Key locked decisions: MAX17055ETB+T + BQ25895RTWT + TUSB320LAIRWBR, 1.0 A default charge, 1.5 A only after validation, 2.0 A engineering-only, BQ25895 charge disabled until firmware configures safe settings, and mandatory cell-temperature/USB-C current validation.
Suggested next steps:
Approve these battery-management requirements as the schematic baseline.
Select the exact protected 18650 cell and holder.
Continue Phase 2 with radio/MCU/audio architecture comparison before schematic capture.