"The pending release of Apple's iOS 26 could see around 75 million iPhones rendered obsolete, generating more than 1.2 million kilograms of e-waste globally, according to new research. The next major version of Cupertino's mobile operating system is scheduled to be released this month following its announcement at WWDC in June. That will affect the owners of aging iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max devices, which are to be excluded from the update, according to waste management operation Business Waste."
"Business Waste is rather more interested in the materials that could be recovered from scrapping those old phones, which it calculates to be worth upwards of £271 million ($363 million). It reckons those 75 million devices represent over 1,208,800 kilograms of copper, 1,238,944 kilograms of palladium, and 2,569 kilograms of gold. The latter is the most valuable, potentially worth in excess of £200 million ($268 million)."
iOS 26 excludes iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, potentially making around 75 million devices obsolete and producing over 1.2 million kilograms of e-waste globally. Business Waste estimates recoverable materials from those devices exceed £271 million ($363 million), including approximately 1,208,800 kg of copper, 1,238,944 kg of palladium, and 2,569 kg of gold, with gold valued at over £200 million ($268 million). E-waste totals more than 50 million tonnes annually worldwide and can harm environments and human health when landfilled. Recycling of unsupported devices is recommended. Fewer than a third of European consumers trade in or sell old phones, limiting secondhand supply.
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