Multiple reports claim Apple is about to debut a new type of battery tech this year, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the likeliest candidate.
I’m a European who isn’t happy with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its impact on the future of the iPhone. But the EU does have other initiatives that might change the way Apple designs iPhones for the better. These policies would benefit iPhone users worldwide.
Specifically, the EU wants batteries in consumer devices like smartphones to be easier to replace. It’s all part of legislation meant to reduce battery waste, and the iPhone will not be spared.
Apple has several years to ensure the iPhone’s battery is easier to swap with a replacement. That doesn’t mean the iPhone will feature batteries the user can easily replace at home. In fact, I highly recommand you visit a certified repair shop to service your battery rather than using DIY tools to take the iPhone apart.
As a longtime iPhone user who routinely changes old iPhone batteries with new ones, I’m happy to see mounting evidence that Apple is already planning ahead to ensure the iPhone eventually adheres to these new guidelines. A new report says Apple is working on an iPhone battery featuring a metallic enclosure. This would remove the glue that holds these batteries in place. The tech could debut in at least one iPhone 16 model this year, so Apple can test it out on a mass-produced device.
