If I had to choose, I would prefer faster charging over charging and sharing the battery at the same time

Google has sparked a bit of a debate with a subtle change to the Pixel 9’s Battery Share feature. Once a handy way to help a friend in need, Battery Share is now disabled when you Pixels 9 to charge even when it’s fully charged. It’s a small but noticeable change, and it’s got people wondering if that trade-off is worth it. In the grand scheme of smartphone features, Battery Share has always been more of a nice extra than a necessity. It’s undeniably handy when a friend’s phone dies, but it’s not something you’d use on a daily basis. On the other hand, fast charging is a game-changer. Given our increasingly hectic lives and reliance on our phones, the ability to get a substantial charge in just a few minutes is incredibly valuable. Imagine rushing to a meeting and realizing your battery is running low. With fast charging, you can plug it in for a quick coffee break and have enough juice for the rest of the day. With Battery Share, you could theoretically charge another device while your phone is plugged in, but this would likely be a slow process and wouldn’t give your phone much of a boost.