Last week, Apple held an event called Let Loose, where it introduced the new sixth generation iPad models and iPad accessories. The main devices introduced with many features were the M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro models. Now, with the new iPadOS 17.5 update, Apple has released a feature that has been used for iPhones for a long time for new tablets. Here is the iPad Air and iPad Pro Battery Health feature…
Added maximum charge option for iPads in Battery Health menu
Finally, the technology giant has released a long-awaited feature that is currently used on iPhones for iPads. The Battery Health menu is now available and only on the newest tablets. Thanks to the Battery Health menu, announced for the first time for iPad models, users will not have to use third-party applications.
Additionally, maximum battery capacity has been added to iPads, as in the iPhone 15 series. In other words, M2 iPad Air and M4 Pro users will not only be able to see Battery Health but also use the 80 percent charging option. Thanks to this feature that extends battery life, the iPad will automatically stop charging when it is 80 percent charged.
M4 iPad Pro unboxing!
But no matter how useful the new feature is, it was only released for the new M2 Air and M4 Pro. None of these features were released for previous models. Old iPad users will have to use a third-party application for the Battery Health menu, even if they download the latest iPadOS 17.5 update.
Here are the new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro features:
| Feature | M4 iPad Pro (2024) | M2 iPad Air (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 inch / 13 inch | 11 inch / 13 inch |
| Screen Type | Ultra Retina XDR OLED / 264ppi / 120Hz / 1600 nits | LCD Liquid Retina / 60Hz |
| Processor | Apple M4 chip | Apple M2 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM, 16GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Rear Camera | 12MP wide-angle camera, f/1.8 | 12MP |
| Front camera | 12MP ultra wide-angle camera, f/2.4 | 12MP |
| Connection | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G, Thunderbolt/USB 4 | USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E |
| OS | iPadOS 17 | iPadOS 17 |
Apple, which can bring this feature to all devices with a software update, will allegedly continue to offer it exclusively for the newest devices. So, what do you think about the iPad Battery Health feature? Do you think Apple should bring this feature to older versions as well? You can share your thoughts in the comments.