Latest MacOS 10.12.2 update removes the long-used ‘time remaining’ feature so users have no indication of poor battery lifeApple has issued a “fix” for battery life complaints from users of its recent 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 if with any estimate of how long their Apple laptop battery will last, and apart from the percentage left,and therefore be unaware when it underperforms.
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P. Remaining Time after latest #macOSSierra #update! pic.twitter.com/jVggWx2aBP1/ Mac time remaining indicator: as a realtime countdown, useless. Nothing can reliably predict the energy that'll be used in the future.2/ Mac time remaining indicator: as a frequently updated factor that fluctuates and alludes to major changes in power draw, or MEGA USEFUL.3/ "Power dropped four hours since I checked it an hour ago? Better close some apps!"Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com