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iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Restrictions Affect Shipping and Repairs

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חיים בלוי

First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago

What happened

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max has new battery shipping restrictions due to exceeding 20 watt-hours, requiring a special setting that can delay full charging for up to 14 days. This affects repairs and trade-ins, but not normal device use.

  • 01iPhone 18 Pro Max battery exceeds 20Wh, triggering new shipping rules.
  • 02A 'Prepare to Ship' setting is required for sending the device.
  • 03Full charging capacity may be delayed up to 14 days after activation.
  • 04Restrictions apply only to shipping, not normal device usage.
  • 05Other iPhone 18 models and the Duo are unaffected by these rules.
  • 06Regional modem differences and a thicker camera bump are also noted.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsApple, Qualcomm
PlacesIsrael, U.S.

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Restrictions Affect Shipping and Repairs
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago
New iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Sparks Shipping and Repair Restrictions

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