Apple is gradually reducing its dependence on suppliers by developing its own technologies that it can use for future devices. We’ve already heard that the company is working on its own modems that will allow us to ditch Qualcomm products. It is also working on micro LED display technology that will be released on Apple Watch between 2025 and 2027. We have now learned that Apple plans to develop next-generation batteries that could appear in iPhones after 2025.

High efficiency battery with new composition

According to the media, Apple has been working on a new battery technology for “several years”, investing a large amount of money in the development of components and attracting one of the heads of Samsung SDI. Among these new anode and cathode materials. The company’s approach in this and other cases “will be similar to a move from Intel to its own M-series chips.”

• First of all a new battery It will replace today’s common graphite with silicon, which will increase the overall capacity of the battery and reduce charging time.
• Nothing is known yet about the anode material, but it determines the battery’s performance such as density, power and stability.
• The company is developing cathode material consisting of a mixture of nickel, cobalt, manganese and aluminum, which is completely different from the current composition of batteries.
• The company is also considering the use of carbon nanotubes to improve battery performance.

The future battery will be designed primarily for the iPhone. However, if the performance is sufficient, it can be expanded to iPad and other products. Also don’t forget the Vision Pro, which comes with an external power supply and only provides a few hours of battery life. If all goes well, the company could add more hours with new battery technology.

The goal is to develop an entirely new battery from scratch that includes significant improvements over existing options.