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HP Introduces New Technology to Save Mobile Battery Life

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the batmax-beware dept.

fenimor writes "HP researchers have developed new technology to save battery life on mobile devices. Targeting one of the main culprits of battery consumption -- the display -- they've developed an energy-aware solution that dims parts of the screen that aren't in use. Display battery life lasts from two to 11 times longer, depending on what the user is doing."

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  1. Re:That sounds awesome! by Mantus · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Actually, Apple doesn't do very much *first* they just put things in a pretty package and claim credit. (gui, ipod iTunes music store)