Newly Launched iOS 16.1 Feature Uncovered

Liam Alexander 24 Oct 2022

Dubbed Clean Energy Charging, this mysterious tool raises a lot of questions as you look through the list of perks brought by the recently rolled out iOS 16.1 overhaul. So what exactly is this particular tool all about? Read on for details.

According to Apple, the tool focuses on reducing your carbon emissions by getting the charging process going only when lower carbon-emission electricity is obtainable from the grid.

The new functionality is exceptionally smart. It makes your smartphone detect your local energy situation straight upon being plugged in. The tool functions in collaboration with the Optimized Battery Charging technology that easily sees through your ‘energizing’ patterns. 

So, in simple terms, the named feature will only launch during periods when the device is 100% sure that you’ll be keeping it plugged in and charging long-term. Whether you’re typically at work or at home during these times, remember that your phone ‘is watching’ — and taking active action, too. 

Upon learning your ways, the gadget obtains a Co2 emissions prediction from the local grid and pinpoints the best-suiting time spans for charging and thus, utilizing cleaner energy to top up your device. The functionality activates automatically. But you can always change it by tweaking your phone’s settings.

As of today, the feature is only available to users from the US. Apple is so far tight-lipped as to whether it will introduce this functionality worldwide or not. Prior to downloading the iOS 16.1 update on your iPhone, make sure it will return seamless compatibility. So, what are your thoughts about this new iOS feature? Speak up in the comments below and get the convo started. Your opinion is valued here. Bookmark this site to come back for further updates.