Are battery management apps like AlDente actually worth it for Apple Silicon?
I just got an M3 Air and I want the battery to last as long as possible. A lot of people swear by AlDente to limit the charge to 80% when it's plugged in all day at a desk.
But doesn't macOS already have "Optimized Battery Charging" built-in? Does forcing it to stop at 80% with a third-party app actually preserve the battery health long-term, or are we all just overthinking this?
Posted Jun 10, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
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