Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

Despite everything Apple says about its iOS optimization and fancy in-house Apple silicon chips, iPhones aren't special in the battery life department. They're more or less on par with the competition ...

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...

The introduction of iOS 18 has brought a renewed focus on managing your iPhone’s battery life. By making strategic adjustments to certain settings, you can significantly improve your device’s ...

Gaming laptops are a great blend of portability and power, but you can usually only get one or the other at a time. Plug your laptop in and you can have top-notch graphics, but as soon as you unplug, ...

Battery anxiety is the worst, and Battery Saver is a no-brainer feature that helps at just the right time. Standard Battery Saver steps in at the 20% mark, dims the interface, drops the screen refresh ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. iOS 18 is here, which means lots of shiny new features to play ...

I love laptops with OLED displays, but they can hurt battery life. Setting changes can help, though, and I also have two tips to prevent OLED burn-in. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a ...

Many of us are in the habit of plugging our phones in to charge overnight so we start each day at 100%. However, you might not be doing yourself ― or your battery ― any favors in the long run. You ...