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Apple has made efforts over the years to remove the need to operate iOS devices with computers. For example, it's already possible to use an iPhone to wirelessly restore an Apple Watch or an Apple TV. Now it looks like the same functionality is coming to new iPhone 16 models. 9to5Mac reports that it was able to simulate when an iPhone 16 enters Recovery Mode in iOS 18, which apparently allows users to simply place the iPhone 16 next to another iPhone or iPad to start an over-the-air firmware recovery. The other device downloads a new iOS firmware and transfers it to the bricked device, removing the need to connect it to a computer. While iOS 18 enables any compatible device to assist in restoring a non-functional iPhone, it appears that wireless restoration is currently limited to iPhone 16 models. Apple's latest devices apparently come equipped with a dedicated recovery partition, capable of managing the entire restoration process independently of the main iOS partition's status. Evidence that Apple has been working on an over-the-air recovery method for iPhones first appeared way back in iOS 13.4. Whether Apple intends to add the functionality to earlier iPhone models is unclear at this time. iOS 18 is available now, while the iPhone 16 series is set to launch on Friday, September 20. Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro Buyer's Guide: iPhone 16 (Buy Now), iPhone 16 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18 [ 73 comments ] Get weekly top MacRumors stories in your inbox. [ ][ ][Subscribe] Popular Stories iOS 18 Apple Account Name Feature 2iOS 18 Apple Account Name Feature 2 RIP, Apple ID Tuesday September 17, 2024 3:18 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol The "Apple ID" era is officially over. The transition from "Apple ID" to "Apple Account" went from a rumor to an official announcement to something that has now been fully completed. As of this week, the account.apple.com website is fully updated with Apple Account branding. 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Fast wireless charging over MagSafe. 2. Wireless recovery using another iPhone or iPad iPad Pro M4 has a copper Apple logo. The next version of the iPads could have MagSafe charging. Now we just need reverse wireless charging on iPhone for AirPods. I could see the base iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, AirPods, and Apple TV remote going portless in the next few years. A portless phone is more secure. Graykey and Cellebrite can't be used to extract data. Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree) infinitejest Avatar infinitejest 4 days ago at 02:12 am Huge, if true. Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree) Carlson-online Avatar Carlson-online 4 days ago at 02:38 am So Apple wants you to buy second iphone No, Apple wants to remove the USB-C port! Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree) TheMacPotato Avatar TheMacPotato 4 days ago at 03:07 am No, Apple wants to remove the USB-C port! my biggest issue is the inneficency of wireless charging. So much of the energy is lost in heat and this can never be resolved. 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