We all know the frustration of sacrificing your phone plan for a new device. Perhaps you’ve got some free loyalty data, or even an unlimited plan, and the new plans don’t live up to the one you know and love. Owners feel like they have no other option: either they pay for a new device out of pocket, or renew their contract to get a hardware upgrade and let go of their current plan. But four years ago, Ashley opened Cracked Device Co., to offer cell phone owners a third, more cost effective option. But repairs are only just a part of what they do. Cracked Device Co. also sells a variety of phone accessories, as well as replacement batteries, something many people don’t think about until their battery stops holding a charge. At Cracked they can replace both accessible and internal, built-in batteries, and give you top-notch advice to make the most of your new one. “The more cycles your iPhone’s battery goes through, the weaker the battery chemistry gets and the sooner you’ll need to replace it,” says Ashley. “So the less you have to charge it up, the longer the battery will last.” So, how should we be charging our devices? Ashley tackles this question often. “First, it’s best to not completely discharge the battery to 0% all the time, nor is it ideal to charge it up all the way to 100%,” says Ashley. “Ideally, you want to keep it between 30% and 80% so that you’re not putting a strain on the battery one way or the other. In other words, partial recharges are better than complete recharges.” Giving our devices just a little extra TLC can lengthen their life substantially. And with no environmentally friendly way to dispose of all these old phones, choosing to repair is not only good for the planet, but also for your pocketbook as well. So why not hold onto a good thing?
Cracked Device Co. 61 Capital Dr, Charlottetown 902.218.6344 www.crackeddevice.ca
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