Apple iPhone Buried for 250 Years Probably Won't Work, Report Says
An Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max that's been buried as part of an America250 time capsule is unlikely to work when it's time to unearth it. America's Time Capsule, due to be dug up in 2276, includes an iPhone with a Notes app featuring "digital artifacts" for future readers.
However, a Forbes report suggests that the iPhone will be unusable for future generations. The battery is a "fundamental failure point" because lithium-ion batteries degrade over time. The report also suggests that Apple's "restrictive practices," such as dropping support for older models, would prevent the phone from being unlocked at all, even if it survives.
That's assuming humans will even be using wall outlets, chargers and the same kinds of energy supply and voltage in 250 years -- and that Apple servers will still be active.
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