Apple is reportedly working on a new technology for removing iPhone batteries. The Information has reported that instead of the current method of using adhesive tab strips to pull the battery out, Apple is considering an electrically induced adhesive debonding process where the battery will pop out upon receiving a small electrical charge.
To access the battery within iPhones, users currently need to deal with adhesive holding the glass parts to the phone frame, along with screws and ribbon cables. Although the new technology may simplify the battery removal process, the initial steps to reach the battery remain as challenging.
Apple might introduce the new electrically induced adhesive debonding technology on one variant of the iPhone 16 in the near future and extend it to the entire iPhone 17 series by the following year. This move aligns with ensuring that all phone batteries are user-replaceable by 2025 as mandated by EU regulations.
The shift towards easier battery replacements is not unique to Apple, as other phone manufacturers currently rely on similar adhesive pull tabs. This change signifies a broader industry trend where manufacturers will need to find alternative methods to facilitate user-friendly battery replacements to comply with upcoming regulations.
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