macOS Tahoe 26.4 Adds Slow Charger Indicator for MacBooks
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- macOS Tahoe 26.4 introduces a new "Slow Charger" indicator that alerts MacBook users when their charging setup is not providing full power, displayed in orange text in the battery status menu and Battery settings.
- The indicator includes an info button with details and advises users to use power adapters and cables that meet the minimum wattage recommended for their MacBook model to charge more quickly.
- This feature mirrors a similar slow charging indicator added to iPhones in iOS 18, which shows slow charging periods as an orange bar in Battery settings.
- The update also adds a Charge Limit feature, allowing users to set a maximum battery charge level between 80 and 100 percent to help preserve long-term battery health.
- macOS Tahoe 26.4 is currently available for download via System Settings under General > Software Update.
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