Apple's battery guide describes lithium-ion batteries as "consumable components" that naturally lose capacity over time. To ...

Two years, 40 phones, real results on fast charging and battery health. Learn why 30 to 80 percent helps a bit and when to ...

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 ...

This week a reader asks two specific questions about charging batteries. 1. Are faster chargers harder on batteries than slower chargers? For example, is a 20-watt charger harder on a battery than a ...

NEW YORK -- Losing power on your cellphone is always a worry, but Consumer Reports has some tips on how you can make your phone battery last longer on a single charge. First, consider your phone's ...

A new rule will measure how long apps keep devices awake in the background. Those found guilty could soon be flagged on the ...

How to: Open the Settings app > Display. You'll get two cards for Light and Dark. Tap on the Dark option. Alternatively, you can change the system wallpaper and continue using the light theme, but ...

Overcharging batteries can be bad, but you shouldn't be worried about recharging overnight. Your phone knows how to stop that ...

Do You Need to Fully Discharge Your Phone Battery Before Recharging? The notion of fully discharging a phone battery before recharging is a common myth that has been debunked by modern battery ...

Google Play Store now has a smart feature that helps you save your phone's battery without you realizing it. The new changes ...

Purchased a new iPhone or Android smartphone during a festive sale? You may have also bought a separate charger with it (as ...