2023-08-22 10:08:43
The iPhone 15 might change the way its SIM drawer connects to the rest of the phone. This might have a significant impact on the repairability of the device.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro render // Source: 9to5Mac
Apple can’t do anything like everyone else. The arrival of USB-C on its iPhone 15 seems to follow the adage. Beyond its convenience, USB-C might pave the way for finally more powerful charging, faster data transfers, and even Thunderbolt.
An unexpected novelty might also make its way, as an article fromApple Insider. The site specializing in the apple brand quotes a leaker, Majun Bu, officiating on Twitter. Before going any further, keep in mind that the latter’s revelations are questionable. He has already taken up information on Weibo without any source, for example. Nevertheless, the pictures shared by Majun Bu remain interesting in this specific case.
Greater repairability
According to this leak, Apple has decided to connect the SIM tray directly to the USB-C port controller rather than on the motherboard as was the case before.
This is what a SIM drawer looks like on an iPhone 14, with its small connector on the right.
And here’s what it should look like on the iPhone 15s.
Source: Majin Bu
Source: Majin Bu
What should this be used for? According to Fudge, a former leaker contacted by Apple Insider, this change might make it easier for unlicensed third-party repairers, which is always good news. Of course, this change should be limited to iPhone 15s outside of the US, since US iPhones have removed their SIM trays since iPhone 14.
As a reminder, the iPhone 15 presentation keynote should take place on September 12 or 13 according to the journalist from Bloomberg To install Mark Gurman.
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