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It seems things just got a whole lot easier for the upcoming iPhone 7 Plus. Its biggest rival, Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 7, has officially been recalled worldwide due to a worrying battery issue that has caused some handsets to explode.

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This Darth Vader Portable Power Bank juices up your devices quickly and easily, without requiring a wall outlet.

Power your iOS or Android device Jedi-style with the included micro USB cable and Lightning adapter. Plus the matte black finish displays Darth himself, so you’ll look evil, but be charging for good. You can also get 23% off through Cult of Android Deals for a limited time.

The ZeroLemon packs 3,500mAh of power. Photo: ZeroLemon

The ZeroLemon packs 3,500mAh of power. Photo: ZeroLemon

Phablets don’t get much prettier than the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 egde+, but if you’re willing to sacrifice stunning design for crazy amounts of battery life, ZeroLemon has you covered.

With its new 3,500mAh battery cases, which look a lot like rubber bricks, you can triple the battery life of your device for a weekend of use without charging.

Apple and Samsung both say they have a zero tolerance policy toward underage labor.

Apple and Samsung both say they have a zero tolerance policy toward underage labor. Photo: iFixit

Amnesty International has accused Apple, Samsung, Sony and other smartphone makers of not making basic checks which would have prevented their using batteries made with minerals mined by children.

In a report focused on cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, children as young as seven were found working in unsafe conditions. Cobalt is an essential part of the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.

The Galaxy S7 will feature a 5.1-inch Quad HD display and a 3,000mAh battery. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

The Galaxy S7 will feature a 5.1-inch Quad HD display and a 3,000mAh battery. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

The Galaxy S7 is just a over a month away from its official unveiling and leaks surrounding it have now started flowing in full flow. The latest leak from the sources of @evleaks (Evan Blass) reveal that Samsung will indeed offer the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in different screen sizes.

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