iPhone 15 Pro

Like the iPhone 14 before it, in the United States, the iPhone 15 won’t ship with a physical SIM card slot. Instead, Apple has pivoted entirely to eSIM technology.

While some iPhone users may have already made the transition to eSIM, such as with the iPhone 14 last year, there are many users who have not. Ahead of iPhone 15 orders arriving on Friday, here are some details on eSIM support from Apple.

Apple is releasing the iPhone 15 Pro on Friday, and with it comes new pro-grade video capture features. Ahead of the launch, Apple has released updates to Final Cut Pro on the Mac and iPad that ensure compatibility with the new phones.

iPhone 15/15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max come out on Friday, and the first press reviews are hitting today. All four phones pack loads of changes ranging from the camera system to USB-C and much more. Here’s what the early reviews and hands-on videos have to say so far…

Ahead of the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro arriving to the first customers on September 22, Apple executives have shared some behind-the-scenes details on the new camera systems. That includes the company’s design approach, how the new 24MP default works plus the benefits, and more.

iPhone 15 pre-orders are strongly up on those seen for last year’s iPhone 14 lineup, according to a new analyst report.

Wedbush says it’s seeing some 10-12% more pre-orders for this year’s iPhone 15 lineup than it did in the same period last year – and that’s not the only good news for Apple …

While Apple made much of the iPhone 15 Pro weight reduction, achieved by swapping out the stainless steel frame for a titanium one, it did create something of a mystery.

The weight reduction of the iPhone 15 Pro versus last year’s model is relatively modest, yet almost everyone present at the launch event – including our own Chance Miller – said that they could really feel the difference …

Apple last year announced a discreet but important change when it comes to the structure of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, as both phones have a removable glass back, which has made repairs easier and cheaper. This year, Apple has done the same with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which also have a removable glass back.

We noted on Friday that shipments for select iPhone 15 models had started slipping all the way into November after pre-orders started. Now, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has published a report on the first weekend of iPhone 15 pre-orders, pointing out that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is selling particularly strong so far.

During this week’s iPhone 15 keynote, Apple focused quite a bit on the gaming prowess of its new A17 Pro chip. In a new interview with Taylor Lyles at IGN, a trio of Apple executives offer more details on the company’s plans to turn the iPhone 15 into the world’s “best game console.”

iPhone 15’s new USB-C port unlocks a number of new features, including the ability to charge other accessories like AirPods and Apple Watch. In a new support document, Apple also explains that iPhone 15’s USB-C port allows you to connect your iPhone to external displays as well.

iPhone 15 Pro is here, and as the rumors predicted, it comes in four different color options, which may not seem the most exciting to some people. Because of the new titanium finish, the colors aren’t exactly noticeably different from each other. But now that we know what the new iPhones look like, we want to know which color of the iPhone 15 Pro our readers liked best.

More than a decade ago, Steve Jobs likely had something in mind for the iPhone camera that was finally realized this week. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have the ability to capture depth data from photos with people or pets, allowing you to adjust the focus after the shot. That’s a concept that was reportedly on Jobs’ radar before his death in 2011.

The iPhone has supported 5G connectivity since the iPhone 12 in 2020, and Apple continues to make improvements to the experience. New data now reveals that the iPhone 15 Pro, arriving to customers next week, will offer major improvements to 5G performance thanks to its new Qualcomm modem.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders kicked off this morning, and the first deliveries are slated for September 22. Just hours after those first orders were placed, Apple has started informing buyers that their new iPhone 15 is “Preparing to Ship.”

Apple didn’t spend too much time at the Wonderlust event covering the video improvements coming to the iPhone 15 Pro, but this generation is seeing some major improvements for video professionals. From LOG color and ACES support to increased frame rate while recording in ProRes, these are some big upgrades – but what does this actually mean for the non video-professionals?

Apple began selling iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro at 8 am ET today, and ship dates for Pro and Pro Max models started slipping into October within 30 minutes. Pro Max models were first to reach November ship dates in just two hours. Likely a sign of high demand, the process has understandably frustrated buyers who couldn’t gain access to Apple’s online store during the first half hour or longer of pre-orders.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were unveiled to the world on Tuesday during Apple’s special “Wonderlust” event. Starting today, you can head to Apple’s website to place your pre-order, with the first deliveries slated to begin next Friday, September 22.

A regulatory database has revealed details of the iPhone 15 battery capacity for each of the four models, and shows it to be slightly higher than the equivalent iPhone 14 ratings across all four models.

However, the boost doesn’t come anywhere close to the double-digit percentage increases that had been rumored …

Prior to Apple’s launch event, there had been numerous suggestions that the iPhone 15 USB-C port might be restricted in some way, with only Apple-certified cables and accessories able to take advantage of full data transfer rates and charging power.

This would have mirrored the situation with the Lightning port in previous iPhone models, but a new report today says that Apple itself has indirectly confirmed that there are no such restrictions with the USB-C port in iPhone 15 models …

Apple on Tuesday announced the new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which for the first time feature a titanium frame that makes the phone stronger and also lighter. And to reinforce this new aspect of the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple has just shared an ad on its YouTube channel.

The iPhone 15 is officially switching from Lightning to USB-C, and accessory makers are in full swing responding to that change. This week, Backbone has confirmed that its existing lineup of USB-C game controllers will work with the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models.