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CNBC: Overcharging iPad Could Harm Longevity of the Battery [Video]

Posted March 26, 2012 at 3:21pm by iClarified · 12672 views
CNBC addresses a recent report that revealed the new iPad continues charging for up to one hour after it reports a full 100% charge.

Apple is saying when it reads 100%, the battery indicator reads 100%, it's actually full enough to give you the kind of performance that they promise in their marketing. That's ten hours of all-day battery life. They say if you charge it more than that, you could harm the longevity of the battery. So they say this isn't just an issue with the new iPad. it was an issue with the previous ones well but this battery is 70% bigger so you're more likely to notice it