Several iPhone 15 Features that Android Users Need to Know
- Engadget
While Android users don't have official compatibility yet, many accessory companies offer MagSafe adapters, so phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 can also take advantage of it.
With the Qi2 standard first announced at CES in January, the status of MagSafe is changing rapidly. Not only will Android phones have magnetic charging, but Apple's latest iPhone will also support the standard.
3. Satellite Communication
Last year, Apple brought Emergency SOS via satellite to the iPhone 14 series so that no matter where you were, if you needed help, you could get it.Â
With the announcement of the iPhone 15 series, Apple has added a new feature to the service in Roadside Assistance via Satellite, thanks to a partnership with AAA.Â
The feature opens up more ways to take advantage of the technology and lets users send a message to AAA from a list of choices so that the help can arrive at your exact location with the proper tools needed to get you going again.
iPhone 15 Pro.
- TechCrunch
4. Action Button
Apple has erased the fetaure that has been around since the very first iPhone, at least, on the Pro models.Â
This physical alert toggle has always allowed iPhone users to quickly put their phone into silent mode or switch the ringer on without turning on the display.Â
While a similar feature has been available on phones like the OnePlus 11, it has been ignored by the rest of the Android smartphone world.Â
This button isn't entirely new, as it first appeared on last year's Apple Watch Ultra. On the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, the Action button will let users long press to change their phone's ring state, just as the legacy switch did.
But a short press can be customized to launch a voice recording, specific apps, and much more. The customization options of the button are what most surprised me, as Apple hasn't always allowed users such freedom on their devices. This is what excites me as an Android user.
