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Smartphone displays could become more efficient with a new OLED technology
By Mark Knapp published
A new type of polarized OLED could save energy and increase brightness of displays on phones and more devices.
Samsung's Galaxy S9 phones will last longer, despite unchanged batteries
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will charge faster and last longer than their predecessors, despite using the same size batteries.
The future of our technology and our planet depends on one thing: the battery
By Jamie Carter published
As we move over to electric vehicles and renewable energy, new innovations in battery technology are vital. Cue solid-state technology and micro-grids.
Apple will replace your old iPhone battery even if it passes a diagnostic test
By Leif Johnson published
Apple originally planned to only replace batteries for iPhone 6 and later units if they were below 80% capacity.
The Galaxy Note 8 reportedly has a battery problem of its own
By David Nield published
Update Some Note 8 users say they can't get their phone to come back to life after the battery charge hits zero.
Magnesium power cell breakthrough could mean batteries that don't explode
By Duncan Geere published
Engineers have also managed to double power storage at the same time.
Seaweed could extend the lives of future batteries
By Duncan Geere published
Engineers at Berkeley Lab have discovered that a derivative of seaweed could act as a stabiliser in lithium-sulphur batteries.
The impossible dream: perfecting smartphone battery life
By Luke Johnson published
In depth We find out just how far away that coveted week-long battery life really is.
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