Apple Updates MagSafe Battery Firmware 8B25

Apple this week released firmware update 8B25 for the iPhone Air MagSafe battery, upgrading internal build 8A351 and showing as version 99.0 (previously 91.0) in iPhone Settings. Apple provided no official changelog, but user reports and media coverage note automatic installation, possible charging speed, thermal and stability improvements, and global rollout, suggesting iterative post‑launch refinements to accessory power management and compatibility.
Key Points
- 1Releases firmware 8B25 replacing 8A351, visible as Settings version 99.0 (up from 91.0)
- 2Addresses unspecified performance and compatibility tweaks, indicating iterative improvements to MagSafe power management
- 3Enables practitioners to expect automatic OTA fixes for charging, thermal regulation, and accessory integration
Scoring Rationale
Routine accessory firmware provides practical fixes, but lacks official changelog and introduces limited technical novelty.
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