Upcoming iPhone 16 may have user-replaceable batteries due to new EU regulations by 2025.

The upcoming iPhone 16 may feature user-replaceable batteries, responding to new EU regulations mandating this by June 2025. Apple's press release notes an internal redesign for improved heat dissipation and battery service. Details on whether these changes apply to all models remain unclear. Some devices may be exempt from these regulations based on water resistance and battery capacity retention after multiple charges.

September 11, 2024
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