iPhone 15 Pro Rumor Recap: 12 New Features and Changes Expected

[FriendlyMackle]

I do not understand. My iPhone 14 Pro has literally never been plugged in; not once. Magnetic induction charging works like a charm. When I sit the iP down on my desk or my nightstand or in my car it just charges, easy-peasy. I could care less what the i/o port is (for all I know it may not even work...). And when I travel I just bring an induction charging device.

I sometimes charge mine with the lightning connector when I travel—because it is so much faster. Otherwise, I use only the magsafe charger.
But...my lovely Bang & Olufsen wireless headphones have the option to connect via USB-C if you need to turn off Bluetooth, and that's something I'd love to be able to try with my phone when traveling. Or just to see if I can hear a difference from normal Bluetooth to a 'high-res' (or at least 'higher' res) audio playing.

 

[bushman4]

Be prepared for a surprise in the iPhone 15 pro models! Just like the dynamic Island was a surprise to the iPhone 14 pro models

 

[Will Co]

Here's a novel idea: rather than working on fairly minor incremental updates, further optimise production on the current design. Keep the parts the same, therefore increase volume, improve yields and so on. In short, reduce manufacturing costs and drive down the price for the customer whilst maintaining profit. There's a feature a LOT of people would buy. Lower price.

 

[Orazzan]

Hopefully the thinner bezel will mean a larger screen.

 

[JapanApple]

What happens if you need to charge the phone relatively quickly? Apple's wired charging is slow as malasses, wireless charging is 4 times worse.

Well, I have a Mag safe battery when I know i'm out. no need to plug in a lighting cable.

 

[Chlloret]

There have been upgrades for a lot of the products over the past 3 or so years - please name a few examples of this “feature”

Inside the US the price stayed the same but the phones got worse (no more Sim card) outside the US the prices went up by 25-40% last time.

 

[Chlloret]

I'm upgrading to this just for the USB-C port. I'll also upgrade my wife's phone. No more lightning cables!

Have not used a cable on my phone for years. For what? It´s still wrapped in the box for an eventual sale.

 

[Chlloret]

Here's a novel idea: rather than working on fairly minor incremental updates, further optimise production on the current design. Keep the parts the same, therefore increase volume, improve yields and so on. In short, reduce manufacturing costs and drive down the price for the customer whilst maintaining profit. There's a feature a LOT of people would buy. Lower price.

Ha ha, that was a refreshing laugh in the morning. Lowering the price. right. Next you propose that you get 8GB of RAM for only 150 Euros instead of 200? I mean, the price went down to $1,80 in the factory?

 

[EsTriFee]

Agreed! More importantly, Apple needs to upgrade the iCloud+ storage too. I'm afraid if Apple doesn't upgrade it to more iCloud+ storage I will be running out of space soon.

That 48MP/ProRaw camera is no joke. I can’t imagine how much space the Periscope camera is going to take.

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What they should really do is add more different tiers... having to pay for 2tb just because you're slightly over 200gb is nonsense... especially since it really wouldn't make any difference for them to have more than 3 plans

 

[N1noodle]

Some intresting feature rumours but this time im gonna wait for reviews.
also its not the first time that waiting a couple of week after launch will see a bit more stable IOS Build.

 

[hellosil]

+3D Spatial Videos and Photos

 

[Quackington]

I have an iPhone 13 Mini and don’t have a need to really upgrade this year except for battery life. The performance for everything else is fine. Going to see how this year’s new models are and will try to hold out another year, and maybe 2 if I can.

 

[4odomi]

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup in September. As usual, many new features have been rumored for the Pro and Pro Max models, including a USB-C port, A17 Bionic chip, titanium frame, Action button, and more.

Below, we have recapped 12 new features and changes rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models.

• A17 Bionic chip: iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to be equipped with Apple's next-generation A17 Bionic chip, manufactured based on TSMC's 3nm process for continued performance and efficiency improvements. The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to have an A16 Bionic chip.
• Titanium frame: Like the Apple Watch Ultra, the iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to have a titanium frame instead of stainless steel.
• Ultra-thin bezels: Similar to recent Apple Watch models, the iPhone 15 Pro is rumored to have ultra-thin curved bezels around the display.
• USB-C port: iPhone 15 Pro models will feature a USB-C port with support for at least USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which would result in the devices having significantly faster data transfer speeds with a cable compared to existing iPhones with Lightning. Kuo said the USB-C port on standard iPhone 15 models will remain limited to USB 2.0 speeds like Lightning.
• Wi-Fi 6E: Like the latest Macs and iPad Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro will support Wi-Fi 6E for faster wireless speeds, according to a leaked schematic.
• Increased RAM: iPhone 15 Pro models will be equipped with an increased 8GB of RAM, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, while the standard models will likely continue to have 6GB of RAM as they do currently. Additional RAM can allow apps like Safari to keep more content active in the background, preventing the app from reloading content when reopened.
• Action button: iPhone 15 Pro models are rumored to be equipped with a customizable Action button like the Apple Watch Ultra. The button would replace the Ring/Silent switch that has been included on every iPhone model since 2007. Users would likely be able to assign the button to various system functions, such as Ring/Silent, Do Not Disturb, Flashlight, Low Power Mode, and more.
• Increased optical zoom for iPhone 15 Pro Max: The iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a periscope telephoto lens, according to Kuo. This could result in the device having up to 5x-6x optical zoom, compared to 3x on iPhone 14 Pro models.
• Ultra Wideband improvements: iPhone 15 models will likely have an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip (currently called the U1 chip) for improved integration with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset, according to Kuo. The new chip could also offer improved performance or reduced power consumption for location-based functions such as AirDrop and Precision Finding in the Find My app.
• LiDAR Scanner improvements: iPhone 15 Pro models will have a more power-efficient LiDAR Scanner supplied by Sony, which could improve 3D depth scanning performance for AR apps and Night mode photos, according to Kuo.
• More repairable design: Following in the footsteps of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro is expected to have a more repairable design.
• eSIM-only in more countries: iPhone 15 Pro models could be compatible with eSIMs only in France and potentially other countries. Apple first removed the physical SIM card tray from iPhone 14 models in the U.S. last year.

With over a month to go until the iPhone 15 lineup is unveiled, additional features could be rumored, so keep tabs on our iPhone 15 Pro roundup.

Article Link: iPhone 15 Pro Rumor Recap: 12 New Features and Changes Expected

Like the 13 Pro over the 12 Pro, the 15 Pro will be a huge improvement on the 14 pro, the only downside is that the periscope lens is only coming to the Max, which ultimately will stop me upgrading my 13 pro

 

[4odomi]

If they remove the SIM card tray in Europe, I don't think I'll buy it.

EDIT: Okay, @lkrupp disagrees with me not buying the phone if it is eSIM only. What are you going to do, make me buy it? LOL... I don't really see the point on forcing everyone on eSIMs, you can use eSIM already, leave us the option to use the physical SIM card. I must remind to our non-European readers that in many countries you cannot get a pre-paid eSIM, it has to be a nanoSIM.

eSim's are the future, progress can not be held back, by poor infrastructure in some third world countries, it's up to those country's to improve their networks, anyway, 95% of iPhone users are not into pre-paid plans and international roaming is available with most reputable network providers in Europe and America.
Looking at the age of your equipment, I doubt it's the eSim that will stop you upgrading 😊

 

[Populus]

eSim's are the future, progress can not be held back, by poor infrastructure in some third world countries, it's up to those country's to improve their networks, anyway, 95% of iPhone users are not into pre-paid plans and international roaming is available with most reputable network providers in Europe and America.
Looking at the age of your equipment, I doubt it's the eSim that will stop you upgrading 😊

Looking at the age of my equipment, you can tell I make long term purchases instead of getting a new phone each year. I spend my money wisely, my friend. Please keep the conversation respectful, European countries are not third world.

 

[4odomi]

I need to travel where esim isn’t always available. How easy is it to buy unlocked non-US iphones in the US?

International roaming or a second back up iPhone, something like a 13 or 13 mini, would be my advise, until those countries catch up with the tech required

 

[Benjamin61181]

Macrumors forgot one feature: another price increase

 

[4odomi]

Yes yes eSIMs are the future, but Apple *will* lose sales in Europe if they drop physical SIMs this year. It would be a bad business decision.

All I need from my provider is a few gigabytes of data, plus the ability to make/receive occasional calls and texts. This costs a few euros prepaid. I don't want to go through the hassle of moving my phone number to another provider, and I really don't want to pay more just for an eSIM.

I've yet to see a pre-paid plan being cheaper in any country than a contract.

 

[ctk02]

I'm going to wait for the actual announcement but based on rumors, I don't think ill be upgrading this cycle. In fact, I might even switch over and try one of these flip phones (Z Flip 5 or Razr+) for a year (or however long the phone lasts) until the 16 gets announced, just to try something new. I've had every iphone since its launch and while I get you can only improve on things so much, I have just gotten bored with iPhone lately and maybe a break to try alternatives would be refreshing.

 

[355922]

So this is basically the iPhone 13 Pro v3. The second S model.
Another non-update update. If it weren’t for the upgrade program, battery lifecycles, there is very little reason to get the last few models.

 

[Chlloret]

eSim's are the future, progress can not be held back, by poor infrastructure in some third world countries, it's up to those country's to improve their networks, anyway, 95% of iPhone users are not into pre-paid plans and international roaming is available with most reputable network providers in Europe and America.
Looking at the age of your equipment, I doubt it's the eSim that will stop you upgrading 😊

Europe and Asia are not third world. If you want to see a third world citizen look in the mirror. Outside city limits there seems to be no coverage for most carriers in the US, and if, so slow that you might as well give up.
I do not know anybody here (Barcelona, Spain, first fully implemented 5G in the world) that still uses contracts and payes thru there nose for the privilege. Same price for years, even when the price goes down on prepaid.
I habe prepaid in my company, 80 iPhones, 2 Android, the lines cost me 9,95 a month and include so called total flat. You pay for nothing except calls to Namibia, mobile Switzerland and Cuba. Everything else is included, data, roaming, including in the US (limited to 5000min/month) so why should I take out a contract? If another company offers me the same for 7,95 tomorrow, I just switch? Numbers have to be transfered by law, costs are none.
No e-Sim thou.
Same in Asia, including China. My iPhone 13pro was bought in China, it comes with 2! Sim slots. Added bonus. Shame the Chinese did not cram a memory card slot in, that would make it a sliced bread phone, saleswise.

 

[Chlloret]

I've yet to see a pre-paid plan being cheaper in any country than a contract.

PrePaid is always cheaper? Alone the fact that when the prices go down, as they always do, prepaid goes down instant, contract you pay the same to the end. And Data is often or always limited on contract, not on prepaid exept on the 5Euro plans.
Prepaid you can pause for months and pay nothing if you do not need it, contact you pay no matter what.
And for aluhat lovers, prepaid needs no bank account, gets payed in cash without control.
For starters.

 

[Mr. Dee]

No. The fact that most users should get more RAM does not mean that Apple should not continue to make the low end RAM available for that segment that only needs the lowest end.

IMO most folks asking for more base RAM in laptops really just mean that they want more RAM for same or less money.

PC manufacturers have been doing it for years. Websites are becoming more complex and I often run into bottlenecks on even my M1 where I need close one of the three web browsers I use or restart the Mac just to get things running normally again. Chrome in particularly can make even an M1 feel some pressure. Apple has always been cheap about it because they know it affects the bottom line and they usually make more money on RAM upgrades at purchase. There is no justifying it. Let’s not forget, I’m not running just browsers here, I have a spreadsheet, Music app running, curating my photos. All normal consumer stuff.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Less than a month away now! The time is coming!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1685881393258074112

 

[MN7119]

The iPhone is my only camera and I take thousands of pictures every year. Having 6x optical zoom is a huge upgrade for me.