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Apple adds mode to temporarily limit the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery for shipping ↦

The new iPhone 18 Pro Max battery is quite capacious—so much so, in fact, that it potentially runs afoul of international shipping regulations. If you’re shipping batteries over 20 Wh, it triggers more restrictions.…

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Apple introduces a new feature for the iPhone 18 Pro Max that temporarily limits the battery capacity to under 20 Wh when shipping the device. This innovative battery-firmware solution helps the phone comply with international shipping regulations that impose restrictions on batteries exceeding 20 Wh. Upon activating the iPhone, the battery capacity returns to its full charging capacity.

The "Prepare to Ship" mode can be activated in the Settings menu when shipping the device after use. Apple advises that the phone might become warmer than usual during battery discharge, but assures customers that the feature is safe for use during air travel and for other purposes. The company appreciates the creative solution to a logistical challenge in the world of smartphone manufacturing.

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