Everything you need to know about the latest fast charging standard: how fast it is, what features are included, when it will be released and what you’ll need.
What is Qualcomm Quick Charge 4?
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New Android rules demand an end to proprietary quick charging standards
Right now, fast charging for Android phones is kind of a mess, with a handful of confusingly similar standards each championed by a portion of smartphone and accessory makers. The introduction of USB-C could have made things simpler, but instead it’s just added to the confusion. Now, Google are trying to set things straight with new rules for Android.
Does the Nexus 6P support fast charging? What about the Nexus 5X?
What are Qualcomm Power Banks?
Power banks are incredibly useful accessories that let you recharge your phone, tablet or other gadgets without needing to find a mains outlet. You can find them in all shapes and sizes, with varying levels of charging speed, capacity, ports and other features. Most recently, Qualcomm Power Banks have become a popular subcategory, offering faster charging speeds when used with compatible devices. In this article, we’ll show you how they work, which devices you can use them with and our favourite Qualcomm Power Banks. Let’s get right into it, shall we?
Aukey Quick Charge 2.0 mains and car chargers announced
Over the past few years, smartphones have gotten better in some very obvious ways – bigger screens, faster processors, more RAM – but behind the scenes, we’ve also seen considerable innovation. Quick charging is one area; by providing higher voltage supplies, some smartphones can now be refilled in a matter of minutes. Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 is the most widely supported standard for this, and can take you from 0 to 60% in just 30 minutes. Today, we’re unveiling two new chargers that support Quick Charge 2.0 from Aukey.