Flat pad, upright stand or multi-device dock? The shape of a wireless charger changes how you use it every day. Here is how to pick the right one for your desk, bedside table or kitchen worktop.
Do you have to run the battery flat first? Does fast charging wreck it? We go through the most common phone charging myths and explain what modern phones and chargers actually do.
A single-port wall charger is smaller and simpler; a multi-port charger powers the whole household from one socket. Here is how to work out which phone charger suits you, and where multi-port chargers quietly lose speed.
Counterfeit phone chargers look convincing but can damage your phone or worse. Here are the practical checks that tell a genuine mobile phone charger from a dangerous fake.
Free USB charging points in airports, cafes and trains are handy, but are they safe? Here is what to watch for and the simplest ways to charge your phone safely in public.
iPhones and Android phones charge in slightly different ways. Here is what sets them apart, and how to pick a phone charger and cable that works for both.
A tidy desk charging setup keeps your phone, earbuds and watch powered all day. Here is how to build one that suits your workspace.
A cheap or worn cable can slow your charging to a crawl. Here is how to choose a charging cable that is fast, safe and built to last.
Flat batteries are the last thing you want on a trip. Here is how to pack a light, reliable phone charging setup that keeps every device topped up, at home and abroad.
Magnetic wireless charging snaps onto the back of your phone and holds it in place while it powers up. Here is how MagSafe and magnetic chargers work, and whether one is right for you.
