Apple has worked on the battery saving function as part of iOS 18 to improve the charging of iPhones. Starting with the iPhone 15, it is now possible to define different maximum charging conditions (charging limits). Previously, the limit (if desired) was stubbornly set at 80 percent, which sometimes panicked many users who had a long day ahead of them but not enough.
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Free charging option with iOS 18
With iOS 18 and iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, as well as iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, there is a new controller in the battery settings (via System Settings). Here you can set the charging limit to 80, 85, 90 or 95 percent. Indeed, the announcement is that 80 percent is a good maximum charge to protect the battery – but a little more juice is also helpful. It is of central importance not to fully charge the battery if possible. “This can preserve battery life,” Apple said.
In practice, the decision doesn’t have to be taken completely by hand. Under the new controller, Apple provides information on what charge the iPhone itself recommends. It says, ”Based on your iPhone’s habits, we recommend a charging limit of X percent.” Of course, even machine learning can’t do magic – the device doesn’t know when there are long days in the week. Fortunately, you can then turn off the charging limit completely.
Replacing the battery on the iPhone 16 is easier and more expensive
Apple has changed the internal structure of the battery with its iPhone 16. She can According to media reports Removal using adhesive strips (pull tabs) should be done with less tension rather than direct removal. A 9 volt battery is sufficient. However, this only applies to the 16 and 16 Plus models. But now repairs should be easy for the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models as well.
What is unpleasant, however, is that Apple Prices for replacement batteries There have been increases for some models. Without AppleCare+ insurance, you will now pay 109 euros for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus and 135 euros for the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. For the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus it was 109 euros and the same for the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max – so the Pro models cost 26 euros more.
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