JAKARTA - Apple is developing a secret plan that could revolutionize future iPhone models for all its users by 1.46 billion.
The tech giant is reportedly working to make it easier to replace batteries that currently require clamping and specialized machines by coating resources with metal, instead of using foils, known as 'debonding induction adhesives.'
This change will allow users to remove the battery with a small power surge with a direct power supply, which is used to test and charge electronics and is widely available for purchase.
This battery update can be added as soon as this year in at least one iPhone 16 model that will launch in September and will be extended to all versions of the iPhone 17 next year.
Before the iPhone, changing the battery was limited to removing the back cover with your finger and removing the battery before installing a new one, but Apple phones currently require special tools just to unlock the back of the device.
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"I want to see Apple innovate to improve improvements." said Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, a gadget repair site, to 9to5Mac. "Lem is an enemy of modern equipment repair, and all strategies that help remove adhesive are welcome."
The smartphone battery is currently installed with an adhesive strip to make it more waterproof and prevent water from seeping into the device. It is not yet clear whether the new electric induction debonding method will provide the same protection.
Apple's changes come in line with EU legislation that could demand companies to make it easier for users to replace batteries by 2025.
This is an important step for Apple to improve sustainability and ease of improvement for iPhone users around the world, while still considering global regulatory requirements related to consumer protection.
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