Why do all iPhones slow down charging after 90% ?

Why is this?

iPhone 5

Posted on Jun 24, 2013 6:51 PM

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Jun 24, 2013 6:55 PM in response to Achain1744

A lot of portable devices work that way...charging does work on the battery and produces heat, slowing the charging rate allows the battery to cool a little and take on more charge. Also, the risk of overcharging is reduced, which the charging circuit is designed to prevent. So the slow down reduces heat load, makes for a more accurate charge level, and as a battery reaches full charge the energy input takes a little more work to accomplish.

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Why do all iPhones slow down charging after 90% ?

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