As lithium-ion batteries become more common, companies like Apple are using software to make sure the batteries in its devices are authentic. This is because all lithium-ion batteries…
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Apple locks down iPhone batteries, warns users against unauthorized third-party battery repairs
Apple has activated a dormant software lock on the iPhone’s battery that affects how iOS software treats unauthorized third-party battery replacements….
Video shows why Apple doesn’t allow in-store replacement of swollen batteries
Apple carries out a number of iPhone repairs in-store these days, but there is one fault that stores are forbidden from touching…
Apple says iPhones with third-party batteries now eligible for authorized repairs
iPhones with aftermarket batteries installed by third-party repair shops…