Apple Clarifies The New Ipad Battery Overcharging Non Issue

Over the weekend, CNBC strangely reported what appears to be a miscommunication from Apple about the iPad charging beyond the 100 percent marker:

That last bit was a bit disconcerting, especially because it was not put into context correctly. Apple remained silent on the matter.

Today, AllThingsD got a response from Apple’s Vice President of iPad Product Marketing Michael Tchao that seems to clarify the issue and put it to bed:

Case closed.

Doing so allows devices to maintain an optimum charge, Apple VP Michael Tchao told AllThingsD today.

“That circuitry is designed so you can keep your device plugged in as long as you would like,” Tchao said. “It’s a great feature that’s always been in iOS.”

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