10 tips to keep your mobile devices charged and happy
The batteries that your mobile devices contain are miracles ofengineering. They hold amounts of energy that their predecessors couldn’t come close to equaling. Properly using this potential can help your mobile batteries last longer on the road. Here are our tips for obtaining optimum battery performance. 1. For the quickest Tablet charge, use the original charger or a charger specifically designed for it. When charging tablets, usethe charger they came with for best results. iPads and other tablets have large batteries , so they come with chargers that can output lots of juice to recharge them quickly. For example, the iPad's adapter can output up to 2100mA (2.1 Amps), which is more than double the amperage that a typical USB port can support. This extra power output makes a huge difference. In our tests, charging an iPad took 5 hours, 9 minutes with the iPad charger (which can deliver up to 2100mA), but it took 10 hours, 13 minutes with an iPhone 5 charger (w...