Most likely, you plug in your phone before going to bed at night and think it's best to greet the morning with a fully charged device.
Is this a good idea? That depends.
This is the case.
Many people don't want their phones to be kept for more than two years.
In most cases, experts say, these people will not notice too much damage to the cell phone's battery until they start craving a new device.
If it sounds like you, it's free every night and free at any time between the two.
But frequent charging can have an impact on lithium.
The ion batteries in our phones
Edo Campos, spokesman for Anker, said it was not because they would be overcharged. Anker produces mobile phone chargers.
"In fact, smartphones are smart," Campos said . ".
"They know when to stop charging.
"Both Android phones and iPhones are equipped with chips that can prevent them from absorbing excess current once they are fully charged.
So in theory, with an official charger or a trusted off-
Brand charger, should be negligible.
But charging itself is not good for the battery of your phone. Here's why.
The technology used by most mobile phones allows the battery to accept more current faster.
Hatem Zeine, founder, chief scientist and CTO of wireless charging company Ossia, said the technology enables the phone to adjust to the amount of electricity the charger can provide.
This technology allows power to pulse into the battery in a specific modulation way, increasing the speed at which lithium ions in the battery move from one side to the other, and making the battery charge faster.
But this process can also lead to lithium. ion (and lithium-polymer)
The speed of corrosion of the battery is faster than before.
"When you charge fast all the time, you limit the life of the battery," Zeine said . ".
Is there a solution?
If you're going to save lithium-
In addition to the life of a typical phone or tablet, Zeine recommends using a charger for a less powerful device, although he cannot guarantee that it will work.
"For example, if you use an iPhone charger on the iPad Pro, it will charge very slowly," Zeine said . ".
"They can actually protect the battery if the electronics are correct because you always charge slowly.
Campos suggests that "people who want to save the battery should make sure that the phone does not overheat because the high temperature will further stimulate lithium-
Ions in the battery, resulting in faster deterioration.
According to Apple's website, the temperature is above 95 degrees Fahrenheit (or 35 Celsius)
Battery capacity can be permanently damaged.
"Both Zeine and Campos have pointed out that, given the ongoing demand for new phones, overnight charging may not be of great concern to many.
"All of this actually doesn't have much impact on consumers," Campos said . " Citing a Gallup survey of 2015, smartphone users plan to upgrade their devices once the smartphone provider allows them --
Usually after two years, about the time it takes for the battery to start showing signs of wear.
The opportunity for the New York Times is that you plug in your phone before going to bed at night and think it's best to greet the morning with a fully charged device.
Is this a good idea? That depends.
This is the case.
Many people don't want their phones to be kept for more than two years.
In most cases, experts say, these people will not notice too much damage to the cell phone's battery until they start craving a new device.
If it sounds like you, it's free every night and free at any time between the two.
But frequent charging can have an impact on lithium.
The ion batteries in our phones
Edo Campos, spokesman for Anker, said it was not because they would be overcharged. Anker produces mobile phone chargers.
"In fact, smartphones are smart," Campos said . ".
"They know when to stop charging.
"Both Android phones and iPhones are equipped with chips that can prevent them from absorbing excess current once they are fully charged.
So in theory, with an official charger or a trusted off-
Brand charger, should be negligible.
But charging itself is not good for the battery of your phone. Here's why.
The technology used by most mobile phones allows the battery to accept more current faster.
Hatem Zeine, founder, chief scientist and CTO of wireless charging company Ossia, said the technology enables the phone to adjust to the amount of electricity the charger can provide.
This technology allows power to pulse into the battery in a specific modulation way, increasing the speed at which lithium ions in the battery move from one side to the other, and making the battery charge faster.
But this process can also lead to lithium. ion (and lithium-polymer)
The speed of corrosion of the battery is faster than before.
"When you charge fast all the time, you limit the life of the battery," Zeine said . ".
Is there a solution?
If you're going to save lithium-
In addition to the life of a typical phone or tablet, Zeine recommends using a charger for a less powerful device, although he cannot guarantee that it will work.
"For example, if you use an iPhone charger on the iPad Pro, it will charge very slowly," Zeine said . ".
"They can actually protect the battery if the electronics are correct because you always charge slowly.
Campos suggests that "people who want to save the battery should make sure that the phone does not overheat because the high temperature will further stimulate lithium-
Ions in the battery, resulting in faster deterioration.
According to Apple's website, the temperature is above 95 degrees Fahrenheit (or 35 Celsius)
Battery capacity can be permanently damaged.
"Both Zeine and Campos have pointed out that, given the ongoing demand for new phones, overnight charging may not be of great concern to many.
"All of this actually doesn't have much impact on consumers," Campos said . " Citing a Gallup survey of 2015, smartphone users plan to upgrade their devices once the smartphone provider allows them --
Usually after two years, about the time it takes for the battery to start showing signs of wear.
The opportunity for the New York Times is that you plug in your phone before going to bed at night and think it's best to greet the morning with a fully charged device.
Is this a good idea? That depends.
This is the case.
Many people don't want their phones to be kept for more than two years.
In most cases, experts say, these people will not notice too much damage to the cell phone's battery until they start craving a new device.
If it sounds like you, it's free every night and free at any time between the two.
But frequent charging can have an impact on lithium.
The ion batteries in our phones
Edo Campos, spokesman for Anker, said it was not because they would be overcharged. Anker produces mobile phone chargers.
"In fact, smartphones are smart," Campos said . ".
"They know when to stop charging.
"Both Android phones and iPhones are equipped with chips that can prevent them from absorbing excess current once they are fully charged.
So in theory, with an official charger or a trusted off-
Brand charger, should be negligible.
But charging itself is not good for the battery of your phone. Here's why.
The technology used by most mobile phones allows the battery to accept more current faster.
Hatem Zeine, founder, chief scientist and CTO of wireless charging company Ossia, said the technology enables the phone to adjust to the amount of electricity the charger can provide.
This technology allows power to pulse into the battery in a specific modulation way, increasing the speed at which lithium ions in the battery move from one side to the other, and making the battery charge faster.
But this process can also lead to lithium. ion (and lithium-polymer)
The speed of corrosion of the battery is faster than before.
"When you charge fast all the time, you limit the life of the battery," Zeine said . ".
Is there a solution?
If you're going to save lithium-
In addition to the life of a typical phone or tablet, Zeine recommends using a charger for a less powerful device, although he cannot guarantee that it will work.
"For example, if you use an iPhone charger on the iPad Pro, it will charge very slowly," Zeine said . ".
"They can actually protect the battery if the electronics are correct because you always charge slowly.
Campos suggests that "people who want to save the battery should make sure that the phone does not overheat because the high temperature will further stimulate lithium-
Ions in the battery, resulting in faster deterioration.
According to Apple's website, the temperature is above 95 degrees Fahrenheit (or 35 Celsius)
Battery capacity can be permanently damaged.
"Both Zeine and Campos have pointed out that, given the ongoing demand for new phones, overnight charging may not be of great concern to many.
"All of this actually doesn't have much impact on consumers," Campos said . " Citing a Gallup survey of 2015, smartphone users plan to upgrade their devices once the smartphone provider allows them --
Usually after two years, about the time it takes for the battery to start showing signs of wear.