All the things we all know thus far

Apple iPhone leaks sometimes run all through the complete 12 months. No sooner does the latest iPhone series arrive – generally even earlier than – then rumours begin in regards to the subsequent fashions. For 2022, there have been 4 iPhone fashions: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Professional Max.

We have lined off what the rumours are saying about the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Extremely in a separate characteristic, however right here we’re taking a look at what we will count on for the usual iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

iPhone 15 launch date

Apple has despatched out invites to an event on 12 September, the place we’re anticipating to see the launch of the iPhone 15. The iPhone 14 collection arrived on 7 September 2022, which was per week sooner than most anticipated, with Apple now falling again into its regular launch cadence.

That will probably imply the iPhone 15 is on the market to pre-order on 15 September, and available for purchase from 22 September. It is potential that not all fashions will go on sale on the similar time, as has been the case prior to now. The iPhone 14 Plus was later than the iPhone 14 for 2022, so the identical may occur this 12 months too.

iPhone 15 design

The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are prone to look the identical as one another, apart from their bodily measurement. They may even in all probability be rather less premium of their materials selection than the iPhone 15 Professional fashions – aluminium as a substitute of chrome steel or titanium for instance. Thus far, particulars have been skinny on the bottom when it comes to their designs, although there have been a lot of recommendations that the iPhone 15 fashions shall be getting the Dynamic Island cutout we noticed on the iPhone 14 Professional and iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. It is also stated that the Dynamic Island will embrace a proximity sensor inside it somewhat than beneath it for the iPhone 15 fashions, although this should not change its look.

There wasn’t an enormous design change between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 14 so we would not be stunned to see an even bigger distinction within the iPhone 15 fashions, although Dynamic Island would type of do that.

It is also been claimed the iPhone 15 fashions may are available cyan and magenta color choices and it has been claimed the end might be frosted somewhat than shiny, matching what we at present see on the iPhone 14 Professional fashions. Elsewhere, it is also been prompt the iPhone 15 fashions may see a swap to eSIM just for the UK and Europe, matching what Apple did for the iPhone 14 fashions within the US.

iPhone 15 show

It is claimed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will characteristic the identical show sizes as their predecessors – or at the least very near the identical measurement. The iPhone 14 has a 6.1-inch Tremendous Retina XDR OLED display with 2532 x 1170 pixel decision. This leads to a pixel density of 460ppi. The iPhone 14 Plus in the meantime, has a 6.7-inch Tremendous Retina XDR OLED display with a 2778 x 1284 pixel decision, leading to a 458ppi.

Each units have a 1200nits peak brightness and each help True Tone, Haptic Touch and HDR. It is anticipated the iPhone 15 fashions will supply the identical, although there may be some discuss of a 6.12-inch or 6.2-inch show for the usual iPhone 15. There was additionally discuss of slimmer bezels across the show, although this seems to be for the Professional fashions somewhat than the usual fashions.

Whether or not the iPhone 15 fashions will undertake the At all times On Show featured on the iPhone 14 Professional and iPhone 14 Professional Max is not clear but, although it could require them to additionally undertake ProMotion, and rumours are suggesting that will not be the case.

iPhone 15 {hardware} and specs

The Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Professional opted for a similar chip as the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max fashions somewhat than working the A16 chip featured on the iPhone 14 Professional and iPhone 14 Professional Max. It is potential Apple will do the identical for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, shifting them onto the A16 chip somewhat than the A17, which is what is predicted to run the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Extremely.

It is also claimed that Apple will use Qualcomm’s 5G modem for the iPhone 15 fashions somewhat than a modem constructed in-house because it was initially thought for this 12 months. Rumours recommend the primary mannequin to run an in-house 5G modem shall be the iPhone SE (2024).

By way of storage, no rumours have appeared detailing any modifications to storage as but. If the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus supply the identical because the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, then we will count on 128GB, 256GB and 512GB choices. There have been recommendations of improved RAM although.

Whereas there won’t be enormous modifications, we would additionally count on some battery enhancements on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. The iPhone 14 Plus has a wonderful battery efficiency, so we would count on related from the iPhone 15 Plus. It is also been claimed this would be the 12 months Apple will lastly make the swap from Lighting to USB-C, although it is stated you will have a licensed cable and charging speeds could also be restricted relying on the cable. That stated, we would see a bump to 35W charging – and there is additionally discuss of braided cables for some fashions, or colour-matched cables for others.

iPhone 15 cameras

In relation to cameras, there have been experiences suggesting the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus may see an improve to the 48-megapixel important sensor, although it is probably not the identical because the one discovered within the iPhone 14 Professional and iPhone 14 Professional Max. It is also claimed that the usual iPhone 15 fashions may characteristic a stacked picture sensor that can enable extra gentle to get in, although it is stated a few totally different configurations have been examined. It is also not clear if the iPhone 15 Professional fashions will get this improve.

If the usual iPhone 15 fashions do transfer to a stacked picture sensor with a 48-megapixel decision, we do not count on to see the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus supply the telephoto lens provided by the Professional fashions so as to proceed to supply a differentiation between the usual and Professional fashions.

We might count on to see related options throughout the 4 fashions although, with maybe a few extras on the iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 15 Professional Max.

Cellphone 15 software program

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will little doubt run on iOS 17, which is the following iteration of the iPhone’s software program, due out across the similar time as the brand new fashions.

We discovered extra about iOS 17 and what options it should convey at WWDC and you may read our iOS 17 feature to get the low down on what options shall be coming to iPhone later this 12 months. There might be just a few extra surprises when the iPhone 15 fashions are introduced later this 12 months too although. For now, there are four features we are most excited about seeing, which incorporates Examine In and Name Drop.

iPhone 15 rumours: What’s the story thus far?

Right here is every little thing we have now heard thus far in regards to the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

5 September: Report particulars what to anticipate from iPhone 15 cameras

MacRumours published a report that particulars what we would be capable of count on from the iPhone 15 cameras, based mostly on a spherical up of the rumours.

29 August 2023: Apple confirms date for iPhone 15 launch occasion

Apple sent out invites for its subsequent occasion, which can happen on 12 September.

18 August 2023: The iPhone 15’s rumored 35W charging pace enhance is best than nothing

The iPhone 15 is predicted to get a lift to 35W charging speeds.

4 August 2023: The iPhone 15 is getting a digital camera improve that the iPhone 15 Professional will not

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported in a Medium publish that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will include a 48-megapixel sensor just like the iPhone 14 Professional had, however the brand new digital camera is claimed to characteristic a brand new stacked digital camera system, which the iPhone 15 Professional won’t get.

3 August 2023: Here is when the iPhone 15 shall be introduced by Apple

9to5Mac reported that multiple sources have prompt the iPhone 15 shall be introduced on 13 September. If true, it could probably imply the fashions could be obtainable to pre-order from 22 September.

5 June 2023: Apple publicizes iOS 17

Apple introduced iOS 17 throughout its Worldwide Developer Conference, detailing a lot of the options that shall be launching on the brand new iPhone fashions later this 12 months.

18 April 2023: The iPhone 15 sounds sexier with every new design leak

9to5Mac reported that the iPhone 15 fashions will ditch the shiny again seen on the iPhone 14 fashions and swap to a frosted rear just like the iPhone 14 Professional fashions supply. It is also stated they might are available a cyan-green color choice.

27 March 2023: The iPhone 15 may go eSIM-only within the UK and different European international locations

A report from iGeneration claimed the iPhone 15 might be eSIM solely within the UK and Europe, just like the iPhone 14 fashions had been for the US.

25 March 2023: iPhone 15’s Dynamic Island may achieve an entire further sensor

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed the iPhone 15 will get the Dynamic Island from the iPhone 14 Professional fashions however that it may additionally add a proximity sensor inside the characteristic somewhat than underneath it the place it at present is positioned. He stated it would not change the scale of the Dynamic Island although. The report was supported by twitter leaker, Unknownz21.

21 March 2023: iPhone 15 once more tipped for USB-C quick charging however with a catch

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed the iPhone 15 may supply quicker charger via USB-C, however it should require a plug or cable that carries the MFi (Made For iPhone) tick of approval.

13 March 2023: iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max 3D mock-ups present that’ll you will want a brand new case but once more

A collection of alleged iPhone 15 mockups had been examined with iPhone 14 circumstances and solely the iPhone 15 Plus seems to suit into final 12 months’s circumstances, with the opposite fashions being slighty out, or having options positioned barely in a different way.

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8 March 2023: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus may miss out on two massive show options

A report suggested that whereas the usual iPhone 15 fashions may get Dynamic Island, they might not get the iPhone 14 Professional’s 120Hz ProMotion and At all times-On Show options.

28 February 2023: Apple may restrict one of the best factor in regards to the iPhone 15’s USB-C port so you utilize its licensed cables

Apple was already rumoured to have plans to proceed its Made for iPhone (MFi) program when it strikes to USB-C this 12 months, proscribing what cables might be used. Twitter leaker ShrimpApplePro additionally believes that the identical program shall be used to restrict switch speeds.

24 February 2023: New iPhone 15 color choices tipped, together with darkish crimson for Professional fashions

Apple will reportedly add a number of new color choices to its iPhone vary for 2023, with the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus stated to be coming in cyan (gentle blue) and magenta (pink) variants.

23 February 2023: Apple iPhone 15 CAD renders reveal bigger display and Dynamic Island as normal

Artist Ian Zeibo created CAD renders of the iPhone 15 fashions revealing a lot of particulars, together with Dynamic Island, a bigger show of 6.2-inches for the iPhone 15 and USB-C.

21 February 2023: iPhone 15 lineup tipped for large RAM upgrades

A report claimed Apple will “bump up the capability and specs” of RAM for the brand new fashions, although it did not specify what fashions. MacRumours did say the usual fashions may keep on with 6GB RAM however supply LPDDR5 RAM.

15 February 2023: iPhone 15 Professional’s thinner bezel hearsay backed up by new sources, leaker says

Twitter leaker ShrimpApplePro claimed the iPhone 15 Professional fashions would see slimmer bezels, however the usual fashions will not.

10 February 2023: Apple may swap the iPhone 15 to USB-C and nonetheless get a minimize of cable gross sales

MacRumors reported {that a} Weibo consumer claiming to be an professional in built-in circuits believes that Apple has created a brand new chip that will do the identical for USB-C connections that the earlier one did for Lightning – guarantee safe authentication with genuine cables.

28 January 2023: iPhone 15 Professional fashions tipped for a giant Wi-Fi improve

Leaker Unknownz21 claimed iPhone 15 fashions could have Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, whereas the iPhone 15 Professional fashions will get Wi-Fi 6E.

23 January 2023: Apple’s iPhone 15 collection tipped for be curvier with thinner bezels

Twitter leaker @ShrimpApplePro suggested that whereas the shows would be the similar measurement as earlier than for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, there’ll nonetheless be modifications afoot when it comes to slimmer bezels.

10 January 2023: iPhone 15 manufacturing interval begins in China, the unending cycle continues

Apple has reportedly started its manufacturing section for the iPhone 15 (and variants).

3 January 2023:iPhone 15 consumers may get the iPhone 14 Professional’s digital camera improve

According to analyst Jeff Pu, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will use the identical 48-megapixel digital camera that was reserved for the iPhone 14 Professional and iPhone 14 Professional Max final 12 months.

iPhone 15 may get a battery enhance due to this small change

A report claims the TSMC says {that a} new 3nm course of presents a 30-35 per cent discount in energy demand when working on the similar speeds , which may translate into elevated effectivity in units just like the iPhone 15.

29 November 2022: Apple iPhone 15 stated to modify to new “state-of-the-art” Sony picture sensor

A report claimed the iPhone 15 household will sport a brand new, “state-of-the-art” sensor made by Sony Semiconductor Options. The brand new sensor is alleged to double the saturation sign stage in every pixel. This enables it to seize extra gentle, whereas additionally making certain the right publicity in several circumstances.

17 November 2022: Apple’s Lightning to USB-C swap will profit iPhone 15 Professional fashions most, claims analyst

Industry analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, claimed Apple will full its swap to USB-C from Lightning for all units in 2023 – lengthy earlier than the EU directive calls for it. His report stated the complete iPhone 15 line-up will ditch the Lightning port.

3 November 2022: iPhone 15 to make use of Qualcomm’s 5G modem as a result of Apple’s is not prepared

Qualcomm’s earnings report confirmed that it expects to supply the “overwhelming majority” of modems for Apple’s telephones subsequent 12 months somewhat than Apple utilizing its personal as was beforehand anticipated.

14 September 2022:Apple tipped to make use of 3nm chip tech in iPhone 15, 2023 Macs

It’s been reported that TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Firm) is creating 3nm-based processors, and that these shall be used to construct Apple’s A17 processor – which may energy the iPhone 15.

27 June 2022: Apple iPhone 15 tipped to characteristic the identical hole-punch design because the upcoming iPhone 14 Professional fashions

A report suggests the iPhone 15 may characteristic the Dynamic Island design provided by the iPhone 14 Professional fashions.