An iPhone 15 “Ultra” would have a lot to live up to, and while Gurman states it could replace the Pro Max, this writer believes it could be an addition to the lineup instead. For instance, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is a size up to the iPhone 14 Pro, but it still fits the “Pro” criteria. An Ultra model would be a further upgrade with a more costly price tag, leaving customers the choice to get the bigger Pro Max instead. Gurman believes “we’ll see bigger changes” in the iPhone 15 lineup, which makes sense seeing as the recent EU mandate will force Apple to include USB-C in its smartphones. With the switch to USB-C, the time is right for Apple to bring a new design to the next set of iPhones. In fact, Gurman previously reported that Apple is already testing iPhones with USB-C connectivity.
Dynamic Island is the future
While Gurman indicates a revamped iPhone 15 design, it may not look all that different from the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Display analyst Ross Young claims all iPhone 15 models are expected to get Dynamic Island, and seeing how it’s a recent change to finally ditch the notch, it’s unlikely Apple will drop the new feature in just a year. This year, it has been limited to only the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, but it’s set to trickle down to the expected iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Max. The new feature is already making waves, and to make the standard models more appealing next year, along with USB-C connectivity and other new features we’re sure to see, Dynamic Island is sure to become the standard. We’re still a year out from the iPhone 15 being official, and the lineup may not be called iPhone 15 at all. With this in mind, it’s best to take this all in with a pinch of salt. For now, if you’re thinking about getting an upgrade, check out our iPhone 14 review.
