iPhone 15 Models Finally Show Battery's Cycle Count

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/20/iphone-15-shows-battery-cycle-count/?

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FlyingSquid@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 2y (7 replies)

Why exactly is that not a feature that can be expanded to every currently supported iPhone?

ccunning@lemmy.world · 47 pts · 2y (1 reply)

It requires titanium to function properly.

Oneobi@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y

Their reinvention of titanium is really going to progress technology.

Soulyezer@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 2y

Especially since you can already check it in the data logs on older phones.

https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-check-iphone-battery-charge-cycle-count/

btmoo@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y (2 replies)

The implication that having a cycle count on your phone is going to drive upgrades is bizarre.

"Hey, what made you decide to get the new iPhone?"

"It has battery cycle counts!"

I can see it already.

DJDarren@thelemmy.club · 5 pts · 2y

Conversely, I could see people upgrading because their battery cycle count is high , making them feel like the performance is degrading.

andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y

May it be like miles in used cars? You'd see a big number and you'd be more likely to buy new instead. Or replace a battery if it even comes to that.

plutolink@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 2y

The tech just wasn't there yet ;)

InvaderDJ@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y

Very nice. Although it is dumb that it is only on the 15.

redballooon@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y

Hooray, I guess?