Qualcomm has announced its Quick Charge 5 Plus charging solution, and we're looking at cooler temperatures instead of peak charging speeds.

Qualcomm is refreshing its quick charging standard after nearly five years, but you won't need to buy a new phone to benefit.

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Many smartphones have fast wired and Qi charging, but both are reduced by various optimizations to maintain your battery.