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According to well-known overseas journalist Mark M. Mark Gurman revealed earlier that Apple plans to hold a new product launch this fall, and the expected date is set for September 12. Similar to previous years, this launch will be presented in a pre-recorded format. The new iPhone 15 series has become the focus of attention. Industry insiders have recently revealed more details about the parameters of the new series.
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1. Stock capacity
According to Korean media reports, Apple plans to stock about 86.3 million iPhone15 series phones this year. Of course, this is only a preliminary estimate, and the specific production will be adjusted according to the actual situation.
But according to the previous supply chain network news, which obviously confirmed the Korean media report, the supply chain network news said: iPhone 15 orders this year are expected to be between 85 million and 95 million, and Pro and Ultra series orders are expected to be more than half, accounting for about 65%. At the same time, Foxconn remains the main manufacturing partner in the entire iPhone 15 series orders, and is expected to receive orders for about 50.1 million units, accounting for 58% of the overall order number. This is followed by manufacturers such as Luxshare (24.3 million), Pegatron (11.3 million) and Wistron (600,000).
Foxconn
2. Place of production
According to Bloomberg, Apple's foundry Foxconn has started production of the iPhone 15 in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, in a move that Foxconn is trying to close the gap between its Indian operations and Chinese mainland's main manufacturing base.
Meanwhile, Foxconn's factory in Sri Perum Budur is "preparing to deliver" the new iPhone, which is expected to be delivered a few weeks after the Chinese factory begins shipping. Remember that before the iPhone 14, Apple's iPhone assembly in India was only a small part, and it was six to nine months behind China's production schedule. However, this delay has reportedly begun to shrink last year, with Apple producing iPhones in India accounting for 7% of Apple's global share by the end of March. Apple's other suppliers in India, Pegatron and Visionox (which will be acquired by Tata Group), will also soon begin assembling the iPhone 15.
Foxconn-India production line
3. USB-C mobile phone interface
According to people familiar with the matter, the new iPhone15 series is basically the same as the parameters previously exposed. The USB -C interface will be available across the entire range, but it will vary from model to model. It is worth noting that in the iPhone15 Pro and iPhone15 Ultra models, there will be a lightning interface with higher transmission speed. The Thunderbolt interface is known for its superior transfer speed, allowing users to complete the transfer and backup operations of large files faster. Taking the iPad Pro as an example, the version with the Thunderbolt interface has a theoretical maximum transmission rate of 40 Gbps, while the entry-level iPad's USB-C interface speed is limited to about 480 Mbpsp, and the gap between the two is significant.
The Thunderbolt interface not only has higher transmission speeds, but also has greater scalability and versatility. Through the adapter, users can connect the device to other external devices and displays, and support multiple protocols such as HDMI, Display Port, etc., providing users with a wider range of connectivity options.
4. "Thunderbolt" function: What is the Thunderbolt interface?
According to reports, the iPhone 15 is expected to support the Thunderbolt function (Thunderbolt interface) through the USB-C port for faster data transfer speeds.
Thunderbolt is a hardware interface developed by Intel in collaboration with Apple to enable high-speed data transmission. Currently, many Apple devices already have Thunderbolt, such as the Mac and iPad Pro.
The iPhone 15 series is expected to be the next device to support the Thunderbolt feature. As we all know, USB-C connectors transmit data much faster and more efficiently than the lightning interface of traditional Apple mobile phones. Take the Lightning interface (Lightning interface), for example, which is based on the USB 2.0 standard and has a transfer speed of 480 Mbps, while a typical USB-C connector can transmit data from 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps. If Thunderbolt technology is used on top of the USB-C connector, data transfer speeds can soar to 40 Gbps.
It's unclear if every iPhone 15 model will support features or if it's limited to Pro and Ultra models. Taking the iPad series as an example, Apple limited Thunderbolt functionality to the iPad Pro, while the iPad Air uses a USB-C 3.1 connector, while the iPad 10 uses a slower USB-C 2.0 connector.
5. Charging efficiency upgrade
(1) 3LD3 chip
According to IT House, Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 series will reportedly support wired charging up to 35W. It is not yet certain whether the iPhone15 Pro model, iPhone15 Ultra model or the full series of iPhone15 models support this feature, which needs to wait for further announcement from Apple.
It should also be noted that the 3LD3 chip on the iPhone 15 is likely to be a transmission encryption setting, which is naturally aimed at making non-certified charging devices incompatible or greatly reducing the charging speed. However, this can also be understood, after all, Apple naturally will not easily give up billions of annual licensing fees, although Apple's name is to prevent people from confusing it with other brands (such as Huawei, LeEco and other mobile phone brands), but this loses the meaning of the unified interface, leaving the original purpose of environmental protection and convenience behind, so some people suggest that Apple or return to the use of the Lightning interface, so that you can continue to use the previous Apple charger, thereby reducing unnecessary tossing and waste.
(2) Estimation of charging efficiency
The iPhone 14 Pro series released last year has a charging power of 27W, while the iPhone 14 has a charging power limit of 20W. We have measured that the iPhone 14Pro takes about 103 minutes to fully charge, while the iPhone 14Pro Max takes about 114 minutes.
If the news that Apple 15 series or 15 models of some models support wired charging up to 35W is true, then the upcoming iPhone 15 series will be able to fully utilize its charging power. Because, last year, Apple introduced a dual USB-C port power adapter with a power of 35W.
6. The latest 3nm process A17 chip
According to the latest news, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will continue to use the same A16 chip as the iPhone 14 Pro, while the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra will be equipped with the new Apple A17 chip, becoming the world's first mobile phone with a 3nm chip. The exclusive use of this A17 chip will bring more powerful performance and a revolutionary experience to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra. However, it is undeniable that whether it is the continued use of the A16 chip or the introduction of the new A17 chip, Apple's iPhone 15 series will bring users an extraordinary mobile phone experience.
7. Apple's latest "dry goods"
(1) According to previous information, the iPhone15 Pro series of mobile phones may face price increases, and the expected increase is about 2,000 yuan. This means that users who purchase the mid-to-high configuration version need to pay more than ten thousand, at least during the initial listing stage.
(2) All models of Apple 15 this time will adopt the "Smart Island" function.
(3) Apple's iPhone 15 series mobile phones will no longer launch the official leather protective case previously priced at 479 yuan.
Pink iPhone 15
(4) iPhone 15Ultra changes in that the volume keys become one.
(5) The iPhone 15 is equipped with a 4800W pixel camera in its entirety, while the 15 Ultra model may be equipped with a 6x periscope telephoto camera. In addition, the protruding parts of the Pro and Ultra series cameras are also the most convex design ever.
(6) Apple recently emphasized the safety issue of mobile phone charging in an official notice, suggesting that users avoid putting the iPhone being charged next to them when sleeping. In addition, Apple also recommends using a "Made for iPhone" certified charger and data cable to ensure the safety of the charging process. At the same time, users should also be careful not to charge the mobile phone under the blanket or pillow, as this may cause overheating problems and even lead to fire.
8. About "MacBook Pro"
Apple is working on eliminating the screen bezels of the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro in hopes of giving users a wider field of view of the screen. Users have been less satisfied with the bezels of the MacBook Pro screen for years, and although Apple has reduced the bezels on the 14-inch and 16-inch versions, it has introduced notches.
A recently exposed patent called "Hybrid Structure Zero-Bezel Display" shows that Apple is working on a display that is not limited by bezels. This isn't Apple's first attempt at reducing bezels, as early as 2013, Apple began researching how to repurpose bezels to add more features.
A key part of the patent makes it clear that Apple wants to be able to do more with the space on the bezel and avoid being limited by the existing bezel. This means that future MacBook Pro screens will likely be more bezel-less, providing a larger display area and providing users with a more immersive experience.
Apple has been pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, and this research is clearly aimed at further improving the design of the MacBook Pro screen. Although there is no exact release date yet, we can expect to see further breakthroughs from Apple in reducing the bezels in the near future.
9. Configuration and Price
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