iPhone 15 Pro review: MailOnline gets hands-on with Apple's new flagship ... trends now
After months of anticipation, rumours, and excitement, Apple's new iPhone 15 range finally goes on sale this Friday.
The tech giant unveiled four new devices at an event last week - the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The top of the range - iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - boast a number of impressive features including a new Action Button, a titanium finish, and a USB-C charger.
But with prices ranging from £999 to £1,599, is it really worth splashing the cash?
MailOnline's Shivali Best got hands-on with the iPhone 15 Pro to see what all the fuss is about.
The top of the range - iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - boast a number of impressive features including a new Action Button, a titanium finish, and a USB-C charger
MailOnline's Shivali Best got hands-on with the iPhone 15 Pro to see what all the fuss is about
Upon receiving my iPhone 15 Pro and eagerly opening the box, the first thing that caught my eye was the new titanium design.
While Apple has previously used stainless steel to build its iPhones, the tech giant has opted for a premium alloy in its Pro range - and it certainly feels premium.
Titanium has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metal, which means it feels solid in the hand, yet the iPhone is surprisingly light.
This brushed metal body is complimented well by the colour-infused glass backing, which feels noticeably smoother in the hand than previous models.
Despite launching the iPhone 15 in a range of pastel shades, Apple only offers the iPhone 15 Pro in four colours - black, white, blue, or natural titanium.
The black version I chose will likely be the most popular option, although I must admit I do feel like it's a shame that users who decide to go for the more premium offerings are limited to these basic shades.
The iPhone 15 Pro waves goodbye to one of Apple's most long-standing features - the silence switch.
Upon receiving my iPhone 15 Pro and eagerly opening the box, the first thing that caught my eye was the new titanium design
The iPhone 15 Pro has a new Action Button above the volume buttons, which you can set up with custom actions. If you're feeling adventurous, the world is your oyster, with the option to set up customised shortcuts. We tested this out and were able to have our favourite takeaway on speed-dial
This is a very welcome departure in my opinion. The silence switch was a prime spot for dust and dirt to build-up, and was often getting stuck.
Instead, the iPhone 15 Pro has a new Action Button above the volume buttons, which you can set up with custom actions.
As default, this is set to toggle between ring and silence, which, in all honesty, I will likely keep as my setup.
Other pre-existing options for the Action Button include snapping a selfie in Portrait-mode, turning on the torch, or recording a voice memo.
However, if you're feeling adventurous, the world is your oyster, with the option to set up customised shortcuts.
We tested this out and were able to have our favourite takeaway on speed-dial, blast a song out within seconds (just think of the opportunities to Rick Roll someone), and fake a text message as an excuse to leave.
The other big change in the iPhone 15 Pro is the USB-C charging port, which Apple implemented after succumbing to pressure from the EU.
Portraits can now be snapped without having to manually switch to Portrait Mode - ideal for those moments when you take a quick photo and later wish you'd had the bokeh effect on
As someone who regularly uses other devices with USB-C chargers, this is a welcome change for me.
Gone are the days of lugging multiple cables around, or being unable to ask an Android user to borrow their charger!
However, the thing that impressed me the most about the iPhone 15 Pro was the camera, which includes the equivalent of seven pro lenses.
Portraits can now be snapped without having to manually switch to Portrait Mode -
