Already the subject of much discussion, the battery that will power Apple’s highly anticipated iPad has been once again thrust in the limelight. This time, Apple CEO Steve Jobs himself jumped in on the conversation.
A blogger from the “online authority for government IT professionals”-site GCN (Government Computer News) had recently wondered aloud that 10 hrs. [...]
When it comes to smartphone batteries, there’s always more you can do to ensure you’re getting the most that you can out of each and every charge. By controlling the device data connection and/or WiFi on your smartphone, JuiceDefender by Latedroid does exactly that.
The basic concept behind JuiceDefender is that by intelligently toggling wireless data [...]
When buzz started being generated throughout online communities that Windows 7 may be causing premature battery degradation(causing batteries to die quicker than they should), Microsoft took the bull by the horns and began investigating. A spokesman from Microsoft stated at the time that it could possibly be a problem in communication between the BIOS and [...]
The one major issue that comes with going the way of using a wireless mouse or keyboard is the need for batteries. Depending on how much you use your computer, this could end up being costly enough to make you seriously reconsider the idea. However, with the new Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 and it’s alleged [...]
We are investigating this issue in conjunction with our hardware partners, which appears to be related to system firmware. We are working with our partners to determine the root cause and will update the forum with information and guidance as it becomes available -Microsoft
One of the key benefits that was supposed to be brought about [...]
If you’re not using the internet on your Blackberry, there’s no sense in using its precious battery life to keep the WiFi antenna powered up. Such is the logic behind SmartWiFi for BlackBerry, a recently released Blackberry application that remembers the WiFi locations you use and saves battery life by turning off WiFi when it’s [...]
Today’s smartphones, essentially every single one of them, need every bit of help they can get as far as improving their battery life is concerned. Blackberry’s smartphone models are no exception, which is why a new software called PowerControl is garnering the interest of Blackberry owners far and wide.
With a pre-christmas release (just barely), the latest Pinetrail based, Asus Eee PC Seashell 1005P, 1005PE and 1001P models went out carrying hopes of a quick, holiday-induced sales bounce.
Touting what would be a very respectable14 hours of battery life on a single charge, and assuming the Seashells live up to the bold claim, Asus may [...]
A recent article on Yahoo caused a bit of stir with its point of view that the PS3 remote control battery configuration makes the PS3 a questionable christmas gift. The article, A Grinch’s Gift Guide, cited the hefty price tag of a replacement remote will cause headaches once the remote’s battery runs dry-
“It’s all fun [...]
If you’ve ever needed to update a game on your PSP but haven’t been able to because of the “Your battery must be 75% or more before you can update” alert, this one’s for you-
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