Apple unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup today, replacing the Lightning connector with USB-C.
Apple officially unveils the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus with a USB-C port Image source: editorialge
This means users will no longer need special cables for charging or data transfer.
USB-C cables are readily available and also used by most modern Android phones.
However, some Apple customers may be frustrated as they’ll need to replace their collection of Lightning cables and accessories.
The addition of USB-C to the iPhone now allows Apple customers to use the same single cable to charge their iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AirPods Pro (with the new USB-C charging case).
Apple is also launching wired EarPods with a USB-C connector for those who prefer wired headphones.
The device offers many familiar features, including the Dynamic Island feature, which provides new capabilities such as airline information.
iPhone 15 features Apple’s 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR displays for the Plus model.
The main camera boasts a 48-megapixel resolution and uses pixel binning to produce high-resolution 24-megapixel images.
The phone also features an improved zoom with “optical quality” up to 2x, promising sharper shots without compromising image quality.
AI learning now automatically detects whether there’s a person or a pet (cats and dogs only, it seems) in the frame and applies bokeh effects.
Smart HDR mode has also been enhanced, using depth sensors in the front camera to recognize objects in the image and deliver a wider color spectrum.
The phone is powered by the new A16 Bionic chip, featuring a hexa-core GPU and a wide range of capabilities, including enhanced FindMy functions, similar to what we’ve seen in the new Apple Watch Series 9.
The iPhone 15 will be available in yellow, green, blue, black, and pink, with prices starting at $799 for the iPhone 15 and $899 for the iPhone 15 Plus.
