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iPhone 14 Pro Max receives DisplayMate’s award for Best Smartphone Display

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:20:48 +0000

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the latest Apple flagship released a few weeks ago. The smartphone now sits atop the rankings of the DisplayMate smartphone display. It has taken the top position from the iPhone 13 Pro Max as the smartphone with the best display.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max obtained an overall A+ rating in tests, underscoring the tremendous display of the Apple 2022 flagship. The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a peak brightness of 2,300 nits and an infinite contrast ratio. Although Apple specifies a peak brightness rating of 2,000 nits for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the tests revealed 2,300 nits giving it the lowest screen reflectance recorded by DisplayMate (4.5%).

The tests also revealed the highest contrast rating in ambient light. There are a few components of the tests that resulted in near-perfect scores. These components include color accuracy on white, absolute color accuracy, image contrast accuracy, intensity scale, and peak luminance.

The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max models have displays produced by Samsung hence the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra may also have a stellar DisplayMate performance or even outshine the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Nonetheless, the Apple flagship continues to garner awards and plaudits for its innovative features.

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iPhone 14 Pro & Pro Max Rumor Roundup: Specs, Pricing and More

Leo Wong De Quan — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:28:59 +0000

We are less than a week away from the annual Apple iPhone 14 series launch event happening on September 7 at 10 am P.T. (GMT -7), and this year Apple is expected to release 4 devices in the iPhone 14 lineup: the standard iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Plus (or Max), the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

iPhone 14 series renders

Like clockwork, the annual cycle of an iPhone release includes the leaks and rumours before the official launch in autumn, and Apple is no stranger in the smartphone industry. In this article, we shall be rounding up what we have known about the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max so far from the leaks and rumours ahead of launch.

iPhone 14 Pro Series Design and Colour Options

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are said to feature very similar dimensions to the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, whereby the Pro model is the smaller sibling, whilst the Pro Max has the bigger body, battery and screen to boot.

The construction of the iPhone 14 Pro devices is also said to be unchanged as well with a display protected by the brand’s trademarked Ceramic Shield glass for screen protection, alongside a matte fingerprint-resistant rear glass panel strengthened with a flat and glossy stainless steel frame for the most peace of mind to its utmost professional Apple users.

However, the biggest design change for this year’s iPhone 14 Pro series is most undoubtedly the removal of the notch on the front display. Leaks and rumours point to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max sporting a new front display whereby the notch is replaced with a punch hole and pill-shaped cutout for a higher screen-to-body aspect ratio and more screen real estate for users to experience on their smartphone.

Leaked iPhone 14 Pro Series Colour Options

The pill-shaped cutout will be housing the sensors module that Apple uses for its Face ID biometric authentication, while the punch hole will house the front-facing camera used for selfies. The rear of the iPhone 14 Pro series will still have the Apple logo in the centre, and the camera island that houses the triple rear camera and LiDAR sensor setup will be located on the top left of the back.

Colour options for the iPhone 14 Pro series were recently leaked online last week, and the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are shown to be available in 5 colour options, whereby the 3 standard colours are Silver, Graphite Black and Gold colourways, and the 2 new exclusive colourways for the iPhone 14 Pro series will be a never-before-seen Dark Purple colour by Apple, and a familiar Pacific Blue colour option first introduced by Apple on the iPhone 12 Pro series back in 2020.

iPhone 14 Pro Series Specs and Pricing

Powering the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will be Apple’s latest A16 Bionic SoC, based on a 4nm process manufactured by Apple’s industry-leading partner TSMC. The processor inside the iPhone 14 Pro is said to be Apple’s greatest processor yet with better performance, better power efficiency and better AI capabilities with an improved Neural Engine onboard.

Another improvement to the iPhone 14 Pro series is the battery. The battery onboard the iPhone 14 Pro series devices are said to be 10 to 20% larger than the iPhone 13 Pro series of smartphones, meaning that the range-topping iPhone 14 Pro Max could extend its lead in the smartphone space as the battery champion flagship once more in 2022.

iPhone 14 Pro Illustration

The charging times for the iPhone 14 Pro series are expected to improve as well. Rumours pointed to the iPhone 14 Pro series featuring 30W wired charging, up from 20W charging on last year’s iPhone 13 series, which could improve charging times by at most 50% compared to the last generation. And if you fancy wireless charging, you should have no worries with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max as both are still expected to feature Apple’s MagSafe wireless charging which is faster on iPhones compared to Qi Wireless Charging.

Last but not least, are the cameras. The main sensor on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are said to feature Apple’s latest 48 MP main lens, replacing the company’s traditional 12 MP lens that it has been using for almost a decade. The new 48 MP main wide camera will include features such as Focus Pixels and pixel binning technology to produce better shots whether it be daylight or nighttime. The new 48 MP sensor is also capable of bringing 8K video recording to the iPhone 14 Pro series, further bringing professional videography on iPhone to the next level.

iPhone 14 Pro Concept Render

As for the rest of the camera sensors, the iPhone 14 Pro series will be seeing a new 7-element telephoto lens replacing the 6-element lens on the iPhone 13 Pro series, an improved ultra-wide-angle camera with larger 1.4µm pixels to let more light in during low-light, as well as a front-facing camera with a better ƒ/1.9 aperture and autofocus.

iPhone 14 Pro Series Software, Storage Options and Pricing

As for software customisations, Apple fans will be glad to hear that the iPhone 14 Pro series launches with iOS 16 out of the box with Apple’s new enhanced home screen and lock screen customisation features which add a bit more uniquely sophisticated look for your device.

iOS 16 Lockscreens

Another software feature rumoured on the Apple iPhone 14 Pro series is the Always On Display (AOD) functionality, which shows the time and notifications even when the device is sleeping. The feature will not use much of the battery due that in an AMOLED, each individual AMOLED only lights up when there is a non-black output, thus that is why most AODs are black by nature. The AOD feature has been present in the Android space for a long time and is today found on devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and the Redmi K50 series of smartphones.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will be available in 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage configurations. Prices for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are said to be increased due to the ongoing inflation crisis, and the base storage iPhone 14 Pro will start from US$ 1049 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max will start from US$ 1149.

For more news on the Apple iPhone 14 series launch, you can head on over to our iPhone 14 series launch roundup over here, or you can stay tuned to our coverage of the iPhone 14 series launch event on September 7 here on Gizmochina!

Apple iPhone 14 series price increase to reportedly be lower than expected

Jeet — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:41:57 +0000

Apple is all set to launch the next-generation iPhone 14 series smartphones next week, and ahead of the official announcement from the company, almost everything related to the devices has leaked online.

There have been multiple reports about the price increase for the iPhone 14 lineup, but now a new report has surfaced online which indicates that the price increase will be lower than previously expected.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Render

Earlier reports have claimed that the Apple iPhone 14 will cost $799 while the new iPhone 14 Max will be priced at $899. The Pro models are getting a $100 hike as the iPhone 14 Pro will cost $1,099 while the Pro Max model will be priced at $1,199.

The new report from TrenForce (via 9to5Mac) indicates that the iPhone 14 will continue to have a $749 starting price, with the iPhone 14 Max costing $849. The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are expected to be priced at $1,049 and $1,149, respectively.

The report adds that Apple might want to play safe and expects a smaller price increase given the current market conditions as the smartphone market is on a decline and the economy is tough.

Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models will have significantly different internals, based on the reports. It is claimed that the non-Pro models will continue to be powered by the last year’s chipset while the Pro models will pack the new Apple A16 Bionic processor.

Recently, it was claimed that all the models of the iPhone 14 series would come packed with 6GB of RAM. There’s also a possibility that the company will ditch the 128GB storage model, and the starting point will be 256GB.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro will be offered in five color options, including the standard Gold, Graphite, and Silver colors, and two new colors — Blue and Purple.

Apple iPhone 14 launch confirmed for September 7, Watch Series 8 debut also expected

Sudhanshu — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:14:48 +0000

Apple has finally confirmed that its next launch event will be held on Wednesday, September 7 inside the company’s Apple Park campus. The event will be live streamed on the company’s website and YouTube at 10:00 AM PT.

The event will obviously center around the iPhone 14 series, which will consist of four models. These are the vanilla iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The Max model will replace the iPhone mini from the lineup and will essentially be similar to the vanilla iPhone 14, but with a large 6.7-inch display.

The Pro models will get an update to the camera notch, which will now feature a punch hole and a pill-shaped cutout instead of the large notch currently featured in the iPhone 13 models. The 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max models are also expected to come with an always-on display feature, new A16 Bionic chipsets, and a 48-megapixel primary camera. The vanilla and Max models on the other hand are expected to retain the A14 Bionic chipsets. All models will get a new autofocus front camera.

Other than the smartphones, Apple is also expected to debut new smartwatches on September 7. So far, rumors suggest that three new Apple Watch models are in development: the Series 8 model, the upgraded SE model, and the all-new Pro model, which is anticipated to have a larger body, an updated look, and a more robust design.

There are also rumors the upgraded iPad Pro model is in the works, but this device will likely be launched in October alongside the new Macs.

Apple to hold iPhone 14 launch event on September 7: Report

Sudhanshu — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:15:11 +0000

Apple has been known to host its iPhone launches in the Fall (Autumn) season. And as we approach the end of August, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed that the Cupertino giant is planning on holding a launch event on September 7.

According to Gurman, the information comes from “people with knowledge of the matter.” The company will be launching a bunch of new products at this launch event including its highly anticipated iPhone 14 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 8. There are apparently plans for a new low-cost iPad, upgraded iPad Pro versions, a Mac Pro with Apple silicon processors, and other gadgets, though these may be reserved for a second October event.

Coming back to the star of the show, Apple plans to release a total of four ‌iPhone 14‌ models, including a 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 14‌, a 6.7-inch ‌iPhone 14‌ Max, a 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌, and a 6.7-inch ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max. The Cupertino giant will skip on the mini model for the iPhone 14 as these small models have not sold well in the past.

The iPhone 14 Pro models will have new camera technology with upgraded sensors, the removal of the notch in favor of a pill-shaped and hole-punched cutout, an A16 chip, and more. The vanilla iPhone 14 model is expected to receive minor modifications. It would also be interesting to see how the customers will receive the new iPhone 14 Max model as it will essentially be similar to the vanilla iPhone 14, but it will feature a 6.7-inch display instead of a 6. inch display.

Three new Apple Watch models are in development: the Series 8 model, the upgraded SE model, and the all-new Pro model, which is anticipated to have a larger body, an updated look, and a more robust design.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max hands on impressions leaked, and it seems disappointing

Sean — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:18:28 +0000

The Apple iPhone 14 series launch is edging closer. The 2022 iPhone lineup includes the base iPhone 14, the new iPhone 14 Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the top end iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, prior to the official announcement, the hands on impression of the iPhone 14 Pro series has been leaked.

iPhone 14 Series prototypes

The latest leak arrives from LeaksApplePro who has been known to offer tips regarding certain upcoming products from the Cupertino based giant. As per the tipster, a source close to the matter got some hands on time with a working unit of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. After which, the person shared his personal thoughts about the experience he had with the two high end models. According to the source, the new pill shaped cutout setup on the front serves practically the same function as the large notch that it was replacing.

The person added that it might be take a while to get used to this but will not notice the design after some time. Furthermore, the source added that display also brings no real quality improvements over the previous generation iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max either, despite rumors going on regarding the newer models featuring Samsung’s latest M12 generation OLED technology. In the tweet, the tipster’s source claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro Max feels like a brick in hand.

Lastly, the person also talked the camera system of the two upcoming phones. Apple has had its iPhone series stick with a 12 megapixel primary camera on the rear for some time now. However, the newer models will pack a large 48 megapixel resolution. But people feared that there is a trade off to this since the higher resolution also means smaller pixels. And the hands on impressions confirms these fears. The source claimed that the 48 megapixel sensor worked great, but only when there is enough light. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt and stick around for more updates.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro may not see rise in base storage, despite price hike

Sean — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:58:22 +0000

Apple is believed to launch its highly anticipated 2022 iPhone lineup sometime in September. The iPhone 14 series is set to include four models, which includes the two Pro models. A recent rumor had hinted at the higher end versions featuring higher base storage, but it seems that this might not be the case.

iPhone 14 Series prototypes

The news arrives from known analyst Jeff Pu (Via MacRumors). We have already covered a number of reports regarding the Cupertino based giant hiking the price tag for its latest iPhones over the previous generation. However, a recent rumor had hinted that the iPhone 14 Pro series models will launch with a higher base storage capacity of 256GB.

This would more or less justify its price tag and bring its pricing in line with higher end storage variants of the iPhone 13 Pro series. As per Jeff Pu, the Pro models will launch in multiple storage options but will start from 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Apart from reports of Apple starting the iPhone 14 Pro models from 256GB, there had also been rumors that the storage could top out at 2TB as well. Although, the analyst believes otherwise based on the latest information he shared.

Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt for now. With the iPhone 14 series launch being just around the corner, we can expect more reports or details to surface soon. So, stick around for more as well, since we will be offering updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

Apple to reportedly announce upcoming iPhone 14 series on September 13

Jeet — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:02:14 +0000

Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation iPhone 14 series smartphones in the market. Ahead of the official launch, key details about the upcoming phones have already been listed online.

The Apple iPhone 14 series phones are set to get officially announced in the coming months but the company has not yet confirmed the launch date. Now, a new report has revealed the launch date.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Render Leak

A new report from tipster iHacktu ileaks claims that the Apple iPhone 14 series smartphones will be officially announced on 13th September. The pre-orders for the devices getting announced are expected to start from 16th September and the shipments could begin on 23rd September. The dates haven’t been officially confirmed by the company so we advise you to take this with a pinch of salt.

Based on the reports so far, Apple is expected to launch four smartphones — iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. While the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro will have a 6.1-inch display, the 14 Max and 14 Pro Max will have a 6.7-inch display.

This time, the Cupertino-based technology giant is expected to launch the iPhone 14 series smartphones with significant differences between the Pro and non-Pro models. For instance, the Pro models will ditch the notch in favor of a punch-hole cutout and will come powered by the latest A16 Bionic chipset.

We expect the company to officially announce the launch event for the iPhone 14 series and the Apple Watch Series 8 in a few weeks.

Apple iPhone 14 series models to reportedly come with larger capacity battery

Jeet — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:08:16 +0000

Apple iPhone 14 series models have been leaked several times and even though the launch is still months away, we pretty much know everything about the upcoming phones.

Now, in the latest development, some information about the battery capacity of the upcoming iPhone 14 series has been leaked online.

According to tipster ShrimpApplePro, three out of the four iPhone 14 models will come with a larger capacity battery compared to their predecessor while one model will have a slightly low-capacity battery.

The report claims that the Apple iPhone with a 6.1-inch display will be powered by a 3,279mAh battery which is bigger than the 3,240mAh battery in iPhone 13. The Pro model will be powered by a 3,200mAh battery which is an upgrade compared to a 3,095mAh battery found on the iPhone 13 Pro.

The top-end model on the lineup — Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is expected to be powered by a 4,323mAh battery which is a slightly low-capacity battery than the 4,352mAh battery found in the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Interestingly, there are reports which claim that the iPhone 14 Pro Max will have an additional battery life of 2 hours and 10 minutes compared to its predecessor, even though it has a slightly low-capacity battery.

The Apple iPhone 14 Max, which is set to replace the Mini model, will be powered by a 4,325mAh battery. If this leak is to be believed, then the iPhone 14 Max will have the highest capacity battery among all four models.

This time, the Cupertino-based technology giant is expected to launch the iPhone 14 series with significant differences between the Pro and non-Pro models. For instance, the Pro models will ditch the notch in favor of a punch-hole cutout and will come powered by the latest A16 Bionic chipset.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max detailed schematics leak sheds more light on the design

Jeet — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:49:47 +0000

Apple‘s next-generation iPhone launch is still several months away but leaks and reports about the upcoming devices keep making rounds, revealing some major changes that the company has planned for this year’s smartphones.

In the latest development, detailed schematics of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max have surfaced online. The pill cutout on the phone’s front panel is claimed to be 7.15mm while the punch-hole cutout will be 5.59mm.

The leaked images also indicate that there will be a gap between the pill-shaped cutout and the punch-hole cutout that is set to replace the notch on the upcoming iPhone models for housing the front-facing camera and the Face ID sensors.

It is also being claimed that the 14 Pro Max will have 1.95mm thin bezels, which is significantly thinner than the 2.42mm bezels found on the 13 Pro Max. This would lead to an increase in the screen-to-body ratio for the upcoming smartphone.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will be 160.7mm high and the width of the device will be 78.53mm with the side buttons. The depth of the phone, including the camera bump at the back, will be 12.16mm.

It has already been reported that the camera bump on the upcoming iPhone 14 series models is a bit thicker as the company will be using a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor instead of the usual 12-megapixel sensor.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is expected to feature a 6.7-inch display, the same as its predecessor while the Pro model will have a 6.1-inch screen. The Pro models are said to be powered by the Apple 16 Pro processor, unlike the non-Pro models will be running the A16 SoC which is said to be the renamed variant of the current-generation A15 Bionic chip.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro to have a larger camera sensor resulting in thicker camera bump

Jeet — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:14:18 +0000

Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 14 series smartphones have been making rounds for the past few weeks as more and more leaks and rumors related to the device keep surfacing online.

In the latest development, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models will have a bigger 48-megapixel camera sensor.

To house this bigger camera sensor, the camera bump on the devices has also become a bit thicker, as revealed in the previously leaked schematics for the design of the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

If the reports about the sensor turn out to be true, then it is a significant change given that the Cupertino-based technology giant will shift from a 12-megapixel camera sensor to a 48-megapixel primary sensor.

It is being claimed that the diagonal length of the high-resolution image sensor will be bigger than the 12-megapixel version by between 25 percent and 35 percent. Along with the diagonal width change, the 7-piece (7P) lens for the sensor will also grow by between 5 percent and 10 percent.

This time, Apple is expected to make the non-Pro and Pro models of the iPhone 14 series significantly different from the devices, ranging from design to internal specifications. It is also said that the iPhone 14 and 14 Max to be powered by the Apple A16 SoC while the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will be powered by the A16 Pro processor.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro models design schematics leak gives a more details look at the devices

Jeet — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:39:55 +0000

Apple is still months away from announcing the next-generation iPhone models but still, leaks related to the upcoming iPhone 14 series have already started surfacing online.

In the latest leak, the design of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max smartphones have surfaced online, giving us a detailed look at how the devices will look and differ from the Cupertino-based giant’s current devices.

A well-known tipster Max Weinbach has shared design schematics for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro, giving us a super-detailed look at the design of the upcoming smartphone. It is said to measure 147.46 x 71.45 x 7.85mm, making it a bit taller and thicker than its predecessor.

On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be slightly shorter and thinner, but no one will be able to notice it with the naked eye. The height is going down from 160.8mm to 160.7mm while the width is being reduced from 78.1mm to 77.58mm.

It is being said that the camera bulge on the iPhone 14 Pro series smartphones will be more prominent, measuring 12.02mm compared to 11.45mm on current models. The size of the camera module is also set to increase in the new models.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Apple iPhone 14 will continue to feature a notch on top of the screen but the Pro models will get rid of the notch and will instead have pill-shaped cutouts for the front-facing camera and Face ID sensors.

There are also reports that claim iPhone 14 and 14 Max is powered by the current-generation Apple A15 Bionic process while the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will come powered by the new A16 Bionic chip built using 4nm process. We expect to get more information about the devices in the coming months.

Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Max to be powered by the A15 processor: Ming-Chi Kuo

Jeet — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 02:31:32 +0000

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 series has been in the news lately, revealing details about what we should expect from the next-generation smartphone lineup from the company.

Recently, there were reports about the non-Pro iPhone 14 models and the iPhone 14 Pro models to have a significantly different design as well as specifications. Now, another report has surfaced online that is in line with the previous reports.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Render

Last week, it was reported that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will continue to be powered by the Apple A15 Bionic processor while the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max models will pack the yet unannounced Apple A16 Bionic SoC.

Now, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed more details regarding the usage of different chips. He says that the difference of chips between non-Pro and Pro models of the iPhone is likely a marketing or a finance-based decision.

The supply of chips from TSMC isn’t an issue, claims Ming-Chi Kuo. This leads to the speculation that the Cupertino-based technology giant is trying to create more differentiation between the non-Pro and Pro models of the iPhone or that it is trying to keep the cost low by using older generation chips in the non-Pro models.

It has also been reported that while all the models of the iPhone 14 series will pack 6GB of RAM, the non-Pro models will have LPDDR4X RAM. On the other hand, the Pro models will have LPDDR5 RAM, creating a technical difference and impacting the operational speed.

For those who are unaware, Apple is expected to launch four iPhone models this year, which includes Apple iPhone 14, 14 Max, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. While the 14 and 14 Pro will feature a 6.1-inch display, the 14 Max and 14 Pro Max will have a 6.7-inch screen.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 may not feature 120Hz LTPO display panel

Jeet — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:39:28 +0000

There have been several reports and rumors about the display panel that Apple is planning to use for the upcoming iPhone 14 series models. Although the device launch is many months away, new details keep surfacing online.

While the iPhone 14 Pro models are said to come with an LTPO display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, a new report claims that the regular iPhone 14, as well as the iPhone 14 Max, may not feature an LTPO screen.

A report coming from Ross Young claims that the non-Pro models in the iPhone 14 series will get display panels from the China-based BOE and adds that currently the company isn’t capable of supplying OLED panels with a dynamic refresh rate.

Recently, some reports indicated that all the models in the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup could come with a 120Hz display but it turns out that Apple is not in a hurry to upgrade the display panel for all the models, at least not this year.

It is an interesting choice from Apple given that many Android smartphones, even in the mid-range segment, now come with a 90Hz or 120Hz display. However, it seems that Apple will be offering its ProMotion display only for the Pro models.

The Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Max are likely to come with low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) panel. On the other hand, the Pro models will probably get the low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) tech that allows a display to adjust the refresh rate based on the content being displayed on the screen.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro could feature two hole cutouts on display instead of a notch

Jeet — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:32:23 +0000

Apple is working on the next-generation iPhone models and there have been reports about some major changes coming to the upcoming smartphones, especially in terms of display and the phone’s design.

Till now, it was said that the iPhone 14 Pro models will get rid of the notch and will instead have a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera while the sensors for the Face ID feature could be hidden behind the screen. Now, reports claim that Apple has opted for a design with two cutouts on top of the screen.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Render by Ian Zelbo

A new report coming from Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants, who has a good track record with leaks, reveals that the Apple iPhone 14 Pro will have one pill-shaped cutout and another punch-hole cutout for the sensors.

This will be the first time Apple will get rid of the notch for the front-facing sensors since the launch of the iPhone X in 2017. Since then, the company did make some very minor changes to the notch. For instance, the notch on the newer iPhone 13 series is a bit shorter in length than its predecessors.

Apple is expected to launch four models in the lineup, including iPhone 14 with a 6.1-inch screen, iPhone 14 Max with a 6.7-inch display, iPhone 14 Pro with a 6.1-inch display, and iPhone 14 Pro Max with a 6.7-inch screen.

If the reports are to be believed, then the iPhone 14 Pro models will come with a punch-hole cutout for housing the front-facing camera instead of the notch on top of the screen. Apart from that, the devices are expected to come with upgraded camera configuration as well as display features and processing.

As for the pricing, recent rumors indicate that the iPhone 14 Pro will start at $1,099 while the Pro Max will have a starting price of $1,199. However, the standard iPhone 14 model is expected to have the same starting price of $799, similar to its predecessor.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro models to reportedly come with higher pricing

Jeet — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 04:54:50 +0000

Apple is set to launch several new products this year but the most anticipated lineup from the company remains iPhone. The Cupertino-based giant will be launching the upcoming iPhone 14 series models later this year.

Ahead of the new iPhones going official, several details about the upcoming phone have surfaced online in the form of rumors and leaks, giving us a hint about what to expect. Now, details about the phone’s pricing have leaked online.

As per the latest report coming from LeaksApplePro, the company is expected to debut the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max models with higher pricing compared to what Apple usually charges for these models.

It is claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro will start at $1,099 while the Pro Max will have a starting price of $1,199. However, the standard iPhone 14 model is expected to have the same starting price of $799, similar to its predecessor.

The reasoning behind the increasing pricing for the iPhone Pro models launching this year is said to be the new design and upgrades that the company will be offering for this new lineup of smartphones this year. Do note that the source claims that the price rise is still under consideration, so things could change later.

This year, Apple is expected to launch four models in the lineup, including iPhone 14 with a 6.1-inch screen, iPhone 14 Max with a 6.7-inch display, iPhone 14 Pro with a 6.1-inch display, and iPhone 14 Pro Max with a 6.7-inch screen.

Apple to rely on Samsung and LG for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max punch-hole displays

Sudhanshu — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:29:35 +0000

Renders of the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro Max leaked earlier this year, showcasing a punch-hole camera design. Shortly after the leaks, renowned Apple analyst, Kuo, revealed that Apple has plans to replace the current outdated notch design introduced with iPhone X with a “punch-hole display design”, starting with iPhone 14 Pro models. Now, new reports have surfaced that LG and Samsung will supply the punch-hole display for the iPhone 14 series.

According to a report by The Elec, the South-Korean tech giant Samsung, which is Apple’s dominant OLED panel supplier, will supply all of the hole-punched panels for the 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro while sharing orders for the 6.7-inch ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro Max with LG Display for the first time. However, the base model iPhone 14 is expected to still carry a notch style display along with the Mini variant.

iPhone 14 Pro concept renders by Waqar Khan

The report brings good news to LG who was previously unable to secure any orders for the displays of the iPhone 13 series from apple. Additionally, this move also benefits Apple as it reduced their dependency on Samsung for the display panels of their flagship smartphones.

iPhone 13 notch

Now, the only question that remains is how the Face-ID feature will work with the punch-hole front camera. As we know, Apple uses a multi-sensor setup to power its Face-ID unlock feature. These sensors, namely, the Flood Illuminator, the Dot projector, and the IR camera are neatly tucked away by Apple in the notch of all their devices from iPhone X onwards. With the notch gone, Apple analysts and industry insiders have speculated that the upcoming devices might use an under-display set up to house these sensors.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro variants to sport 48MP camera & 8GB RAM: Report

Sean — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:42:04 +0000

While we are still many months away from the launch of the 2022 iPhone lineup, various rumors and reports have already surfaced regarding the upcoming Apple flagship phones. Now, the latest report reveals some major improvements that will be arriving with the iPhone 14 Pro variants.

According to a MacRumors report, the new information is from a research note with Haitong International Securities. Previously, analyst Jeff Pu had stated that the Cupertino based giant plans on launching the iPhone 14 series in September 2022, with the lineup including 6.1 inch iPhone 14, 6.7 inch iPhone 14 Max, 6.1 inch iPhone 14 Pro, and 6.7 inch iPhone 14 Pro Max. Now, Pu revealed detail related to the iPhone 14 Pro series in the new research note.

Reportedly, the Pro variants will be equipped with a triple camera lens with the primary lens being a 48 megapixel camera, paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a telephoto lens as well. This news is in line with our previous reports that was initially shared by another known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who had claimed back in April that the iPhone 14 Pro models will feature 48 megapixel primary camera with support for 8K video recording.

iPhone 14 Pro concept renders by Waqar Khan

Furthermore, Pu also added that the iPhone 14 Pro variants will even offer 8GB of RAM, which is up from the 6GB of RAM that was featured in the highest end variant iPhone 13 Pro series. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now. With the iPhone 14 launch being months away, we can expect to see more rumors and reports surface as well, so stick around for more updates.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro models could be the brand’s first OLED phones without a notch

Jeet — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:53:36 +0000

A few years ago, with the launch of the iPhone X in 2017, Apple added a notch on top of the screen and it has continued so far, with the recently launched iPhone 13 models also featuring a notch. But the company is now expected to change that with upcoming phones.

If the new report coming from The Elec is to be believed, which is based on the display suppliers, then the upcoming iPhone 14 series models with OLED displays could have a punch-hole cutout instead of a notch.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Render

The report claims that Samsung has already started receiving machines from Philoptics and Wonik IPS for laser-cutting holes in the OLED panels.

It is being said that Apple has decided to get rid of the notch on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models as the company is confident about Samsung’s ability and expertise in hole punching for displays, which the South Korean giant has already been doing for years with the introduction of its own Galaxy S10 lineup.

If the report is true, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring a 6.7-inch display with a punch-hole cutout could end up being the smartphone from Apple with the best screen-to-body ratio the company has ever designed.

The upcoming Apple iPhone 14 Pro models will be using Samsung’s HIAA (Hole-in-Active-Area) method which is said to be the most advanced OLED hole-punching technology so far. HIAA employs laser drilling between the OLED deposition and thin-film encapsulation (TFE) which is more challenging to do with Samsung‘s flexible OLED displays that use plastic instead of a glass substrate.

So far, Apple is dependent on Samsung Display for the OLED LTPO panels but LG is also reportedly working on the same but LG is yet to conduct trials that will determine if its production meets the needed quality and cost.