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Apple brings full console games to iPhone 15 Pro with A17 chip and ray tracing

  • Apple bringing full console games like Resident Evil and Assassin's Creed to iPhone 15 Pro due to new A17 chip
  • Ray tracing graphics technology enabling more realistic lighting in games on iPhone 15 Pro
  • First time full console-quality AAA games available on iPhone platform
  • Comes after rise of handheld and cloud gaming with devices like Steam Deck
  • Part of Apple's focus on upgraded gaming capabilities in new iPhone 15 lineup
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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's upcoming "Wonderlust" event is expected to introduce the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models with features including a titanium chassis, reduced bezels, improved battery life, increased memory, customizable Action button, enhanced cameras, and a new ultra-wideband chip.
Apple is set to announce new iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, during its upcoming keynote, with rumors suggesting the use of titanium frames for the "Pro" models and the adoption of a USB-C port to comply with EU regulations. Additionally, there may be a new Apple Watch and a mention of the Vision Pro VR headset. Livestreams of the event will be available on YouTube, Apple TV, and the Apple Events section of the website.
Apple will announce its next generation of mobile products, including the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, at its upcoming Wonderlust event, with the Ultra expected to have significant design improvements and both watches potentially featuring upgraded sensors and processors.
Apple's Wonderlust event tomorrow is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 and new Apple Watches, with rumors suggesting upgrades to the Pro models and a shift to USB-C ports.
Apple's "Wonderlust" iPhone 15 event will feature a unique Twitter "like" animation and is expected to showcase the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, and other products.
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, Assassinā€™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.
Summary: Apple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro at its annual launch event, with the Pro model keeping the same price as last year's version, while the Nasdaq Composite suffered its first losing day in three, largely driven by a 13.5% drop in Oracle's shares.
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro features a customizable Action Button, a new titanium design, a revamped A17 Pro chip, and a switch to USB-C for wired charging.
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.
Despite Apple's lack of direct discussion, AI was integrated into various functionalities announced during the recent Wonderlust event, where the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were launched, showcasing AI capabilities such as improved camera features, faster Siri performance, and enhanced predictive text.
Developers are collaborating with Apple to bring console games to the iPad and Mac through the advanced gaming capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro.
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.
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 announced that Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 Remake will be released for iPhone 15 Pro and iPad on October 30, with in-app purchases required to unlock the full experience.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro represent the culmination of years of iteration, featuring refined designs, improved cameras, and powerful specifications, indicating that we may have reached the peak of smartphone technology.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's most powerful iPhone to date, featuring an A17 Pro chipset, console-grade gaming capabilities, a new telephoto lens, USB-C charging, and an Action button, making it worth the upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro Max.