Consumer Electronics
What Apple's Next Update Will Mean for iPhone Batteries
Published:
Last Updated:
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been under fire recently concerning “Batterygate” and the fact that it might have misled its users. The iPhone giant has taken steps to remedy its customers’ grievances, first offering to replace iPhone batteries for $29 — overall a net loss. Now Apple has a new plan to make everyone happy.
In an interview with ABC News, Apple CEO Tim Cook mentioned that the company will be releasing an update that will enable users to decide if they want their device throttled. This update also will allow people to see how healthy their batteries are, because as we all know, batteries age over time.
The point of throttling its older devices was to maintain normal CPU performance and prevent unexpected shutdowns.
According to 9to5Mac:
This implied an enhancement of the Battery screen in iOS Settings to include more information about the iPhone’s battery health and whether users were being subjected to Apple’s advanced power management throttling.
It [Apple’s public apology letter] did not say anything about Apple giving users the choice to disable battery throttling, so either Tim Cook misspoke (in an interview focused on Apple’s investment into the US following tax reform) or he is sharing new details.
Look for Apple to release the developer beta next month, presumably in iOS 11.3. And with the developer beta coming out in February, we can expect the public release of the update sometime in March.
Shares of Apple traded at $179.63 on Thursday, with a consensus analyst price target of $188.06 and a 52-week range of $119.37 to $180.05.
24/7 Wall St.It’s Your Money, Your Future—Own It (sponsor)
Retirement can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be.
Imagine having an expert in your corner to help you with your financial goals. Someone to help you determine if you’re ahead, behind, or right on track. With SmartAsset, that’s not just a dream—it’s reality. This free tool connects you with pre-screened financial advisors who work in your best interests. It’s quick, it’s easy, so take the leap today and start planning smarter!
Don’t waste another minute; get started right here and help your retirement dreams become a retirement reality.
Thank you for reading! Have some feedback for us?
Contact the 24/7 Wall St. editorial team.
Latest from 24/7
Our expert who first called NVIDIA in 2009 is predicting 2025 will see a historic AI breakthrough.
You can follow him investing $500,000 of his own money on our top AI stocks for free.