What exactly is the battery chemistry of the batteries Apple is using? LiCo?!? LiNiMnCoO2? LiNiCoAlO2? I can't find the answer anywhere other than "Lithium ion."
> What benefit is there to Apple in publishing this information?
Precisely the same benefit brought from honesty, transparency and full disclosure, and whatever benefit there is in instilling faith and trust in a company that does not hide or obfuscate details of critical importance to the safety of their customers.