Apple released OS X 10.8.1, significantly improving the battery

MacBook Pro Retina when updated to the new version can operate in 7 hours, more than 2 hours compared to when running OS X 10.8.0.

According to Arstechnica, the OS X 10.8.1 version that Apple has just released may improve battery performance on some Mac models. After some tests on the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro Retina and MacBook Air 2011 models, the source said, battery performance improved significantly compared to version 10.8.0.

Apple released OS X 10.8.1, significantly improving the battery Picture 1
OS X 10.8.1 significantly improves battery life compared to the previous version. (Photo: Cultofmac)

In particular, the MacBook Air model before installing OS X 10.8.0 has a continuous operation time of about 4.5 to 5 hours. However, after upgrading to Mountain Lion, the device only maintained for 3.5 hours. Continuing to update the system to OS X 10.8.1, the operating time of the machine returns to about 4.5 hours. The battery used on this model is not a new battery and is properly charged within two years.

For Macbook Pro Retina model, when running Mac OS X 10.7.4, the machine works for about 8 hours. After uploading version 10.8.0, it only maintained for 5 hours. After updating to version 10.8.1, unplug the charger, the operating time of the device is raised about 7 hours. Arstechnica continues to perform the test again by using the battery, fully charging, restarting the machine, ensuring similar applications are running and unplugging, the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro Retina works within 6 hours 58 minutes.

Earlier, many customers complained that OS X 10.8.0 Mountain Lion made battery performance on Mac computers even worse than when running OS X 10.7.4 Lion. A user on Apple Support Communities said that the maximum battery life of a computer when running OS X 10.8.0 is reduced to half or more after just one hour of operation.