The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will continue to cause debate due to a mix of price hikes and moderate modifications to the design. Now we have more information concerning the more controversial of these because of Apple.
iPhone 15 Pro Gets a Major Makeover with the Action Button
The 9to5Mac report states that the code found in the new iOS 17 beta 7 points to the ‘Action Button, which replaces the mute switch that is present in each of the iPhone 15 Pro models.
Goodbye to the Silent Switch
The code provides improved haptic feedback patterns, specifically designed to toggle Silent Mode off as well as on. In the past, iOS had a simple sound-based notification when users opted to activate Silent Mode. However, there was no feedback on switching it off. Since such notifications were ineffective, users were using an actual switch to shut down their phones.
The introduction of a solid-state button, not physically moving, requires the phone to alert users. When muting is activated at both times. Furthermore, 9to5Mac states that the new haptic pattern used to toggle silent mode “feels like a single, firm tapping” and it is all in.
It’s pleasing to see Apple considering the utility of the Action Button; the discovery of additional haptic feedback will only bolster the argument that it’s unnecessary. The mute button has become the default setting for millions of iPhone users around the globe.
Unlocking Your iPhone’s Potential
However, there are advantages. In the past, iOS 17 beta codes revealed an Action Button that will be customizable with a variety of possible functions, including accessibility, shortcuts, a Silent Mode camera, a flashlight, Focus, a magnifier, translation, and voice memos. Multiple functions are able to be assigned to different pressure combinations, and the pressures or gestures are yet to be determined.
Additionally, a button made of solid-state will last longer than a mute switch and will also collect less dust and dirt, as well as increase the resistance to water. If done correctly, the switch is a win-win for the consumer, and I’d hope Apple rolls it out on every iPhone 16 model if customer reviews are positive.
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Upgrades Revealed
Along with this leak, Apple will upgrade the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max (potentially naming it Ultra) to a titanium chassis. They will feature the world’s thinnest bezels, super-fast USB-C ports and the next-generation 3nm A17 chip The Pro Max will exclusively get the first optical zoom of 10x by Apple’s lens.
iPhone 15 & Pro Keep Price Hikes at Bay
Apple is expected to upgrade the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, taking inspiration from the iPhone 14 by incorporating a Dynamic Island design, equipping them with an A16 chip, and enhancing the primary camera to 48 megapixels. However, they are likely to avoid the significant price hikes planned for the Pro models.
Unveiling the ‘Titan Gray’ Finish for iPhone 15 Pro
Amidst endless rumors in recent months, the website asserts that Apple plans to revamp the Pro range of finishes. They will introduce new options for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, including darker blue and “Titan Gray” finishes (the latter resembling natural titanium), alongside the classic white and black choices.
This comes as a surprise because it implies that Apple will be discontinuing the gold-colored finish it has sold for the past five years, ever since the release of the iPhone XS in 2018. Gold was immensely popular during that period, especially in China, and people considered it one of the most coveted options in the iPhone lineup.
Dark Blue Emerges as the iPhone 15 Pro’s Hero Hue!
The latest news also unraveled the mystery surrounding the widely predicted possibility of a dark red color appearing with the new Pro models. The idea was repeatedly denied by a reliable insider, Unknownz21, who said dark blue was the latest hero color and added another feather to their cap.
Red Alert
Leaker Majin Bu solved an additional iPhone 15 color mystery by disclosing that there will be two iPhones: an iPhone 15 and an iPhone 15 Plus. Both are available in Product Red, perfectly matching red cases.
The mystery surrounding (Product) RED has been going on for a while, and there are doubts regarding the organization’s involvement coming from leakers. The questions regarding whether the tie-in color will be ready to launch, or even if it will launch at all.
iPhone 15 Cases for Every Style Unveiled
Additionally, the leaker also posted images of the cases that match the color of the entire iPhone 15 range. Which includes brown, black, baby blue, dark green, pinkish-white, blue-orange, red, and black colors.
The colors listed below may not find compatibility with iPhone 15 finishes, but the dark blue is likely to align with the leaked dark blue hero color promoted by the insider Unknownz21, as 9to5Mac has confirmed.
Unveiling the Chic Side of Tech
For certain, iPhone color options hold very little appeal; however, smartphones are becoming more popular as fashion accessories. Every generation is eager to find out what Apple can offer.