On June 28, the European Union passed a law last year that mobile phone manufacturers must ensure that by 2025, smartphone batteries can be replaced by tools that are convenient for users to use.
With that in mind, Apple is exploring the use of a new technology that would make it easier for consumers to replace their batteries.
According to reports, Apple is developing a new electroinductive adhesive debonding technology, the user only needs to apply a small current to the battery, the battery can be removed from the chassis.
In order to use this technology, the iPhone 16 battery has a unique metal case design, while previous iPhone batteries were packaged in soft foil.
According to reports, Apple will use this technology in one model of the iPhone 16 series, and next year the iPhone 17 series will come as standard with the technology.
It’s worth noting that although replacing the battery has become relatively easy, users still need to pry open the iPhone themselves, and because the adhesive and screws hold the iPhone screen in place, changing the battery is not a simple process, and Apple recommends that users seek a professional to replace the battery.