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A comment on Pixel 3a.

Re:Pixel 3a by sparrish on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @03:43PM (#19852772)
Does it support wireless charging? I can't seem to find any info on that and I'm addicted to that feature. Can't imaging going back to dealing with desk spaghetti.
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Re:Pixel 3a by mrbill on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @04:52PM (#19853336)
No wireless charging on the new phones.

I used the heck out of it in the Nexus 5 days, but got so used to plugging in my Pixel 1 in the interim that I hardly used it at all once I got the P3.

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Re:Pixel 3a by SketchySeaBeast on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @03:54PM (#19852874)
Have you used wireless charging long? I'm worried about the effect the extra heat has on the longevity of the phone's battery.
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Re:Pixel 3a by singingboyo on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @04:17PM (#19853062)
I see this concern a lot, but I can't say I've ever noticed heating issues and I always use the Pixel Stand at night.

I'm somewhat unlikely to notice battery life issues, though - my usage is very variable, and I charge a lot (combination of using android auto and habits from my previous phone)

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Re:Pixel 3a by SketchySeaBeast on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @04:22PM (#19853106)
Fair enough. You're the perfect user for a wireless charger then.
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Re:Pixel 3a by manfredo on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @03:43PM (#19852776)
No wireless charging. Personally I find that having a desk-mounted power outlet gets rid of desk spaghetti. Also buying shorter USB cables so that they don't get spooled up cuts down on desk spaghetti.
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