The rumored colors for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are muted and lack saturation, but the phones are expected to come with exciting new features such as Dynamic Island, USB-C port, and a 48-megapixel main camera.
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 rumored to unveil the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max with a new feature called the Action Button, which would allow users to quickly access various functions and settings without unlocking the device or navigating to an app.
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replace the ring/silent switch on its iPhone 15 line with an Action button, as the switch has been deemed useless and outdated by many users.
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 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.
Apple's iOS 17 update, which precedes the release of the iPhone 15, brings new features including a standby mode, interactive widgets, and the ability to clone your voice with AI.
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro was originally planned to feature haptic volume and power buttons, but the project, known as Project Bongo, was abruptly canceled due to unsatisfactory test results and high hardware failure rates, leading to the inclusion of traditional mechanical buttons instead.
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.
Apple has added a new silence mode icon to the iPhone 15 Pro's status bar, but users have the option to hide it in the Settings app.
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.
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.
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.
