when it appears. You can also go into the Quick Settings, by swiping down with two fingers. Every device is different, but you most likely know how to turn it on. Airplane mode blocks any wireless radios on your device, which means you won’t receive any calls, messages, internet access etc, but it’s all worth it when you think you’ll have a device that will still be on for the next few hours.

androidpit airplane mode

Turn that bad boy off

If you don’t actually need your phone at the moment, go ahead and turn it off completely. Obviously, any alarms or notifications won’t come through when it is off, but this is something you might just need to live without if you are racing the clock.


Switch off unnecessary features
Check to see if you have any unnecessary features on, like Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC etc. Close out of all your apps and stop your phone from doing any automatic backups or updating apps from the Google Play Store. These are just small, but golden tips when you are in a rush. Plus, everything can be easily switched back to normal when you’re out of the door and sitting in the train or bus. That being said, we highly discourage doing this if you are driving.
Don't touch!
If you need to have your phone on though, and even want to leave it off airplane mode, because you have an important call, message or something of the sort, try to suppress the urge to check your phone every thirty seconds. Why? Because the screen is the biggest battery drainer of them all.
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August 23, 2014
Apple has started a replacement program for certain iPhone 5 devices experiencing significantly reduced battery life. The company is stating that the affected devices were sold between the months of September 2012 and January 2013. Users with devices purchased within that time-frame who are experiencing issues are advised to check their serial number with Apple's new support page to see if they are eligible for a free battery replacement. Apple is also offering refunds to users with affected devices who paid for a battery replacement prior to the service program being launched.
As with other replacements and repairs, Apple advises users to backup all phone data, turn off 'Find My iPhone', and erase their data and settings. This can be achieved by going to the Settings menu, tap on General then Reset and finally, 'Erase all Content and Settings.
For more - Apple

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