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iFixit’s iPhone 16 teardown finds a greatly improved battery removal process
Unfortunately, the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max haven't moved to the new battery replacement process found in the 16 and 16 Plus. On the bright side, it's much easier to service the USB-C port than before, though Apple doesn't sell that part separately.
iFixit Teardown Provides Look Inside iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Earlier this week, repair site iFixit took apart the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to demonstrate the new battery removal process that
iFixit Teardown Reveals It’s So Easy to Take the Back Off of the iPhone 16
The adhesive around the new iPhone has an aluminum lining underneath the rail, which allows electricity to pulse through and soften the glue as it warms it up. This is cleaner to work with than the usual adhesive strips and is also resealable. It’s specifically available on the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus.
iFixit iPhone 16 Pro Teardown: Modular Design Makes DIY Repairs Easier
Fixit's latest teardown has unveiled the intricate design changes in the iPhone 16 Pro, shedding light on their repairability and modular enhancements.
iFixit iPhone 16 Pro teardown: New battery, Camera Control compromise, much more repairable
The iFixit iPhone 16 Pro teardown video is now up (below), and the company has highlighted some differences over
iPhone 16’s electric glue, plus 4 more exciting surprises from iFixit’s teardown
Fixit's iPhone 16 and 16 Plus teardown shows the various surprises inside the non-Pro phones, including the new electric glue.
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 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.
iFixit Shows Off the iPhone 16's Shocking Battery Removal Process
It takes a steady hand to safely remove a battery from an iPhone. Now, in a new teardown video, iFixit is showing how the iPhone 16's battery can be replaced without any tugging, pulling, or cutting—a small electric charge is all it takes.
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I Replaced My iPhone Battery at Home, and You Can Swap Out Yours Too
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Here’s what the inside of the iPhone 16 Pro looks like
The iPhone 16 Pro has a fully enclosed battery. While this doesn’t eliminate the risk of fire, it greatly reduces it. A pair ...
iPhone 16 Pro is Apple's most repairable model yet
A teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro has given a closer look at its internals, resulting in the highest repairability score since ...
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The iPhone 16 has a secret battery upgrade that will blow your mind
In its customary teardown, iFixit has discovered several small changes to the internal layout of parts, including a new ...
AI crawlers are hammering sites and nearly taking them offline
Websites claim they’re collateral damage for AI’s voracious appetite for information—but companies like Anthropic and OpenAI ...
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The iPhone 16 has 3 major changes that make it much easier to repair — here's how
In a recent teardown, iFixit awarded the iPhone 16 series the highest repairability of any Apple device it's tested. Which is good news after a recent drop test revealed potential issues with the ...
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iPhone 16 battery needs a good zapping to debond the adhesive — the process takes a minute and a half when using a 9V battery
Fixit demonstrates a unique property in the adhesive used in the iPhone 16. A 9V battery can debond the adhesive for easy ...
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 ...