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Galaxy Watch 5 Pro strap design can be a wireless charging nuisance

There are always some risks associated with changing the design of your mobile products. To name a couple, customers might not like the change, and compatibility issues with other devices in the ecosystem could crop up. Nevertheless, Samsung took that risk when it announced the new Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, and the move could work […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

I think it’s time for Samsung’s Galaxy tablets to adopt Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare is one fantastic feature available for most Samsung flagship phones. This technology lets Galaxy phone users turn their smartphones into wireless battery banks that can recharge other Samsung devices without needing wires or wall adapters. And that is precisely why I think keeping this technology exclusive to smartphones might be a missed opportunity. […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

One UI tip: Charge your Galaxy smartwatch without using a charger

Galaxy mobile devices have more interconnectivity and cross-capabilities than they seem at first glance, and Wireless PowerShare is a perfect example of a feature that goes above and beyond what's expected from the usual smartphone. Wireless PowerShare is not new, but it might go unnoticed by many Galaxy smartphone users because it's very situational. You […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung sued for patent infringement over Wireless PowerShare tech

A lawsuit filed with a Marshall Division court earlier this month alleges Samsung's Wireless PowerShare tech infringes on a 2015 patent owned by Rockwall, Texas-based Garrity Power Services (GPS) LLC. Public comptroller records yield surprisingly little information about this firm, at least relative to the fact it's been operating for just under 15 years. GPS has […]

By Dominik Bosnjak
4 years ago

Future Samsung phones could let you charge devices through NFC

The latest specification of near-field communication protocols confirmed by the NFC Forum includes support for wireless charging not too unlike Samsung's Wireless PowerShare, a technology first introduced with the Galaxy S10 lineup just over a year ago. From a pure performance perspective, the NFC-based solution can't compare to PowerShare as its rates peak at a […]

By Dominik Bosnjak
4 years ago

Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra Wireless PowerShare guide

In many respects, the Galaxy S20 series is the culmination of mobile technologies Samsung has been iterating upon for over half a decade. Wireless charging is no exception as with the Galaxy S20's Wireless PowerShare feature, Samsung allows you to wirelessly charge other devices with your phone. Samsung's 2019 flagships were the first devices to […]

By Dominik Bosnjak
5 years ago

One UI 2.0 feature focus: Set stricter Wireless PowerShare battery limit

Reverse wireless charging may not be a feature everyone uses, but it can be very handy when you want to charge other mobile devices with your smartphone. With Wireless PowerShare on the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy Note 10, you can charge your wearables, like your Galaxy/Gear smartwatch or the Galaxy Buds, overnight using your phone. […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
5 years ago

Wireless PowerShare can help you get a date, says weird Samsung study

According to a Samsung study which – I’m going to say right out of the gate – is a bit weird, 35 percent of Europeans would rather choose to have a fully recharged battery on their phones instead of receiving cash from someone, if given the option. Likewise, the study suggests that Wireless PowerShare is […]

By Mihai Matei
5 years ago

[Poll Results!] How often do you charge your wearables with the Galaxy S10?

The Galaxy S10 comes with plenty of new tricks compared to its predecessors, and Wireless PowerShare is very useful for those who are entrenched in the Samsung ecosystem and use the company's smartwatches and/or its wireless earbuds. Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ owners don't need to lug around a separate charger for their wearable […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
6 years ago

Samsung turns even more bus stops into Wireless PowerSharing Stations

Samsung has teamed up with outdoor advertising behemoth JCDecaux to transform ten of Singapore's busiest bus stops into so-called Wireless PowerSharing Stations — a nod to the Wireless PowerShare feature found on the Galaxy S10 — following a similar stunt in Sydney, Australia. Commuters can hold their device against one of Samsung's ten Wireless PowerSharing […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Galaxy S10 heart rate sensor now lights up for reverse wireless charging

Samsung's second software update for the Galaxy S10 lineup brought with it improvements to Wireless PowerShare, and it turns out that the company has made a very useful change. The heart rate sensor on the back of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ will now light up to indicate that Wireless PowerShare is being used. […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
6 years ago

Samsung resumes Galaxy S10 March security update roll out

Samsung released the March 2019 security update for the Galaxy S10 series three days ago. The changelog mentioned that the update also brought improvements for the Wireless PowerShare feature. We found out later that the update had been pulled for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. Samsung didn't say why it had […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Clever Galaxy S10 billboard promotes PowerShare by charging devices

Samsung has now got down to the business of selling the Galaxy S10. Initial reports suggest the company is seeing strong demand for its new flagship series. It has ramped up its promotional and marketing blitz across the globe to get the word out about its latest and greatest Galaxy S device. The company has […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

What is Wireless PowerShare and how to use it on the Galaxy S10

It was rumored well before the Galaxy S10 was announced that the new flagship could have a reverse wireless charging feature. Samsung confirmed on February 20 that the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ come with Wireless PowerShare. This feature lets you wirelessly charge another compatible device using your handset's battery. If you have […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Galaxy S10’s dual charging lets you forget about your smartwatch charger

Wireless PowerShare on the Galaxy S10 is one of those features that isn't a must have, but is neat to have nonetheless. Being able to charge other devices wirelessly with the Galaxy S10 is especially useful if you own one of Samsung's smartwatches. And here's something that you may not think of doing when you […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
6 years ago

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