Apple’s Battery Strategy Opens Door for Bigger Android Phones in US and EU
During a recent product showcase Apple demonstrated a technique that lets devices exceed the battery size limits imposed by regulators. The approach relies on software configuration rather than hardware redesign, meaning other manufacturers can adopt the same method without waiting for new chipsets.
Both the United States and the European Union have rules that restrict the maximum energy a mobile phone battery can store. The limits were originally introduced to manage radio frequency emissions and to ensure consistent testing across devices. In practice the caps keep most flagship phones below 5,000 mAh.
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