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Wireless charging uses up to 40% more power than wired, with heat and battery life also factors

Wireless smartphone charging can consume up to 40% more electricity than wired charging, using about 21Wh versus 15Wh to charge a phone from 0% to 100%, Engadget reported. Energy is lost as heat during electromagnetic power transfer and during AC-to-DC conversion. Higher temperatures can accelerate lithium-ion battery degradation. Wider adoption could lift overall power use, while safety and environmental burdens vary by product and usage conditions.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: who wins in ultra-premium phones?

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 Ultra are competing head-to-head in the ultra-premium smartphone market. Both have 6.9-inch OLED displays, AI features and high-end chipsets, but they differ in focus. TechRadar said Samsung stands out for functionality and flexibility, while Apple has strengths in performance optimisation and ecosystem integration. The phones differ on pricing, design, display, camera systems, performance, and charging speed.

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Samsung next-generation wide foldable model appears in leak; may support dual camera, Qi2

Images of a dummy unit believed to be Samsung Electronics\' next wide-format foldable phone expected in the second half of this year have leaked, showing a different aspect ratio from the Galaxy Z Fold line and a dual rear-camera setup. The Verge reported leaker Sonny Dickson released the images. The dummy units suggest changes to camera design and possible Qi2 wireless charging support, though key specifications such as display, hinge, battery and final name remain unconfirmed.