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Not all iPhones get battery percentage back in iOS 16 – is yours among them?
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Apple is bringing back the option to view theiPhone battery percentagein the status bar after a five year absence, but not all notch-laden handsets are currently eligible.
While eagle-eyed beta browsers spotted the feature within the latestiOS 16 test version, it turns out only selectiPhonemodels will receive the handy feature.
MacRumorsreportsthat handsets like the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 11 and iPhone XR don’t currently have the option to see those all-important numbers within the battery icon.
That may change as Apple gets closer to the consumer release of iOS 16, the devices currently supporting the optional feature are:
The feature, which can be enabled in the beta by heading to Settings > Battery > Show Battery Percentage has certainly split opinion. While some users are delighted its coming back, others have pointed out that it’s quite confusion, given the battery icon itself shows as full, rather than the previous state where it would visually deplete depending on the current charge level.
Again, there’s plenty of time for Apple to get this right before the final version of iOS 16 lands for consumers, which is expected somewhere between the next 4-6 weeks. If you fancy giving it a try, Apple has launched the third public beta for iOS 16 today, which includes the option.
Whether you want to include it or not, thebrand new Lock Screen in iOS 16will offer another way to bring the battery percentage back to the home screen, thanks to the mini live widgets appearing beneath the clock.
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Chris Smith is a freelance technology journalist for a host of UK tech publications, including Trusted Reviews. He’s based in South Florida, USA. …
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