A public service announcement (PSA) is a message in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge to raise public awareness and change behavior. Just the other day, Apple came up with another PSA: it warned iPhone users about overnight iPhone charging. Why? Because it could be dangerous if not handled properly. It could result in “fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to iPhone or other property,” as they put it.
Here’s what Apple’s support page says:
– For example, don’t sleep on a device, power adapter, or wireless charger, or place them under a blanket, pillow, or your body when it’s connected to a power source. Keep your iPhone, the power adapter, and any wireless charger in a well-ventilated area when in use or charging. Take special care if you have a physical condition that affects your ability to detect heat against the body.
You don’t have to be on the paranoid side to get concerned about getting incinerated while having a wonderful dream. Or riding the plug lightning for that matter – it doesn’t really matter if the outcome is the same.
A proposition for you, Tim
I know you’re reading this, Tim (we’re on a first-name basis with Tim Cook). So here’s my advice: Enough with the 25W max charging speeds for the iPhone! Let’s have a truly fast-charging iPhone; let’s have 100W speeds!
Why increase the charging speed four times? I’m glad you asked. Here are three reasons why I think my idea should materialize for the upcoming iPhone 16 series:
– It’s fast
– It’s fast
– It’s fast
Pretty convincing, right?
Joking aside, I think fast charging on an iPhone is a good idea because this way users will have one less problem to think about. Right now they do have to think about charging their phones:
“Oh no, I forgot to charge my iPhone last night. I was about to plug it in and tuck it under my pillow but then I remembered that Apple said that’s no good. Oh my, I’ve got only 3% battery left; how am I supposed to scroll TikTok now?! I’m going to faint!”
– Everyone at a point in time
So fast charging is convenient. Whoever sells convenience sells the most. And I do know for a fact that Apple wants to sell the most.
And most importantly if your iPhone could be charged in the morning while you’re taking a shower why do it overnight – regardless of whether there’s a fire hazard?
The battery on the iPhone 15 is impressive
Okay enough with the Apple bashing. The battery on the iPhone is actually very decent. Sorry; I meant the battery on the iPhone 15 not the iPhone 14. Why? Well because it’s stacked.
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