Plugging smartphones and other devices in before heading to bed is a nightly ritual for countless people, ensuring they’ll have enough battery for the day ahead or even acting as a deterrent for those trying to avoid screens before heading to sleep. But it could be slowly damaging your device, lining you up for pricey repairs bill or even becoming a health risk in the summer.

The main problem with leaving your phone on charge the whole night is that it likely reaches full charge hours before being unplugged. While older phones used to be at risk of overcharging because of this, the issue is minimised with newer devices.

Experts at Samsung noted: “Modern smartphones are equipped with smart charging technology that halts the charging process once the battery reaches full capacity. The ch

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