Apple introduced the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus at its "Wonderlust" event in Cupertino.Dynamic Island, first seen on the iPhone 14 Pro, expands to the iPhone 15 line, providing contextual information at the top of the screen.
USB-C replaces the Lightning port for charging and connectivity.Pricing starts at $799 for the 128GB iPhone 15 and $899 for the 128GB iPhone 15 Plus with carrier activation.
Preorders start on Friday, with the phones available for sale on Sept. 22.The Dynamic Island serves as a secondary display for viewing media playback, sports scores, and more.
Apple offers a 6.1-inch iPhone 15 and a larger 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus, omitting a "mini" version. The displays are brighter, reaching up to 2,000 nits of brightness.
The iPhone 15 comes in five colors: pink, yellow, green, blue, and black. The main camera on the iPhone 15 is 48 megapixels, with a new 2x telephoto zoom.
The back glass has a frosty, translucent look, reducing fingerprint smudges.The iPhone 15 uses the A16 Bionic chip from the previous year's iPhone 14 Pro.
It supports 5G and satellite connectivity for emergencies, including roadside assistance via satellite.
Apple partners with AAA in the US for roadside assistance. The new iPhones work with MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging standard.
Overall, the iPhone 15 represents a significant upgrade with new features, design, and camera improvements.