No More Running on Empty: The New Technology Behind Better Smartphone Batteries

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New technology behind better smartphone batteries is on the way and developers are making more and more adjustments to improve batteries for longer use.

There's nothing worse than having one of the flashiest, sleekest smartphones on the market today only to discover that it has the battery life of a New York minute. If you're in the market for a new smartphone, or if you want to know what makes some smartphone batteries last longer than others, arm yourself with knowledge so that you aren't blinded by all of the cool apps and features of the newest smartphones. Keep reading to learn about the latest battery technology that could give your phone a few extra hours.

The Power Amplifier

One of the main reasons that smartphone suck up so much power throughout the day is because of the power amplifier. Not only do power amplifiers suck up roughly 65 percent of a smartphone's power, they also cause it to heat up. New technology known as asymmetrical multilevel out-phasing selects the lowest voltage necessary to build a connection and refreshes itself roughly 20 million times every second in order to operate more efficiently. Currently, the innovative power amplifier is being created in a single chip that's intended to be the new face of an energy efficiency revolution.

Self-Healing and Full Terabyte Batteries

Another technological breakthrough that can greatly improve the battery life of a smartphone is the self-healing battery. The way this particular battery works is that it actually repairs the damage done throughout the day to cells while a battery is operating. There's even talk of brand new technology that could be available as soon as 2015 that allows up to a full terabyte of memory, which is said to consume 20 percent less power and last ten times longer than normal smartphone batteries. If successful, the breakthroughs could mean having a smartphone with a battery that lasts several days or even weeks on one charge.

Current Smartphones with Powerful Batteries

While you're waiting for new smartphone battery technology to be released and implemented, there are a few

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smartphones that are currently available that have great battery life. Thanks to the ultra-power-saving mode, the Samsung Galaxy S5 can potentially last 24 hours even with ten percent power left. The LG G Flex touts a 3,500mAh curved battery that allows it to perform better and last as long as 18 hours on a single charge. The OnePlus One phone is one that's currently only available by invitation, but its long battery life is thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 as the CPU. While users might not like the fact that they can't remove the battery, it's one of the reasons that the phone can last an entire day on a single charge. No matter what smartphone you have currently, you can easily improve the battery life by limiting apps, colors, brightness, and activities.

Now that developers are providing users with stronger batteries, every smartphone brand is after the latest technology to make the longest-lasting battery. Having to charge your phone multiple times a day is inconvenient, hence, developers and marketers are trying to beat out the competition when it comes to battery life. The good news is that as this technology develops, all smartphone batteries will be improved somewhat—making everyone’s user experience a little better. The information for this article was provided by the smartphone professionals at Apple Shark who provide an Apple iPhone trade in program for those with older models, or even damaged devices.

By Dixie Somers

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