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GMA Network
19 hours ago
- Business
- GMA Network
China bans uncertified and recalled power banks on planes
BEIJING - China's aviation regulator will from Saturday ban passengers from carrying power banks without Chinese safety certification markings, as well as those recently recalled by manufacturers because of safety concerns. The move, which applies to anyone boarding a flight in China, follows a series of incidents globally involving lithium battery products, including power banks, overheating on planes. South Korea said a spare power bank was a possible cause of a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane in January, and in March a Hong Kong Airlines flight from China to Hong Kong was forced to land in China due to a fire in an overhead baggage compartment. Lithium batteries in devices such as laptops, mobile phones, electronic cigarettes and power banks can produce smoke, fire or extreme heat when manufacturing faults or damage cause them to short circuit. They are a growing concern for aviation safety as passengers carry more battery-powered items on flights. Last year, three incidents every two weeks of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the US Federal Aviation Administration, compared to just under one a week in 2018. China's Civil Aviation Administration said on Thursday power banks must be clearly marked with "3C" certification, short for China Compulsory Certification, which authorities require for products that could impact health, safety, and environmental protection. Several leading power bank manufacturers in China including Anker and Romoss have this month recalled batches of battery products due to safety concerns. China's market regulator has revoked or suspended the 3C certification of several power bank and battery cell manufacturers. Since the Air Busan incident, airlines globally have been tightening power bank rules. Aviation rules generally say power banks should be carried in cabin baggage, but increasingly airlines are banning their use on board and say they must be kept within view to spot any problems. China has since 2014 forbidden passengers from charging devices using power banks during flights. Southwest Airlines at the end of May became the first US airline to say portable charging devices must be visible while in use during flight. — Reuters
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
China bans uncertified and recalled power banks on planes
Lithium batteries in devices such as power banks can produce fire or extreme heat when manufacturing faults or damage cause them to short circuit. -- PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: UNSPLASH via The Straits Times/ANN BEIJING (Reuters): China's aviation regulator will from Saturday ban passengers from carrying power banks without Chinese safety certification markings, as well as those recently recalled by manufacturers because of safety concerns. The move, which applies to anyone boarding a flight in China, follows a series of incidents globally involving lithium battery products, including power banks, overheating on planes. South Korea said a spare power bank was a possible cause of a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane in January, and in March a Hong Kong Airlines flight from China to Hong Kong was forced to land in China due to a fire in an overhead baggage compartment. Lithium batteries in devices such as laptops, mobile phones, electronic cigarettes and power banks can produce smoke, fire or extreme heat when manufacturing faults or damage cause them to short circuit. They are a growing concern for aviation safety as passengers carry more battery-powered items on flights. Last year three incidents every two weeks of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the US Federal Aviation Administration, compared to just under one a week in 2018. China's Civil Aviation Administration said on Thursday power banks must be clearly marked with "3C" certification, short for China Compulsory Certification, which authorities require for products that could impact health, safety, and environmental protection. Several leading power bank manufacturers in China including Anker and Romoss have this month recalled batches of battery products due to safety concerns. China's market regulator has revoked or suspended the 3C certification of several power bank and battery cell manufacturers. Since the Air Busan incident, airlines globally have been tightening power bank rules. Aviation rules generally say power banks should be carried in cabin baggage, but increasingly airlines are banning their use on board and say they must be kept within view to spot any problems. China has since 2014 forbidden passengers from charging devices using power banks during flights. Southwest Airlines at the end of May became the first US airline to say portable charging devices must be visible while in use during flight. (Reporting by Beijing Newsroom; Editing by Aidan Lewis) - Reuters
Straits Times
a day ago
- Straits Times
China bans uncertified and recalled power banks on planes
Lithium batteries in devices such as power banks can produce fire or extreme heat when manufacturing faults or damage cause them to short circuit. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: UNSPLASH BEIJING - China's aviation regulator will from 28 June will ban passengers from carrying power banks without Chinese safety certification markings, as well as those recently recalled by manufacturers because of safety concerns. The move, which applies to anyone boarding a flight in China, follows a series of incidents globally involving lithium battery products, including power banks, overheating on planes. South Korea said a spare power bank was a possible cause of a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane in January, and in March, a Hong Kong Airlines flight from China to Hong Kong was forced to land in China due to a fire in an overhead baggage compartment. Lithium batteries in devices such as laptops, mobile phones, electronic cigarettes and power banks can produce smoke, fire or extreme heat when manufacturing faults or damage cause them to short circuit. They are a growing concern for aviation safety as passengers carry more battery-powered items on flights. Last year, three incidents every two weeks of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the US Federal Aviation Administration, compared with just under one a week in 2018. China's Civil Aviation Administration said on June 26 that power banks must be clearly marked with '3C' certification, short for China Compulsory Certification, which authorities require for products that could impact health, safety, and environmental protection. Several leading power bank manufacturers in China including Anker and Romoss have this month recalled batches of battery products due to safety concerns. China's market regulator has revoked or suspended the 3C certification of several power bank and battery cell manufacturers. Since the Air Busan incident, airlines globally have been tightening power bank rules. Aviation rules generally say power banks should be carried in cabin baggage, but increasingly airlines are banning their use on board and say they must be kept within view to spot any problems. China has since 2014 forbidden passengers from charging devices using power banks during flights. Southwest Airlines at the end of May became the first US airline to say portable charging devices must be visible while in use during flight. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
India Today
08-06-2025
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy triple-fold is launching soon with sleek design, but all eyes will be on battery
Samsung's next big foldable leap is just around the corner, and this time, it folds twice. After years of teasing and patents, the company is finally gearing up to launch its first tri-fold smartphone, likely to be called the Galaxy G Fold. But while the promise of a larger, more versatile screen has fans buzzing, early details suggest that one crucial feature could hold it back: the battery and charging speed. Despite being touted as a high-end innovation, the Galaxy G Fold may only support 25W charging, a speed that's not just behind rivals like Huawei, but even Samsung's own mid-range phones. And for a device expected to power a nearly 10-inch display and a complex triple-fold mechanism, that could be a serious triple-fold's battery details leakedThe latest revelation comes via China's 3C certification database, where a device with the model number SM-F9680 — believed to be the tri-fold Galaxy — recently appeared. The listing confirms support for 25W wired charging using the EP-TA800 charger, a standard Samsung adapter that's been around for context, Huawei's competing Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone offers 66W fast charging, while even the Samsung Galaxy A56 (review) — a mid-range model — supports 45W. The tri-fold G Fold, however, seems to be sticking with the same old 25W limit found on previous Galaxy Fold devices, including the upcoming Z Fold 7. With a larger display to power and more internal components to manage, this could affect usability, especially for users expecting top-tier performance and all-day battery life. Samsung has historically been cautious with high-wattage charging, prioritising battery longevity over speed, but in 2025, that may no longer cut Galaxy G Fold: What to expect? advertisementThat said, the Galaxy G Fold isn't short on ambition. According to prominent leaker Digital Chat Station, the phone will feature a 9.96-inch display when fully unfolded, just shy of the 10.2-inch screen on Huawei's Mate XT. It's expected to use a dual inner-folding design, folding inward from both sides, which should provide added protection for the main display when closed. The form factor also hints at possible S Pen support, as some patent filings show space for a stylus, further blurring the line between tablet and smartphone. This could make the G Fold a powerful device for productivity, digital art, or media consumption, assuming it has the battery life to support Samsung typically launches its foldables globally, reports suggest the Galaxy G Fold might initially be limited to select regions like China and South Korea. Given the high cost and complexity of production, this restrained rollout makes sense, especially if Samsung is using this first generation as a proof of concept rather than a mass-market said, if the response is strong, the company could consider expanding availability in 2026. For now, however, it looks like global buyers might have to wait or Galaxy G Fold: Expected priceadvertisementSamsung Galaxy G Fold won't come cheap. With industry insiders pegging its likely price between $3,000 and $3,500 (roughly Rs 2.56–2.99 lakh), this foldable will sit well above premium devices like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or Apple's iPhone 15 Pro that cost, it's clearly aimed at early adopters, tech enthusiasts, and professionals, not your everyday smartphone buyer. In fact, it may be more of a technology showcase than a product built for mass appeal, much like the original Galaxy Fold was back in 2019.
Phone Arena
07-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung's tri-fold appears on certification site with disappointing battery news
The Samsung Galaxy G Fold is the manufacturer's response to Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate Design. Despite rumored pricing in the $3,000-$3,500 range, close to the Mate XT's price tag when converted to U.S. Dollars, some looking to purchase the Galaxy G Fold are going to be disappointed by mundane specs that aren't what you might expect for such a pricey handset. For example, the Galaxy G Fold recently surfaced on China's 3C certification site also known as the China Compulsory Certificate site, Devices to be sold in China must have the 3C safety and quality certification which is similar to the UL certification in the U.S. and CE certification in Europe. The 3C website reveals that Sammy's tri-fold listed on the 3C website carries a model number SM-F9680 with the "0" indicating that this particular version of the phone will be sold in China. Reportedly, the Galaxy G Fold will be available in just two markets, Samsung's home turf of South Korea, and China, the world's largest market for smartphones. The 10.2-inch display on the Huawei Mate XT in use. | Image credit-PhoneArena The 3C certification also revealed that the Galaxy G Fold charges at a maximum of 25W (Wired). This might have been done because Samsung was concerned that the phone's thin form factor would leave little room inside the phone. To prevent any risk of overheating and worse, the wired charging rate has been capped at 25W. However, Huawei's Mate XT charges much faster with its wired and wireless charging speeds at 66W and 50W respectively. You can't blame Samsung for having the Galaxy Note 7's battery issue in the back of its mind. Samsung, like Apple, has been the subject of criticism over the relatively slow battery charging speeds that the company's handsets offer. The fastest charging speed, 45W, is offered on Galaxy S Ultra models starting with the S22 Ultra and later. The battery powering the Galaxy G Fold is rumored to weigh in at under 5000mAh compared to the 5600mAh cell on Huawei's Mate XT. So far, Huawei seems to have the advantage specs-wise over Samsung. The Mate XT display gives users a screen as large as 10.2 inches when fully opened. That compares to the 9.96-inch display on the Galaxy G Fold when that screen is fully open. One key component where Samsung's tri-fold will have an important advantage over Huawei is the application processor (AP). The Mate XT, limited by U.S. sanctions, features the 7nm Kirin 9010 AP. The Galaxy G Fold will be equipped with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite AP built using TSMC's 3nm process node. In case you're curious, the Mate XT first launched domestically last September while the Galaxy G Fold could be released before the end of this coming August.
