Apple has a feature on the iPhone called Battery Health that is designed to give you more details about your iPhone’s battery, its health, and how it is performing. This feature is particularly useful for users who want to ensure their device is running optimally and to understand how their usage patterns affect battery longevity.
The feature was introduced by Apple last year after it was discovered that they were slowing down older iPhones with degraded batteries. This revelation led to significant backlash from users who felt that their devices were being intentionally slowed down to encourage the purchase of newer models. In response, Apple introduced the Battery Health feature to provide transparency and control to users.
Understanding Battery Health and Usage
If you have wondered exactly how the Battery Health and the Usage feature works on your iPhone, Zollotech has put together a great video that shows us exactly how it works. The video provides a detailed walkthrough of the Battery Health feature, explaining each section and what the information means for your device.
As we can see from the video, this is a really useful feature for monitoring the battery health in your device and also how it is used. You can see what apps are using most of your battery and whether they are draining your battery in the background. This can help you make informed decisions about which apps to limit or close when not in use to extend your battery life.
How to Check Your Battery Health
To check out the battery health on your own device, you need to go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health on your device. Here, you will find several key pieces of information:
1. Maximum Capacity: This percentage indicates the current capacity of your battery relative to when it was new. A lower percentage means your battery holds less charge than it did when it was new.
2. Peak Performance Capability: This section tells you whether your battery can support peak performance. If your battery is degraded, you might see a message indicating that performance management features have been applied to prevent unexpected shutdowns.
3. Optimized Battery Charging: This feature helps slow the rate of battery aging by reducing the time your iPhone spends fully charged. Your iPhone uses on-device machine learning to learn your daily charging routine so it can wait to finish charging past 80% until you need to use it.
In addition to these features, Apple also provides recommendations for maintaining battery health, such as avoiding extreme temperatures and removing certain cases during charging to prevent overheating.
Understanding and utilizing the Battery Health feature can significantly enhance your iPhone experience by ensuring your device runs efficiently and lasts longer. Regularly checking your battery health and making adjustments based on the information provided can help you get the most out of your iPhone.
Source & Image Credit: Zollotech
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