Apple might introduce new 'High Power Mode' for Mac

Apple's latest macOS Monterey beta release includes references to a "High Power Mode" that is theorized to goose performance when a MacBook is not connected to a power adapter.

In early 2020, code discovered in a macOS Catalina beta build suggested that Apple was working on a new performance-focused operating mode for MacBook hardware. Code strings attached to the so-called "Pro Mode" warned users, "Apps may run faster, but battery life may decrease and fan noise may increase."Apple has not released a macOS version with "Pro Mode," or anything comparable to a performance-first option, but code discovered a macOS Monterey beta issued today revived hopes that such a feature could launch in the near future.

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