Apple rolls out battery health feature for new iPads: Here's how it works

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Apple has introduced a new feature for its latest iPad models, the Apple M2 iPad Air and Apple M4 iPad Pro, stirring excitement among users. For the first time ever, iPad users can now easily monitor their device's battery health directly from the settings menu, a convenience previously exclusive to iPhone users.

With the rollout of iPadOS on the newest devices, a Battery Health menu has been incorporated, allowing users to assess their battery's maximum capacity without resorting to third-party applications like CoconutBattery. Moreover, in a move mirroring the capabilities of the iPhone 15 series, these new iPads offer the option to limit charging to 80 percent, a measure designed to prolong the lifespan of the internal battery, 9to5Macreported.

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However, this innovative feature comes with a caveat: it is exclusive to the latest iPad models. Even with the installation of the latest iPadOS update (version 17.5), older iPad versions will not have access to this functionality, leaving users reliant on third-party apps for battery health checks.

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Despite the possibility of future software updates expanding this feature to older models, the current focus remains on the latest devices. Interested buyers can now place orders for the Apple M2 iPad Air and Apple M4 iPad Pro via Apple's official website, with the official launch slated for this Wednesday.

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For those eager to delve into their iPad's battery health, manufacturing date, and usage history, accessing this information is simple. By navigating to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, users can gain insights into the health status, manufacturing date, first use date, and cycle count