https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-iphone-18-pro-max-ships-to-you-with-a-smaller-battery-than-advertised-but-it-s-okayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-iphone-18-pro-max-ships-to-you-with-a-smaller-battery-than-advertised-but-it-s-okayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-iphone-18-pro-max-ships-to-you-with-a-smaller-battery-than-advertised-but-it-s-okay#u80135Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:06:17 +0000Apple is shipping the iPhone 18 Pro Max with a firmware cap that limits the battery to below 20Wh to comply with safety regulations during transport. This allows the device to bypass standard shipping restrictions for larger batteries. Once a user activates the phone for the first time, the system automatically unlocks the full 21.75Wh battery capacity. This method ensures the hardware reaches customers without violating shipping laws while still providing the advertised power once in use.Why it mattersShipping regulations often limit the capacity of lithium batteries allowed on aircraft and c