Nothing lives forever -- and that includes your phone battery. Not only is it dying small deaths on an almost daily basis, but it's also dying a longer, slower death that'll eventually render your ...

These "repair" dongles are nothing more than a scam. The dongle is nothing more than a case with a light in it! There are a few things you can do to help look after your phone. There are a lot of ...

Hard to repair phones are inexcusable now. Hard to repair phones are inexcusable now. is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor.

HOUSTON — Experts say buying a new battery could extend your phone's life for up to two years at a fraction of the cost of buying a new phone. Apple phones are typically big sellers during ...

Smartphone batteries don't last like dumbphone batteries because they power more complex processes. Here are some signs that ...

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are spared from Apple’s new battery service fee increase. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are spared from Apple’s new battery service fee increase. is a former weekend editor who ...

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.

Apple claims the new internal design of the iPhone 16 series makes battery replacement easier. Yet, the company charges more for the battery replacement of its latest iPhones. After a price hike in ...

The iPhone 16 phones will start being delivered to buyers on Friday, at which point we'll finally be able to put Apple's claims about the new devices to the test. One of the most interesting aspects ...

Jim Rossman / Tribune News Service This week a reader asks two specific questions about charging batteries. 1. Are faster chargers harder on batteries than slower chargers? For example, is a 20-watt ...

In a world where waste is the norm, many people still want to repair their broken gadgets rather than buy new ones. It's often cheaper to replace a single, damaged part than to replace an entire ...

Warning signs include faster-than-normal battery drain, devices heating up during charging, sudden percentage drops, and unexpected shutdowns ...