Apple 'fixes' inaccurate MacBook Pro battery estimate – by removing it
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Latest MacOS 10.12.2 update removes the long-used 'time remaining' feature so users have no indication of poor battery life
Apple has issued a "fix" for battery life complaints from users of its new MacBook Pro and other Mac computers.
The latest MacOS update, 10.12.2, has tackled the issue of frequently inaccurate battery life estimates by removing the feature. The change means users will no longer be provided with any estimate of how long their Apple laptop battery will last, except the percentage left, and therefore be unaware when it underperforms.
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