Apple has released the second beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.5 and detailed a new battery health management feature that will be automatically enabled after installing it.
The feature is designed to improve the lifespan of a MacBook’s lithium-ion battery, which users can’t replace themselves.
Apple’s aim is to boost the battery’s lifespan by reducing the rate at which the battery chemically ages. The feature works by monitoring the battery’s temperature history and charging patterns – the two factors that determine how quickly a battery wears out.
