When you purchase an Android, it's important to have a reliable charger to go with it. Fast chargers get the job done quickly and efficiently, charging 75% faster than standard chargers. They also ...

If you need a cable for both charging and data transfer, make sure it supports USB 3.0 or higher. USB 2.0 cables charge just ...

Samsung's been rumored to bring 60W charging to the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it looks like that will be branded as Super Fast Charging 3.0.

When I was in Las Vegas earlier this month, I plugged my phone in to charge overnight, only to wake up and find it nearly out of battery. The outlet wasn’t working, and I hadn’t noticed. I had an hour ...

Currently, the default power that Android detects as “fast charging” is 7.5W. This figure is far behind the big advances in modern industry. However, that could change with Android 15, raising the ...

Wireless charging has become a known feature in modern gadgets, from smartphones to earbuds, revolutionizing how we power our devices. However, with a handful of options available, finding the perfect ...

The reason this happens is that USB-A gives these manufacturers the scope to control charging, do custom handshakes, and make ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

I’m old enough to remember when most smartphones topped out at 5W or even 10W charging speeds. In fact, my first proper Android phone was 2012’s Sony Xperia V, and it offered a mere 5W power level.

Despite only supporting 45W wired charging speeds, Samsung markets its fast charging tech as Super Fast Charging 2.0. With ...