In recent years, Apple has surprised its iPhone users with both hardware and software innovations. However, one of the most anticipated improvements for next year may not be in the performance or design of the new iPhone 17, but in a technical detail that would make the daily lives of users easier: the possibility of removing the battery in a simpler way.
According to the latest rumors, the next iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could incorporate a battery removal technology more advanced, which promises to be one of the great novelties of the 2024 range.
We can change the battery in our house
According to information shared by the well-known and reliable leaker Majin Bu, Apple would be planning to extend the easy battery removal system, already implemented in the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, to the entire new iPhone 17 family, including the Pro and Pro models. Max. This technology uses a adhesive type which can be detached in a controlled manner by applying a low voltage electrical current. The user could use power sources they have at home, such as a 9V battery or a USB-C charger, to activate the process.
The change is especially relevant in a context in which most modern smartphones require specialized tools to remove their batteries, which makes battery repair very complicated, especially if you want to do it at home. This new system promises simplify the process and reduce costs.
Apple could implement an electric battery extraction system across the entire iPhone 17 range, due in September 2024. This technology is already found on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, but the Pro models still use release tabs. Rumors suggest that the iPhone 17, including a new model called iPhone 17 Air, could adopt this innovative feature, making repairs easier. Although not confirmed, the change appears to align with Apple’s strategy to improve the accessibility of its products.
Removable batteries in the iPhone 17
However, it is important to remember that Majin Bu, the leaker behind this information, has an ambiguous track record when it comes to the accuracy of his predictions. Although he was right to reveal the name of the “Desert Titanium” color of the iPhone 16 Pro months before its launch, he has also shared rumors that ended up being wrong, such as the supposed arrival of an iPad 11, which never materialized.
If these rumors are true, the new battery removal technology would be a significant advance for Apple, a company that, in recent years, has come under fire for the difficulties users face when trying to repair their devices. Facilitating access to batteries could be another step towards greater sustainability and greater control by users over their own devices. For now, we will have to wait for the official presentation of the new iPhone 17 to confirm if this long-awaited feature will be a reality.
