iPhone 15 series to offer battery charge limitation feature
The iPhone 15 series is set to introduce a notable new feature: the ability to limit the maximum battery charge, as revealed through source code in the iOS 17 beta, offering users greater control over their device's battery health.
With the official unveiling of the iPhone 15 series, Apple is set to introduce a new software feature that allows users to limit the maximum battery charge on their devices, a discovery made through source code in the iOS 17 beta released to developers.
iPhone 15 series to offer battery charge limitation feature
This feature, exclusive to the iPhone 15 series, enables users to cap their battery charge at a specific percentage, a move aimed at extending battery lifespan by reducing the time it spends at full charge. While this approach may be beneficial for those who tend to leave their phones charging for extended periods, it does come at the cost of not utilizing the full battery capacity.
In practice, when this feature is enabled, iOS will provide a warning on the lock screen, notifying users that the device will only charge to the predefined maximum charge level, distinguishing it from the Optimized Battery Charging feature found in some Android phones, which aims to keep the battery at around 80% and complete the charging just before unplugging, learning from user charging habits.
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