Dalhousie University: Dal researchers’ chance discovery could help extend battery life by replacing tape that causes self‑discharge. ‘”In commercial battery cells there is tape — like Scotch tape — that holds the electrodes together and there is a chemical decomposition of this tape, which creates a molecule that leads to the self-discharge,” says Michael Metzger, an assistant professor and the Herzberg-Dahn chair and in the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science.’
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Ars Technica: Google tests battery-conserving feature perfect for hoarding tabs
Ars Technica: Google tests battery-conserving feature perfect for hoarding tabs. “Google is testing a method to boost the battery life of Chromebooks by changing how they work with the Chrome web browser. It’s shaping up to be a potentially attractive update for users who leave a lot of tabs open on their Chromebooks.”
Tech Xplore: New AI-powered app could boost smartphone batteries by 30 per cent
Tech Xplore: New AI-powered app could boost smartphone batteries by 30 per cent. “A cutting-edge AI development that could boost smartphone battery life by 30 percent and shave countless kilowatts from energy bills will be unveiled to technology giants. The ground-breaking University of Essex-developed work has been rolled into an app called EOptomizer—which will be demonstrated to expert researchers and designers as well as major manufacturing companies like Nokia and Huawei.”
CNET: Apple iOS 15.4.1 Fixes Battery Drain Issue and More
CNET: Apple iOS 15.4.1 Fixes Battery Drain Issue and More. “Apple released iOS version 15.4.1 Thursday, a few weeks after the release of iOS 15.4. The latest update includes a fix for a bug that drains the battery of some iPhones that have installed iOS 15.4.”
Ubergizmo: iOS 15.4 Reportedly Causing Pretty Severe Battery Drain For Some Users
Ubergizmo: iOS 15.4 Reportedly Causing Pretty Severe Battery Drain For Some Users. “According to some users, they are only getting half of the battery life that they got previously prior to the update. Some users are also reporting that they are seeing the battery drain by as much as 5% in less than 10 minutes, while some are also saying that their phones are now lasting them half a day. However, there might be some good news and that is this battery drain might not necessarily be a bug.”
Neowin: Google Chrome’s new feature tests promise up to 28% battery usage improvements
Neowin: Google Chrome’s new feature tests promise up to 28% battery usage improvements. “Google is testing a change to its Chrome browser that will let it consume anywhere between 13% to 28% less battery on devices. The update relates to tweaking the JavaScript timer wake up frequency for the tabs that have been hidden or inactive for five minutes or more, resulting in lesser power consumption.”
Popular Mechanics: How to Kill the Zombie Apps Destroying Your Phone
Popular Mechanics: How to Kill the Zombie Apps Destroying Your Phone. “With Halloween approaching, it’s time to purge your phone of the pre-installed ‘zombie apps’ that suck its blood (a.k.a. battery life) and leave your data at the mercy of hackers. Here’s how to spot a zombie app in the, uh, flesh.”
Purdue News: AI tool automatically reveals how to write apps that drain less battery
Purdue News: AI tool automatically reveals how to write apps that drain less battery. “Purdue University researchers have created a new tool, called ‘DiffProf,’ that uses artificial intelligence to automatically decide for the developer if a feature should be improved to drain less battery and how to make that improvement.”
Lifehacker: How to Maximize Battery Life and Minimize Data Usage When Traveling
Lifehacker: How to Maximize Battery Life and Minimize Data Usage When Traveling. “It’s summertime and wanderlust is coming for us all. It’s important that you get out there and see the world, but it’s equally important that your phone is as ready for your travels as you are. After you’ve thrown a dart on the map and purchased your plane ticket, try these tips to make sure you’re not burning through your smartphone’s battery—or data plan—while away.”
iOS: How to Keep Your iPhone Alive When Your Battery’s Dangerously Low (Lifehacker)
Lifehacker: iOS: How to Keep Your iPhone Alive When Your Battery’s Dangerously Low. “It used to be that when I went out late in the city, I’d play a rousing game of ‘How long can I keep my phone alive so I can listen to music on the way home?’ I would throw my phone into airplane mode, turn the brightness down, and hope it would last until I made it back to my apartment. Apple has since improved the way it handles battery life, though it doesn’t do everything it could to ensure your phone stays on. There are a few more tricks of the trade you can use to keep your iPhone alive as long as possible. “