Several iPhone 15 Features that Android Users Need to Know
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Jakarta – Apple has launched the latest iPhone 15 series, includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's known this phone has some advanced features probably these features to be affected in the Android world.
Well, here are some big changes of iPhone 15 that Android users need to know.
1. Goodbye Lightning Port
The change from Apple's dated Lightning port to USB-C has been a long time coming. Even though the swap didn't come from Apple's core, the implementation of this new port should be welcomed by both sides of the mobile OS fence.
Sure, long-time iPhone users may feel some initial frustration as they're required to buy new cables, but once this hurdle is out of the way, the benefits of this change will be easy to appreciate.
At first, Android users were thrilled with USB-C because we no longer had to pay attention to what direction the old-timey microUSB cable was facing, making charging phones in the dark a cinch.
But as the port quickly matured, so did the USB-C standard, outpacing Apple's Lightning port in both data transfer and charging speeds.
Though Apple didn't specify on stage the version of USB it's using for the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus during the announcement, looking at the spec sheet, it's USB 2.0.
This means the data transfer speeds will remain at the same paltry 480Mbs supported by Lightning. As for charging rates, Apple states the phone will charge to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W or higher charger, leaving max wattage unclear at the moment.
However, if you opt for one of the iPhone 15 Pro models, then you will get the treat of up to 10Gbps with USB 3.0. This allows for even faster charging than the standard iPhone 15 model.
iPhone 15 Pro.
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2. MagSafe
MagSafe is Apple's beloved magnetic charging technology that debuted on mobile devices with the iPhone 12.
While Android users don't have official compatibility yet, many accessory companies offer MagSafe adapters, so phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 can also take advantage of it.
With the Qi2 standard first announced at CES in January, the status of MagSafe is changing rapidly. Not only will Android phones have magnetic charging, but Apple's latest iPhone will also support the standard.
3. Satellite Communication
Last year, Apple brought Emergency SOS via satellite to the iPhone 14 series so that no matter where you were, if you needed help, you could get it.
With the announcement of the iPhone 15 series, Apple has added a new feature to the service in Roadside Assistance via Satellite, thanks to a partnership with AAA.
The feature opens up more ways to take advantage of the technology and lets users send a message to AAA from a list of choices so that the help can arrive at your exact location with the proper tools needed to get you going again.
iPhone 15 Pro.
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4. Action Button
Apple has erased the fetaure that has been around since the very first iPhone, at least, on the Pro models.
This physical alert toggle has always allowed iPhone users to quickly put their phone into silent mode or switch the ringer on without turning on the display.
While a similar feature has been available on phones like the OnePlus 11, it has been ignored by the rest of the Android smartphone world.
This button isn't entirely new, as it first appeared on last year's Apple Watch Ultra. On the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, the Action button will let users long press to change their phone's ring state, just as the legacy switch did.
But a short press can be customized to launch a voice recording, specific apps, and much more. The customization options of the button are what most surprised me, as Apple hasn't always allowed users such freedom on their devices. This is what excites me as an Android user.
Because Android is far more open than iOS and has long been an OS for people who want the ability to customize their phones, the idea of bringing a physical button to access specific functions of their phone could be glorious.
5. Voice Isolation Mode
one feature that wasn't hardware-focused is the improved Voice Isolation mode. While this isn't a new feature for iPhones, the updated machine learning algorithm further prioritizes your voice when on a call, and when activated, the Voice Isolation mode removes even more background noise from your side of the conversation.
Google has been putting in quite a bit of work with its Pixel series phones, like the Pixel 7 Pro, to try and provide a better calling experience, especially with features like Clear Calling.
