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Story summary
- Apple added battery-firmware in the United States to keep iPhone 18 Pro Max capacity below the 20 Wh shipping limit.
- The firmware lock disables on first boot, restoring full battery capacity.
- The “Prepare to Ship” feature caps charging at 80 % for 14 days to meet shipping regulations.
- Apple warns the process may require battery discharge and cause the phone to become warmer.