Today, at its Wonderlust event, Apple revealed more than the iPhone 15 at the showcase. The event saw a range of announcements, from new smartwatches to USB-C charging. Apple revealed the long-rumored iPhone 15 lineup. The new devices have USB-C and the Dynamic Island, which was previously only available on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.
- The new IPhone lineup
Apple included the 14 Pro’s A16 chip in the iPhone 15. The iPhone 15 Plus will have a 6.7-inch display, while the iPhone 15 will be 6.1 inches. Each has a 48MP main camera, “all-day battery life,” and a second-gen ultra wideband chip. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus cost $799 and $899, respectively. The devices will ship on September 22nd after preordering on September 15.
- Action Button
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max replaced the mute switch with a “Action Button”. The Action Button is customizable and can run Shortcuts, launch the camera app, turn on the flashlight, launch Translate, and record a voice memo.
- Camera Upgrade
The iPhone 14 Pro Max’s camera rivals the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. It has Apple’s first periscope zoom lens, which gives it 5x optical zoom like a 120mm lens. That, plus portraits at 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm equivalent focal lengths, makes it a very capable camera.
- USB-C
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will get a USB-C port.
- Double Tap
Apple released the Watch Series 9 with an ultra wideband chip and upgraded S9 processor for “all-day” battery life. A “double-tap” gesture lets you answer calls and snooze alarms on the watch. The new Watch Ultra 2 will have a 3,000-nit display and 72 hours of low-power battery life.
- USB-C for AirPods Pro
Along with the iPhone 15, Apple announced a USB-C charging case for the AirPods Pro. The phone will also ship with wired EarPods.
- Improved “Find My” experience.
Another major Apple Watch 9 feature is its upgraded Apple U2 chipset. The U2 chip enables the high-fidelity “Find My” experience, and the new version has Ultra Wideband technology for three times the range of the older generation.
- IOS Updates
Apple announced its next iOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates at its event. Apple will launch iOS 17, watchOS 10, and iPadOS 17 on September 18, but macOS Sonoma on September 26.
- AAA Roadside Assistance
Apple and AAA are adding roadside assistance to Emergency SOS via satellite. The new feature lets users text Roadside Assistance for help with flat tires, stuck vehicles, and more. The iPhone 15 comes with free service for two years, according to Apple.
- Enhanced Gaming Experience
Apple’s A17 Pro chipset is expected to break all mobile benchmarks. In addition to improved performance the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max promises a great gaming experience.