Regarded as one of the most trusted smartphones globally, the iPhone may not incorporate as many technologies as Android devices, but it consistently sets trends in the development of smartphones. However, not everything about the iPhone is perfect. Recently, Apple issued a recommendation regarding charging the iPhone that left many users feeling uncomfortable.
Specifically, Apple stated that users should not charge their phones overnight as this could negatively impact battery life, and the best practice is to stop charging once the battery is full. The reasoning provided is that charging the iPhone overnight can affect the structure of the lithium-ion battery. The nature of lithium-ion batteries is that they degrade over time, regardless of how much care users take to maintain them.
However, Apple stated that charging the iPhone overnight would reduce the lifespan of the battery. “If kept at full charge for extended periods, the battery’s health may be affected” – according to VnExpress. This recommendation immediately sparked outrage in the online community regarding how to use the iPhone.
“Poor Apple users. Do we buy the phone to serve it or do we serve ourselves?”
“Over time, the battery will definitely degrade one way or another. No matter how much you take care of it, you won’t extend its lifespan significantly. Users generally don’t pay attention to how much battery percentage is left or when to charge it. If I have time, I charge it; if I’m going out, I unplug it. My personal view is that when I buy a phone, it should serve me. When the battery is dead, I charge it; when it’s degraded, I replace it. Why waste time on these trivial things?”
“This is ridiculous. Isn’t there an auto-cut-off feature when the battery is full? I thought this was basic technology?”
“So now I have to sit and drink coffee while staring at my phone, and as soon as it hits 80%, I have to unplug it immediately? This is a bit exhausting, isn’t it? Oh, the sight of staying up late to charge my phone!”
It’s clear that many users find the iPhone’s charging method inconvenient, especially in the context where Apple currently sells phones without including a charger, which further frustrates users. However, despite the complaints, the iPhone remains one of the top choices for users when deciding to purchase a smartphone.