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iPhone 16's 'Revolutionary' Battery Removal Process Shown in Video
Over the weekend, well-known repair website iFixit shared an iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus teardown video, and an accompanying blog post. Notably,
iPhone 16 teardown reveals what Apple packed into the device
But there’s a trade-off. In a subtle but notable omission, iFixit pointed out that the iPhone 16 lacks a millimeter-wave antenna, sacrificed to make space for the new Camera Control button. While it’s unlikely to be a dealbreaker, you might experience the occasional hiccup in your Wi-Fi connectivity.
Watch the iPhone 16’s electrically-charged battery replacement process
Fixit’s annual iPhone teardown shows how debond-on-demand adhesive works and the mechanics of Apple’s new Camera button.
iFixit demonstrates simplified iPhone 16 battery replacement process
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus utilize a new type of adhesive that can debond when an electrical current passes through it. As outlined in
See the iPhone 16’s game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown
Only the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have the new adhesive, and they’ve earned a 7/10 on iFixit’s repairability scale. “Apple definitely seems to be leveling up on repairability,” Mokhtari, adding Apple has “landed another repairability win” with this year’s base iPhones thanks to the new battery removal procedure.
iPhone 16's 'shocking' new battery adhesive removal method is better than Android's
The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature a new battery adhesive that reacts to electrical current. Here’s what it looks like.
iFixit’s Teardowns of the iPhone 16 Lineup Reveal Improved Battery Replaceability and More
Fixit has released the results of its teardowns of the iPhone 16 lineup. I love these posts because not only do they provide insights into the repairability of the new iPhones, but they also answer interesting questions like: Is the Cameral Control button a physical button?
Apple Has Introduced a Cool New Trick for the iPhone 16 Battery Removal Process
Fixit has given the iPhone 16, a 7/10 on its repairability scale, which is the highest repairability score for any iPhone.
Apple Hikes the Price for iPhone 16 Pro Battery Replacements
Apple is raising the price of battery replacements for its new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max phones to $119, up $20 from the current cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The cost to replace an out-of-warranty battery on an entry-level iPhone 16 model will remain $99,
iPhone 16 teardown shows how easy it is to remove the battery
If you’re not aware, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use a new, neat method of battery removal. While glue is still there, it is now responsive to low-voltage electrical currents thanks to new special properties.
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iPhone 16 Gets Higher Repairability Score Than iPhone 15
In light of these three key design changes, iFixit granted the iPhone 16 lineup a repairability score of seven out of 10. By ...
Repair site praises new iPhone 16 line as the most repairable yet
The traditional teardown by repair site iFixit has given the iPhone 16 lineup the highest repairability score of any previous ...
iPhone 16 dubbed Apple's most repairable model in years
Apple's latest iPhone has arrived, and the teardown crew at iFixit has wasted no time in pulling apart an iPhone 16 and found ...
Surprise! iPhone 16 Scores High Marks In Teardown For Its DIY-Friendly Features
Apple may be pushing all of the features in its iPhone 16 lineup, but the smartphone maker's efforts improve repairability ...