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Mac battery news

Official Apple changes that affect how long a MacBook battery lasts: macOS releases, Low Power Mode and charging features, battery life figures of new models, and battery service.

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Stories appear here when Apple changes something that affects MacBook battery life, and only once each claim is checked against Apple's own pages. Until the first one, the Mac battery guides cover how things work today.

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