Apple's battery guide describes lithium-ion batteries as "consumable components" that naturally lose capacity over time. To slow that decline, iPhones use Optimized Battery Charging, which learns your ...

iOS 18.2 beta 2 code suggests iPhones may eventually show the estimated time needed for a full battery charge. The new framework, “BatteryIntelligence,” will likely calculate the value based on the ...

Good battery care use to involve letting the battery discharge completely every so often. With modern battery technology, ...

iOS 26 will finally tell you how long your iPhone will take for a full charge. Screenshot: Rajesh PandeyCult Of Mac iOS 26 introduces a small but useful feature for iPhone users: the ability to view ...

Charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home is convenient and cost-effective. However, when you charge can impact factors like battery health, electricity costs, and grid stability. This comprehensive ...

The big picture: Google's latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a, comes with a controversial new battery management feature that gradually reduces the battery's maximum charge capacity over time, ...

EVs don't create much heat when they operate, which is usually a good thing — but it's a challenge when the temperature drops ...

If your car is going to be sitting idle this holiday season while you travel, you risk coming home to a dead battery. You can ...