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		zaphirplane on March 30, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What Finally Killed AirPower Constantly recharging your phone is suppose to reduce your battery’s max capacity over time I.e your battery lasts less

markdown on March 30, 2019 | [–]

I don't believe this is true of modern Li-ion batteries.

accatyyc on March 30, 2019 | [–]

Constantly charging causes fewer power cycles and extends your battery life.

pablasso on March 30, 2019 | [–]

Who is right here?

acct1771 on March 30, 2019 | | [–]

First one would be right if cell phones used old style nickel-cad batteries. But, they don't, they're Lithium-ion.

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