Energizer Hard Case P28K packs in a 28,000mAh battery

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Avenir Telecom is back with a phone unlike any other: the aptly named Energizer Hard Case P28K. It boasts a massive 28,000mAh battery, promising up to a week of regular use on a single charge. This is a phone built for off-the-grid adventures, with a rugged IP69 rating to withstand the elements. Talk time is a staggering 122 hours (over five days), and standby stretches to a mind-blowing 94 days.

However, with great power comes great size. The Hard Case P28K is a thick boi at 27.8mm and a hefty 570g, making it three times thicker and heavier than an iPhone 15. This isn't the phone for those seeking a sleek device.

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Wear OS gets smarter notifications, longer battery life with new update

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At Mobile World Congress 2024, Google unveiled a significant update for Wear OS that focuses on improving performance and battery life, particularly in handling notifications.

Since 2018, Wear OS watches have utilized two processors: an application processor (AP) for demanding tasks and a low-power co-processor (MCU) for simpler functions like step counting. This update allows wearable manufacturers to delegate notification processing to the MCU, including reading, dismissing, and sending quick replies.

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Android ups its music game with easier device switching for Spotify users

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Just like with YouTube Music, you can now seamlessly switch between different playback devices for Spotify using the handy output switcher directly on your Android home screen. This means no more digging through the Spotify app to change your sound source—it's all at your fingertips!

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Handwritten annotations arrive in Google Docs for Android users

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Another one of the newer Android updates streamlines document review on your Android device. Google Docs now supports handwritten annotations. Just use your finger or stylus to add handwritten annotations directly in Docs. You can choose from various pen colours and highlighters, making providing feedback fast, flexible, and effortless.

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