Google Recommends Against Third Party Fast Charging On Android Devices

By Christian Pilares 16 Nov, 2016 09:11 EST

Google Pixel devices — Google has introduced fast charging on their Pixel devices but they have warned against the tech from other manufacturers. Maurizio Pesce/ Wikipedia

Many phone manufacturers are going for fast charging today. Fast charging is becoming more common these days because many devices now have the USB-C. The feature is soon to become a standard in the industry. Overall, it is such a very good feature on devices, but it seems that Google is not very happy with some of the developments regarding fast charging.

Though Google has introduced fast charging on its Pixel devices, they also have issued a warning about other companies using the fast charging on their devices. On the Android Compatibility Definition papers that Google has released for Nougat, the company all but banned fast charging tech, which would include Quick Charge from Qualcomm. It may not have banned it but Google is saying that it is strongly recommending against it.

Compatibility Issues

The main reason behind Google's objection to the fast charging technology is because of compatibility issues. The compatibility problem is with the standard USB chargers. Google wants the phone manufacturers to work together, which is the main reason behind the USB-C standardization. Google has even indicated that they might issue an update where that would become a requirement in the future.

The World Runs on Android

It is important to take note of that most mobile devices in the world run on Android and if there are compatibility issues caused by any technology, that can have a negative impact on Google. The tech giant is taking issues with how manufacturers are tweaking and making changes to their devices which means that uniformity is being affected.

The idea behind uniformity is so that a device can also be charged using the charger of another. Because of the tweaks device X may not be charged using the charger of device Y, even if both devices are running on Android and are using USB-C. It has been reported that in extreme cases, the use of a charger from a different device could even cause damage.

It seems that Google wants a standard method of charging on all devices that use Android. Because the company is the one making Android and because there is no other OS that could replace it right now. Device manufacturers are bound to follow what Google is listening, though it remains to be seen whether the maker would come up with an agreement. But if the phone makers do agree on something, the users will be the one to benefit from it.

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.

Google Recommends Against Third Party Fast Charging On Android Devices

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues

2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.