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Mobile Smartphones are the most used electronic devices on Earth!
The US smartphone market in 2023: Apple was the leading brand with a 61.26% market share, followed by Samsung with a 22.63% market share. Other brands such as Motorola and Google had a much smaller market share of 3.50% and 2.40% respectively.
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The original iPhone was simply known as the ‘iPhone’, not the ‘iPhone 1’! However, it has retroactively been referred to as the iPhone 2G, the iPhone 1, or the original iPhone.
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51% of iPhone users are females while 49% of iPhone users are males.
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iPhones are designed by Apple engineers in California, then components parts are manufactured from over 200 different companies all across the globe.
Assembly consists of taking all the individual components and combining them into a finished iPhone. The iPhone assembly process is more streamlined; only two companies complete the process for creating iPhones — all parts are sent to Foxconn and Pegatron, both of which are based in Taiwan.
Foxconn is Apple’s longest-running partner in assembling iPhones and other devices. They assemble most iPhones in the Zhengzhou, China region.
The Foxconn factory spans over 2.2 square miles and employs over 300,000 workers. This large-scale facility can create over 500,000 iPhones a day.
Meanwhile, Pegatron assembles about 20-30% of all iPhones, making it another essential business partner for Apple.
In 2023 alone, 72.28 million iPhones were shipped and sold in the US!
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A few basics you ought to know about Chargers:
A smartphone battery can only utilize fast charging for a limited time. Faster power input is stored in the lithium-ion cell or battery, thereby generating additional heat. This means that fast charging creates more heat than standard “slow” charging does. This could be an issue because excessive heat will degrade lithium-ion batteries. In-other-words, fast charging may shorten the battery’s lifespan.
Watts (W)— represent the amount of energy the charger can push toward your e-device at once. In simple terms, Watts measure how fast work is done or how quickly energy is transferred.
Electrical current is measured in “amps” / “A”. The quantity (number) of amps tells you how much electricity is being drawn through the power cable to the e-device. In simpler terms, amps measure the amount of electric current flowing through a wire or circuit.
Higher amps result in a faster charging time! There is a bit of good news though, an e-device will draw only the amount of amperage it needs, sooo, the old urban legend that “pushing too many Amps beyond a full charge is bad” simply is not true! Simply put, an e-device cannot somehow draw “too many amps.” Still, the risk of overheating an e-device’s lithium-ion battery stands when high amp input is utilized!
In summation, expect the 3.1A Wall Charger displayed above to charge faster than the 2.4A Automobile Charger also shown above.
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The 5 Best Refurbished SmartPhones to Buy in 2024:
#1, the iPhone 12/12 Pro/ 12 Pro Max
If you want a modern iPhone without paying over $800 for one, a refurbished iPhone 12, an iPhone 12 Pro, or an iPhone 12 Pro Max are great alternatives. The iPhone 12 series is from 2020, so these phones are only a few years old, meaning they still have a long life of software updates ahead.
#2, the iPhone XR
The iPhone XR was originally released in 2018, but it’s still one of the best refurbished phones you can buy in 2024. It was once a flagship phone but these days it makes a fantastic budget phone, often retailing for around $200 refurbished.
By choosing a refurbished iPhone XR, you can get a modern iPhone for a fraction of the price of a new iPhone. The XR is scheduled to continue receiving software updates through 2025, so you should be able to get a couple more years, with updates, with this phone.
#3, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Foldable phones are among the most interesting developments in the smartphone market in the past few years. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is one of the best refurbished phones you can buy in 2024, especially if you’re looking for a foldable.
The Flip4 offers some upgrades from the previous generation, Flip3, typically for less than $400. This phone originally retailed for about $1000 when it was released in 2022.
#4, iPhone SE (2nd Generation)
If you’re looking for the best cheap refurbished phone, look no further than the iPhone SE. You can find the 2nd Generation 2020 edition for around $140 on refurbished marketplaces like Amazon.com.
The SE is a great pick because it’s a new enough phone to still have several more years of software updates while also being extremely affordable.
This iPhone makes a great first phone for a child or teen. It has a small screen that’s easy to handle and the low price means it’s no great loss if it goes missing, is dropped or broken.
And too, it’s worth noting that a refurbished SE is often comparable in price to a refurbished iPhone XR. However, the iPhone SE is newer, so, it will get more software updates. However, it does have an older design with the “home button”. Both phones have the same camera quality, but the XR has a longer battery life. The iPhone XR also has a larger screen.
#5, Samsung Galaxy S22/S22 Ultra
This is not only one of the best refurbished phones in 2024; it’s also one of the most modern you can get at a budget-friendly price. With the Galaxy S22 Ultra you can even get the much-loved “S pen”!
The S22 and S22 Ultra were originally released in 2022. So, they’ll get plenty of software updates. You can find refurbished models in good condition for half the original price. Just so you know, the S22 started at $799.99, while the S22 Ultra was originally priced at $1,199.99.
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Apple’s iPhone 5 through iPhone 14 Pro Max uses a USB-A male port (power source port) to a USB-Lightning male port (Smartphone port) cable design. . .
. . . In other words this cable design has a “Lightning-USB” connector on one end that plugs into the Smartphone, and a “USB-A” connector on the other end that can be connected to a power adapter or USB port for charging.
Of recent date (April 2024), only the iPhone 15, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max models use a “USB-C” (Power source port) to a “USB-C” (Smartphone port) cable port design.
Apple’s iPhone models 8 and 8 Plus forward support “Qi” or Wireless Charging, although wireless charging is slower than wired charging. In fact, Wireless charging can take 30-80% longer.
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