Apple’s iPhone 15 series is expected to launch later this year with four models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which could reportedly launch as the “Ultra” model. While Apple has not officially announced any details about the series, there have been multiple leaks and reports about the forthcoming devices.
According to a MacRumours report, both iPhone 15 Pro models will use new ultra-low energy microprocessors to enable certain features like the new capacitive solid-state buttons to continue to be functional even when the power is turned off. This chipset is expected to replace Apple’s present super-low energy mode and take over existing Bluetooth LE/Ultra Wideband functions when the device power is off.
The report adds that the new chipset will “immediately sense capacitive button presses, holds, and even detect their own version of 3D Touch with the new volume up/down button, action button, and power button, while the phone is dead or powered down.” Apple is reportedly testing the chipsets with and without Taptic Engine feedback.
The unified volume button is expected to have one of two functionalities: adjusting the volume depending on the amount of force used when pressed or allowing the volume to change by swiping up and down the button with a finger. The iPhone 15 Pro models will also feature a customizable Action button like the Apple Watch Ultra that will reportedly replace the Ring/Silent switch. While the report did not specify how the customizable Action button will be implemented, potential functions that could be controlled include Ring/Silent, Do Not Disturb, Flashlight, Low Power Mode, Light/Dark Mode, Lock Rotation, Show the Home Screen, Show the Lock Screen, Open Control Center, Open Notification Center, Open Camera, Screenshot, Screen Recording, Run a Shortcut, Toggle on Reachability, Show the App Switcher, Show the App Library, Shazam, VoiceOver, Magnifier, and Background Sounds. Most of these features are accessible with a Back Tap action, a feature introduced with iOS 14.
The iPhone 15 series is expected to come with several upgrades and improvements over the iPhone 14 series. Apple fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the new flagship smartphones later this year. The iPhone 15 series is likely to be one of the most popular smartphones of 2023. More details about the iPhone 15 series are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
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