The author, despite not frequently upgrading their personal tech products, is excited about the rumored features of the iPhone 15, including the potential switch to a USB-C port, the inclusion of the Dynamic Island, and the expected processor upgrades.
Apple is set to launch the iPhone 15 line-up, featuring a Dynamic Island, updated 5G modem, and USB-C port, which analysts believe will drive sales and boost Apple's stock price.
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 with new features, but let's take a look back at the evolution of the iPhone, which revolutionized the mobile phone industry and sold over 1.2 billion units.
Apple has unveiled its most powerful mobile chip yet, the A17 Pro, featuring a 3 nanometer chip with 17 billion transistors, a six-core CPU, and a 6-core GPU that is 20 percent faster, making it particularly useful for game developers.
Apple announced at their iPhone event that popular gaming titles like Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and The Division Resurgence will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro in late 2024 and early 2024, making it possible to play AAA games on a mobile device through cloud gaming.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, featuring a strong and lightweight titanium design, powerful camera upgrades, and the A17 Pro chip for enhanced performance and mobile gaming.
Apple's Wonderlust event showcased the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro chip, enabling console-quality gaming with titles like Resident Evil Village and Death Stranding available on the mobile platform for the first time.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 with multiple minor changes that collectively represent a positive step forward, including high-end camera and processor upgrades, a new telephoto-style lens with 5x optical zoom, the transition to USB-C, enhanced connectivity and Wi-Fi capabilities, and the addition of Roadside Assistance to its satellite-based SOS services.
The first Geekbench scores for the iPhone 15 Pro have confirmed Apple's claims of improved performance with its new A17 Pro chip, including faster CPU and GPU performance and increased RAM compared to last year's models.
Apple's iPhone 15, with its advanced gaming features and compatibility with gaming controllers, poses a serious challenge to the Nintendo Switch in the handheld gaming market, pushing Nintendo to upgrade its hardware in order to remain competitive.
Backbone has confirmed that its USB-C game controllers will be compatible with the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, and existing customers will receive a software update to add iPhone support.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max experiences substantial thermal throttling and overheating during intensive tasks like gaming, potentially indicating insufficient thermal headroom or similarities between the A17 Pro and A16 Bionic chips.
Apple will release the iPhone 15 with a faster processor and better camera, but the most exciting feature is its switch from the proprietary lightning connector to USB-C due to European Union regulations.
Apple is experiencing strong demand for various models of the iPhone 15, not just the higher-end Pro versions, according to J.P. Morgan analyst.
The author shares their thoughts on their first day with the iPhone 15 Pro, highlighting positive aspects like the inclusion of USB-C and the new Action Button, while also expressing dislike for certain features such as the iPhone's homescreen and iCloud storage limitations.
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 Remake for iPhone 15 Pro will retail for $60, aligning with the prices of the PC and console versions, and will support universal purchase across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices equipped with an M1 chip or newer.
Apple's adoption of TSMC's A17 Pro chip for its iPhone 15 Pro models is expected to contribute 4-6% of TSMC's total sales this year, and next year, Apple is predicted to use TSMC's N3E chip tech for its iPhone 16 Pro models, with five other companies expected to do the same for their advanced chips.
