Smartphones are one of the greatest things to happen to humanity. You’ve got a palm-sized computer with you at all times! …Also making them one of the most annoying things ever! You know, that computer requires power, so you constantly have to charge the thing. So, why don't we just make smartphones solar-powered?

It seems like a great idea in the making! The limited time you can use your phone without plugging it into a socket can cause a whole slew of problems. As for the sun, it's always there, it's an endless source of energy, AND people already use it to charge batteries! But with smartphones, it’s not as simple as it may seem...

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