Apple’s iPhones are the most anticipated tech releases every year, so it’s no surprise that the rumors of the upcoming iPhones are constantly swirling. Although the company always keeps its plans for the next iPhone under wraps, speculations and leaks from analysts and industry insiders provide you some insight into what to expect. So, in this post, let’s check out some latest iPhone rumors.
Latest iPhone Rumors
The upcoming iPhone series in 2023 is the iPhone 15 Series, the successor of Apple’s iPhone 14 lineup. Like the previous iPhone series, the iPhone 15 series is also expected to feature four phones—iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Moreover, the launch of the series is expected to be around the fourth quarter of this year, September 2023.
Adding on, let’s get into some of the latest iPhone rumors going around on the internet.
iPhone 15 Ultra to replace the Pro Max model?
Apple's Pro Max model is probably going to be replaced in the upcoming iPhone series. Mark Gurman, a reliable Bloomberg journalist, claims that the next iPhone 15 series may have an iPhone 15 Ultra rather than an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Apple will likely drop the ‘Pro Max’ branding years after it made its debut with the iPhone 11. The ‘Ultra’ branding is nothing new for Apple, as products like M1 Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra already use this naming scheme.
Dynamic Island on all iPhone 15 models
Other speculations say that even the non-pro models of the iPhone 15 series will feature the new Dynamic Island. All iPhone 15 series models may come with the pill-shaped display notch that debuted with the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Adding on, the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are also rumored to have an updated design, with thin curved bezels and titanium chassis.
Apple’s Dynamic Island can display notifications, alarms, or real-time data in place of a dead space. The cutout appears to grow and shrink through on-screen animations depending on the information it is displaying. Additionally, it acts as a central location for shortcuts that you may use to access background apps like a timer and a music streaming app.
A better USB-C port to replace the Lightning Port
Apple opting for a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port has been rumored for a long time. And 2023 could be the year that Apple finally switches to a USB-C port.
If you didn’t know, European Union recently mandated USB Type-C charging ports for all portable devices by the end of 2024. Following in the footstep of the EU, other regions are also planning to implement similar laws. So, Apple will be forced to switch to a USB-C port and the iPhone 15 series will be the first to get it.
A powerful Bionic A17 Processor
The next iPhone 15 series rumor claims that the A16 Bionic processor will be used in the standard 15 and 15 Plus models, while the new A17 Bionic chip will be on the heart of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra.
Apple A16 bionic is the same chip that powers the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. It is one the most powerful smartphone processors that use TSMC N4 node with 16 billion transistors for speed and efficiency. Moreover, the A16 packs a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU with 50% more memory bandwidth than A15, and a 16-core neural engine that can perform nearly 17 trillion operations per second.
Talking about the A17 Bionic, this upcoming Apple SoC is rumored to be the first A-series chip built on a TSMC 3-nanometer process. According to reports, the processor has a 10 to 15% increase in processing speed and a 30% lower power usage than the A16 Bionic. Besides, the A17 will only power the 15 Pro and 15 Ultra.
Solid-state buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro models
The pro versions of the iPhone 15 series, according to well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, will have solid-state volume and power buttons instead of the conventional ones found on current iPhones. Kuo claims that the solid-state buttons will be similar to the home button on the iPhone SE and iPhone 7, which uses haptic feedback to simulate the sense of pushing a button.
Adding on, the solid-state buttons will also make the phone more water-resistant.
A new Periscope camera on the iPhone 15 Ultra??
This year Apple will introduce a new periscope camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new periscope lens system will allow the iPhone 15 Pro Max for 6x optical zoom. Comparatively, the iPhone 14 Pro Max only supports 3x optical zoom.
The inclusion of the periscope camera will be one of the few occasions when Apple has restricted new technologies to the bigger 6.7-inch Pro iPhone Pro Max. Analysts believe that Apple is only including periscope technology in the 15 Pro Max due to the internal room requirements for the hardware.
Lastly, apart from the 15 Pro Max, all the iPhone 15 series smartphones are likely to get the same camera setup as their predecessor with little improvements here and there.
Conclusion
If you believe rumors, the upcoming iPhone 15 series will bring many changes to Apple iPhones. First, the inclusion of the USB-C port. Second, Apple’s Dynamic Island on the vanilla 15 and 15 Plus, a major design change. Also, a new periscope camera with 6x optical zoom will make a debut with the iPhone 15 Pro Max this year.
Although these rumors give you an idea of what to expect from the upcoming iPhone, you have to keep in mind that these are just rumors. We won't know for sure what the new smartphone will look like until it is formally revealed because Apple has a habit of surprising us with unexpected features and design tweaks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is there a new iPhone coming out in 2023?
- Yes, the new iPhone 15 Series is expected to come around September 2023.
2. What phone will Apple release in 2024?
- Apple will most probably launch the iPhone 16 series in 2024.
3. Is iPhone 14 dual sim?
- Yes, you can use Dual SIM in iPhone 14. You can use one physical SIM and one eSIM on all iPhone 14 series models that are purchased outside the US.
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