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iPhone 15 may be lighter with titanium material! (Si) | Gizmodo Japan

Another rumor of a big change.

iPhone 15 to be released next year (planned). There have been rumors about some specifications so far, but there is also the possibility that the design and materials of the body will change, and there will be big changes.

The body of the iPhone 15 will have rounded edges and may be made of titanium. There are rumors like

The current iPhone has a rather angular design, but the iPhone 15 should have a rounded shape like the new MacBook Pro.

Apart from the design, what I personally care about is titanium! Compared to stainless steel, it is less likely to be damaged and can be made lighter.The iPhone, which has been getting heavier year after year, may be a little lighter. A feeling of anticipation!

In fact, Apple has already acquired a patent for titanium processing.

Image: MacRumors via USPTO

This rumor about titanization is not new.

In the past, Apple has also obtained patents related to titanium processing, and before the announcement of the iPhone 14, there were rumors such as “maybe titanium will be used?” Well, it’s actually different, but the Apple Watch Ultra that was announced at the same time has a titanium body.

In this case, the adoption of titanium in the iPhone 15 series is quite a realistic story. Cost-wise, I think it’s just the Pro model, but lately I’ve been wanting to lighten my load as much as possible, so if it’s going to be titanium, I’ll buy the Pro. maybe.

Source: MacRumors