Key insights

• ⚙️ Apple has published detailed repair guides for recent iPhones, benefiting all of humanity and making the job of teardown experts easier.
• 📱 The iPhone 16 Pro Max does not have a metal-encased battery, but features a 25 watt coil of 100% recycled copper wireless windings.
• 💳 Chime debit card provides funds for purchasing the new iPhone 16 Pro.
• 🏦 Chime, a fee-free banking app, offers a spot me feature and access to over 50,000 fee-free ATMs.
• 🔋 Apple is making modifications to comply with new EU regulations requiring smartphones to have removable and replaceable batteries by 2027.
• 🔍 An in-depth look at the internal components of an iPhone and the challenges of repairing it.
• ⏩ The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a non-metal battery with pull tabs, built with sustainable materials.
• 📸 The main camera image sensor has copper coils for stabilization, the telephoto sensor is positioned behind a glass tetra prism to achieve zoom effect.

Q&A

• What are some key components and technological advancements in the iPhone 16 Pro's internal design?

  The main camera image sensor has copper coils for stabilization, the telephoto sensor is positioned behind a glass tetra prism to achieve the zoom effect, and Apple has made the screen easily replaceable from the front. The exterior design features a titanium exoskeleton, and Apple has released consumer repair guides while exploring new manufacturing techniques.

• What are the notable features of the iPhone 16 Pro Max in terms of sustainability and camera setup?

  The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a non-metal battery with pull tabs, built with sustainable materials, and a triple camera setup lacking external OIS but using internal hardware stabilization. Apple's focus on sustainability and improved performance is evident in the design and components of the device.

• What are some unique design choices and components in the iPhone 16 Pro's internal components?

  The iPhone 16 Pro features unique design choices and components such as a small motherboard, unique screws, balls inside the lower loudspeaker, a vibrant orange rubber gasket near the speaker opening, an improved design of the charging port, a small and compact dual stacked motherboard, and the absence of a SIM card slot and alternatives like an SD card slot.

• How is Apple addressing the new EU regulations for smartphones in relation to batteries?

  Apple is making modifications to comply with new EU regulations requiring smartphones to have removable and replaceable batteries by 2027. Though there are challenges with the pull tabs for battery removal, Apple is exploring alternative solutions, and the company has etched battery information into the steel housing to meet regulatory requirements.

• What is the Chime debit card's role in purchasing the new iPhone 16 Pro Max?

  Chime debit card provides funds for purchasing the new iPhone 16 Pro. Chime is a fee-free banking app offering various features without hidden fees or monthly minimums, contributing to a seamless and convenient purchase experience.

• What are the benefits of Apple releasing detailed repair guides for recent iPhones?

  Apple's release of detailed repair guides benefits humanity and makes the job of teardown experts easier. It allows users and professionals to have a better understanding of the internal components and repair processes, promoting sustainability and prolonging the lifespan of devices.

• 00:00 Apple has published detailed repair guides for recent iPhones, benefiting all of humanity and making the job of teardown experts easier. The new iPhone 16 Pro Max does not have a metal-encased battery, but features a 25 watt coil of 100% recycled copper wireless windings.
• 01:22 Chime is a fee-free banking app that offers a spot me feature and access to over 50,000 fee-free ATMs. The iPhone 16 Pro's internal components, like the steel-encapsulated battery, are unusual and have prompted speculation about Apple's intentions.
• 02:38 Apple is making modifications to comply with new EU regulations requiring smartphones to have removable and replaceable batteries by 2027. However, the pull tabs for battery removal don't work well, but alcohol can do the trick. The iPhone 16 Pro's battery information is etched into the steel housing. Apple has made most components inside the two Pro phones the same, except for the battery and screen size.
• 03:52 An in-depth look at the internal components of an iPhone and the challenges of repairing it. Apple's unique design choices and components are examined.
• 05:07 The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a non-metal battery with pull tabs, built with sustainable materials. The triple camera setup lacks external OIS and uses internal hardware stabilization. Apple is focused on sustainability and improved performance.
• 07:17 The main camera image sensor has copper coils for stabilization, the telephoto sensor is positioned behind a glass tetra prism to achieve zoom effect, and Apple has made the screen easily replaceable from the front. The exterior design of the iPhone has remained largely unchanged with a titanium exoskeleton. Apple has released consumer repair guides and is exploring new manufacturing techniques.