Not like so many iPhones that got here earlier than it, the brand new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus function glass backs that may be eliminated with out taking the complete iPhone aside.
The information, through experiences by TechCrunch and CNET signifies that the again glass of these particular iPhones can now extra simply get replaced than has been the case for years. In actual fact, as MacRumors notes, the final iPhone to so simply surrender its glass again was the superior iPhone 4S.
TechCrunch’s Matthew Panzarino famous the change, saying that “the iPhone’s again glass can now get replaced with out having to disassemble the telephone, one thing that was not attainable earlier than.” Early teardowns have additionally proven the identical factor, too.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus should be disassembled from the again cowl. No have to dismantle the display screen. Watch out to not break it. pic.twitter.com/DSRw2H8PV3September 15, 2022
It is not instantly clear why Apple has made this explicit change, nonetheless. It is attainable that Apple switched issues round to make it simpler for folks to restore damaged again glass, however thus far, we’ve not heard point out that the iPhone 14 Professional and iPhone 14 Professional Max are so simply repaired. If not, that will mark one other main distinction between iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Professional fashions.
As simple as it will doubtless make swapping the glass out, we would nonetheless counsel contemplating selecting up AppleCare+ or a minimum of wrapping your brand-new iPhone in a case. Each choices imply that you just’re extra prone to keep away from spending upwards of $169 to get a brand new glass panel fitted, regardless of how simple it may be to do.
The brand new iPhone 14 lineup is already accessible for pre-order and can go on sale in a matter of hours. The iPhone 14 Professional is undoubtedly the finest iPhone to come back out of Cupertino, with its Dynamic Island, At all times-On Show, and 48-megapixel digital camera serving to to distinguish it from the usual iPhone 14.
![What different app shops will imply for iPhones [The CultCast]](https://www.cultofmac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CultCast-573-app-store.jpg "What different app shops will imply for iPhones [The CultCast]")
