Apple announced the new iPhone 16 lineup last month, and while the devices bring a plethora of upgrades compared to its predecessors, some reviewers suggest that users should not upgrade from last year’s ‘Pro’ models. The reason boils down to a lack of innovation in terms of design and the Camera Control button not being that big of a reason to upgrade. The iPhone 16, on the flip side, features various changes on the outside as well as the inside. It is now being reported that the iPhone 17 Pro will follow the iPhone 16 in terms of the battery replacement process.
iPhone 17 Pro to gain the iPhone 16’s battery removal mechanism with electrically induced adhesive
The iPhone 16 lineup comes with a new battery removal mechanism involving electrically induced adhesive that lets go of the chassis when a specific amount of current is passed through the circuit underneath. However, the same mechanism is not available on the iPhone 16 Pro models, and iFixit’s teardown shows how the devices still use the traditional pull tabs. However, this is about to change as next year’s iPhone 17 Pro models will follow the iPhone 16’s battery removal mechanism.
The news was shared by a tipster named Majin Bu in a blog post, suggesting that the iPhone 17 Pro will bring the same easier battery removal process as the standard iPhone 16 models. While there are no details available on the change, the battery removal mechanism being ported to the ‘Pro’ models of the iPhone 17 sounds plausible, and the change has been received pretty well.
Majin Bu holds a mixed track record, but some of the details shared by the tipster were spot on, including the Desert Titanium name for the new color option. If the news has any heft to it, we will see the battery removal process becoming massively easier thanks to the new electrical battery removal method. However, the final word rests with Apple, so be sure to take the word with a pinch of salt.
Apple has big plans for the iPhone 17 lineup, and it could possibly introduce major design changes to the mix, possibly to retain sales. It was previously rumored by various analysts that the company is planning to introduce a new ultra-thin model of the iPhone 17, which will replace the ‘Plus’ model. While it will not compete with the ‘Pro’ models, the device is expected to be more pricey, potentially appealing to a niche segment in the market who base their decision on design rather than performance. We will keep you posted, so do stick around for the full detailed coverage.
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