TechSmartwatchesApple Watch owners just got an exciting free upgradeWatchOS 9 brings a new feature that should make the Apple Watch much more appealingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechSmartwatchesApple Watch owners just got an exciting free upgradeWatchOS 9 brings a new feature that should make the Apple Watch much more appealingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
WatchOS 9 brings a new feature that should make the Apple Watch much more appealing
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But one feature that wasn’t mentioned has been spotted online, offering another reason to get excited about theApple Watch. Images circulating onTwittersuggest that the Apple Watch now features optimised charging.
What is Optimised Charging?
This is better for the battery. Instead of being charged to 100% and then kept there, the battery is kept at a lower level – around 80%. This is a sweet spot with lithium ion batteries and should help to keep them going for much longer.
The downside, of course, is that you may find your device isn’t fully charged if you break from your usual cycle. If you leave early one morning, for example, you may risk spending the day with a depleted battery.
It’s a feature that we’ve seen on theiPhonebefore now. From personal use, I can tell you that it absolutely works. I’m currently using aniPhone 13with Optimised Charging enabled. After a full year of use, the battery capacity is still at 100%. Compare that to my previous device, which didn’t have the optimised charging and had dwindled to 87% after around seven months.
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It’s a welcome addition to the Apple Watch. I’vewritten previouslyabout my gripes with the battery life on Apple’s wearables, which leave a lot to be desired. And while is doesn’t directly boost the lifespan of a single charge, this should help to increase the overall battery longevity. It’s a step in the right direction.
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