According to a report, Apple (AAPL, Financial) is set to upgrade the cooling components in its upcoming iPhone 17 series. The new models will incorporate vapor chamber (VC) cooling technology, addressing the need for better heat management as smartphones become more powerful and energy-intensive.
Industry insiders indicate that Apple's move to integrate advanced cooling modules comes in response to increasing computational demands on devices. The adoption of a single enhanced cooling component aims to improve thermal performance. The VC cooling plate, already utilized by other smartphone manufacturers, is considered a mature technology for effective heat dissipation.
Research from brokerage firms highlights that high-end smartphones are shifting towards cooling systems that primarily use graphite films and VC plates. For instance, the iPhone 16 improved its thermal conductivity by increasing the use of graphite films and optimizing internal structures. As Apple continues to roll out new intelligent features, it is expected that cooling solutions will see further upgrades in the latest models this year.
