Want your smartphone battery to last. Don't use the phone till it runs out of power. The new style batteries last much longer if you use a little, then charge a little, then use a little again. Here's the science behind charging and discharging, as explained by Battery University.
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02/09/2012
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...dratted... I have bee doing it ALL WRONG for way too long. Such a technology Luddite am I. YIKES!
Posted by: Mary E. Rossow | 02/09/2012 at 01:06 PM
Good tips! Batteries last longer if these tips are put in use.
Posted by: consumer lists | 02/09/2012 at 11:14 PM
Usually it's the other way around. They want you to completely drain the battery before charging it.
Posted by: Technology Slice | 02/10/2012 at 02:40 AM
My Boost Magic app says optimal perf for battery is to wait until levels are at least 20% or less and then run a full cycle charge.
Posted by: Bill | 02/11/2012 at 02:04 AM
Very cool idea. I think I will have to try this one. I just love the "It's the Little Things" line. Thanks!
Posted by: Nike Air Max | 02/12/2012 at 05:03 PM
Dream of lasting, you can become a reality. We do not live in the dream it?
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Posted by: Nike Air Max | 02/17/2012 at 05:30 AM
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Posted by: hermes kelly | 02/20/2012 at 09:47 PM
Dream of lasting, you can become a reality. We do not live in the dream it?
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