Apple Registers Patents For Uniform Battery For Environmental Friendly

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JAKARTA - Apple, the tech giant behind iconic products such as the iPhone and MacBook, has registered patents for uniform battery containers. This hints at an important step towards a more modular and sustainable future.

This patent, recently revealed by Apple Insider, describes a relatively traditional standard slot and battery pack, with the aim of allowing users to easily swap batteries between their iOS devices.

This step is a positive step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. With the uniform battery platform, users will be able to replace only a small part of their Apple product rather than having to replace the entire device.

However, while this step is appreciated, the problem with AirPods battery life is still in the spotlight. Even though Apple has made progress in its sustainability efforts by using recycled materials and designing products to last a long time, the problem of batteries that cannot be replaced on AirPods remains a concern.

AirPods users often find that battery life decreases over time, and there is no choice to replace their own batteries. Although Apple offers battery replacement services at added costs, some critics think that this approach is not enough to deal with the environmental impact of massive disposal of unused earbuds.

Meanwhile, other companies such as Urbanista have taken steps towards sustainability by using environmentally friendly charging technology, such as Powerfoyle which can turn light into energy to charge earbuds wirelessly. However, challenges in terms of size and profit margins may be an obstacle to adopting this technology widely.

Thus, while Apple's move in registering patents for uniform battery containers is a positive step, there are still challenges that need to be overcome to achieve a truly sustainable future in the consumer electronics industry.