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Posted 9/13/2023, 6:27:37 PM

iPhone 15 Pro Gets Major Repairability Upgrade with Removable Back Glass

iPhone 15 Pro models feature removable back glass for easier repairs, following the iPhone 14/14 Plus design.
Removable back glass should lower repair costs for cracked glass significantly vs. iPhone 14 Pro.
Apple announced pre-orders for the iPhone 15 series start September 15, with launch on September 22.
The redesigned frame makes the devices easier to open and repair from both front and back.
Increased repairability is a major and long-awaited iPhone redesign, says iFixit's Kyle Wiens.

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9/6/2023

iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Release Problems Hit Apple’s New iPhones

Apple is facing significant production issues with the camera sensors and titanium chassis for the iPhone 15 models, which may impact availability, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is experiencing delays in manufacturing, potentially causing problems for early upgraders.

9/7/2023

Apple Leak Details All-New iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Price Changes

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to have a major price increase due to chassis upgrades to titanium and the addition of a periscope lens for 5-6x optical zoom, making it the most expensive iPhone ever released.

9/8/2023

iPhone 15 Pro Models to Get Major Upgrades Like 8GB RAM, Periscope Lens, but Higher Price for Pro Max

The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have the same storage capacity options as the iPhone 14 Pro models, with increased RAM for improved performance and a potential price increase for the Pro Max model.

9/17/2023

Apple Makes iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Easier and Cheaper to Repair, Aligning with Right to Repair Movement

Apple has made repairs easier and cheaper for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max by introducing a removable glass back, with back glass replacements costing $169 and $199 respectively, and those with AppleCare+ only paying $29, while the cost of battery replacements for Apple Watches has increased from $79 to $99.

9/21/2023

iPhone 15 Pro Teardowns Reveal Modular Design But Restrictions on Repairs Remain

The iPhone 15 Pro's modular design allows for easier repairs, but its overall repairability score has been lowered due to Apple's parts pairing program, limiting functionality and hindering independent repair shops.

9/23/2023

iPhone 15 Pro Models Have Titanium Sides But Still Prone to Cracked Back Glass in Durability Tests

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max feature titanium sides, which theoretically should make the phones more durable, although early reports suggest otherwise.

9/24/2023

Some iPhone 15 Pro Units Arriving With Display and Glass Defects

Some iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max devices are being shipped with defects such as color issues, display misalignment, and scratches, prompting users to contact Apple for replacements.

10/1/2023

iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra Both Damaged in Drop Tests, But Remain Functional

Phone drop tests conducted by video channel PhoneBluff reveal that both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra suffered damage, including shattered screens and cracked rear panels, emphasizing the importance of using phone cases for protection.

10/3/2023

iPhone 15 Pro Max Cameras Get Major Upgrades, But Pro Photographers Want One Key Feature

The iPhone 15 Pro Max features improved camera capabilities, including additional framing options, enhanced video quality, better low-light performance, and the ability to add a portrait mode blur effect after taking a photo, making it Apple's best camera system to date.