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TL;DR

• Samsung will reportedly add a security chip to the batteries in some of its smartphones.
• This verified battery system could help customers avoid third-party batteries, which might not offer the same safety guarantees.
• This also comes years after Apple introduced its own battery verification system and parts pairing practice.

Apple has long used a verification program for iPhone batteries, allowing you to quickly check if you have a genuine battery in your smartphone. Now, it sounds like Samsung could bring a similar verification system to Galaxy phones.

The Elec reports that Samsung will add a security chip to the batteries in some of its phones. The company will apparently add this chip to batteries inside upcoming mid-range phones, including the Galaxy A series.




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