iOS 18 adds many new features to the iPhone, and there will be even more with future updates like iOS 18.2. In addition to Genmoji, Image Playgrounds and a new Mail app, Apple has also been working on the ability to show users how long it will take to charge an iPhone.
The new feature isn’t enabled yet, but was spotted by 9to5Mac in the code for iOS 18.2 Beta 2, which was released to developers on Monday.
A new framework called “BatteryIntelligence” will calculate the estimated time to charge the phone, most likely based on the amount of power the device receives. Users will have the option to receive a notification with an estimate of how long it will take for the charge to reach 80%, for example.
With iOS 18, Apple has already added many new features related to battery health. For example, users can now limit iPhone’s maximum charge to 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95% to preserve battery life over time. iOS also shows when the iPhone has been charged with a slow charger.
As for iOS 18.2, the update brings many new features related to Apple Intelligence. These include Genmoji, Image Playgrounds, ChatGPT integration, and Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16 models. Apple says iOS 18.2 will be available to the public in December.
