It helps the software achieve, as Lazaridis pointed out, snappy responses and optimized battery life.

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They optimized the battery management system specifically to our motor, rather than relying on a generic system like other brands.

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It sets a new standard for thinness in LTE devices, uses leading-edge display technology, resists flexing, glass breakage and water damage, has a striking design and thoughtfully selected materials, stretches battery life, matches with a bevy of optimized accessories, and enables remote file and media access via Motocast software .

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Kindle Fire HD is optimized to deliver high performance without sacrificing battery life, delivering over 11 hours' worth of battery life.

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As GPU technology becomes powerful enough to support native-like gaming and video, software development must be optimized to ensure that all-day battery life is prevalent in all smartphones.

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