tethered charging
[/ˈtɛðərd ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/]
noun
carregamento com cabo conectado
1. A charging method where a device remains physically connected to a power source via a cable during the charging process, as opposed to wireless charging
Most smartphones still rely on tethered charging despite the rise of wireless charging technology.
A maioria dos smartphones ainda depende de carregamento com cabo conectado apesar do aumento da tecnologia de carregamento sem fio.
2. The practice of keeping a mobile device connected to a charger with a physical cable while in use or in standby mode
Tethered charging limits your mobility compared to wireless charging solutions.
O carregamento com cabo conectado limita sua mobilidade em comparação com soluções de carregamento sem fio.
In Brazil and Portugal, as smartphone usage became ubiquitous, the distinction between tethered charging and wireless charging entered common tech vocabulary primarily in the 2010s-2020s. The term is more prevalent in tech communities and among younger demographics familiar with mobile technology terminology. In the USA, 'wired charging' is often preferred over 'tethered charging' in everyday conversation.
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