Apple is working on a new feature that could extend the longterm life of its MacBook batteries. The feature is coming as an update for the macOS Catalina 10.15.5 and it is called “Battery Health Management”.

The Battery Health Management update will first appear in a dev build before coming to a public beta of 10.15.5. Apple will then finally release the update to the public later in 2020.

Apple says the feature will monitor the historical charging patterns and heat level of a MacBook battery. It will also make subtle changes to how the laptop charges. The goal of the update is to reduce the rate of chemical aging in the batteries over time. This will, in turn, expand its useful lifespan.

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The feature works by not charging the battery up to the maximum 100% in some instances. Charging a battery more frequently has the capability of aging a battery over time.

This means a 100% battery charge is not necessarily maximising the battery life. The new update will instead charge the battery to 100% of the charge that it needs to maximise the battery life.

The Battery Health Management feature will be turned on by default, however, users can disable it. Apple also adds that all data related to the feature is stored locally, and not shared with the company. Except in cases where the user opts to share diagnostic information.

Apple will eventually make the battery health management feature available in Thunderbolt 3 MacBooks. It will also be a part of an upcoming macOS update.

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