Apple Unveils iPhone 15: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Source: CNN Business
Apple has officially unveiled its much-anticipated iPhone 15 during its September keynote event. Here are the key takeaways:
- USB-C Charging: Apple has made a significant shift by adopting USB-C charging for the iPhone 15, moving away from its proprietary Lightning charging cable. This change is aimed at streamlining the charging process across various devices and brands.
- Design and Camera System: The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with a titanium casing, making them slimmer and thinner. They feature a 48-megapixel main camera with a larger sensor and a new telephoto lens for 5x optical zoom, exclusively for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Additionally, they have contoured edges and a customizable Action button.
- Basic iPhone 15 Features: The standard iPhone 15 models have updated image stabilization, 2x optimization, and enhanced portraits. They also come with the “Dynamic Island” tool, which replaces the notch.
- Ultra-Wideband Chip: The iPhone 15 lineup includes an Ultra-Wideband chip, offering features like easier location sharing in crowded areas.
- Variants and Pricing: The iPhone 15 is available in five colors and two sizes: 6.1-inch for the iPhone 15 and 6.7 inches for the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 15 starts at $799, while the iPhone 15 Pro begins at $999. Pre-orders start on Friday, with the official sale beginning on September 22.
- European Union’s USB-C Mandate: The switch to USB-C comes after the European Union’s decision to require devices to support USB-C charging by 2024. Apple will also offer a $29 USB-C Lightning adapter.
- Apple Watch Series 9: Alongside the iPhone, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 with features like voice log for health data and “name drop” for contact sharing. It starts at $399 and will be available on September 22.
- Gesture Control for Smartwatches: The Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 watch will include a new gesture control called Double Tap, allowing users to control various functions with a simple hand gesture.
- iOS 17: Apple’s next-generation software for the iPhone, iOS 17, will be available for download starting on Monday, September 18. It introduces features like more accurate autocorrect, Live Voicemail, and NameDrop tool.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Apple’s Watch Series 9 will be its “first-ever carbon-neutral product.” The company also announced it would no longer use leather in any new product, introducing a new textile called “fine woven” made of 68% post-consumer recycled content.
Apple’s focus on innovation, combined with its commitment to sustainability, makes the iPhone 15 release a significant milestone for the tech giant.
Contributors: Catherine Thorbecke, Jennifer Korn, and Aditi Sangal
