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Google has filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) outlining a new way to design batteries inside phones and other devices so that they can be removed or replaced more easily and safely. The new battery design is even more impressive because it doesn\u2019t sacrifice the slim, sealed build that modern, premium smartphones<\/a> and tablets<\/a> are known for.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/strong><\/p>\n Devices today, especially premium phones and tablets, have batteries that are glued into place and tightly sealed to keep out water and dust, support wireless charging, and maintain a very thin form factor. This can make user and service center repairs difficult and complicated.<\/p>\n Google\u2019s new patent application, discovered<\/a> by folks over at Hypertxt.AI<\/a>, describes a \u201cgrounding\u201d system for a removable battery subassembly. In simple terms, rather than sticking the battery with glue, the battery sits in a metal frame that helps protect it from stress if the device bends, twists, or is dropped. The design allows the battery to be removed or replaced more easily, potentially making repairs cheaper and less wasteful.<\/p>\n At the same time, this doesn\u2019t mean Google is working on old-school snap-off backs that make swapping batteries a breeze. The company\u2019s patent describes that the battery assembly would stay locked inside the device.<\/p>\n To make that possible, Google\u2019s design incorporates features such as shear stops, mechanical interlocks, and guided load paths that help secure the battery firmly in place. From an engineering standpoint, this could make the battery safer and easier to remove during repairs as compared to batteries that are glued in.<\/p>\n More importantly, Google notes this design won\u2019t compromise important features like wireless charging, water resistance, and a sleek design.<\/p>\n The diagrams and descriptions in the application suggest that this could apply not just to regular and foldable phones, but also to tablets, laptops, wearables, and other electronic devices.<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth noting that patents are ideas, not product announcements. Many things Google patents never make it into shipping hardware. Still, this application offers an interesting look at how the company is thinking about the future of device design and repairability.<\/p>\n![\"google](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/ "\\"google"){kind=icon}
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