Google Mocks iPhone 15 and Late USB-C Adoption in Latest Ad
Google has released a new ad mocking the upcoming iPhone 15's lack of features and its switch to USB-C, promoting its own Pixel devices.
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The expected move to USB-C on the iPhone 15 may lead a significant number of Android users to switch to iPhones, according to a survey conducted by SellCell.
The upcoming iPhone 15 series is rumored to feature a switch from Lightning to USB-C ports, a design with skinnier bezels and a Dynamic Island cutout, easier repairability, upgraded ultra wideband for integration with Apple's AR headset, 15-watt wireless charging, a periscope-style telephoto lens, solid-state buttons for the Pro models, increased RAM for the Pro models, and potential price increases, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max possibly receiving a $100 to $200 price hike.
Apple is reportedly planning to switch the upcoming iPhone 15 models to the USB-C format, replacing the Lightning port used in previous models, in accordance with the European Union's regulation mandating the incorporation of a USB-C charging port for all mobile phones sold in the EU.
Google released a sneak peek at the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, showing that the design remains consistent and potentially trying to steal some attention from Apple's upcoming iPhone launch.
Apple is expected to announce new iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, with a potential change to titanium frames and a transition from Lightning to USB-C ports, as well as the possibility of unveiling a new Apple Watch and discussing the upcoming Vision Pro VR headset.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's latest flagship phone, featuring impressive upgrades such as an A17 Pro chip, upgraded cameras, and the inclusion of USB-C, making it a strong contender against the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
The iPhone 15 lineup, featuring design changes and a switch to USB-C charging, has been met with strong pre-orders and long lines at stores around the world, suggesting that many people are eager to upgrade their devices.