Las baterías de los smartphones continúan mejorando, pero los usuarios siguen necesitando cargarlos a diario debido al aumento de funciones que consumen mucha energía.
Una encuesta de CNET muestra que el 58% de los propietarios de smartphones se siente frustrado con la duración de la batería. Más de la mitad afirma que un bajo rendimiento de la batería los llevaría a cambiar de dispositivo, superando el deseo de tener un mejor almacenamiento o cámaras.
A new survey reveals that most US smartphone owners are not swayed by foldable designs or AI features when considering an upgrade. Instead, practical concerns like cost and battery performance remain the primary motivators. The findings come from recent polling of over 2,400 adults.
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A new feature called Adaptive Power in iOS 26 uses on-device intelligence to extend battery life on compatible iPhones by adjusting performance based on usage patterns. It analyzes user behavior over about a week and activates savings in power-intensive tasks like video recording or gaming. The setting is available only on models supporting Apple Intelligence.
Homeowners are shifting from exporting excess solar power to the grid toward storing it in batteries due to changing net metering rules and climbing electricity prices. This trend favors systems that combine solar panels with batteries and electric vehicles for better energy management. Experts highlight the potential for integrated whole-home electrification solutions.
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EV batteries can now store excess power and feed it back when needed. Munich engineer Moritz Rupp calls it obvious, as the expensive batteries otherwise sit idle for 23 hours a day. The technology allows use for home electricity or selling to the grid.