A report from The Information cites sources stating that Apple is developing new technology to make changing iPhone batteries easier, known as “electrically removable adhesive.” Currently, removing an iPhone battery involves peeling off adhesive strips and using tools to insert a new battery.
The new battery replacement method in the iPhone is a result of a new law from the European Union (EU) that will come into effect in 2025. This law mandates that electronic devices using batteries must be designed for easy user removal and replacement, with one condition being the use of adhesive to secure the battery, a criterion that iPhones fall under.
The technology of electrically removable adhesive involves applying a low voltage, direct current to the battery case, transforming the adhesive from a film to a metal, allowing components to easily detach.
Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, noted that Apple’s shift towards easier device repair methods is positive, as adhesives are a significant barrier to repairs in modern devices. Any method that reduces this barrier is a step towards improvement. Ming-Chi Kuo, a reliable analyst for Apple rumors, previously mentioned that Apple may test this new battery case technology in the upcoming iPhone 16 models this year, starting with select versions before implementing it across all iPhone models in the future.
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TLDR: Apple is developing a new technology called electrically removable adhesive to simplify iPhone battery replacement, in response to a new EU law requiring user-friendly battery replacements in electronic devices. Industry experts see this as a positive step towards easier device repairs.
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