Gurman: Dynamic Island Expanding to All iPhone 15 Models, Pro Models to Feature Titanium Frame

[MacRumors]

Apple plans to expand the Dynamic Island to all four iPhone 15 models launching later this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The hardware-dependant feature is currently limited to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the iPhone 15 series will offer the same four screen sizes as the iPhone 14 series, meaning that customers can expect a 6.1-inch iPhone 15, 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus, 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max. Following in the footsteps of the Apple Watch Ultra, Gurman previously suggested that the iPhone 15 Pro Max might be named the iPhone 15 Ultra.

The Dynamic Island is a pill-shaped area at the top of the iPhone's display that replaces the notch found on previous models. Aided by software, the Dynamic Island morphs into different shapes and sizes for Live Activities, system alerts, and other information. Display analyst Ross Young previously claimed that the Dynamic Island would be available on all four iPhone 15 models, and this rumor is now backed by Gurman.

As widely expected, all four iPhone 15 models will be equipped with a USB-C port instead of Lightning, according to Gurman. USB-C is a more universally adopted charging standard and offers faster data transfer speeds than Lightning.

Gurman also corroborated rumors claiming that iPhone 15 Pro models will feature a titanium frame with haptic volume buttons. Instead of physically moving, two new Taptic Engines inside the device would simulate the feeling of the buttons being pressed, similar to how the iPhone SE's Home button and newer MacBook trackpads work.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 15 series in September as usual.

Article Link: Gurman: Dynamic Island Expanding to All iPhone 15 Models, Pro Models to Feature Titanium Frame

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Titanium frame will hopefully bring some noticeable weight reduction.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗]

I hope Product Red comes into the iPhone Pro Line up. It will look astonishing on the titanium frame.

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Can't wait to titanium. Much better than stainless steel in every single way.

 

[HiVolt]

I don't get the obsession with the frame... Why can't it just be aluminum its plenty strong, light and cheap.

 

[nu1mlock]

USB-C can support higher transfer speeds, but so can Lightning. USB-C can also be just as slow as USB 2.0.

 

[Kylo83]

Sounds like another boring iPhone change

 

[Kylo83]

USB-C can support higher transfer speeds, but so can Lightning. USB-C can also be just as slow as USB 2.0.

No one uses the port to transfer data tho so what’s the point

 

[Ricken]

I hope Product Red comes into the iPhone Pro Line up. It will look astonishing on the titanium frame.

Yes I wanted this to happen years ago in regards to the pros

 

[krspkbl]

ill take an iPhone 15 Ultra 😊

 

[blairh]

Titanium is a huge upgrade. I loathe how heavy the Pro models are.

 

[krspkbl]

No one uses the port to transfer data tho so what’s the point

while its true most people dont use it for data transfer im sure there are some people who do. i just use iCloud for downloading my photos/videos/files to my PC if i need to. cant be bothered with cables and hooking it up.

i wouldnt be surprised if the 15/15 Plus run at 2.0 speeds and the Pro/Ultra get USB 3.2 (or whatever the hell it is) speeds.

 

[mystery hill]

Let’s hope the iPhone 15 Pro supports USB4 2.0 for data transfer up to 80Gbps, and that iOS 17 enables full external display support.

“What’s a computer?”

 

[munpip214]

Or maybe we will just see the two iPhone 14 with price reduction and two iPhone 15 models that are just the Pros.

 

[munpip214]

i wouldnt be surprised if the 15/15 Plus run at 2.0 speeds and the Pro/Ultra get USB 3.2 (or whatever the hell it is) speeds.

This really just comes down to the soc. It has to be designed in the hardware to support it.

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

Titanium is a huge upgrade. I loathe how heavy the Pro models are.

They’ll compensate the weight loss with a heavier battery. Lol.

 

[Ciaoiphone4]

Dynamic Island is ok, but in my opinion in iOS 17 Apple should lower the entire interface by 3-4-5 pixel in order to not cut the contents also on big iPhone. Last year new notch design could create problem on iPhone 13 mini and sometimes on 13 and 13 pro. It is the reason that made me return iPhone 14 pro max and stay with iPhone 13 pro max

 

[zinacef]

Does titanium mean I can go case less?

 

[Cromulent]

I hope Product Red comes into the iPhone Pro Line up. It will look astonishing on the titanium frame.

I've always liked the Product Red colour, but it isn't available in the Pro Max model, so I always had to skip it.

 

[scrapesleon]

Can’t we just go back to two iPhones being released four is too much this ain’t blackberry

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗]

ill take an iPhone 15 Ultra 😊

Me too. I think Apple should differentiate iPhone 15 Ultra from the Pro lineup. I hope they make it more of a premium and exclusive product.

 

[n-evo]

No one uses the port to transfer data tho so what’s the point

It’s always funny when people try to speak for other people. I always use the port to import large amounts of pictures in Photos on my Mac.

 

[jz0309]

No one uses the port to transfer data tho so what’s the point

Nonsense, plenty people still backup to their computers and others transfer photos

 

[MaaK]

Does titanium mean I can go case less?

If it is like the brushed titanium in Apple Watch Edition then it will easily scratch as the silver stainless steel. Will help more in the weight department but that’s it. They should just go with aluminum. Why do the Pro phones have to have a stainless steel or titanium frame? iPad Pros are aluminum as well. Would be so much lighter.

 

[jz0309]

Titanium frame will hopefully bring some noticeable weight reduction.

Like by how much? Look at the weight is SS vs Ti and then do the math yourself…