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https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/apple-shows-off-new-series-9-watch-with-double-tap-ahead-of-iphone-15-debut

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CUPERTINO, California – Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new iPhone 15 Pro with a titanium case and faster chip that enables better cameras and mobile gaming, moves designed to respond to a global smartphone slump.

The new line-up includes iPhone 15 starting at US$799 (S$1,087) and iPhone 15 Plus starting at US$899.

In Singapore, the prices of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will start at S$1,299 and S$1,449 respectively.

Apple chose not to raise prices during a tough period globally for smartphone sales. For the Pro series, prices start at US$999 and the Pro Max at US$1,199, the same as last year for equal levels of storage, available starting Sept 22.

Both the Pro and other iPhone 15 models will have a brighter display and a 48-megapixel camera as well as 100 per cent recycled cobalt in their batteries.

Apple said the iPhone 15‘s satellite connectivity can now be used to summon roadside assistance. It is rolling out the feature out with the American Automobile Association in the United States.

It added that USB-C charging cables are coming to both its iPhone 15 and the charging case of its AirPods Pro devices, allowing the use of the same charging cables already used for iPads and Macs.

It will feature the same A16 Bionic chip inside that previously formed the brains of the iPhone 14 Pro.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-iphone-15-and-15-plus-first-look-dynamic-island-new-colors-usb-c/

Among the big new features is the expansion of Dynamic Island, the animated feature at the top of the screen that gives contextual information and which debuted last year on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, to the iPhone 15 line. Also widely tipped was the addition of USB-C, which has replaced the Lightning port for wired charging and connectivity. 

The Dynamic Island appears to be the same incarnation that debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022. It's essentially a secondary display that can be used to view media playback, sports scores, rideshare status and other bits of information without flipping back and forth between apps.

As with 2022's iPhone 14 line, there is no "mini" iPhone 15, with Apple once again releasing a 6.1-inch iPhone 15 and a larger 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus. The displays are brighter this year as well, up to 2,000 nits of brightness. 

There are five colors for the new phones: pink, yellow, green, blue and black. The main camera on the iPhone 15 is now 48 megapixels and in addition to taking higher resolution photos and videos, also allows for a new 2x telephoto zoom (albeit at 12 megapixels). That's a significant jump from the iPhone 14's 12-megapixel camera system, although it's impossible to tell how much of a difference that makes in practice without spending more time with it.

But it's not just the colors that are different. Apple is using a new color-infused back glass for the iPhone 15, which gives it a frosty and translucent look. So far, this new matte finish looks less prone to fingerprint smudges compared to the glossy iPhone 14. 

The chip under the hood is last year's A16 Bionic, which was in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. (Last year's iPhone 14 and 14 Plus relied on the A15 Bionic.) There is a bigger battery in the iPhone 15 line, though Apple didn't reveal specific battery sizes.

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They say no raise price but i see the price is up for SG le. Current iphone 14 starting price is $1,149 and iphone 14 plus starting price is $1,299.

And the prices of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will start at $1,299 and $1,449 respectively. 😅

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On 9/13/2023 at 11:09 AM, 13177 said:

They say no raise price but i see the price is up for SG le. Current iphone 14 starting price is $1,149 and iphone 14 plus starting price is $1,299.

And the prices of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will start at $1,299 and $1,449 respectively. 😅

Maybe plus taxes that’s why. 

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On 9/13/2023 at 11:14 AM, bsswan said:

With a type-c, this may be the first Apple I would have a look at - I always objected to proprietary connections.

The previous macbook model and 2022 iPad Pro already using type-c as charging, good they are consolidating all their products to type-c. 

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On 9/13/2023 at 12:50 PM, D3badge said:

The previous macbook model and 2022 iPad Pro already using type-c as charging, good they are consolidating all their products to type-c. 

Actually all selling iPads and all currently MacBooks all using USB-C.

The only lightning charged product was iPhone and AirPods

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On 9/13/2023 at 12:50 PM, D3badge said:

The previous macbook model and 2022 iPad Pro already using type-c as charging, good they are consolidating all their products to type-c. 

Using type c is good in a way that now can share with android phone cable liao.

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On 9/13/2023 at 11:14 AM, bsswan said:

With a type-c, this may be the first Apple I would have a look at - I always objected to proprietary connections.

My basic 10 Gen iPad is using a USB C too

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On 9/13/2023 at 12:50 PM, D3badge said:

The previous macbook model and 2022 iPad Pro already using type-c as charging, good they are consolidating all their products to type-c. 

European law........ don't imagine for a moment they changed the iPhone port by choice!

At least now, for me, it adds the iPhone as an option. Compared to Samsung and other stuff, $1k may be considered cheap. 😆

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The iphone 15 pro is the first iPhone to feature an aerospace‑grade titanium design, sounds like quite good le. Must go see the real phone to feel it. 😂

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On 9/13/2023 at 11:09 AM, 13177 said:

They say no raise price but i see the price is up for SG le. Current iphone 14 starting price is $1,149 and iphone 14 plus starting price is $1,299.

And the prices of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will start at $1,299 and $1,449 respectively. 😅

This is dropped price la.

iphone 14 launch price is $1,299

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