As we’ve heard from multiple sources, Apple is expected to raise the prices of at least some iPhone 15 models. The new phones are likely to be announced in mid-September, and following a poll asking whether our readers would be willing to pay a higher price for the iPhone 15 Pro, we now want to know what new feature would convince you to pay more for the new phones.
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As has been reported many times, the iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be equipped with a new A17 Bionic chip manufactured with a 3nm fabrication process. A new rumor today sheds further light on what to expect from the iPhone 15 Pro specs, including details on the amount of RAM.
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Between our sources and those of Bloomberg, we’d already narrowed down the iPhone 15 event date to one of two dates, and the Mark Gurman now says that “signs are increasingly pointing to September 12.”
Gurman also reports unsurprising confirmation that the event will use what is now Apple’s usual hybrid format …
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Claimed photos of iPhone 15 USB-C port components have been posted by two Twitter accounts, though their provenance is unknown. They are shown on the right, alongside our render.
One of the accounts is that of an engineer who appears to have a significant amount of expertise with Apple devices, posting videos of modifications they have made …
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Among other changes, this year’s iPhone 15 Pro models are rumored to feature a new chassis made out of titanium for the first time. This could make for a lighter design, additional durability, and more. In fact, it could be one of the biggest design changes to the iPhone in years, marking an end to the stainless steel era that started with the iPhone X in 2017.
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Is now a good time to buy a new phone or should you wait for the next iPhone to upgrade? That’s a question that consumers face all year round. The answer, of course, is that it depends. The best time to buy a new iPhone is based on your budget, needs, and early adopter preference. Our forecasting can help you make an informed decision.
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Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be the first and only smartphone powered by a 3 nanometer processor for a while. A new report by The Information explains how a previously undisclosed sweetheart deal between Apple and TSMC is helping bring the state-of-the-art A17 chip to market.
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When Apple unveils the iPhone 15 Pro in a few weeks, we fully expect the traditional mute switch to be replaced with a customizable button instead. The new button will work similar to the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra (even if Apple calls it something else).
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There has been a couple of sketchy suggestions over the weekend suggesting that the iPhone 15 Pro storage tiers may max out at 2TB, with one of them a reference to the lineup starting at 256GB instead of 128GB.
While this idea might relate to earlier reports that Apple will be increasing the price of this year’s Pro models, we would urge caution given the sources …
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There’s no bad time to buy an iPhone if you really need a new one. However, anyone who cares about having the best camera should consider what’s coming next month.
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A Bloomberg report earlier this week suggested that iPhone 15 prices could be higher than those of the iPhone 14 lineup – at least, for the two Pro models. Now one analyst claims to have insight into the likely pricing.
The base model iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus are predicted to remain at $799 and $899 respectively, while the two Pro models are said to be getting a significant price hike …
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One of the most exciting new features coming to the iPhone 15 Pro is a dedicated button that will replace the mute switch. Instead of a toggle that flips back and forth, we expect the iPhone 15 Pro to feature an Action button like on the Apple Watch Ultra.
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With WWDC now behind us, the next thing on Apple’s schedule for the year is the announcement and release of the iPhone 15 lineup. As of right now, the expectation is that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineups will come out around the same time as iPhones do every year…but perhaps in very limited quantities.
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Apple is reportedly facing production issues for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. A new report today says that these devices could face severe supply constraints in September due to Apple’s plans to significantly reduce the size of the bezel around the display.
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As we shift from iPhone 14 to iPhone 15, a question crossed my mind. Will we ever see another S-model iPhone?
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We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. As reported by 9to5Mac many times, Apple has been planning a refreshed design with slightly curved edges, plus a new titanium frame for the Pro models. There are also rumors about the entire lineup getting the Dynamic Island and USB-C. But among all these rumors, there are only two that I really care about.
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A new report today suggests that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineups will feature significantly larger batteries this year. The biggest change will reportedly come to the standard iPhone 15, but the iPhone 15 Pro improvements shouldn’t be overlooked. This is especially true with rumors of the iPhone 15 Pro using new chip technology this year…
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Back in February, 9to5Mac reported that Apple is planning a new dark red color option as this year’s “exclusive” iPhone 15 Pro color. Now, a second source corroborates these plans in a new post on Weibo. The source also adds that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available in a new green color option.
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Apple (AAPL) stock has seen its first record close in over a year today after trading ended at $183.79. The new record-high closing price occurred just one week after Apple unveiled its Vision Pro mixed reality product coming next year.
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There were initially conflicting reports on whether the periscope lens would be coming to both iPhone 15 Pro models, or just the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The consensus view has for some time been pointing to the top-end model only, and a reliable leaker now says they have obtained “independent confirmation” of this.
This means that if you’re looking for a big step-up in optical zoom on the telephoto lens, you’ll need to brace your wallet for an iPhone 15 Pro Max purchase …
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By this point, it was already a near-certainty that Apple had canceled plans for the anticipated solid-state iPhone 15 Pro volume buttons. However, if we needed any further convincing, it arrived in the form of a shareholder letter yesterday.
A company that had been expected to produce one of the components needed for solid-state buttons last year hinted at an order from Apple – and yesterday effectively announced the cancellation of this project …
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The latest Apple rumors from Twitter account @analyst941 include iPadOS 17 features geared to larger iPads. They suggest the features are intended for a flagship 14-inch iPad Pro model with an M3 chip.
The same leaker echoes expectations that the USB-C port on iPhone 15 Pro models will support Thunderbolt 3, and says there will be a new display feature geared to using iPhones for video work …
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Earlier this month, 9to5Mac brought you exclusive renderings of the iPhone 15 Pro based on information from our sources, exclusive details from MFi accessory makers, and new detailed CADs. Now, we’ve obtained an even more detailed set of CAD files from a very trusted source that line up with the latest rumors, with two notable changes.
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TSMC 3nm chip production is well underway, with the latest process expected to be used for both the A17 chip in the iPhone 15 Pro, and the M3 destined for future Macs. However, the company told analysts that it isn’t yet able to keep up with customer demand.
Apple’s chipmaker also said that yield rates (the percentage of chips that pass quality control tests) are not yet good enough to charge the iPhone maker for every wafer produced …
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