Apple is said to be developing a new technology that will make iPhone batteries easier to replace.
Apple is said to be developing a new technology that will make iPhone batteries easier to replace, according to a report by The Information. The move is said to be in response to the European Union's (EU) new battery law, which takes effect in 2027, requiring all electronic devices, including smartphones, to have easily removable batteries. Remove and replace.
Currently, replacing the iPhone battery requires using specialized tools to disassemble the battery fixed with glue. Then you have to use a specialized machine to fix the new battery in the right position and this is quite complicated and must be done by technicians at Apple warranty centers.
The new process is said to use metal instead of foil to wrap the battery, as The Information explains:
"This new technology, called “electrical induction disassembly” - involves wrapping the battery in metal, instead of the current foil. This allows users to remove the battery from the chassis using using a "small amount of electricity" to remove the battery."
However, users still have to open the iPhone themselves if they need to replace the battery, which is not an easy process because the adhesive and screws keep the iPhone screen very tight and tight.
However, even if this technology is applied, Apple still recommends that iPhone users see a specialist if they need a new battery for their phone.
If Apple's development of this new bonding technology goes according to plan, they could launch this technology with at least one iPhone 16 model this year. According to the report, this technology will then expand to all versions of the iPhone 17 series next year.
“I would love to see Apple innovate in ways that improve the repairability of its devices,” said Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, a website that rates the repairability of technology devices. Adhesives are the bane of electronic device repairs and any way to move away from current adhesive technology is to be welcomed.”
Wiens said applying a small voltage to decouple the iPhone battery is a promising method, since DC power supply devices, commonly used to test and charge electronics, are now widely available for use. Users can buy and use.
Previous reports have detailed Apple's plans to adapt battery technology to the iPhone over the next few years. In May, Ming Chi Kuo reported that the iPhone 16 Pro's battery will have a metal case for the first time. Information said this will be a "prerequisite" for the new linking process to come into operation.
EU law could require Apple to make iPhone batteries replaceable by users by 2025, although there will be some exceptions that could ultimately determine whether Apple is affected by the rules. this decision or not.
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