Tech Times on MSN

Rising smartphone prices make battery replacement and phone repairs more important

Rising smartphone prices and costly battery replacements are pushing consumers to keep phones longer, raising questions about ...
The Cool Down on MSN

EV owners blame dying phone batteries for fears by would-be-buyers of $20,000 battery replacements

"Most peoples' most important interaction with a chargeable product is their phone." ...
digitaltrends.com

iPhone 18 Pro gets a bigger battery and a bigger repair bill

Apple has been steadily increasing battery capacity across generations, and the iPhone 18 Pro continues that trend. The slightly odd part is that battery replacement is getting more expensive at the ...

Samsung reported to add security chips to Galaxy phone batteries to combat fake replacements

Authentication chips would ensure your Galaxy phone battery is safe and genuine, but Samsung has yet to comment.
GCN

An out of warranty iPhone battery swap hit $129 this fall, and that same 80 percent health line also shrinks what trade in programs pay later

Apple's new $129 out of warranty battery fee and the same 80 percent health rule used by trade in programs quietly squeeze iPhone owners twice.
Android Police

I kept my old phone alive by replacing one part; it cost way less than an upgrade

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
SlashGear

This App Predicts When Your Phone's Battery Will Probably Die

Is there anything more frustrating than when your phone's battery starts to age? Slowly but surely, you start to notice your phone isn't lasting as long off the charger as it used to. Sure, you can ...