{"id":43884,"date":"2023-12-03T08:39:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T08:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabanesetcompagnie.com\/?p=43884"},"modified":"2023-12-03T08:39:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T08:39:23","slug":"iphone-android-users-warned-of-money-saving-battery-trick-that-can-cause-lasting-damage-youre-probably-guilty-of-it-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cabanesetcompagnie.com\/world-news\/iphone-android-users-warned-of-money-saving-battery-trick-that-can-cause-lasting-damage-youre-probably-guilty-of-it-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone & Android users warned of money-saving battery trick that can cause lasting damage – you\u2019re probably guilty of it | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

A MONEY-saving trick could cost you the price of a new smartphone. <\/p>\n

Experts have warned against using chargers from third-party companies, as there's a higher risk they can break your handset. <\/p>\n

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Your iPhone or Android requires optimal voltage and current to charge properly, so it's recommend to stick with the charger that came in the box.<\/p>\n

If the original charger has broken and you're wondering where to get a new one, then it's best to buy one from directly from the device manufacturer. <\/p>\n

That means if you have an iPhone, get a charger from the Apple Store – even if it's more expensive. <\/p>\n

A cheap knock-off charger might have a too high wattage, and therefore be a fire hazard. <\/p>\n

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In some cases, they can also degrade your battery health. <\/p>\n

And according to PCMag's Jason Cohen, they are likely to get frayed faster, which can also be a fire hazard from his personal experience. <\/p>\n

In a report from September, he explained: "Back in the day, my MacBook Pro's MagSafe charger frayed until the wiring became exposed. <\/p>\n

"Eventually, the charger shorted out and caught fire. <\/p>\n

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"The same can happen to your phone plug."<\/p>\n

So, in forking out a bit extra for a legitimate plug from your phone's manufacturer, you're saving your handset – and house – from potential damage. <\/p>\n

If you must get a third-party charger, it's best to stick with a known brand like Anker. <\/p>\n

Avoid no-name companies – even if they are cheaper. <\/p>\n

Because even though they can be a fire hazard, they simply don't last as long as cables from established brands like Apple, Samsung or Anker. <\/p>\n

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