https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/here-s-the-clever-new-way-apple-used-to-get-around-shipping-restrictions-for-the-iphone-18-pro-max-s-large-batteryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/here-s-the-clever-new-way-apple-used-to-get-around-shipping-restrictions-for-the-iphone-18-pro-max-s-large-batteryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/here-s-the-clever-new-way-apple-used-to-get-around-shipping-restrictions-for-the-iphone-18-pro-max-s-large-battery#u78943Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:41:18 +0000Apple implemented a software workaround to avoid transport restrictions targeting large batteries in the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The company uses a firmware solution that requires a Prepare to Ship battery drain before the devices are shipped. This allows the iPhone 18 Pro Max to skirt strict shipping limits that would otherwise apply to its battery size. The solution ensures the devices can be transported legally and safely without reducing the actual battery capacity available to the end user.Why it mattersTransport regulations often restrict the shipment of high-capacity lithium batteries due to