https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/here-s-how-apple-got-around-shipping-restrictions-for-the-iphone-18-pro-max-s-large-batteryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/here-s-how-apple-got-around-shipping-restrictions-for-the-iphone-18-pro-max-s-large-batteryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/here-s-how-apple-got-around-shipping-restrictions-for-the-iphone-18-pro-max-s-large-battery#u78628Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:15:41 +0000Apple navigates regulatory shipping restrictions for the iPhone 18 Pro Max by implementing a mandatory prepare to ship battery drain process prior to dispatch. The oversized power cell requires specific handling before it can leave factories. Meanwhile, consumers purchasing the new devices face accessory decisions, as buyers need a power adapter and must source units separately or look to third-party 60W fast-charging adapters. Battery longevity tests place the device in direct competition with rival hardware like the Galaxy S26 Ultra.Why it mattersLarge smartphone power capacities frequently