Key Takeaways
Its not your imagination.
Your smartphone batterydoesnt last as long as it didwhen you first bought it.
But a new rig aims to extend the life of your phone battery by minimizing overheating.
Canal
TheCanal Battery Guardis a unit that plugs in between a standard charging brick and a USB charging cable.
The Battery Guard regulates the entire charging process to minimize the heating and damage triggered by continuous charging.
After that, the battery capacity will drop by around 20%.
Canal
“This is made of lithium atomslithium oxide and lithium carbonate.
Earlier this year, they won a $5,000 prize to help make the idea a reality.
Theyve since taken their idea to Kickstarter.
Canal
“Also, the concept of ‘overcharging’ that these products claim to fix is a myth.
Phones are smart enough to stop charging when they are full.”
After the campaign, the company says deliveries will begin in July 2021.
Customers also have the option to beta-test the Battery Guard and get it earlier in March.
In the meantime, remember to follow your ABCs (Always Be Charging).
