On the day of the iPhone 15 launch, Apple stores around the world are packed
People line up outside Apple stores around the world to buy the new iPhone 15.
Cody Goodwin, Associated Press
The first hardware from Apple’s “Wanderlust” event is set to hit stores on Friday with the debut of the iPhone 15 series.
The phones have been available for pre-order for about a week, but Friday will be the first time customers get their hands on the latest version of Apple’s flagship product. Several new Apple Watches are also available on Friday.
The iPhone 15 lineup starts at $799 and includes four models: iPhone 15, Plus, Pro and Pro Max. The new phone will have many new features and the premium models will add new elements to the user experience
Here’s everything you need to know about the iPhone 15.
How much will the iPhone 15 cost?
The base model iPhone 15 will start at $799, while the iPhone 15 Plus will start at $899.
The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, while the iPhone Pro Max starts at $1,199.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus screen size
The iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch screen and the 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen.
Where can you buy an iPhone today?
The iPhone 15 will be available from Friday at Apple Stores and Apple’s website.
What color is the iPhone 15 available?
The basic models come in five colors – pink, black, white, blue and yellow.
Like the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, there are aluminum sides and a glass back.
iPhone Pro models are available in dark gray, black, dark blue and light gray colors and have titanium sides.
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New camera features on iPhone 15
The standard iPhone 15 models have an improved camera system that moves from a 12-megapixel main camera sensor to a 48-megapixel version, allowing for greater optical zoom and depth of field.
The new camera has the same resolution as the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera.
The base models of the iPhone 15 get the A16 chip used in the iPhone 14 Pro models.
The phones will also feature a U2 semiconductor, a first since the introduction of U1 in the iPhone 11 Pro. The new semiconductor improves location functionality and enables more accurate phone tracking in the Find My app.
A dynamic island for everyone
There will be a phone moving island, A redesigned cutout at the top of the screen takes up less visual space. The feature was first added to the iPhone 14 Pro model last year to track ongoing activity like trends or the music you’re listening to.
Emergency help on the way
Apple has added roadside assistance to the same system used for the SOS feature.
Drivers who get lost in areas without cell service can activate the feature via SMS, allowing them to share their location via satellite.
The feature launched with AAA as a roadside assistance provider.
Anyone who buys an iPhone 15 will get free access to the function for two years.
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New phone, old charger: iPhone 15 switches to USB-C
The iPhone 15 will be Apple’s first major product to switch its charging port from “Lightning” to USB-C.
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Charging technology changes in response to adopted legislation Council of the European Union in 2022.
The law applies to a variety of electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, headphones, earphones and portable speakers.
“We all have at least three mobile phone chargers at home,” Czech Industry and Trade Minister Jozef Sikelá said in a press release at the time. “Looking for the right charger, at home or at work, can be very annoying.” Approval of law. “Having one charger that works for multiple devices saves money and time and helps us reduce e-waste.”
At the Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference last October, Apple’s senior vice president of global marketing Greg Joswiak said the tech giant would comply with the regulations.
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The main difference between the base models of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro is the use of titanium sides, replacing the stainless steel used in the iPhone.
Unlike the steel version, titanium is also resistant to fingerprints. This switch makes the phone about 10% lighter, and the edges connecting the sides and front are less sharp.
The iPhone 15 Pro models will have the faster A17 chip, which the company says will improve the mobile gaming experience.
Pro models will no longer have a ring/mute switch, instead the switch will be a programmable “action button”.
iPhone 15 Pro models will still have three cameras and a 48-megapixel main camera sensor. It will have new telephoto and ultra-wide lenses with higher resolution than the iPhone 14 Pro.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature an updated zoom system with improved hardware zoom capabilities, doubling the iPhone’s ability to zoom images using a physical lens from 3X to 5X at a 120mm focal length.
iPhone 15 debuted with iOS 17
The iPhone 15 will debut with Apple’s iOS 17, the tech giant’s latest operating system. The new operating system will bring various new features to the phone.
- Live Voicemail Verification: The new operating system lets you read the text of a voicemail in real time and decide whether to answer the call.
- Standby Modes: iPhone users can put their phone in standby mode and charge the phone on the side at the same time. In this mode, the phone can act as a clock, scroll through photos or launch widgets
- facetime-update: You can send calls to your AppleTV. Your iPhone or iPad acts as the output camera, but incoming video is displayed on the big screen.
- Offline maps: You can download maps without internet connection You can get location and route information in areas with no cell service and provide an estimated time of arrival based on historical traffic data.
- drop-name: This new feature, a product of AirDrop, lets you exchange contact information with other iPhone users by placing phones close to each other.
- Advanced Weather Forecast: The updated weather app provides an hourly forecast of wind strength and direction for the next 24 hours along with precipitation probability for 10 days.
- Adaptive Sound: Introduced on AirPods Pro, this mode adjusts media volume and noise cancellation to suit your environment.
- Conversational Awareness: iOS 17 will also include a conversation recognition mode that adjusts the volume of the content you’re playing and amplifies the voices of people in front of you.
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