The iPhone could finally show you how long it’ll take to finish charging. Code spotted in the second iOS 18.2 beta by 9to5Mac shows a new “BatteryIntelligence” feature that will let you receive a notification with the iPhone’s estimated charging time.
iOS 18.2 could finally estimate your iPhone’s charging time
Along with new AI features and a ChatGPT integration, iOS 18.2 could add a new ‘BatteryIntelligence’ feature, too.
Along with new AI features and a ChatGPT integration, iOS 18.2 could add a new ‘BatteryIntelligence’ feature, too.
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Some Android phones already show how long it takes to charge — a feature that has become increasingly helpful considering the many different types of chargers, cables, and charging protocols that are available. The iPhone’s “BatteryIntelligence” feature still appears to be a work in progress, though, which means might have to wait a little longer until its official release, according to 9to5Mac.
Newer iPhones already have some helpful battery health features. Last year, Apple added a new optimized charging setting for the iPhone 15 and up, which lets you charge the battery up to 80 percent to help it last longer. There’s also a new way to see your iPhone’s battery cycle count.
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