http://www.optuszoo.com.au/news/top/news-com-au/how-to-charge-your-phone-in-20-seconds/931705 The article makes a point that generally a phone battery can be charged about 1000 times. I wouldn't know how many times I've charged my mobile phone battery but I've had the same phone for "donkey's years" (for ages) - never had to replace the battery yet. Wallflower
yes the new induction charger is cool. if you happen to live next to a power line you can take advantage of all that free emf to light your house and yard!