The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus batteries use an advanced type of glue that can be loosened using low-voltage electricity from a 9-volt battery, USB-C charger, or other power source. While this change doesn't apply to iPhone 16 Pro models, it's now rumored to be coming to next year's iPhone 17 Pro models.
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According to the message According to Majin Bu, a blog experienced with Apple rumors, the battery extraction process will be extended to all four iPhone 17 models.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000The source of the leak shared a photo of the new adhesive in four different sizes that could fit the four iPhone 17 models.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max batteries still feature stretchable adhesive tabs like many previous iPhone models.
While no source has confirmed this rumor, the process of electrical extraction of the battery that is spreading on all four iPhone 17 models, at least sounds like a reasonable prospect. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup next September.