iPhone 15 Pro & 15 Pro Max Specs Review
iPhone 15 & 15 Plus Review
Rumors before Apple's 2023 Fall Presentation (12 September 2023)
According to rumors, several carriers have advised their employees against taking leave on September 13, anticipating a major announcement. This suggests a likely date for the event. However, preorders usually don't commence until the following Friday, which would be September 15. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg also believes the event will take place that week, but he suggests that Apple might prefer Tuesday, September 12
UPD: Apple announced it will hold a press event in its headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 12, where the company is expected to announce new iPhones.
When is the iPhone event scheduled to begin?
The Apple Event is set to kick off at 10 a.m. California time. Here's a breakdown of this timing for various regions across the globe:
U.S.:
Pacific: 10 a.m.- Mountain: 11 a.m.
- Central: 12 p.m.
- Eastern: 1 p.m.
Europe: 7 p.m. (CEST)
Canada:
Pacific: 10 a.m.- Mountain: 11 a.m.
- Central: 12 p.m.
- Eastern: 1 p.m.
- Atlantic: 2 p.m.
Singapore and China: 1 a.m. (next day)
Australia:
- Western: 1 a.m. (next day)
- Central: 2:30 a.m. (next day)
- Eastern: 3 a.m. (next day)
Typically, Apple's September events have a duration of about an hour.
How can you access the live stream of the Apple event?
You have several options at your disposal. You can tune in to Apple's YouTube channel, visit Apple's official website directly, listen via Apple's Podcast Channel or watch it on Apple TV.
September Event Expectations
iPhone 15 Series: We're likely to see four new iPhones, mirroring the 2022 lineup. This includes the standard iPhone 15, a larger Plus variant, the advanced iPhone 15 Pro, and an even larger Max or potentially an Ultra version. While the Pro models are rumored to receive the bulk of the upgrades, the Max or Ultra might have some exclusive features.
- iPhone 15: 6.1-inch display with Dynamic Island, A16 chip, 6GB RAM (potentially LPDDR5), U2 chip, USB-C port, solid-state mute switch, and new color variants.
- iPhone 15 Plus: Features similar to iPhone 15 but with a 6.7-inch display.
- iPhone 15 Pro: 6.1-inch ProMotion display with Dynamic Island, A17 chip, 8GB RAM, U2 chip, USB-C port, solid-state mute switch, and a dark red finish.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra: Similar to the Pro but with a 6.7-inch display, a periscope lens with 6x optical zoom, and 8K video recording support.
Apple Watch:
- Apple Watch Series 9: Expected in 41mm and 45mm sizes with an S9 chip and enhanced battery life.
- Apple Watch Ultra: A 49mm variant with the S9 chip and improved battery life.
iPad:
- iPad mini (7th gen): While not a certainty, if launched, it might feature an A16 chip and hopefully, increased storage.
AirPods:
- AirPods Max: Awaiting an update.
- AirPods Lite: Rumored to be budget-friendly earbuds priced at $99.
Software Spotlight: UPDF
In the dynamic tech world, hardware innovations must be paired with software advancements. UPDF stands out as a contemporary software solution, offering a robust suite for PDF management. From editing and converting to organizing and annotating, UPDF aims to transform how Apple users engage with PDFs.
2023: A Year in Review
- January: Apple kicked off the year with the launch of MacBook Pro models featuring the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. The tech world also saw the debut of M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini machines and a redesigned, larger HomePod at $299.
- WWDC: Apple unveiled software updates across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, watchOS 10, and the novel visionOS. Hardware highlights included the Vision Pro headset
