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

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.

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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.

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mnsportsgeek Avatar
36 months ago
Titanium frame will hopefully bring some noticeable weight reduction.
Score: 30 Votes (Like | Disagree)
HiVolt Avatar
36 months ago
I don't get the obsession with the frame... Why can't it just be aluminum its plenty strong, light and cheap.
Score: 26 Votes (Like | Disagree)
n-evo Avatar
36 months ago

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.
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jz0309 Avatar
36 months ago

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
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36 months ago
I hope Product Red comes into the iPhone Pro Line up. It will look astonishing on the titanium frame.
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Premium1 Avatar
36 months ago
Fix the garbage post-processing of the camera. Ruins the good hardware that apple finally put in its camera.
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