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Scott Younker

Apple tipped to make huge iPhone 16 change to make battery easier to replace

An iPhone with its display removed and battery partially removed.

A new report from The Information claims Apple is redesigning iPhone batteries to make them easier to replace. The move comes in response to European Union regulations that require smartphone manufacturers to make batteries easily replaceable by owners by 2025. 

Apple has been leaning into consumer self-repair for a couple of years now. People who own iPhones can order parts and tools to replace parts of the phone, including the screen and cameras. 

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