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iPhone 16 redesign eases battery replacement in response to upcoming EU regulations

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Apple’s latest iPhone 16 lineup introduces a key improvement in thermal regulation, designed not only to optimize heat dissipation but also to simplify battery replacement.


This change is a strategic move to align with forthcoming EU regulations, which will require smartphone manufacturers to make batteries more easily replaceable by users starting in 2025.


A report from The Information earlier this year hinted that Apple would adjust its battery replacement method in the iPhone 16 series to meet these new standards.



In its official iPhone 16 press release, Apple confirmed that the internal redesign enhances both heat management and battery accessibility, though it's unclear whether the same applies to the iPhone 16 Pro models, as they weren’t explicitly mentioned in this regard.


Rumors suggest Apple may implement a new type of adhesive, possibly involving electrically induced debonding technology, to make battery removal easier.


It's important to note that certain devices with high water and dust resistance could be exempt from the new EU rules, as long as they maintain a specified battery health threshold.


Though the iPhone 15 met these criteria, details for the iPhone 16 are yet to be confirmed.

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