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Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro launched: Specs, Price, and Availability

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Apple has launched its new iPhone 15 series, featuring the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new smartphones offer improved performance, the Dynamic Island previously seen on iPhone 14 Pro, a range of new colors, and a USB-C port replacing the Lightning connector.

Here are the specs, price, and availability of the iPhone 15 series.

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Specifications

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively, with a maximum brightness of 2000 nits. Both smartphones are powered by the A16 Bionic chip.

They have a rear camera system with a 48-megapixel main sensor, a 0.5x ultra-wide lens, a 2x optical zoom lens, a second-generation Ultra-Wideband chip, and support Emergency SOS via Satellite features.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a brushed titanium case in place of stainless steel. They are the lightest and thinnest pro models ever. They also have an Action button in place of the mute switch, which can launch various functions.

Both Pro models have the same display sizes as the iPhone 15 models, but with Apple’s first 3nm A17 Pro chip, which has a 20% faster GPU with mesh shading and hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

The camera system of the iPhone 15 Pro series is the most advanced ever. Apple says it has the equivalent of seven camera lenses (using three actual lenses). A new nano-coating reduces lens flare. The main camera has a 48-megapixel sensor with improved low light performance and supports HEIF format. It can shoot at 24, 28, and 35mm focal lengths. The telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max features 5x optical zoom at 120mm focal length.

Price

The iPhone 15 starts at $799 with 128GB of storage, while the iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899 with 128GB of storage. The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 with 128GB of storage, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1199 with 256GB of storage.

Availability

You can preorder the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro this Friday, September 15ahead of the launch on September 22. The devices are available in four colors each – pink, yellow green, blue, and black for the iPhone 15 models and black titanium, white titanium(s), blue titanium, and silver titanium for the iPhone 15 Pro models.

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Watch: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra conquers grueling military training

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has undergone one of the most extreme military tests. The company has recently published a Watch Ultra test video, featuring Phillip Chu Joy.

Phillip participated in the Peruvian Navy’s Special Operations Course to showcase the watch’s capabilities. It is renowned as one of the world’s most challenging military training programs.

“The Galaxy Watch Ultra pushes technology to its limits, handling extreme conditions with ease,” Chu Joy remarked. “It’s undoubtedly designed for those seeking exceptional performance.”

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra proves its durability and functionality in water, mud, and sand — excelling even under the grueling conditions of Peru’s most extreme military training.

Galaxy Watch Ultra

The Watch Ultra boasts a Grade 4 titanium frame. It also features a shockproof cushioned design that meets MIL-STD-810H2 military standards and water resistance of up to 10ATM.

The product is capable of operating within a broad temperature range of -20°C to 55°C4 and performing at altitudes of up to 9,000 meters above sea level.

These capabilities make it ideal for tracking advanced physical activities like ocean swimming and cycling in extreme conditions; take the Perivian military training as a recent proven example.

Samsung’s Watch Ultra is the ultimate companion for sports enthusiasts and extreme adventurers. It’s crafted to endure the toughest conditions with its pro-grade features and premium materials.

Samsung’s Mauricio Revollar stated:

“We wanted the public to experience the Galaxy Watch Ultra like never before in the Peruvian market by creating the most extreme product review ever undertaken here.”

“This was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Peruvian Navy, which allowed us to highlight and celebrate the commitment of the students in one of the world’s most demanding military training programs.”

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OpenAI eyes AI integration on Samsung phones like Apple Intelligence

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Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.

TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.

The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.

Samsung x OpenAI

Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.

As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.

OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!

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Apple x OpenAI

Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.

Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.

Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.

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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how

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Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.

Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.

  • RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
  • PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.

Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.

“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.

Samsung Security Updates

Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.

These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.

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