iPhone 15

iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
Brand	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn
Generation	17th
Compatible networks	3G, 4G LTE, 5G NR
Predecessor	iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Plus
Type	15: Smartphone; 15 Plus: Phablet
Form factor	Slate
Operating system	Original: iOS 17.0;
Data inputs	Multi-touch touchscreen display

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the seventh generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 14, and were announced on September 12, 2023.

History

In 2021, the European Commission began considering a proposal to mandate USB-C on all devices in the European Union, including iPhones.^[1] Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple would drop its proprietary Lightning connector by 2023.^[2] In October 2022, Apple confirmed it would comply with the European Union's regulations.^[3]

Specifications

Hardware

Charging port

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will use USB-C.^[4]

Software

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will launch with iOS 17.^[5]

References

^ Porter, Jon (September 23, 2021). "EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones". The Verge. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
^ Vincent, James (May 11, 2022). "Apple will drop iPhone Lightning port in favor of USB-C in 2023, claims analyst". The Verge. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
^ Clark, Mitchell (October 26, 2022). "Apple confirms the iPhone is getting USB-C". The Verge. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
^ "Apple announces iPhone 15 with USB-C, a camera upgrade, and the Dynamic Island". September 12, 2023.
^ Porter, Jon (August 10, 2023). "Get ready for a repositioned end call button in iOS 17". The Verge. Retrieved September 11, 2023.

[1] Porter, Jon (September 23, 2021). "EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones". The Verge. Retrieved September 11, 2023.

[2] Vincent, James (May 11, 2022). "Apple will drop iPhone Lightning port in favor of USB-C in 2023, claims analyst". The Verge. Retrieved September 11, 2023.

[3] Clark, Mitchell (October 26, 2022). "Apple confirms the iPhone is getting USB-C". The Verge. Retrieved September 11, 2023.

[4] "Apple announces iPhone 15 with USB-C, a camera upgrade, and the Dynamic Island". September 12, 2023.

[5] Porter, Jon (August 10, 2023). "Get ready for a repositioned end call button in iOS 17". The Verge. Retrieved September 11, 2023.

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