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Do We REALLY Need to Explain Why You Shouldn’t Stab Batteries With a Knife? [VIDEO]

b2ap3_thumbnail_smartphone_battery_400.jpgFollowing in the iPhone’s footsteps, it’s been confirmed that Samsung mobile devices will no longer feature the removable battery and MicroSD card slots that differentiated them from its competition. While it’s not clear if this change will affect sales figures, it will probably be a while before Samsung users understand that their phones no longer feature removable batteries, which could lead to some potentially messy lawsuits.

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Tip of the Week: 3 Easy Ways to Max Out Your iPhone’s Battery Power

b2ap3_thumbnail_iphone_data_400.jpgSome business owners rely on their iPhone for a lot more than just work-related functions. With so many applications and whatnot consuming your phone’s processing power, your iPhone’s battery can quickly get drained. This, in turn, drains your productivity. If your phone is always dead, you can’t get much done with it. Shouldn’t there be a way to boost your battery’s efficiency?

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Tip of the Week: How to Boost your Laptop’s Battery Power

b2ap3_thumbnail_laptop_batty_boost_400.jpgWe all know the pains of having a laptop with low battery power, but sometimes it feels like you're perpetually plugging in your computer; even when it seems like the battery should last longer. These battery problems are common, but they aren’t an endgame for your laptop. There are several ways you can jumpstart your laptop’s battery.

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5 Unconventional Phone Chargers that Get the Job Done

b2ap3_thumbnail_strange_chargers_for_mobile_400.jpgEvery mobile device owner has some kind of charging cord they keep nearby. Most of us don’t think twice about our charging cord and we just use what came with the device. However, when it comes to charging our phones, we’ve got several options available that make the standard charger seem rather boring. Here are five of our favorite chargers.

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You Won’t Believe How Hot This Girl’s Smartphone Story Gets! [VIDEO]

b2ap3_thumbnail_broken_smartphone_400.jpgHave you ever noticed that your mobile device may run a little hot after a heavy day of use? In normal circumstances, a warm smartphone is no big deal. Although, on rare occasions, a perfectly good smartphone has gotten too hot and caught on fire!

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Mobile Battery Maintenance is so 2005

b2ap3_thumbnail_dacingbatt400.jpgIs it a myth? Is it really best to wait for your mobile devices' batteries to fully deplete before you recharge them? This sagely advice has been floating around for years, but is it true or just hearsay? Battery technology has recently made some great advancements, ushering in a new-school of mobile battery maintenance practice.

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