Now that WWDC has wrapped up for one more 12 months, the following occasion that many are trying ahead to, is the following iPhone occasion earlier than the tip of the 12 months.
For the reason that iPhone 4S in 2011, the standard trope sees WWDC announce the most recent software program updates and a brand new iPhone then arrives between September and November.
There are many rumors as to what the iPhone 15 lineup will characteristic, from a Dynamic Island showing in all fashions to USB-C lastly debuting with the Professional fashions, alongside a Periscope lens.
So with this in thoughts, we’ve had a suppose as to what we’d prefer to see from an iPhone 15, which might persuade us to make the improve from our older fashions.
Life on the Island
John-Anthony Disotto — How-To Editor
The Dynamic Island has been abandoned basically because the iPhone 14 Professional’s reveal final 12 months, and now, with the iPhone 15 approaching and rumors of the entire lineup getting the identical notch revamp, it’s time for Apple to do extra.
Sure, WWDC had Dynamic Island periods for builders, however there’s no new performance for the Island in iOS 17. I’d like to see the Dynamic Island get an enormous enchancment with the launch of the iPhone 15 that trickles all the way down to the iPhone 14 Professional. Add some causes to improve to the brand new iPhone’s versatile hole-punch with out simply releasing the identical uncared for characteristic we’ve had for practically a 12 months.
I would like Apple to showcase extra first-party apps, extra third-party apps, and even new use instances for the Island that my mind can’t even fathom as of but. Shock and delight me, so I can really feel like the explanation I needed to improve final 12 months wasn’t only a dumb resolution on my half. And new iPhone 15 house owners can expertise a Dynamic Island that’s related and helpful and never simply the reincarnation of the TouchBar.
Gimme some extra curves
Tammy Rogers — Employees Author
I like my iPhone – it is massive, stunning, and wonderful (to a degree) within the hand. There is only one downside, ergonomically, with the present crop of iPhones that bothers me maybe greater than it ought to – the sides of the gadget.
They’re all onerous, and a bit… angular. My favourite form of iPhone was the iPhone 11 Professional and Professional Max; impossibly skinny, premium feeling, and tremendous curvy. These metallic surrounds had been easy and supple, like holding a pebble with a display. It felt good, and hundreds extra comfy than the straight-lined iPhones of outdated.
Alas, Apple finally discovered the curves an excessive amount of, and opted to return to that angular end with the iPhone 12. I’d prefer to see us return to that feeling of a smoother iPhone – ditch the silly angles, and embrace the sleek.
Periscope Digital camera
Karen Freeman — Contributor
Let’s face it, I’ve upgraded to the brand new iPhone just about yearly in my decade-plus of being an Apple tech journalist, so I’ll most likely improve once more this fall regardless. However the rumored periscope digicam and the 6x optical zoom it might carry has significantly piqued my curiosity.
Which, if the most recent rumors are true, could come solely to the iPhone 15 Professional Max this 12 months. I’ve by no means purchased a Max or Plus iPhone of any type; not simply due to the associated fee issue however as a result of I don’t wish to schlep round an enormous cellphone. I’ve small fingers, small pockets, and may solely carry a tiny phone-wallet-keys cross-body bag more often than not.Â
Nonetheless, I’m intrigued by the periscope digicam, and the opposite enhancements (howdy Sony sensor!) coming to the iPhone 15 lineup. That darned periscope could be sufficient to persuade me to go to a Professional Max this time.
Return of TouchID
Daryl Baxter — Options Editor
I’ve a confession – I’ve by no means been eager on FaceID to unlock my iPhone. Ever because the iPhone X changed TouchID again in 2017, there have been numerous instances when my face simply doesn’t register, so I’ve to kind in my passcode.
That is particularly annoying after I’ve had to make use of Apple Pay at a Retailer. Utilizing TouchID with my iPhone 8 Plus was far simpler and quicker, particularly after we had been all utilizing face masks again in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic was occurring.
And despite the fact that FaceID has gotten faster at recognizing faces, it nonetheless has hassle when in direct daylight, and generally it may well randomly fail.
So let’s see TouchID return in iPhone 15 Professional to the facility button, much like how the iPad mini and iPad use TouchID. This manner, it additionally brings a second technique of authentication in case one fails, so it’s safe and way more handy as soon as once more.
USB-C
Stephen Warwick — Information Editor
An all however assured improve, the shortage of USB-C on iPhone has gone from an odd omission to a light inconvenience, to an enormous ache within the bottom. iPhone is now the one gadget I personal that makes use of this growing old charging port and I can’t wait to be rid of it.Â
USB-C will imply one charging cable for my Macs, iPads, and iPhones in the home, in addition to cross-compatibility with numerous different USB-C cables I already personal.Â
One other nice bonus is the advance to knowledge switch speeds that may open up some cool alternatives for brand spanking new {hardware} and extra.
Dialing it as much as 15
There was a time that the latest iPhone launch was an necessary occasion. There can be queues outdoors many shops around the globe on launch day, and letting folks know that you simply had the most recent iPhone was a giant deal to others.
Whereas that’s subdued considerably over the previous few years, the thrill for a brand new iPhone nonetheless lingers, which is thanks partly to the latest software program updates introduced at WWDC annually. These software program updates normally launch throughout the similar week as an iPhone towards the tip of the 12 months.
A number of of us on the staff are already planning to improve to the following iPhone – whether or not that’s for work, the latest, unique coloration, or simply as a result of we wish to use the most recent digicam. However it’s nonetheless enjoyable to see what Apple’s been engaged on for a number of years, and whether or not it is going to discover a place in our finest iPhone checklist.
Regardless, we at iMore shall be trying ahead to seeing if any of our needs come true for iPhone 15, however what would you prefer to see? Tell us over within the iMore boards.
