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Apple to Debut Lock Screen Charging Time Estimator in iOS 19 at WWDC 2025

Reflecting Android’s long-standing charging estimates, it underscores Apple’s push to streamline battery management.

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iOS 19 is expected to bring a long-awaited UI feature; here’s what we know so far.
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Overview

  • iOS 19 is slated to be unveiled at Apple’s WWDC 2025 developer conference in less than two weeks.
  • The update will add a lock screen indicator that displays the exact time remaining to fully charge an iPhone battery.
  • Users can rely on the new display to avoid overcharging and manage charging sessions more efficiently.
  • Speculation suggests the charging time feature could appear as a Live Activity, a lock screen widget or another UI element.
  • The release is also expected to introduce eSIM-based ‘Transfer to Android’ support and upgraded Siri powered by new Apple Intelligence capabilities.