iOS 18.2 Could Show How Long Your iPhone Will Take to Charge

[MacRumors]

Apple appears to be working on a new battery charging feature for iPhone that will show users how much time it will take for their device to reach a full charge.

Code unearthed in the latest iOS 18.2 beta by 9to5Mac references a new "BatteryIntelligence" framework that apparently allows the system to calculate estimated charging completion times. While the feature has yet to be enabled, if Apple does implement it in the public release, iOS 18.2 may be able to notify users about how long it will take their iPhone to reach a specific charge level.

This would build upon iOS 18's existing battery health capabilities, which include new options to limit maximum charging to 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95% to help preserve long-term battery health. iOS 18 also now alerts users when their iPhone is being charged with a slower-than-optimal charger.

• Using the New iPhone Charging Limit Options in iOS 18

While the underlying framework exists in iOS 18.2 beta 2, it's unclear whether the associated feature will be included in the final release or reserved for a future update. Apple is still releasing a course of iOS 18.2 betas to developers for testing in preparation for a planned release in early December.

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[Jashar7]

Ain’t no way this is gonna be only for iPhone 16 models

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I've always wondered why this wasn't an option as about every other device does that, including my MacBook.

I almost exclusively charge my phone overnight, so it doesn't really matter, but a nice feature none-the-less.

 

[Radin.Y]

This was an option as far back as OS X Snow Leopard, or maybe even sooner.

 

[t0rqx]

Gotta hand it to them. This A18 is amazing enabling such ground breaking calculations, now I understand why the iPad hasnt got a calculator for so long!

 

[Fuzzball84]

A very welcome but long overdue feature. This information is pretty good to have, although not critical.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Gotta hand it to them. This A18 is amazing enabling such ground breaking calculations, now I understand why the iPad hasnt got s calculator for so long!

I’ve been waiting years for an SoC that can perform basic calculations. Apples engineers have done a fantastic job adding such computation capabilities to Apple Silicon.

The only thing I’d say though, is I prefer my chips hot. The lukewarm Apple Silicon chips just don’t taste as good as intels. I like a sizzle in my mouth as I bite them.

 

[d5aqoëp]

Gotta hand it to them. This A18 is amazing enabling such ground breaking calculations, now I understand why the iPad hasnt got a calculator for so long!

This will be A18 exclusive feature as A17 and below SOCs are simply incapable of such complex calculations.

 

[n-evo]

I like these surprise feature updates in between big releases. Same with the Menu Extras weather addition to macOS Sequoia 15.2.

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

A18 Pro feature

 

[contacos]

yes please. I like having this on my AoS on my Samsung device. Right now I use a not as convenient work around by using a short cut on iOS to show me the remaining charging time

 

[Havalo]

Better late than never.

 

[applyr]

This is innovation.

 

[meboy]

iOS hobos waiting for years.
Every now and then toss you some scraps of Android features.
Except for the big meals like usable notifications, etc. You're going to start expecting kingly meals and then it's hard to go back to tossing scraps and bean counting.

 

[falkon-engine]

Android does this already

 

[Godspeed8230]

Time left with the current battery and usage would be more useful, no? Basically like the miles left info in a car or the same info on the Mac.

 

[Cloudyskies22]

Spoiler alert for all you people who use the super smart battery max charge limit:

Charge time remaining: 4min

 

[cgs1xx]

This is great! This is very Apple!

 

[HeThatShallNotBeNamed]

With all the charging throttling it makes sense.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I hope it comes with the release of 18.2.

 

[kirky29]

One of the many features I like from Android. I hope it does come to iOS!

 

[Razorpit]

Time left with the current battery and usage would be more useful, no? Basically like the miles left info in a car or the same info on the Mac.

What do you think you have? A quantum computer? 😄

 

[Godspeed8230]

What do you think you have? A quantum computer? 😄

I am sorry. Hey, at least I can create a custom Memoji now

 

[MayaUser]

Something thats in macOS will come to iOS after over a decade

 

[jmarsh5]

which include new options to limit maximum charging to 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95% to help preserve long-term battery health.

Does this really help?