Apple to Limit Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Models: Report

iPhone 15 series could be launched by the company in September.

Apple to Limit Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Models: Report

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iPhone 15 series is expected to succeed Apple's iPhone 14 lineup

Highlights
  • iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to succeed the iPhone 14 Pro lineup
  • Non-Pro models of the iPhone 15 series are said to run on the A16 Bionic
  • iPhone 15 Pro could replace the Lightning port with USB Type-C
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The highly anticipated iPhone 15 series of smartphones is expected to launch later this year. The lineup is expected to feature the base iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus variants,as well as the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max — or iPhone 15 Ultra. From haptic buttons to RAM expansion, a number of features have been rumoured over the past few months. A recent report suggests that the Wi-Fi 6E feature, which was previously reported to be available across the lineup, may instead be reserved for the Pro models.

According to a MacRumors report, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity will be limited to the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max variants. On the other hand, a previous report had suggested that Wi-Fi 6E support would be available across the iPhone 15 lineup. The base iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models will continue using WiFi 6, as per the report.

The Cupertino company currently offers Wi-Fi 6E connectivity on a few of its products, such as the MacBook Pro 14-inch 2023, MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9 inch (6th generation) and the Mac Mini (2023). Wi-Fi 6E uses 6GHz bands in addition to commonly used 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Because of its extensive wireless band support, it can provide fast transfer speeds, low latency, and reduced signal interference.

As noted in a post by wireless hardware manufacturer Netgear, Wi-Fi 6E expands on these features by supporting up to 14 80MHz channels or seven 160MHz channels. The post adds that more available channels imply more licensed bandwidth for Wi-Fi service and less network interference in densely populated areas such as apartment buildings or office spaces, ensuring faster connectivity.

Meanwhile, an earlier report, suggests that the iPhone 15 series displays will feature significantly thinner bezels and curved edges than its predecessors. Another report hints at the possibility of non-Pro variants in the series being powered by the A16 Bionic chipset, and replacing the Lightning charging port with a USB Type-C port.

The iPhone 15 series, expected to launch in September is also tipped to sport solid-state buttons with haptic feedback, increased RAM and a titanium frame. It is also expected to sport a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel wide lens, according to the report.


Apple launched the iPad Pro (2022) and the iPad (2022) alongside the new Apple TV this week. We discuss the company's latest products, along with our review of the iPhone 14 Pro on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Sucharita Ganguly
Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More
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