All articles tagged with #shipping regulations
Apple reportedly ships the iPhone 18 Pro Max with a firmware-enforced battery cap below 20Wh to meet shipping rules; the limit is automatically removed when you activate the device, restoring full charging. A manual Prepare to Ship mode can also cap charging at 80% for 14 days for repairs, trade-ins, or gifts, after which normal charging resumes.
An article claims Apple uses a software-activated cap to keep iPhone 18 Pro Max batteries under a 20Wh shipping limit, then lifts the cap on first boot to allow a larger capacity (about 21.75Wh in the US eSIM model and 21.06Wh in the EU version). The US reportedly approved this shipping method in 2025, while other regulatory bodies have not yet ruled. Apple reportedly allows toggling the feature off for overseas shipments, and regulators are discussing updates to the 20Wh rule that could affect future devices and cross-market versions.
A new study argues that removing sulfur from ship fuels reduced shading aerosols, allowing 5–10% more sunlight to reach the Great Barrier Reef and heightening heat stress during the 2022 bleaching event, illustrating a local impact of air pollution alongside CO2-driven warming.
A Greek ferry captain and three crew members have been charged with criminal offenses following the death of a passenger who was pushed into the sea while attempting to board a departing vessel in Piraeus. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, sparked outrage in Greece. The crew members are accused of pushing the tardy passenger off the ramp as the ferry was leaving, with the man subsequently drowning. The shipping minister condemned the crew's actions as illegal and ordered an investigation into the incident. The ferry company expressed sorrow for the death and pledged to conduct its own investigation.