![]() It had been speculated that the iPhone 15 Pro Max could feature solid-state buttons, instead of the mechanical ones employed in current iPhones. It’s also said to operate as a mute button, in case you’re like me and despite software-based volume controls. An iOS 17 leak has revealed some of the shortcuts you'd be able to perform with the action button. Similar to the button on the Apple Watch Ultra, the Action Button is said to be a customizable button you can remap for various features. The good news is that Apple is expected to replace it with a new solid state “Action Button” on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. However, like the OnePlus alert slider, it seems the physical toggle may be getting killed off. The mute switch is one of those staple features the majority of Android phones never really bothered to try and replicate. That’ll help produce better portrait photos and improve augmented reality apps, all while potentially extending the new iPhone's battery life. No matter what happens, word is that there may be an upgraded LiDAR sensor that would boost performance and power efficiency. Instead, the iPhone 15 Pro Max may get the same main sensor as the 14 Pro Max. It’s speculated that this sensor could be as large as an inch across, and may feature a new “triple-stacked” sensor for brighter and more colorful photos." Sadly this particular rumor has been contested, and some suggest that we may not see it until the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. ![]() The periscope lens will no doubt go a long way, but rumor is that a bunch more changes are coming to the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s camera - including a new “state of the art” sensor from Sony. But competition has been heating up, especially from Samsung and Google, and the rumors are expecting great things from the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The camera is Apple’s bread and butter, and the work the company puts into its cameras each year ensures it ends up releasing some of the best camera phones money can buy. Unfortunately, production on the periscope lens is reportedly not what Apple was expecting, and that may lead to the iPhone 15 Pro Max being delayed - or another year of shortages in the months following release. To top it off, Apple is expected to include a new hybrid telephoto lens, capable of variable levels of optical zoom in a single unit - rather than needing two separate lenses, like the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Though the size of this new module is apparently too big for the iPhone 15 Pro, which is why it’s exclusive to the Pro Max. But by stacking them vertically, and using a mirror mechanism similar to that of a real-life periscope, you suddenly have a lot more space to work with. The problem is that stacking them horizontally means you run out of space very quickly - especially if you’re as hyper-fixated on thickness as Apple. Optical zoom works by requiring additional lenses, and the higher the zoom the more you need. ![]() The main upgrade in this category is a rumored new periscope lens, which will be able to boost the optical zoom to 6x magnification - double that of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. The camera is one of the iPhone Pro lineup’s major features, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max is rumored to be taking things to new levels - even going beyond the iPhone 15 Pro’s capabilities. ![]() That means cheaper chargers may not be able to reach the same high speeds as the more premium brands. The downside is that Apple may adopt the ‘Made for iPhone’ program for USB-C, which would impose limitations on chargers and accessories that aren’t certified by Apple. That’s a big step up from the 20W charging currently available, even if it is well below speeds that are available elsewhere - such as the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 45W charging. In fact rumors claim the phone could be capable of charging speeds as high as 27W. ![]() That means we could see a boost to both those specs on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The other benefits are that USB-C is capable of faster charging and data transfer speeds than Lightning. That means, in theory, you should be able to recharge your iPhone 15 with a cable that can also be used with a MacBook, iPad, Android or any other device that isn’t so cheap it still uses micro-USB. The other big change reportedly coming to all iPhone 15s - not just the Pro Max model - is swapping out the Lightning cable for USB-C. (Image credit: Ivan Shenets | Shutterstock) ![]()
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