As the anticipation reached its peak, Apple enthusiasts worldwide eagerly awaited the release of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. However, the launch wasn't all smooth sailing. Despite Apple's meticulous planning, even tech giants can face unexpected hiccups during product releases. In this article, we delve into the common problems that marred the release of these highly anticipated smartphones and explore the solutions that can help users navigate these issues. Whether you're a proud owner or considering purchasing one of these devices, read on to discover how to overcome the challenges that came with the release of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.
That all means Apple must deliver both a modem that delivers clear performance/battery saving benefits to stay on brand (and that’s highly possible when integrated directly into Apple silicon) in a design at a cost that can be produced in massive quantities. Ultimately, it should be worth the wait.
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Apple has long favored a business model that prioritizes getting things right over being first to market. In addition, there are questions of scale. iPhone are often late to market with features adopted by rival manufacturers not because of cost, but because suppliers struggle to supply components in the 100s of millions that iPhone,
Apple may have used Intel modems in the past, but major discrepancies were found in their signal strength and performance compared to comparable Qualcomm modems. So much so that guides were written at the time advising users how to identify whether an iPhone had an Intel or Qualcomm modem so you could avoid the latter.
What could cause a six-year delay from acquisition to introduction? While few things make sense over such a long time period, the elephant in the room is quality control.
In a new blog post, Ming-Chi Kuo reveals that Apple will not start using its own modems until 2025. This is something of a shock, given the company acquired Intel’s smartphone modem business back in July 2019. Moreover, Intel was already selling smartphone modems, having supplied them to Apple for the iPhone SE, iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone 11, among others.
09/07 Update: Another piece of the iPhone 15 puzzle has slotted into place. After months of speculation, 2023 will not be the year Apple’s in-house 5G modem comes to the range. Neither will 2024.
The button will also be programmable, with code in iOS 17 beta releases revealing an array of options: Accessibility, Shortcuts, Silent Mode, Camera, Flashlight, Focus, Magnifier, Translate and Voice Memos. It’s currently unclear whether it will support more than one function through multiple presses or gestures.
Replacing the mute switch, which featured in every previous iPhone, the button will be exclusive to Pro models. It is solid-state, meaning it won’t physically move, instead sending vibration feedback (similar to a Mac Book track pad). This should increase durability and water resistance.
Speaking to me, Dickson confirmed that the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the video is a dummy model but that the design is spot on. Dickson has a long and consistently accurate track record, so anyone still attached to the physical mute button now needs to come to terms with its inevitable removal or buy an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus, where it will last one more generation.
In addition, Kuo reveals that Apple has also suffered production issues with the iPhone 15 range’s displays and batteries, with the latter “expanding when exposed to heat” — a concerning problem that the analyst believes has now been solved.
The latter is likely to cause problems for upgrades, given that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to account for up to 40% of all early iPhone 15 orders. Its exclusive new periscope zoom camera being the big selling point.
Compounding this are two issues with Pro models. Kuo says that their new titanium frame will reduce the weight of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, but their production has been impacted by “high processing difficulty and significant design changes during development.” Moreover, the “Pro Max project was the last to kick off, so mass production schedule lags behind other models.”
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