Do Apple's iOS charging limits actually do anything for battery health?

[Macworld]( Macworld Daily October 04, 2024 [Image: Do Apple's iOS charging limits actually do anything for battery health?]( [Do Apple's iOS charging limits actually do anything for battery health?]( [We tested to see if restricting iPhone charging to 80 percent has a positive effect on battery health. Here are the results.]( [Image: Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.0.1 to fix launch bugs and M4 iPad support]( [Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.0.1 to fix launch bugs and M4 iPad support]( [Problems with touchscreen responsiveness, camera freezes, and the iPadOS bug on M4 iPads are all fixed.]( [Image: How to fix an iPhone that won't connect to Wi-Fi at a gym, hotel, or coffee shop]( [How to fix an iPhone that won't connect to Wi-Fi at a gym, hotel, or coffee shop]( [Wi-Fi connections that require Captive Portals can be finicky. If your iPhone won't connect, try these tips.]( [Image: OWC Gemini Thunderbolt 3 RAID enclosure review: Top performance, doubles as a hub]( [OWC Gemini Thunderbolt 3 RAID enclosure review: Top performance, doubles as a hub]( [OWC's Gemini, dual 3.5-inch bay enclosure is very fast with both HDDs and SSDs and doubles as a Thunderbolt 3 port expander]( [Image: How to use new Messages text effects and formatting in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18]( [How to use new Messages text effects and formatting in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18]( [The new options for spicing up iMessages mostly hide themselves until you’re ready.]( [Image: macOS 15 Sequoia superguide: What you need to know about the Mac update]( [macOS 15 Sequoia superguide: What you need to know about the Mac update]( [Find out about macOS 15 Sequoia, compatibility, new features, and what's coming in the next version of the beta.]( [Image: Leak claims the iPhone SE 4 will have an Apple-made 5G modem]( [Leak claims the iPhone SE 4 will have an Apple-made 5G modem]( [Plus an A18 chip and a 48MP camera.]( [Image: Apple TV+ this week: 'Where's Wanda?' and 'Curses!' season 2 are now streaming]( [Apple TV+ this week: 'Where's Wanda?' and 'Curses!' season 2 are now streaming]( [The list of content on Apple TV+ continues to grow, and there's something for everyone.]( [Image: iPadOS 18 superguide: What you need to know about the iPad update]( [iPadOS 18 superguide: What you need to know about the iPad update]( [Find out about the latest version of iPadOS, compatibility, problems, features, and what's coming in the next version of the beta.]( [Image: iOS 18 superguide: Everything you need to know about the iPhone update]( [iOS 18 superguide: Everything you need to know about the iPhone update]( [Find out about the latest version of iOS 18, compatibility, new features, problems, the beta, and what's coming in iOS 18.1.]( [Image: From the iPhone X to the iPhone 16: Apple's insane battery life visualized]( [From the iPhone X to the iPhone 16: Apple's insane battery life visualized]( [Through a combination of bigger batteries and greater efficiency, Apple has drastically improved iPhone battery life over the years.]( [Image: These surprises could be in store for Apple's October Mac announcements]( [These surprises could be in store for Apple's October Mac announcements]( [We know what we're getting, but the surprises are what we'll be talking about.]( [Image: iPhone SE 4: Everything you need to know about Apple's next budget phone]( [iPhone SE 4: Everything you need to know about Apple's next budget phone]( [After rumors that Apple was abandoning the low-cost iPhone, it looks like a new iPhone SE could be arriving in 2025.]( [Image: These three pieces of old Apple tech have overstayed their welcome]( [These three pieces of old Apple tech have overstayed their welcome]( [Apple is known for advancing technology, but it still has evidence in its lineup of clinging to the past]( [Image: How to share an album in Photos and let other contribute]( [How to share an album in Photos and let other contribute]( [After an event or trip, you can create a pool of common photos.]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( You are currently subscribed to Macworld Daily as {EMAIL} . [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( When you purchase something after clicking links included in this newsletter, we may earn a small commission. Read our [affiliate link policy]( for more details. Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an email to [datarequest@idg.com](mailto:datarequest@idg.com?subject=Macworld - Daily inquiry or problem). © 2024 | [Macworld]( | 140 Kendrick Street, Building B, Needham, MA 02494 [www.macworld.com](