Dynamic Island coming to all iPhone 15 models
iPhone 14 dynamic island timer
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus missed out on one of the most innovative design and UI elements of the iPhone 14 Pro series. But it looks like Apple is rectifying that for the new iPhone, as both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are tipped to feature Apple’s Dynamic Island feature.
In case you haven’t been following, the Dynamic Island is a replacement for the notch and delivers alerts and Live Updates towards the top of the display. So you can do things like see your next turn at a glance while getting directions, quickly access music controls, check the status of your Lyft ride or see sports scores — all without diving into an app. We’re hoping a lot more developers jump on board this year at WWDC 2023.
A17 Bionic with serious power
A17 Bionic chip for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
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This is one of several features that will likely be reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, but the rumored A17 Bionic chip should still be a pretty big deal. And that’s because it will likely be the world’s first 3nm chip inside a phone. In fact, Apple has allegedly gobbled up 100% of the supply — at least for this year.
Because the A17 will squeeze even more transistors into the same amount of space, you should expect blazing performance. And the leaked Geekbench numbers for the A17 chip — if legit — blow away the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Plus, the 3nm process should make the iPhone 15 Pros more efficient and last even longer on a charge.
Titanium design (but no solid-state buttons)
A render of the iPhone 15 Pro side buttons
Here’s another perk that’s likely to be Pro-only this year. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max could both feature titanium alloy frames, moving on from the stainless steel for previous models. The benefit is that titanium is stronger and lighter than both aluminum and steel. So you should get a design that’s tougher but easier on your pocket. We’ve also seen several rumors that the iPhone 15 Pro edges will be more rounded, making them comfier to hold.
Earlier iPhone 15 Pro rumors said that Apple was potentially ditching mechanical buttons for solid-state buttons that are more durable. They wouldn’t physically depress but would feel like they do thanks to haptic feedback. This could have resulted in a more durable design, but two analysts now say this rumor is shut down at least until 2024.
