Apple Makes Battery Replacement Easier With New Internal Design

Apple recently unveiled the new iPhone 16bringing with it a series of improvements not only in terms of performance, but also of repairability. Among the most interesting novelties there is an internal redesign that makes battery replacement easiera feature increasingly requested by users and, soon, also by European legislation.

In the press release dedicated to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, Apple highlighted how the device has been rethought internally to improve various aspects. Here is what the company stated:

“The internal design of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus has been redesigned to fit a larger battery and dissipate heat better, making it easier to service the battery.”

This choice is not only about the ease of battery replacement, but also about improving overall performance and thermal management. Apple explained that these optimizations have made possible a better heat dissipation and, consequently, longer battery life, a crucial factor for those who use their iPhone intensively, especially for gaming.

During the presentation event, Apple also underlined the key role of the new chip A18combined with system optimizations that take full advantage of the new thermal design:

“We updated the main logic board, centralizing the chip placement and optimizing the surrounding architecture. We also added a thermal substructure made from 100 percent recycled aluminum. The result? iPhone 16 delivers up to 30 percent faster gaming performance.”

The fact that Apple is increasingly focusing on recycled materials and sustainable materials such as aluminum is a move in line with the company’s growing focus onenvironment. This not only improves the performance of the device, but also its ecological impact.

The Future of Swappable Batteries: The EU and New Regulations

One of the most interesting aspects of this novelty concerns the European regulations. Starting in 2025, in fact, the European Union will introduce laws that require smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, to make the batteries of their devices more easily replaceable. While Apple has already started this change with the iPhone 16, it remains to be seen whether it will use the new electrically released adhesive technologywhich could make the replacement process even easier.

According to some sources, this technology allows for a safer battery removal without damaging the device, but it is not yet clear whether it will be adopted in the new models. Early technical analyses, such as those by iFixit, will provide more details in the coming weeks.

While the version iPhone 16 Pro does not appear to include significant changes regarding battery repairability, the change introduced in the standard models is a strong signal of the direction taken by Apple. This represents a step forward in a greater sustainability and easier management of devices by users, in line with the growing demands of the market and European regulations.