Apple recently released a whitepaper titled “Longevity, by Design,” outlining its commitment to creating products that last. The document highlights Apple’s focus on durability, repairability, safety, security, and privacy in its design process. This effort is driven by historical customer data and predictions on future usage to ensure the best experience for users.

In a significant update mentioned in the whitepaper, Apple will now allow third-party iPhone screen and battery replacements to access more features. For instance, manufacturers of third-party iPhone screens can now offer the True Tone feature, which adjusts the white balance of the display to match the user’s environment. Previously, this feature was disabled when a third-party replacement screen was installed, but now users can enable it for optimal performance.

However, Apple clarifies that while True Tone may not offer the same experience as with original components due to calibration differences between units and communication with light sensors. If users are unsatisfied with True Tone on a third-party screen, they have the option to disable the feature.

Additionally, users with third-party battery replacements may not have access to metrics like maximum capacity and cycle count provided for original batteries. Apple’s internal research revealed that some third-party batteries sold as new were previously used, with falsified metrics during testing. To address safety concerns regarding third-party batteries, Apple advises consumers to verify products meet stringent safety standards.

Later this year, Apple plans to display battery health results for third-party batteries along with a notification indicating that figures cannot be verified. This enhanced support for third-party replacements is expected to coincide with the launch of iOS 18 in September when the new iPhone 16 lineup debuts. Stay tuned for further updates on improved compatibility for replacement displays and batteries from Apple.