Here's the Deal With 'Clean Energy' Charging

You might be seeing talk online about the iPhone’s new “Clean Energy Charging” feature, for better or for worse. Marques Brownlee calls it a “rare W for the environment,” while others criticize it for slowing down charging. The thing is, it’s a little more complicated than that, and it doesn’t just affect your iPhone.…

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