It is reported that the iPhone 15 Pro will have a new design with a USB-C port and an even bezel-less design.
Apple designers have long dreamed of a 'true all-screen iPhone, with no bezels around the display and no cutouts for cameras or sensors.' Mark Garman of Bloomberg, who is well-known for Apple-related leaks, reported that the iPhone 15 series, scheduled to be announced in the fall of 2023, will adopt a new design that will bring us one step closer to that dream iPhone.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Features: USB-C Port, New Design, Thinner Bezels - Bloomberg
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Apple's dream attempt to ``develop a true all-screen iPhone'' began with the iPhone X, which was released in 2017.
By eliminating the home button, iPhone X is the first iPhone in the series to have a display that extends to the top and bottom edges. However, in order to accommodate Face ID, speakers, front camera, and other sensors, a notch remains at the top of the display, and the width of the bezel created between the display and the housing is about the same as the previous model. .
After that, the iPhone 12 announced in 2020 had slightly thinner bezels than the previous model, and the iPhone 13 Pro released in 2021 had a smaller notch.
The iPhone 14 Pro released in 2022 eliminates the notch and evolves into a Dynamic Island.
In the iPhone 15 series scheduled to be announced in 2023, the standard model iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will have the notch replaced with a Dynamic Island, and the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max will use new technology for the display. , Garman predicts. It is reported that this will bring Apple one step closer to realizing its dream of ``developing a true all-screen iPhone''.
As a result, the bezel of the iPhone 15 Pro will be reduced from the current approximately 2.2 mm to 1.5 mm. Apple has succeeded in reducing the bezel size by increasing the display area without changing the display size using 'low-injection pressure over-molding' (LIPO) technology, which was first used in the Apple Watch Series 7. Masu. Therefore, it is expected that this LIPO will be adopted in the iPhone 15 Pro as well. According to Garman, Apple plans to eventually incorporate LIPO technology into the iPad as well.
As previously expected, the iPhone 15/15 Plus will look similar to the current model, but the camera will be significantly updated and it will use the same A16 chip as the iPhone 14 Pro. Garman predicts that the Lightning port will finally be changed to the USB-C port.
The expected updates for the iPhone 15 series are as follows.
-The iPhone 15 Pro has a new design, replacing the shiny stainless steel casing that attracts fingerprints with a stronger, lighter, and more luxurious titanium casing. Apple has been exploring the use of titanium for the iPhone's housing material for some time, and the use of titanium in the latest Apple Watch is a test for using titanium in the highest-volume high-end iPhone models. Garman said.
The design of the iPhone 15 Pro follows the frosted glass backs of several previous models, but the edges that connect the sides and front appear to be less sharp than before.
・The internal structure of the iPhone 14 was redesigned to match the new aluminum casing, and the iPhone 15 Pro will also have a redesigned internal structure. This is to increase the repair availability of your device.
- All iiPhone 15 series models will feature a USB-C port, allowing users who sync their iPhones with a wired cable to enjoy faster data transfers.
-The main camera has been significantly upgraded, the lens has been updated, and the optical zoom capabilities of iPhone 15 Pro Max are significantly improved.
・The iPhone 15 uses the A16 chip, and the iPhone 15 Pro uses a new chip manufactured using the 3nm process, making it more agile.
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Apple also planned to change the volume control button on the iPhone 15 Pro model from a physical button to a solid-state button with haptic feedback. Solid-state buttons do not actually move mechanical parts, but use vibration to simulate pressing the button, and are expected to reduce the causes of failures.
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However, this project was apparently canceled due to numerous engineering problems. There also seemed to be a problem with the cost being higher than regular physical buttons.
It is expected that price increases will be implemented for all four models of the iPhone 15 series in countries and regions other than the United States. Considering the iPhone 15 Pro Max's transition to titanium material and the evolution of the main camera, Garman notes that ``we cannot deny the possibility of a price increase for at least the iPhone 15 Pro model in the United States.''
Furthermore, Garman predicts that the Apple Watch that Apple will release in 2023 will be three models: 41mm and 45mm Apple Watch Series 9, and the second generation Apple Watch Ultra. Since the Apple Watch SE update cycle is every two years, it seems that we do not expect a new Apple Watch SE to appear in 2023.
All Apple Watch models to be released in 2023 are expected to use the S9 chip, which will significantly improve performance. It seems that the S9 chip will be the first to achieve a significant performance increase since the S6 chip that appeared in 2020.
In addition, it seems that the second generation Apple Watch Ultra is considering a dark color titanium housing. The color options for the housing had been considered since the original Apple Watch Ultra, but were ultimately not implemented.
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