iPhone 15 Lineup As It Develops An Alternative Material For Cases

Last year, Apple announced the standard iPhone 14 with little to no changes.

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The device featured the same design, and for the most part,

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it also featured the same chip as the iPhone 13.

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The company was potentially aiming to widen the gap between the standard and the 'Pro' models.

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This year, the iPhone 15 will feature a Dynamic Island on the display, a faster chip, and a USB-C port.

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Additionally, it is now being reported that Apple will move away from the Leather cases for

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the iPhone 15 lineup and instead offer an alternative material with a different texture.

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Apple has offered leather cases for the iPhone for almost a decade, making the accessories appear more premium.

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Now, the company is moving away from leather and adopting a more environment-friendly approach.

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