CNET has posted an excellent article about smartphone battery management. I highly recommend you read it for some myth busting and great tips, including how to conserve your phone’s battery power.
Here are the highlights:
- Fast-charging won’t damage your battery
- You can’t overcharge your phone battery
- You shouldn’t let your battery drain to zero
- High temperatures can damage your battery
- Mismatched chargers and cables won’t harm your battery
For more, read Six truths about your phone’s battery life: Fast charging, overheating and overcharging