Guides to help you choose the right phone charger, cable and power bank.
Plugged your Samsung into a “fast” charger but never seen the Super Fast Charging message? Here is how Samsung’s charging works, what PPS means, and how to choose the right phone charger and cable to get full speed.
Many laptops now charge over USB-C, but will your phone charger actually do the job? Here is how to tell, how many watts you need, and how to choose one charger for both your phone and laptop.
The EU now requires USB-C on most new phones and tablets, and the UK is weighing up whether to follow. Here’s what the common charger rules actually cover, what it means if you’re in Northern Ireland, and how to make sure your next charger is future-proof.
Chargers and cables wear out quietly, and a tired one is easily mistaken for a failing phone battery. Here is how long to expect yours to last, the warning signs worth acting on, and how to make the next one last longer.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
GaN chargers are smaller, cooler and more powerful than the old plastic bricks. Here is what gallium nitride actually does, and whether a GaN phone charger is worth buying.
