September is an exciting month for Apple aficionados as it is the annual release of Apple Inc.’s flagship iPhones. For the year 2023, the series has reached into what is now buzzed across the internet called iPhone 15. Let’s find out here what to expect from the much-awaited device and the company’s additional not-so-secret surprises. The following pieces of information are from chronic tech insiders and Apple itself.
When is the iPhone 15 coming out?
The only confirmed speculation on Apple is its release date and event of the iPhone 15 series. The tech giant has sent out its official press invite using an enticing tagline called “Wonderlust”. It’s a wordplay on the term “wanderlust” which means ‘a strong desire to travel’. So, in Apple’s case, its new flagship phones are designed to put the consumers in ‘a strong desire to be in awe’. With rumors coming out left and right from insiders, it’s hardly surprising that we’re left wondering.
As written on the invite, the ‘Wonderlust’ event is set to be on Tuesday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. It will be held at the same place last year, which is at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.
How to watch the Apple Event?
Not part of the media? No worries. As with previous experiences, Apple will likely stream the iPhone series on its website and YouTube channel. Always stay tuned to its website and social media pages for the official link to the ‘Wonderlust’ live stream event.
What are the key features of iPhone 15?
From Apple itself, the new series is expected to follow the format of the iPhone 14 lineup. There will be a total of four iPhone 15 models in the exact sizes as the iPhone 14 models, such as two 6.1-inch iPhones (for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus) and two 6.7-inch iPhones (for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 ProMax). Further, they are also rumored to feature the Dynamic Island (which already appeared in 2022), an updated 5G chip from Qualcomm, and the best news of all, a switch from a Lightning port to USB-C.
Other key features of the Apple iPhone 15 series have been rumored some time ago here at NeedThat. In a previous Apple article, it wrote that there are four significant changes we ought to expect this year, two of which seem to be highly likely.
A switch to USB-C port
For the first time ever, an iPhone is expected to come with one of the world’s widely used ports called USB-C. While Apple already confirmed the switch last year, it’s significant news for global users. This is due to Europe’s new regulations mandate that all tech goods sold in the continent must support USB-C by 2024. What to look forward more on September 12 is whether or not other Apple products i.e. AirPods lineup will also be refreshed with USB-C ports.
A faster A17 chip built for the Pro models
To rationalize Apple’s pricier cost on its advanced models, its iPhone 15 Pro models will include Apple’s first 3-nanometer chip, a faster and more efficient A17, and rumors have it that it will have an Action button instead of a mute switch. The basic models iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, on the other hand, will use the 4 nanometer A16 chip that was initially used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone ProMax.
As is with previous models, the biggest superficial debates to look into are their new designs, camera updates, internet connectivity, and pricing. Are they worth it? Here’s what insiders and leakers have shared so far:
Design
In addition to the resemblance between iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 models, the switch to USB-C port, and the new A17 chip, Apple will stick to minimal design changes. However, it might feature an improved OLED display driver chip made using a 28nm process. This chip is expected to lower power consumption, potentially leading to better overall battery life.
In the last few series, iPhones are often launched with only five color options, with Apple adding a sixth one in the spring to boost sales midway. But for the iPhone 15 lineup, it’s rumored to be offered in a range of new colors, such as blue and coral.
Another advanced feature that will distinguish the iPhone 15 Pro models is their thinner, deeper curved bezels style. Meanwhile, the basic iPhone 15 models will adopt its physical appearance from the iPhone 14 models, including flatter edges, an aluminum frame, and a glass front and back.
Camera updates
Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shares online that the basic iPhone 15 models will adopt a 48-megapixel camera, which was what was also used in the iPhone 14 Pro models. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro versions will receive camera improvements, notably that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is anticipated to receive a new periscope zoom lens, enabling optical zoom capabilities of 5x or 6x, an enhancement over the existing 3x zoom.
Wi-Fi 6E and UWB
The iPhone 15 Pro models will provide faster speeds thanks to its Wi-Fi 6E standard, a connectivity technology that has been already introduced in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. This new support would mean more bandwidth, increased capacity, less interference, and better video streaming. As for the standard iPhone 15 models, they are rumored to continue to use iPhone 14’s Wi-Fi 6.
Pricing
Given that the basic iPhone 15 models will generally adopt some key features of the iPhone 14 Pro models, we can expect no cost increases, or as what analysts suggest, the standard version should be priced starting at $799. On the other side of the price spectrum, the advanced features that the iPhone 15 Pro models are rumored to be designed with may suggest that they start at $1,099 up to $1,199.
We’re two weeks away from the ‘Wonderlust’ event, and the new revelations will only tell whether or not the theme will truly live up to its tagline. Catch the tech’s new updates only here at NeedThat. We let readers like you stay ahead of what’s hot and not in the consumer industry. We provide product reviews, comparisons, guides, and small business discoveries.
