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As a smartphone owner, you likely keep close watch of your device's battery percentage. Nothing is worse than having to worry about whether you can take a breathtaking photograph, or continue to play music throughout your house using Bluetooth and an audio receiver.

There are a few factors that determine how often you have to charge the phone. These can range from patterns of usage and age of the hardware to the applications used on the device. Luckily, there are a few workarounds and fixes you can take to ensure your phone lasts a majority of the day.

Time spent in nature can also be a well-needed break from technology, a chance to unplug and look away from the screen. But let's be honest: A few pieces of tech can provide the security that lets you focus on your big adventure without worrying about the little things.

Here are five tech accessories that will make your autumn expedition all the merrier:

With the hot days of summer behind us, it's a great time to go camping. The nights are cooler, the leaves are turning colors and there's still enough sunshine to keep you warm on the trails. Plus, the Wilderness Society reported that public lands such as state parks will often drop their prices after Labor Day - making your excursion more affordable.

In what has become a yearly spectacle, Apple once again unveiled new smartphones and tablets September 9th. The company also unveiled an updated video streaming box, which should prove beneficial for cord cutters, and may push more consumers to move away from cable. While diehard Apple fans likely knew about these products based on previous leaks, the new hardware still packs a strong punch that anyone will find useful.

Apple itself defies certain business mindsets. According to Financial Times, the company is currently the most publicly valued company in the world, with a market valuation totaling $722 billion, over twice as much of the second-most valued company . Most of the company's profits stem from its iPhones. The oddity comes in the form of market share. According to the research firm International Data Corporation, Apple's devices make up only 13.9 percent of the smartphone market, while manufacturers utilizing the Android operating system hold near 83 percent of the market share. While iPhones are expensive, consumers have displayed a sense of loyalty to the devices. With the new hardware set for release, it's beneficial to take a look at what's coming out relatively soon.

A common theme is emerging in many cities and households. Summer is quickly coming to a close, and with it, a change of mindsets. The change in the calendar leads to leaves changing color. The end of summer also signals the start school for many, and of course, football season.

Interestingly enough, fall doesn't officially start until the end of September, but many see Labor Day as the last weekend of summer. The Friday before Labor Day will also likely be the busiest travel day during the holiday weekend.

Your college checklist might seem like a never-ending list of things you'll need before you leave for school this fall, and that may be somewhat true. Many of these basic items like twin XL bedding, a shower caddy and storage bins are no-brainers when it comes to college stuff you know you'll need. Here is a list of 5 forgotten dorm essentials you actually need but probably didn't think about. Many students won’t discover they need these items until they’re in a pinch, like the night before a presentation or when a small paper cut becomes infected and the closest antibacterial ointment is miles away at a CVS store instead of in your dorm room (see #5 below). 

Everyone enjoys going to parties. They're a time for friends and family to socialize and catch up on life's latest happenings. Food, drinks and people will make any night great. No party is complete without the perfect musical mix - from today's top radio hits, to 80s throwback tracks.

By now, you can recognize the agonizing sound of a dropped smartphone in a crowd of people. The sound is usually followed with "oohs" from nearby people as the culprit quickly picks up the phone from the ground to check for a cracked screen.

It's a damning sound, but it's even worse when it happens without a phone case. Somehow, people like to play with fire when it comes to smartphone cases. Some people simply want their phone to be as light as possible or don't like the bulky feel of a case.

Mother's Day gifts under $50 that will simplify her life

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! (May 10th, just in case you weren’t sure). Finding a gift for that perfect woman who has always been there for you can seem like a daunting task at first. Especially for those moms who seem to either have everything already or have extremely picky taste. Worry not, finding a gift your mom will appreciate is easier than you might think.