The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are expected to be announced on September 12, with pre-orders starting on September 15 and the release date set for September 22, 2023.
Apple's iPhone 15 launch may face delays due to production issues, resulting in lower stock availability, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to be delayed by up to a month; leaked price details suggest a significant mark-up on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max; Apple is rumored to be preparing a cheaper MacBook to rival the Chromebook, but it risks diluting its brand; the European Union has designated the App Store, Safari browser, and iOS as "gatekeepers" and plans to introduce regulations to prevent anti-competitive behavior; Apple's stock has fallen following restrictions on Chinese officials' use of iPhones.
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Verizon is offering new customers and existing customers adding a new line the opportunity to get the iPhone 15 Pro for free or up to $1,000 off any iPhone 15 model with a trade-in, while existing customers can upgrade and get up to $830 off the new iPhone 15 lineup with select trade-in on qualified Unlimited plans; Verizon is also offering deals on Apple Watch Series 9 and accessories.
Apple has launched its iPhone 15 lineup, which includes the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, but rival phones from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus offer similar or better specifications.
The article discusses the new features of the iPhone 15 and whether it is worth upgrading from the iPhone 13, ultimately concluding that now is not the time to buy the new iPhone due to financial considerations and the lack of significant improvements for the average user.
Various carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Visible, are offering discounts and deals on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, such as trade-in options and bill credits, ahead of the pre-order day on Friday.
The iPhone 15 lineup, starting at $799, features upgrades such as a new camera system, USB-C port, and titanium chassis, with the 128GB storage option only available for the iPhone 15 Pro.
The major US carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, are offering up to $1,000 off the iPhone 15 if certain requirements are met, such as trading in a recent phone and committing to a financing plan with the carrier, providing an opportunity for carriers to entice customers to switch to their newer, more expensive plans.
Apple's online store is temporarily down ahead of the highly anticipated iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders, which will be available in various colors and storage capacities, starting at $799, and followed by a launch on September 22.
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.
Boost and Amazon are offering a deal where buyers can get the iPhone 15 Pro Max for free, with the purchase requiring a monthly subscription, taxes, and shipping fees.
The iPhone 15 Pro offers advanced technology and features not available on the older iPhone 12 Pro, making it worth considering for an upgrade.
The under-appreciated features of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro include the ability to charge accessories via USB-C, turning the phone into a gaming console, the ability to connect external storage and micro SD cards for professional video recording, cheaper repair costs for the rear glass, and significant weight reduction in the iPhone 15 Pro models.
The iPhone 15 is facing a destructive bug where using BMW's built-in wireless charging feature causes the NFC chip to stop working, resulting in a "Could Not Set Up Apple Pay" error message and requiring users to get a replacement iPhone.