Apple Reportedly Investigating Simplified Process for iPhone Battery Replacement

The Cupertino company has been reevaluating the design of the battery casing, aiming to simplify the process of detaching the battery from an iPhone. Although Apple has not made any official announcements regarding making iPhone batteries more replaceable, this endeavor may be influenced by impending EU regulations that could mandate removable batteries for electronic devices. This was reported by SSPDaily.

According to The Information (via 9to5Mac), Apple is experimenting with a new technique called "electrically induced adhesive debonding" for battery replacement on iPhones. Inside sources familiar with Apple's plans state that users will be able to remove the battery by administering a small electric pulse. This advancement in technology seeks to replace the current method of utilizing tweezers to remove the batteries, as Apple's current iPhone models feature foil-covered batteries that are secured using adhesive strips.

The report suggests that Apple might encase future iPhone batteries in metal instead of foil, allowing the electric pulse to "dislodge" the battery, making it easier to replace. However, Apple is expected to continue advising users against attempting repairs themselves, even with the simplified process.

Sources indicate that Apple intends to equip one model from the upcoming iPhone 16 series with batteries that are easier to replace. Additionally, this technological advancement could potentially be applied to all models of iPhones released next year.