Earlier this week, Apple released its first iPadOS 17.5 Beta for developers, hinting at plans to expand the iPhone’s Battery Health menu to upcoming iPad models.
MacRumors contributors Steve Moser and Aaron Perris delved into the iPadOS 17.5 code and found references to a new Battery Health menu in the iPad’s Settings app. This menu is expected to display battery capacity and cycle count, features currently exclusive to iPhones.
While checking battery health on iPads or Macs has been complex and indirect, with no direct method available on iPads, the new menu could simplify the process.
The Cycle Count feature, currently exclusive to iPhone 15 models, provides additional details about the battery’s health. Based on references in the iPadOS 17.5 code, it appears that Apple is preparing to expand these features to future iPad models.
The first iPadOS 17.5 beta includes code strings that refer to the new battery health menu:
1. For the iPad to display maximum capacity, it must be regularly used while not connected to power.
2. This number indicates how many times the iPad has utilized its battery’s capacity.
3. The iPad battery is functioning as expected.
4. Like all rechargeable batteries, iPad batteries have a limited lifespan and may require servicing or replacement over time.
5. The original battery was designed to retain a specific capacity after a certain number of cycles under ideal conditions. Actual battery performance depends on various factors, such as usage and regular charging habits. The one-year warranty covers service for defective batteries, in addition to rights provided under local consumer laws.
The current iPad models running the initial iPadOS 17.5 beta do not include a dedicated Battery Health menu. It is speculated that this feature will be exclusive to the highly anticipated iPad Pro and iPad Air models, expected to be released in May. Additionally, future iPad releases are likely to incorporate these updates.
The public release of iPadOS 17.5 is expected in May. However, since the references are found in the beta version, it is uncertain if the Battery Health menu will be included in the final release. Nevertheless, Apple’s efforts to expand these features suggest that we can expect to see them in iPads sooner or later.
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