The iPhone15 series released last year finally uses the Type-C interface that has long been popularized by the Android camp, and there is no MFI restriction, so you can go out with 1 line all over the world in the future. The reason why Apple is so happy is thanks to the European Union.
In October 2022, the European Council approved the European Parliament's new Universal Charger Regulation, which will make the USB-C interface mandatory for a range of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and headphones by the end of 2024.
The European Union, which allows iPhones to use the C port, has issued new regulations and revised a bill aimed at improving the reusability and sustainability of batteries. In 2023, the bill was officially passed, requiring all smartphones to be equipped with replaceable batteries by 2027. Require the phone to be designed to easily replace the battery, such as by removing the back cover of the battery, or by simply unscrewing the back screw.
The bill argues that easier battery replacement can extend the life of the device used by consumers, thereby reducing electronic waste.
It has been a year since the EU launched this amendment, and as the first batch of mobile phone manufacturers to launch non-removable batteries, Apple: Arrangement! Not only to indicate receipt, but already in action.
Some media broke the news that Apple is testing a simpler way to disassemble and assemble the battery, making it easier for users to replace the battery of the iPhone, and it is very convenient to replace the battery by themselves.
As we all know, the price of the iPhone is not only high, but the price of the repair service is also far higher than that of the Android phone brand. Apple's official website shows that the cost of replacing the battery of the iPhone15 is as high as 809 yuan.
Previously, in order to reduce the cost of repair, Apple also launched a self-service repair service, but users must rent special tools to repair iPhones. Moreover, the battery removal and installation of the iPhone is more complicated, if it is an inexperienced novice, it is useless to have tools, not only can not replace the battery, but may also cause a certain degree of damage to the phone.
In order to achieve a more convenient battery removal as soon as possible and meet the requirements of the European Union, Apple has been quietly developing a new battery quick release system of "electro-inductive adhesive debonding", which wraps the battery with metal instead of the current metal foil. The advantage of this is that by applying a voltage, the battery can quickly detach from the body instead of removing the current adhesive strip.
According to reports, Apple will carry out the implementation of this quick-release system this year, and one of the iPhone16 series will use a new battery quick-release system. It is expected that all four iPhone 17 series will be equipped with the system next year.
Of course, such a quick-release system still requires professional tools and very strong hands-on ability, and the threshold is still very high. Therefore, there is still a big gap between the EU and the EU requiring all smartphones to be equipped with replaceable batteries, such as unscrewing the back cover screw.
Apple still has a lot of time to improve slowly, after all, the new regulations will not be officially implemented until 2027, and Apple can complete the transformation by 2026 at the latest, that is, the iPhone 18 series is expected to be Apple's first model with a removable battery.
The European Union, which allows the iPhone to use the C port, has issued new regulations, Apple: arrangement!