Is THIS the iPhone 15? Dummy unit for Apple's next flagship smartphone leaks ... trends now

Apple could bring some major changes to the upcoming iPhone 15 it seems, following what appears to be a leak of the next big product.

Footage of an iPhone 15 Pro 'dummy' surfaced on the Chinese version of TikTok yesterday, allowing prospective buyers to take a sneak peek of what's in store.

While the device may look quite similar to the previous iPhone 14 Pro, some huge changes can be seen on closer inspection.

The mute switch appears to have been swapped for a solid-state volume button, supporting previous rumours.

This is expected to look a lot like what's currently seen on the Apple Watch Ultra, providing a press sensation without physical movement using haptic feedback.

If proven true, it will be the first time Apple has changed the button since the iPhone's launch in 2007, likely allowing users to toggle with its sensitivity. 

The device also features a titanium frame and a USB-C charging port in place of the usual Lightning port. 

The alteration of the charging port follows previous talk from Apple's executive Greg Joswiak who said that the tech giant was having 'to comply' with new USB laws passed by the EU.

With that in mind, it's already publicly known that the company is replacing its own Lightning charging technology - discernible by its eight pins - with USB-C in EU countries.

He previously said: 'Obviously, we'll have to comply; we have no choice, just as we do around the world to comply to local laws.

'But we think the approach would have been better environmentally and better for our customers to not have a government be that prescriptive.'

Despite this, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that some new Pro devices may be geared to support USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3, according to MacRumors.

It is understood this would enable more advanced devices to transfer data faster than standard models. 

In terms of cameras, the

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