As we all expected, Apple’s recent product announcement included the new iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. The biggest news is that these iPhones now have USB-C ports instead of the Lightning connector used on older models. This change means iPhone users can now use the popular and universal USB-C cables and chargers for their new phones.
Apple had said last year it would make this switch to the USB-C standard. This was needed to follow new rules in Europe, where the same charging port must be used across different devices. So the iPhone 15 is the first iPhone to use USB-C, like many other phones and devices already do.
The iPhone 15 will cost $799 for 128GB of storage. The bigger 15 Plus starts at $899 for 128GB. On the outside, these new phones don’t look very different from last year’s iPhone 14 models. They still have the same size screens, at 6.1 inches.
But inside is where you’ll find key camera and performance updates. Both new iPhones now have Apple’s A16 chip, the same powerful processor as the iPhone 14 Pro models last year. More importantly, the main rear camera has been improved with a 48-megapixel sensor for sharper pictures. Other camera features, like portrait mode, have also received enhancements.
The Dynamic Island display feature that debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro is now coming to the regular iPhone 15 models too. This interactive cutout area provides notifications and control options in an interesting way. Apple also improved the displays with brighter screens up to 2000 nits for easier outdoor viewing.
In summary, while the iPhone 15 looks similar, it brings the much-anticipated USB-C port along with worthwhile camera and performance updates. The transition to USB-C marks the end of an era and opens up new possibilities for future iPhones.
