As the time comes to July, we are getting closer and closer to the launch of this year's iPhone series. And what came at the same time was the revelation of the product specification information of this generation of new machines.
Recently, news from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo showed that the new iPhone will use a stainless steel battery case. This will make it easier to disassemble the battery to comply with EU market standards, while also allowing Apple to increase battery cell density while complying with safety specifications.
Earlier, the analyst mentioned that its supply chain survey showed that the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery cell density will increase, which will allow it to have a longer battery life in the same volume.
As for the reason for switching to stainless steel battery shells, relevant news shows that this is mainly to cope with the temperature rise caused by increasing the density of battery cells, and can also provide protection for the battery and iPhone.
With the official adoption of this new battery design, Apple will also promote its adoption in the new generation of iPhone devices launched in 2025, depending on its mass production and application feedback.
In other words, in this year's iPhone 16 series update, it is possible that only the iPhone 16 Pro Max will use a new battery solution, and the full coverage of the model will be carried out in the 2025 product.
In addition to the adjustment of the battery case material, the previous news also showed that Apple will bring a new "electrically induced adhesive detachment" technology. This technology will make battery replacement easier for iPhone series models.
At the same time, it is also possible that this technology will only be applied to one model this year, and it will be fully covered in the iPhone 17 series in 2025.
In addition, Apple will display battery health data later this year for devices that switch to third-party batteries.
According to Apple's official statement, at present, battery health data such as maximum capacity and number of cycles will not be displayed to users who use third-party batteries. This is due to Apple's inability to verify the accuracy of this data. But an internal Apple analysis found that some third-party batteries sold as new were actually second-hand, and the battery health data was changed to new.
Based on this, in order to improve support for third-party batteries, starting later in 2024, Apple will display battery health data and remind users that Apple cannot verify the information provided.
In addition to the battery tweaks, Apple's official news also revealed that True Tone will be compatible with third-party iPhone displays later this year.
Users can activate True Tone for third-party displays for better displays. If the display effect is not good, you can also turn off the function by yourself.
In addition, Apple's AirPods series products have also recently appeared in related revelations.
The latest news from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shows that Apple is expected to mass-produce AirPods headphones equipped with infrared camera modules in 2026.
The new AirPods earbuds are said to work with Apple headsets such as the Vision Pro to enhance the user experience of spatial audio and strengthen the spatial computing ecosystem.
Since AirPods equipped with an infrared camera module can detect changes in the environment, they can also support air gestures to enhance the interactive experience.
Overall, Apple will bring new adjustments to the battery and screen of the iPhone series of devices this year. At the same time, the new AirPods series of products, which have attracted much attention, have also appeared again, and interested users can stay tuned.