Dear Apple: i am sorry

Summary

In this teardown, the host applauds Apple for releasing detailed repair guides for iPhones dating back to the iPhone 12, potentially making repairs easier. They explore the iPhone 16 Pro, noting the steel-encased battery rumored for thermal regulation and EU regulation compliance. The teardown reveals a 3582mAh battery, improved port design, and a focus on recycling materials. The camera setup includes a 48MP main camera with internal stabilization and a 5x telephoto lens. The screen is easily replaceable, but Apple's high repair costs are criticized.

Takeaways

• 📚 Apple has released detailed repair guides for their recent smartphones, starting from the iPhone 12.
• 🔩 The iPhone 16 Pro Max does not have a metal-encased battery, unlike some rumors suggested.
• 🌿 The device features a 25-watt coil made of 100% recycled copper for wireless charging.
• 💳 The video creator used Chime's 'Spot Me' feature to purchase the iPhone 16 Pro for the teardown.
• 🎁 The iPhone 16 Pro will be given away to a random subscriber after the teardown.
• 🔩 The iPhone 16 Pro features a steel-encapsulated battery, a first in Apple's history of iPhone designs.
• 🔋 The battery information is etched into the steel housing, not written on the back.
• 📱 The new EU regulations mandate that all smartphones have removable and replaceable batteries by 2027.
• 🔧 The iPhone 16 Pro has a simplified charging port design, separate from other components, improving repairability.
• 📱 The device's motherboard is notably smaller than those of other smartphones.
• 📱 The iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a non-metal battery with pull tabs, likely the last non-metal encased battery in an iPhone.

Q & A

What did Apple recently publish that led to an apology from the speaker?

Apple published full, complete, and extremely detailed repair guides for all of their recent smartphones dating back to the iPhone 12.

What is the significance of the repair guides for the speaker's job?

The repair guides make the speaker's job easier and could potentially put them out of a job, but they see it as a benefit to humanity and a way to keep iPhones alive for longer.

What feature of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is mentioned as being different from expectations?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max does not have a metal-encased battery, which was expected based on rumors.

What is the benefit of having a suet 25 watt coil of 100% recycled copper Wireless windings?

The suet 25 watt coil of 100% recycled copper Wireless windings is an environmentally friendly feature, showcasing Apple's commitment to sustainability.

How does the speaker plan to finance the purchase of an iPhone 16 Pro?

The speaker plans to use a chime debit card, with the help of their friends at Chime who are temporarily spotting them the funds for the purchase.

What is the 'spot me' feature offered by Chime?

The 'spot me' feature allows Chime to spot users up to $200 if they accidentally exceed their account balance, without charging any fees or interest.

Why is the speaker giving away the iPhone 16 Pro they拆开?

The speaker is giving away the iPhone 16 Pro to a random subscriber after taking it apart to see the metal battery, as it's not financially intelligent to keep buying new iPhones for teardowns.

What is speculated to be the reason for Apple encapsulating the battery in metal?

There is speculation that Apple might have done this for thermal reasons, although the speaker personally thinks it's more related to complying with new EU regulations requiring removable and replaceable batteries by 2027.

What is the capacity of the battery in the iPhone 16 Pro mentioned in the script?

The battery in the iPhone 16 Pro has a capacity of 3582 milliamp hours.

What is the significance of the USBC Port design change in the iPhone 16 Pro?

The USBC Port is now separate from the signal wires, microphone, speakers, and vibrator attachments, making it easier to repair.

What material is the exterior of the iPhone 16 Pro Max made of?

The exterior of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is made of titanium attached to a mill inner structure made with 100% recycled aluminum.

How does the new thermal layout in the iPhone 16 Pro Max improve performance?

The new thermal layout helps improve sustained performance of the hardware by 20% by moving heat from the motherboard to the aluminum mid-frame.