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'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 rumored to replace the ring/silent switch on its iPhone 15 line with an Action button, as the switch has been deemed useless and outdated by many users.
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 iPhone 15 models were unveiled at their fall product-launch event, featuring a switch from Lightning to USB-C charging ports, improved cameras, and sustainability initiatives, while the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were also introduced.
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.
Popular third-party Apple accessory companies have introduced new accessories for the upcoming iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, including discounts on cases, charging accessories, and more.
Apple's iPhone 15 lineup offers small but powerful updates, including the switch from Lightning to USB-C charging, an Action Button for quick access functions, the Dynamic Island for enhanced notifications, and a travel-friendly design, making them the best travel-friendly phones yet.
Third-party iPhone 15 Pro series cases have a design flaw that inhibits the use of the new Action button introduced by Apple, such as the Bellroy case that has a cutout for the old mute switch but obstructs the activation of the Action button.
Apple's decision to require users to press and hold the new Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and Max instead of a simple press is justified due to the potential for accidental presses and the need to avoid triggering random actions.
The iPhone 15 lineup includes new colors and features such as a pink option, USB-C port, all-day battery life, two sizes, water- and dust-resistance, Dynamic Island, improved camera, Action button on the Pro model, StandBy Mode, thinner borders, titanium option, and various camera options; prices start at $999.
Federico Viticci at MacStories has developed a shortcut called "MultiButton," which allows users to assign two separate shortcuts to the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro, doubling its functionality and increasing productivity.
The iPhone 15 Pro has replaced the mute switch with a multi-function Action Button that can be assigned to various tasks, including activating the flashlight and turning on the camera, and can be customized with shortcuts for more efficient use.
Halide, a popular camera app, has found a way to control the iPhone 15 Pro's new Action Button for in-app interactions, allowing users to perform various actions within the app without touching the screen.
The new iPhone 15 Pro has a customizable "action button" that Tesla owners are using as a key fob to unlock their cars, open the trunk, and start the AC or heating.
