Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?

Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge.

The short version

• Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.
• And do you need to let the battery fully drain before recharging?
• We're so connected to our smartphones nowadays that even when they're charging, we feel the need to use them.

What happened

I have a charging cable beside my living room couch so I can fuel my phone while I scroll social media and watch TV. I also have a variety of portable power banks , both wired and wireless, that I bring along to keep my phone charged while I continue to use it.

Why it matters

But you might wonder if using your phone while it's charging can impact the battery life.

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