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.

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.

Fixit has revealed 3 key design changes that make repairing the iPhone 16 series much easier than previous generations.

In light of these three key design changes, iFixit granted the iPhone 16 lineup a repairability score of seven out of 10. By comparison, the iPhone 15 series received a score of four out of 10. This puts the iPhone 16 on par with the iPhone 14, which also got a seven out of 10 repairability score.

Apple has released new updates on iPhone 16 repairability and addressed parts compatibility, ease of access and more.

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Apple is introducing a wireless recovery system for iPhone 16, allowing users to restore their devices without needing a Mac or PC. This feature, already available for Apple Watch and Apple TV, simplifies the recovery process using another iOS device.