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The battery breakthrough, explained
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The battery breakthrough, explained
For once the word breakthrough is earned, mostly.
- Silicon anodes: more capacity, same size
- The swelling problem and how it was tamed
- Realistic expectations for next year's phones
Chart: energy density by chemistry, in the show notes.
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The battery breakthrough, explained
Silicon anodes are shipping in real phones. A battery engineer explains what that means for charge times, lifespan and the phones you buy next year.
The battery breakthrough, explained
For once the word breakthrough is earned, mostly.
- Silicon anodes: more capacity, same size
- The swelling problem and how it was tamed
- Realistic expectations for next year's phones
Chart: energy density by chemistry, in the show notes.
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