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I spent 2 years charging my phone exactly how Apple suggests - here's where it's at now

After 24 months of following Apple's 80% charging limit, the battery health remained impressively high.

Deep Dive

ZDNET's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes tested Apple's battery optimization guidelines on an iPhone 15 Pro Max for two years. Following Apple's recommendation to use the 80% charging limit feature, the battery maintained significantly better health compared to previous iPhones charged to 100%. The experiment demonstrates that Apple's built-in battery management tools effectively prolong lithium-ion battery lifespan when used consistently.

Why It Matters

Proves users can trust Apple's automated battery features instead of micromanaging charging habits.