Apple released a lengthy document today that highlights the company’s approach to device repairability and longevity. In the document, Apple revealed that iPhones will better support third-party displays and batteries later in 2024.
First, Apple said that True Tone will work with third-party iPhone displays later this year:
True Tone requires precise calibration to function properly, and it is not possible to use the default calibration for third-party displays, which may lead to unexpected behavior. For this reason, Apple disables True Tone when using third-party displays, but enables all other aspects of the display. In an effort to offer more complete support for third-party parts, starting in late 2024, Apple will allow consumers to activate True Tone with third-party parts for the best possible performance.
If the display does not work to their satisfaction, they will be able to disable True Tone in Settings.
True Tone automatically adjusts the display color to match the light in your environment.
Second, Apple said that battery health metrics like maximum capacity and cycle count will work with third-party iPhone batteries later this year:
Currently, battery health metrics such as maximum capacity and number of cycles are not presented to consumers whose devices have third-party batteries. This is because the accuracy of these metrics cannot be verified by Apple. In fact, Apple’s internal analysis found that some third-party batteries sold as new are actually second-hand, with battery health metrics modified to appear new. In an effort to improve support for third-party batteries, starting in late 2024, Apple will display battery health metrics with a warning that Apple cannot verify the information presented.
Apple said third-party battery metrics are not guaranteed to be accurate.
These changes are likely to roll out with iOS 18 updates later this year, but Apple didn’t provide more specific timing in its document.
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