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Four new models of Apple's flagship product will hit the market later this month, the Cupertino, California-based tech giant announced Tuesday.
The iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max will each see aesthetic changes and technology updates,while significant changes occur in the device's charging cable.
The new iPhone lineup, also announced at Tuesday's "Wonderlust" event, will have starting costs from $799 to $1,199.
Here's what you need to know about the iPhone 15.
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iPhone 15 release date
All four devices in the new iPhone range – iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max – will be available for pre-order from September 15 and available online and in stores from September 22.
iPhone 15 price range: Plus, Pro, Pro Max
The standard iPhone 15 starts at $799, while the 15 Plus starts at $899.
The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, while the iPhone Pro Max starts at $1,199.
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iPhone 15 colors
The standard models debut in five colors: pink, black, white, blue and yellow.
iPhones will have aluminum sides and a glass back, just like the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus.
The iPhone Pro models are available in dark gray, black, dark blue and light gray and have titanium sides.
Screen size iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus
The iPhone 15 will have a 6.1-inch screen and the 15 Plus will have a 6.7-inch screen.
iPhone 15-camera
The standard iPhone 15 models will have an improved camera system that allows for greater optical zoom and deep depth of field, moving from a 12-megapixel main camera sensor to a 48-megapixel version.
The new camera has the same resolution as the camera on the iPhone 14 Pro.
Dynamic Island returns
The phones will have thatdynamic island,a redesigned notch at the top of the screen that takes up less visual space. The feature was first added to the iPhone 14 Pro models last year as a tool to keep track of ongoing activities, such as directions or the music you're listening to.
iPhone 15 chip, semiconductor
The base iPhone 15 models get the A16 chip used in the iPhone 14 Pro models.
The phones will also feature a “U2” ultra-wideband semiconductor, the first since U1 was launched in the iPhone 11 Pro. The new semiconductor improves the location function, allowing the phone to be tracked more accurately in the Find My app.
Emergency assistance in the event of a breakdown
Apple has also added roadside assistance to the same system used for the SOS feature.
Drivers who get lost in an area without cell service can activate the feature via text message, allowing them to share their location via satellite.
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The feature is launching with AAA as the roadside assistance provider.
Anyone who buys an iPhone 15 will have access to the function for two years.
iPhone 15 Pro features: Ring/mute switch disappears; titanium sides
The main difference between the base iPhone 15 models and the iPhone 15 Pro is the use of titanium sides, which replace the stainless steel used since the iPhone
Titanium is also fingerprint resistant, unlike the steel version. The switch makes the phone about 10% lighter and the edges connecting the side and front are less sharp.
The iPhone 15 Pro models will also feature the faster A17 chip, which the company says will improve the mobile gaming experience.
Apple Pro also introduces a standby mode with available widgets.
The Pro models will no longer have the ring/mute switch and instead the switch will be a programmable “Action Button”.
iPhone 15 Pro-camera
The iPhone 15 Pro models will still have three cameras and a 48-megapixel main camera sensor. It gets new telephoto and ultrawide lenses with more megapixels than the iPhone 14 Pro.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature an updated telephoto system with improved hardware zoom capabilities, doubling the iPhone's ability to zoom in on images with the physical lens from 3X to 5X at a focal length of 120mm.
Will the new iPhone 15 charge USB-C?
All new iPhones will switch from Lightning to USB-C charging to complyCommon charger laws of the European Union.
