Smarter Software Speeds Up Smartphone Charging

> One of the most frustrating things about smartphones—how long they take to recharge—could soon be one-third as frustrating.

Anecdote time! iPhone 5 user here. The time it takes for my iPhone to charge doesn't bother me at all. In fact I find it rather quick, although it rarely gets charged from below 40%.

My iPad on the other hand...

I have found that letting my battery completely discharge then recharging it fully will make it like new. My phone went from 5 days of battery life when new to less than a day 2 years later. This full recharge made it back to its 5 day life. I suppose batteries get fragmented like hard drives.

I'd say it just shows that our research on better battery are not a top priority for any large company. Which results to this kind of idea

It'd be good if the same idea is applicable in the next-gen battery (whatever that is)

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