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The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's first top-end flagship smartphone to launch with 5x "Tetraprism" zoom technology. Nevertheless, the upgrade has failed to help the device beat the Huawei P60 Pro off the top spot in terms of DxOMark scores. While the 15 Pro Max was praised for its new telephoto abilities, it was not found to excel completely in all aspects of mobile photography.

The Anker 621 magnetically attaches and wirelessly charges newer Apple smartphones such as the just-released iPhone 15 Pro, which makes the 5,000-mAh power bank a very practical gadget for demanding users who often run out of battery and have to recharge on the go.

Apple has introduced an allegedly more user-repairable build with its new iPhone 15 line-up. However, according to some of the first teardown videos to emerge online, some of the series' other upgrades might actually make their dissembly more complicated in parts, particularly for the higher-end Pro models. In addition, the dreaded software locks are seen to be still firmly in place.

The 15 Pro and Pro Max are now hailed as the "strongest" iPhones ever, as they are the first of their line to step up to "Grade 5" titanium in their frames. However, their well-touted toughness compared to their stainless steel forebears has come into question thanks to some initial tests of their durability. They suggest that the fancy new frames, together with some other new design tweaks, might actually make the new top-end iPhones more susceptible to damage.

Apple has made privacy a cornerstone of its customer experience across its product lineup. However, there has been more than one occasion where the company has fallen short of its claims, and it might still have some work to do yet.

Picking up a new iPhone also usually means picking up a case to go with it. However, buyers will need to beware that Apple’s decision to change the mute switch into an Action button seems to have caught some case makers out.

Apple touts its new, in-house FineWoven fabric as an eco-friendly alternative to leather as a material for accessories. However, its cases for the new iPhones have drawn the ire of some correspondents already, as they assert that it is not as durable as made out to be in its presentation. Meanwhile, some consumers claim to be equally unimpressed.

iFixit called the iPhone 14 a 'design triumph' last year, with the repair experts marvelling at Apple's decision to make its smartphone more repairable than those that went before it. However, the numerous software locks that exist have made the iPhone 14 almost impossible to repair without Apple's approval.

One of the biggest improvements in the new iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max is the Apple A17 Pro SoC. Cupertino claims the A17 Pro to be a snappy chip with the ability to even play AAA games a few of which are due to launch next year. However, according to the testing of the iPhone 15 Pro Max by a Chinese reviewer, the phone is one toasty contender resulting in substantial thermal throttling.

The iPhone 15 series has now been subjected to battery endurance tests, with some less-than-ideal results indicating poor efficiency numbers on the chipset end. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro somehow manage to deliver worse battery performance than their predecessors, despite having slightly bigger batteries.

The latest iPhones have had an unusually long pre-order phase following their launch compared to previous generation. According to a widely-respected analyst, the new telephoto zoom lens exclusive to the 15 Pro Max is a main factor in this situation. It has also become more expensive to produce - however, that cost might be worth it to Apple in the long run.

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max has made the leap to titanium-alloy frames as well as USB type-C. However, some content creators have observed that they seem to have acquired a problem right from the hands-on preview stage. They appear to attract fingerprints and grime to such a degree that they seem to lose their new colors.

ESR's latest charging accessory is touted as the ideal gadget for a user that carries an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods around with them while travelling. The 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set is thus rated to wirelessly charge all 3 at once thanks to its innovative new "Made for Watch" module that plugs into the rest of it via USB type-C.

The well-known vlogger Lewis Hilsenteger of UnboxTherapy has received what, on first glance, could be a 15 Pro that folds in half. It seems to hint at a cover display and a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-like build. However, on closer inspection, the device has none of the specs or features one might hope for in a first-gen clamshell flexible-display iPhone.

Apple has clarified that it will be issuing an OTA update to address the French government's high radiation concerns with the iPhone 12. This comes in the wake of France giving an ultimatum to the Cupertino-giant of banning iPhone 12 sales in the country if not rectified. Unlike most other countries that mandate SAR values for head and whole body, France performs SAR testing for limbs as well wherein the iPhone 12 had 43.5% higher RF emissions than permissible.

The RAM amounts and types for all of the phones in the recently released Apple iPhone 15 series have been shared online. While the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max get straight RAM increases over their iPhone 14 counterparts, there is a more subtle RAM upgrade for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

UGREEN combines iPhone-friendly wireless charging and Android-friendly fast wired charging in the same new Nexode-series charger. It has a flip-up 'lid' that allows the user to place their MagSafe-compatible device on it at an angle if necessary, and also boasts dual USB type-C ports rated for a maximum output of 100W each. The new GaN Charging Station is available via retail channels from now.

Next year's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to feature a better performing A17 Pro SoC fabbed on TSMC's N3E process. The just-announced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max use the A17 Pro that is designed on TSMC's N3B process. However, this process is not compatible with other TSMC 3 nm nodes, which means Apple will have to essentially redesign the A17 Pro for the new N3E node.

The Agence nationale des Fréquences (AFNR) has determined that the iPhone 12 emits more than permitted levels of radiation in certain scenarios. With SAR levels over 40% higher than allowed if an iPhone 12 is in a pocket, the AFNR has ordered Apple to stop selling the affected model immediately until it can find a resolution.

Not only has JSAUX just unveiled its very first line of cases, it has also revealed that they are for the brand new iPhone 15 series. The accessories' RingLax flip-down stand doubles as a finger-grip, and lines up with their MagSafe-compatible charging rings. The new cases are accompanied by a new dock that expands the iPhones' new USB port with inputs such as HDMI and a 3.5mm jack.

Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon Modem‑RF Systems will continue to power mobile data on iPhones of the next few generations. The news may imply the state of silicon development at Apple, and is touted to keep Qualcomm at the forefront of 5G development over the next 3 years.

A major case manufacturer has effectively confirmed that Apple will replace the Mute switch for at least some of its next iPhones. Reportedly only arriving on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the new action button should offer greater versatility than the mute switch, although its customisation options remain unknown for now.

Apple has no plans to up the storage on its upcoming smartphones. The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will all ship with 128 GB storage on board. The iPhone 15 Pro Max will also cost US$100 more than its predecessor.

Baseus has arrived in Berlin ahead of the formal start date of IFA 2023 with the latest additions to its power and charging accessory portfolio. They include new additions to the popular Blade power bank series, as well as an "Ultra Fast Charging" new desktop charger with GaN technology. There are also fresh MagPro and "Let's C" gadgets that might be best suited to the upcoming iPhone 15 series.

Shargeek, the maker of distinctive 'cyberpunk' power accessories such as the Storm 2 power bank, has announced that it will operate under the updated brand name of Sharge going forward. By any name, its transparent-esthetic, tech enthusiast-friendly design DNA is still expressed in its upcoming take on the MagSafe power bank, touted as the first of its kind to boast (visible) active cooling.

Apple has officially confirmed the date of its next hardware launch event. Billed as 'Wonderlust' and occurring in two weeks, the event is expected to toast the releases of at least the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has been given the number one position in a chart of the global top 10 most-shipped smartphones for the first half of 2023 (1H23). In fact, Apple has taken up five slots in the table, including the top four places, leaving Samsung to grab the rest with various Galaxy S and Galaxy A phones. This meant there was no room left for Xiaomi/Redmi devices.

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra (Pro Max) models are expected to bring weight reductions thanks to the use of titanium. Details about exactly what we might expect those reductions to be have now surfaced in a fresh leak.

With Apple’s iPhone 15 series launching in the next few weeks a new rumor has surfaced pointing to the colorways we can expect from the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra models. The Gold and Deep Purple options will make way for a new ‘Titan Gray’ and a yet-to-be-named dark blue hue.

New information about the iPhone 15's USB-C cable has emerged online. It is a 1.6 meters (5.24 feet) long braided cable which supports USB PD 3.0. Data transfer speeds are restricted to USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).

An industry analyst has said the iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ultra) could launch 3-4 weeks after the iPhone 15 Pro and non-Pro models. The delay is due to Sony being unable to deliver the smartphone's periscope telephoto lens on time.

ESR's latest Kickstarter campaign combines its line of charging stations with wireless charging docks specifically intended for iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches with up-to-100 watt (W) wired charging for the first time. Accordingly, the OEM asserts that a user can charge up to 6 devices at the same time at their respective maximal rates thanks to "advanced" gallium nitride (GaN) technology.

Moment has been making smartphone mobile lenses for over a decade and the company has just launched its latest generation. The new Moment T-Series lenses bring a number of improvements designed to accommodate the latest smartphones, but also further improve optical performance.

Samsung Display is working on a zero bezel display with under-panel camera, the company announced at the K-Display Business Forum in Seoul, Korea. The panel type aligns with recent rumors that Apple is planning to launch an iPhone with a bezel-free display in the near future.

The iPhone 15 series could be in line for faster charging speeds if a new rumor is accurate. A faster charging speed of 35W is being touted for "at least some" of Apple next-gen iPhones, with the iPhone 15 Pro models the most likely candidate for the upgrade.

Apple has reportedly begun to manufacture units of its iPhone 15, not to mention its Plus, Pro and Pro Max siblings, in certain regions. However, they may be mass-produced in smaller volumes compared to earlier projections. Meanwhile, one of the series' members has allegedly popped up on an official regulator's database ahead of its launch.

A new leak says the iPhone SE 4 will include a USB-C port, an action button and reuse the iPhone 14's chassis. Other rumoured features include Face ID and a solitary rear camera module.

An alleged Apple A17 Bionic Geekbench listing has shown up online. It states the next-gen flagship SoC scores 3,269 and 7,666 points in the single and multi-core tests, respectively.

In something of a surprise, Apple could be upgrading its current iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models to USB-C along with the anticipated upgrade to USB-C ports for the next-generation iPhone 15 series. The move would allow Apple to keep the devices on sale into 2024 when EU legislation mandating the use of USB-C as the universal smartphone port standard kicks in.

A new leak has shed light on the upcoming Apple A17 Bionic SoC. It will feature a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU and 6 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and power the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max/iPhone 15 Ultra.

According to a new report, the launch of the iPhone 15 series is a little more than a month away. Supposedly occurring on a Tuesday this time around, the launch event is also rumoured to host the introductions of Apple's next smartwatches. Photos of the USB Type-C ports for this year's iPhones have also leaked online, revealing a few differences between the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The iPhone 14 series' successors are predicted to come with design changes, although most will be iterative at best. Nevertheless, they will require all-new cases, many of which are allegedly on show in new leaked photos. Meanwhile, other new 15-series leaks purport to confirm potentially important (and expensive) new internal upgrades.

Word on the grapevine indicates Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro phones will set off a wave of smartphones with titanium frames. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is set to follow that trend, but will likely be beaten to the punch by the Xiaomi 14 Pro—or, at least, a special version of it.

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are expected to graduate to the Dynamic Island display type that was exclusive to the 14 Pro series on its 2022 debut. However, the 15 Pro and Pro Max are now tipped to retain the edge, as their screens will be made with a first-for-iPhone technique that could made the noticeable bezels of their predecessors finally recede.

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S24 series in the first quarter of 2024. According to a new leak, the range-topping Galaxy S24 Ultra will arrive with a titanium frame, not at all dissimilar to what has been rumored for Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple is said to have a replacement for the classic iPhone mute switch in the works, thought of as an "Action Button" as it mirrors the new re-programmable analog from the Watch Ultra. Now, code outlining how it will work as part of a smartphone has allegedly emerged.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will debut soon. Word on the grapevine has claimed in the past that Apple could launch the phones with a price hike versus their predecessors, and a new report from Bloomberg seems to indicate that possibility as well.

Apple could be set to all but completely eliminate the bezels on an upcoming iPhone, according to well-known tipster, Ice Universe. The company will also take Face ID completely under the display at the same time.