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Apple held its major iPhone event on Tuesday and — surprise! — the company dropped its highly anticipated iPhone 15, iPhone Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. But that's hardly all Apple announced at the event.

Luckily we've collected all the big announcements and all you need to know in one place. Let's get into it.

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus

Duh, we have to start here. Apple dropped the latest version of its flagship product. The new, more basic version of the iPhone comes with improved performance, a better camera, USB-C charging and Dynamic Island, the shifting widget that killed the dreaded notch. The iPhone 15 starts at $799, while the Plus starts at $899:

  • The 6.1-inch iPhone 15

  • The 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus

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iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max

Apple upgraded its priciest iPhones, even if they look largely the same. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are now made of titanium, meaning they're more durable and lighter. It also has a new, customizable Action Button, which replaces the mute switch. iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, while the Pro Max starts at $1,199:

  • The 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro

  • The 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple Watch Series 9

Apple dropped the latest version of Watch on Tuesday.

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Mashable's Cecily Mauran has all the details but TL;DR, it's more powerful, carbon neutral, comes in new colors, and features a new, touch-free feature called double tap.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2

The company also announced its latest version of its premium Watch.

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The rugged, sportier version of the Watch got an upgraded processor, longer batter life, and improved health readings.

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Dynamic Island for all

Apple announced that all versions of iPhone 15 would get Dynamic Island, the widget near the top of iPhone screens that shifts with users' needs. It debuted with the iPhone 14 Pro, but now it's coming standard with all the new iPhones. As Mashable's Alex Perry wrote, this means we can say goodbye to the infamous iPhone notch.

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USB-C charging

Apple, as everyone suspected, said on Tuesday it would shift iPhone to USB-C charging. This is a huge relief for folks whose Lightning ports often break or for iPhone users looking to grab a charge from Android pals. Users have long desired this shift, but it comes only after the European Union passed a law requiring universal USB-C charging compatibility by 2024.

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The action button

Apple killed off its mute switch in the deluxe iPhone 15 models. In its place: The action button. While the new button can still be used for muting, it's now customizable for a number of functions via the Shortcuts app.

iOS 17 release date

Apple was mostly silent on iOS 17 on Tuesday, though the software was covered extensively at their previous event in June. Still, it was announced that iOS 17 would drop on Monday, Sept. 18.

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So long, leather

Apple spent a good portion of the keynote highlighting its environmental efforts. Among those efforts: the elimination of leather products. Apple Watch bands will now be made with a material the company dubbed "FineWoven," which apparently has a suede-like texture.

Spatial video

Apple announced Tuesday that the iPhone 15 Pro will let users record spatial video. This is a feature designed to work in concert with Apple's forthcoming Vision Pro headset. It means you can take a video and then be immersed in it with your headset.

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Everything Apple announced at the iPhone 15 event (2024)

FAQs

What happened at the Apple event on the iPhone 15? ›

iPhone 15 price, features

Apple debuted the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max Tuesday. The standard iPhone 15 will start at $799, while the 15 Plus will start at $899. The iPhone 15 will have a 6.1-inch display, and the 15 Plus will have a 6.7-inch display.

What is special about iPhone 15? ›

Some of the notable changes in the iPhone 15 include a faster A17 Pro chip, an advanced camera system with telephoto capabilities, an always-on display with ProMotion technology, and a customizable action button instead of a ring/silent switch on the side.

What are the biggest changes in the iPhone 15? ›

The Dynamic Island, USB-C and the upgraded camera are the iPhone 15's biggest changes.

Did Apple confirm iPhone 15? ›

Apple unveiled and released the iPhone 15 series in September 2023 with tons of new features that elevate the experience in comparison with the previous iPhone 14 series and set the stage for the upcoming iPhone 16 series.

What will be there in iPhone 15? ›

iPhone 15 at a glance
  • USB-C charging instead of Lightning.
  • Dynamic Island on all models.
  • New AV1 decoder on the iPhone 15 Pro models.
  • 48MP camera comes to standard iPhone 15.
  • New periscope zoom means a bigger camera bump on the 15 Pro Max.
  • Starting price: £799 / $799 / AU$1499.
  • On sale now.
Mar 28, 2024

What was unveiled at Apple event? ›

Apple announced the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max in an unprecedented move to reveal three chips at once. They are built on the 3nm process and feature significant performance improvements over the previous generation. The 24-inch iMac was updated with the M3 processor.

Will iPhone 15 be a big change? ›

The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro have officially launched. The biggest change this year is that Apple is finally switching from a Lightning port to a USB-C port, meaning the phones will probably be that much easier to integrate into your charging ecosystem. But the devices have some other notable upgrades as well.

Is there an iPhone 16? ›

Aside from the new vertical lens arrangement and the Capture Button, the iPhone 16 models will have the same general design as the iPhone 15 models with no notable changes to body shape or size.

Is iPhone 15 worth buying? ›

If you already own an iPhone 13/14 it's not worth upgrading for iPhone 15 I would urge you to wait for next year, If you own any model below iPhone 12 then yes go for it. If you are switching from Android to IOS then iPhone 15/ 15 plus would be a best option to start at.

Should i buy iPhone 14 or 15? ›

Across a variety of tests and benchmarks, the A16 Bionic in the iPhone 15 outperforms the A15 Bionic in the iPhone 14 in every way. The differences can be as great as a 10 to 15% improvement in most areas including compute power, graphics processing and power efficiency, all of which are really great.

Is there a new iPhone coming out in 2024? ›

The tentpole Apple product of 2024 will be the iPhone 16 lineup, set to be announced in September per usual. Headlining this is a display size bump – the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to pack a 6.3-inch display, up from the 6.1 inches of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Will iPhone 15 be different than 14? ›

Both iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 deliver impressive performance. However, the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip on iPhone 15 is a definite upgrade. This superfast A16 Bionic chipset supports all of the phone's advanced features like computational photography, Dynamic Island, and Voice Isolation for phone calls.

Which model of iPhone 15 is best? ›

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is not just the best camera iPhone but will likely end up being the best camera smartphone overall and is the right choice for those who want nothing but the best. If you are a gamer, go with the Pro Max, which not only offers a smoother display but is also capable of running AAA titles.

Can I pick up iPhone 15 in store? ›

Pick up your online order at the Apple Store. Experience our new products and shop for accessories. Our retail stores are open and look forward to welcoming you. Find your nearest store for details.

What day does iPhone 15 release? ›

The devices were announced on September 12, 2023, during the Apple Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California alongside the higher-priced iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Pre-orders began on September 15, 2023, and the devices were made available on September 22, 2023.

When did Apple announce iPhone 15? ›

The devices were announced on September 12, 2023, during the Apple Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California alongside the higher-priced iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Pre-orders began on September 15, 2023, and the devices were made available on September 22, 2023.

What is iPhone 15 all day battery? ›

iPhone 15 battery life results: All four models compared
Row 0 - Cell 0Battery size*Battery life (hours:mins)
iPhone 15 Plus4,383 mAh14:14
iPhone 15 Pro3,274 mAh10:53
iPhone 15 Pro Max4,422 mAh14:02
iPhone 143,279 mAh9:28
10 more rows
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