iPhone 16 Pro Upgrade

 Apple Confirms iPhone 16 Pro Upgrade

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will offer a similar design to the previous models, but new leaks reveal how Apple is working hard to stay in control of production as it upgrades the technology. Apple continues to work on diversifying its supply chain. Given the volume of sales of the iOS-powered smartphone, this is not an easy task, but it is essential for Tim Cook and his team not to become reliant on a single supplier for iPhone components. One part is to ensure no supplier has significant leverage over Apple during negotiations; another part is to build resilience into the manufacturing process.

New reports from the supply chain have highlighted Apple’s recent moves to diversify the supply of batteries for the upcoming premium iPhones, not just between manufacturers but between countries. Apple has signalled to suppliers its preference for batteries manufacturers. Two key suppliers—China’s Desay and Taiwan’s Simlo Technology—have "been asked to scale up production for future orders. This decision is one of many that reflect the growing trade tensions between America and China. Moving some of the supply of a business-critical piece of technology is an obvious move, even more so when considering Apple’s work to improve the iPhone’s battery.

Recent reports suggest that Apple bringing the design of its batteries in-house, in much the same way as it brought its silicon design in-house—which led to the more efficient pairing of hardware and software with Apple Silicon. Details on the iPhone 16 Pro reveal a new battery design using a frosted metal shell rather than the foil casings used previously. This should help the thermal management of the iPhone, with the battery one of the largest sources of heat when the iPhone is in use by all.