HIGHLIGHTS
* iPhone 15 Pro CAD renders show that Apple is going back to physical buttons instead of haptic keys.
* However, Apple is retaining the Mute switch.
* iPhone 15 series is set to debut later this year.
* The two pro models are likely to be iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
* The iPhone 15 Pro Max may launch with an iPhone 15 Ultra moniker
* The iPhone 15 series is expected to launch later this year
iPhone 15 series has been all over the news as they’re one of the most-anticipated flagship launches of the year. The lineup is expected to bring some notable improvements, especially in the camera department. Now, folks at 9to5Mac have obtained a detailed set of CAD files from trusted sources. These confirm some of the rumours that surfaced online in recent weeks.
These images show the iPhone 15 Pro models will have traditional buttons, including the Apple Watch Ultra-like Action button, as opposed to widespread rumours about haptics. Apple might have hit a roadblock during production and went back to familiar territory (physical buttons).
iPhone 15 Pro CAD-based Renders
The earlier surfaced CAD-based renders showed the iPhone 15 Pro series will feature new haptic buttons, including a push mute button. There were supposed to be two new haptic engines dedicated explicitly to emulating a button press.
However, it looks like Apple has now backtracked on this, probably owing to production hurdles or the software is not completely ready.
This sudden change in design, interestingly, didn’t affect the mute switch as the new CAD-renders show the push button instead of the toggle that is currently on most iPhones. The new mute switch is expected to come with increased functionality but the details are under wraps. The only significant change to buttons is the mute switch this year too. Speculations are rife that this button could emulate the Action Button found on the Apple Watch Ultra.
The earlier leaked CAD-based renders show a gigantic camera bump, with individual protrusions larger than the current iPhone 14 Pro’s entire camera bump. However, with the new renders, the camera bump on the iPhone 15 Pro seems reasonable. While the camera bump is still present and is larger than iPhone 14 Pro’s, the protrusions don’t appear that mighty.
On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro Max could have a slightly larger camera bump, which adds to the ongoing rumours that it might have a periscope zoom lens.
These renders also show the presence of a USBType-C port, the bezels are narrow and the entire frame appears to be more rounded than the current iPhone 14 series.
iPhone 15 Price to increase?
Separately, Twitter user Revegnus claims that compared to the iPhone 14 series, the production cost of the iPhone 15 base model is expected to increase by almost 12 percent and iPhone 15 Pro models by around 20 percent. He says that the TSMC fabrication price hike could be the main culprit here. It remains to be seen whether Apple would pass on this burden to customers by hiking the price of the iPhone 15 series or bear the weight.
Faqs iPhone 15 Series
1) Leaked CAD Files Showcase New Design of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Models.Details?
Ans) The previous rumors regarding the iPhone 15 Pro models utilizing solid-state buttons also said that Apple would use additional Taptic Engines for haptic feedback. While the plans for that change have shifted to iPhone 15 Pro models, the previously found Mute Switch may not make it to the new models.
Instead, the iPhone 15 Pro phones will feature an Action Button. And the leaked CAD files kind of confirms that the accessory makers are currently working on a new design. And these new CADs line up perfectly with the previously leaked 1:1 high-quality renders.
As you can see, Apple has completely ditched the solid-state buttons. Instead, Apple has reverted to traditional button design for the iPhone 15 Pro models with separated volume buttons. But the main highlight is the lack of a mute switch.
Instead, the CAD files showcase a mute button, which is likely to be named Action Button.
It is unknown whether the new Action Button will completely replace the functionality of the mute switch. Many are speculating it could emulate the Apple Watch Ultra’s Action Button. And that button allows you to customize the action according to your preference. In other words, you can program it to do several tasks.
As you might have guessed, the Action Button will be an exclusive for the iPhone 15
Pro lineup. That is, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models will have the traditional mute switch.
So, Apple could indeed add some special features to the new button.
2) What are the Camera Changes in the new iPhone 15?
Ans) So, the new iPhone 15 CAD files are not just all about the Action Button. Instead, they shed light on a slightly changed camera bump. The early schematics showed a gargantuan bump with individual protrusions that were larger than the bump found on the iPhone 14 Pro.
But with the new CADs, the camera bumps appear to be in the reasonable range. Yes, the bumps are still larger than the iPhone 14 series. But the protrusions are not as comical as showcased in the previous CADs.
That said, the bump on the iPhone 15 Pro Max looks to be a bit larger. This leads us to believe that the periscope zoom lens for the highest-end model might actually be a thing.
However, the iPhone 15 Pro does not appear to have the same treatment. It is not rumored to feature the periscope zoom lens either. For that reason, we were not surprised to see it having less bump on the back than the 15 Pro Max model.
With the camera and new button design, the CAD also corroborates several design details in the previous CAD models. For example, the new renders show incredibly narrow bezels, the presence of USB-C, and a much rounder frame than the iPhone 14 series.
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