Recent rumor from China indicates that the forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro models will feature a novel storage option of up to 2 terabytes. According to information from the Korean Naver blog, a source from one of the suppliers has confirmed that both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will offer double the storage capacity compared to the iPhone 14 Pro models. What prompts this expansive storage capacity in the new iPhone, and when is the announcement of the new iPhone and its release date?
Furthermore, recent speculations have emerged via the Weibo account, suggesting that the iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to commence with a fundamental storage capacity of 256 gigabytes, an enhancement from the current starting capacity of 128 gigabytes in the iPhone 14 models.
This would grant Apple four storage options: 256 gigabytes, 512 gigabytes, 1 terabyte, and 2 terabytes. If this transpires, the prices of the iPhone 15 Pro models will inevitably rise.
Notable figures such as Mark Gurman from Bloomberg and analyst Jeff Bo anticipate an upswing in the prices of the Pro models for this year. Bo surmises that the price of the iPhone 15 Pro could initiate from $1099, an increment from the $999 price of the iPhone 14 Pro. It is conjectured that the starting price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be $1199.
In 2021, Apple introduced a 1 terabyte storage capacity to the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, primarily driven by the integration of new camera features such as ProRes video. This feature consumes considerably more storage space compared to standard video clips.
For instance, recording ProRes video in 4K resolution at 30 frames per second necessitates the use of an iPhone 14 Pro with storage capacities of 256 gigabytes, 512 gigabytes, or 1 terabyte. ProRes video recording at 1080 pixels and 30 frames per second on the iPhone 14 Pro models with a storage capacity of 128 gigabytes is confined. If Apple elevates the base storage capacity of the iPhone 15 Pro to 256 gigabytes, all models will become capable of recording 4K ProRes video at 30 frames per second.
Surely, we will ascertain Apple's forthcoming revelations in just over a month's time.
The iPhone Announcement Date
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In a recent report, it is speculated that Apple's annual iPhone event might occur on Tuesday, September 12th, or Wednesday, September 13th, of this year. According to Apple's customary timeline, pre-orders for the new iPhone devices are likely to become available a few days later, specifically on Friday, September 15th. The official release will follow after a week on September 22nd.
Apple typically dispatches media invitations about a week prior, hence we still have some time before an official confirmation of the event date is received. However, additional rumors reinforcing these details might emerge in the next month.
In addition to announcing the iPhone 15 lineup, it is expected that the unveiling will encompass the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models, the iOS 17 update, other operating systems, and perhaps some other announcements.