Apple launched the latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro series of flagship smartphones a couple of months back. For the first time, the devices come with a significant difference between both lineups.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro series has good demand in the market compared to the standard iPhone 14 lineup but it appears that the company will soon be facing shipment issues for the popular iPhone models because of its contract manufacturer Foxconn.

According to a new report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, shipments of Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models in the fourth quarter of this year will be significantly lower than the market consensus due to protests at Foxconn’s main factory in China.

The Foxconn factory in Zhengzhou, China, has been significantly affected by the protests by the workers over unfavorable working conditions, which he believes will adversely impact the Q4 2022 shipments forecast by around 20 percent or about 70-75 million units.

He adds that the average capacity utilization rate at the factory in the month of November was only 20 percent, but that is expected to increase to about 30 percent to 40 percent in December. He believes that the production issues could result in iPhone revenue being “significantly lower than the market consensus by 20–30% or more” this quarter.

Ming-Chi Kuo further notes that Pegatron and Luxshare, two other contract manufacturers for Apple, have each received about 10 percent of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max orders from Foxconn. However, those orders aren’t expected to start shipping until late December or early January of the next year.

Currently, the delay time for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro models is at least four weeks when the device is ordered through the company’s official online store in the United States as the Cupertino-based tech giant is struggling to maintain supply.

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Apple recently unveiled its next-generation smartphones in the form of the Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This time, the company has replaced the Mini model with the Plus mode.

Now, as per the latest reports, the Cupertino-based technology giant is scaling back production of the iPhone 14 due to low demand for the latest model.

According to the report from ITHome, which cites supply chain employees as a source to claim that Foxconn has been instructed to dismantle at least five production lines that were making the iPhone 14 in Zhengzhou, China.

Currently, it is not clear if the scale of production is only for the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 model or if it also includes the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus.

This isn’t surprising given that the Apple iPhone 14 comes with the same display as the iPhone 13 model. It also packs a processor found in the iPhone 13 Pro instead of the latest one. It isn’t exciting for the customers, and they wouldn’t;t want to spend more money on the new model when they are essentially getting a phone similar to the last year.

On the other hand, a report from Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that Apple is ramping up the production of the iPhone 14 Pro, which is in high demand. He adds that the company is moving production resources from iPhone 14 to the iPhone 14 Pro to keep up with demand.

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Apple recently launched the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro lineup of next-generation smartphones from the brand. The highlight of the smartphone is the new Dynamic Island, the replaces the notch on top of the screen in the Pro models.

For this generation of phones, the Dynamic Island feature is limited to the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Now, it is being claimed that all the models of iPhone next year will come with the Dynamic Island feature.

Ross Young says that he expects the Dynamic Island feature to be available on the standard iPhone 14 models next year. He adds that he is still not expecting the regular models to have an LTPO display.

If the report is to be believed, then the standard Apple iPhone 15 will have support for the Dynamic Island feature, but there won’t be support for the ProMotion display and an always-on display option, which will be limited to the Pro models.

Dynamic Island is a pill-shaped cutout area surrounding the Face ID sensors and front camera on the iPhone 14 Pro models. It is an interactive area that can display system alerts like incoming phone calls, and it will also work with Live Activities in third-party apps when iOS 16.1 gets released.

The new feature is tempting enough for the owners of the previous generation iPhones to consider buying the new models, which otherwise isn’t worth upgrading if the phone isn’t too old. If there are not many who plan to upgrade, then it affects Apple’s bottom line.

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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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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.

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.

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Apple is all set to launch its next-generation iPhone 14 series in a couple of weeks and the company has already scheduled an event on 7th September where the new phones will be unveiled along with the Apple Watch Series 8.

Ahead of the official announcement of smartphones, almost everything has been leaked online. With just a few more days before the launch, we are still getting some more information about the smartphones.

In the latest development, it is claimed that the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max smartphones will come with support for 30W charging. This indicates a significant jump from 20W charging in its predecessor.

The report comes as an unnamed brand is sending out 30W iPhone 14 chargers to the media for early access and review. This leads to making everyone belive that the upcoming phones will have 30W charging support.

A Twitter user Kioriku claims that the next iPhone 14 Pro models will support 30W charging for the first bit of a charge cycle but will then drop down to 27W or 25W.

Apple has been trying to increase the charging speed for the past couple of releases. The iPhone 11 models support 18W charging, which was increased to 20W with the iPhone 12 models, and now we are expecting 30W charging for the iPhone 14 models.

While the 30W charging will significantly reduce the charging time for the smartphones, Apple is still far behind what the Android flagship smartphones offer in terms of fast charging technology.

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Apple is all set to launch its next-generation iPhone 14 series smartphones in the coming days, and ahead of the official announcement, there have been several details about the devices already leaked online.

In the latest development, the color options for the upcoming Apple iPhone 14 Pro model have been revealed as several dummy models of the smartphone have leaked.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro dummy models leaked on Weibo reveals that the phone will be offered in five color options. It includes the standard Gold, Graphite, and Silver colors that we have already seen, along with two new colors — Blue and Purple.

This is in line with the previous leaks that claimed that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models would be offered in a new Purple finish. Currently, it is believed that the new color option will be limited to the Pro models.

If the reports are to be believed, then the Purple-colored iPhone 14 Pro has a unique finish that shifts color tone based on the lighting conditions. A couple of years back, Apple had introduced Purple color option for the iPhone 12 series models.

The company has scheduled a launch event on 7th September where Apple is expected to launch the next-generation iPhone 14 series along with the Watch Series 8 models. It is also expected to host another event in October where the new entry-level iPad and the M2-powered iPad Pro will get launched.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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With the Apple iPhone 14 series launch edging closer, we have reported on various rumors and leaks regarding the 2022 iPhone lineup. And now, a new report has revealed some interesting information regarding the iPhone 14 Pro series.

For those unaware, we had previously covered a rumor that suggested that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature Always On Display. Now, the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman has revealed that this feature will come with new UI elements that ships with the iOS 16 operating system. The report claims that the Always On Display feature will showcase new screen widgets and more.

Notably, these widgets includes features like weather updates, fitness, and likely much more other options that the user might be able to customize. As per Gurman, “Like the Apple Watch, the iPhone 14 Pro will be able to show widgets displaying weather, calendars, stocks, activities and other data while the screen remains at a low brightness and frame rate. And there will be a setting also like the Apple Watch that keeps sensitive data from appearing on the lock screen for all to see.”

Apart from this, we can expect the iPhone 14 Pro’s Always On display to function like any other AOD on other smartphones. By this we mean, it will likely display basic information like time, date, notifications, and more. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt for now and stick around for more updates.

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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.

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Apple is still months away from officially launching its next-generation iPhone 14 series smartphones in the market but ahead of the announcement, there have been several leaks related to the upcoming devices.

In a new development, yet another report has claimed that only the iPhone 14 Pro series models will come powered by the new Apple A16 Bionic chipset. This time, it is being reported by TrendForce in its global smartphone market report.

This is in line with the previous reports which claimed that the Apple iPhone 14 series models will continue to be powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset which is powering the current-generation iPhone 13 series phones.

It is claimed that only the Apple iPhone 14 Pro models will pack the latest processor from the company, which is most likely to be called Apple A16 Bionic. While the iPhone 14 and 14 Max will have A15 SoC, they will pack 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM instead of 4GB RAM.

As of now, it’s not clear why Apple is deciding to have different types of processors for the devices in the same lineup, something that the company has not done so far. However, this time, the company is focused on making the Pro and non-Pro models significantly different.

The reason behind such development from the technology giant could be the global chip shortage. If the reports are to be believed, then the entire supply chain for the iPhone production has been impacted and it is being claimed that the production of the entry-level iPhone 14 has been delayed by three weeks or more.

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Back in March, the first CAD renders of the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro emerged online. Colored renders of the device surfaced later that month showcasing the smartphone in a fancy Gold color. Now, designer Ian Zelbo has provided new High resolution renders of the iPhone 14 Pro in multiple colors like purple, silver, graphite, and gold (via).

iPhone 14 Pro renders by Ian Zelbo

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Apart from Gold, the most eye-catching render is the gorgeous purple color which is said to be the special color coming for the iPhone 14 Pro this time around. There might be more “special color” options planned for the device, however, the purple color will likely not be made available for the vanilla iPhone 14 model. Other than the color options, the renders also visualize the rumored slim bezels that are said to give the device some additional display real estate.

So far, leaks surrounding the Apple iPhone 14 Pro suggest that the smartphone will come with a 48-megapixel sensor wide-angle primary camera, which is considerably bigger than the current 12-megapixel wide-angle camera featured in the iPhone 13 series.

Other than that, the device will get rid of the notch for a pill-shaped and punch-hole cutout combo, and will also come with the next generation A16 Bionic chipset. A recent report also stated that the new ProMotion display on the iPhone 14 Pro will give it access to the Always On Display feature that’s been missing from the iPhones till now. This will be made possible as the new display panel will feature an adaptive refresh rate technology capable of dropping down to 1Hz saving precious battery life.

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With Apple gearing up to launch its iPhone 14 series later this year, there have been various rumors and reports regarding the next gen smartphones. Now, the latest rumor hints at the iPhone 14 Pro featuring significantly more rounded corners to better suit its rear camera module, which is expected to be larger this year.

The news arrives from a known Apple graphic renderer Ian Zelbo (Via MacRumors). For those unaware, Zelbo is known for creating renders of upcoming Cupertino based giant products, with his renders being based on leaked details. He has also made renders for devices like the Mac Studio, Studio Display, its highly anticipated mixed reality headset, and other products as well.

Now, based on the latest CAD renders and dimensions, and other schematics, we can observe that the iPhone 14 Pro will likely arrive with corners that are more rounded than the last gen, iPhone 13 Pro. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro Max seems to have rounded corners similar to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Reportedly, the brand might be making this slight change in design due to the changes in the rear camera module.

For those unaware, the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to launch with a larger rear camera module. The size increase is due to the inclusion of a new 48 megapixel sensor along with a 57 percent large sensor size. Other notable changes in design with the iPhone 14 series include the rumored punch hole design on the front, which would replace the large notch. Furthermore, the upcoming models are also expected o come with 20 percent thinner bezels around the display. Zelbo’s renders are based on various reports so it should be one of the more accurate depictions of the yet to be released iPhone.

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Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 14 series smartphones later this year and with the launch month nearing, more and more information about the upcoming devices from the company keeps surfacing online.

Now, details about the front-facing camera of the Apple iPhone 14 series models have leaked online as analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed what improvements will be made to the front camera of the devices.

As per the new report, all four models — iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will have an upgraded front-facing camera sensor with f/1.9 aperture and support for autofocus.

In comparison, all the models in the current-generation Apple iPhone 13 series come with a front-facing camera sensor having an f/2.2 aperture and fixed focus.

With a wider aperture, the smartphones will be able to capture more light. It is also said that the camera upgrades will result in an improved depth-of-field effect for the Portrait Mode photos and videos. On the other hand, the autofocus support for the front camera will enhance the focus during FaceTime calls or video calls using third-party apps.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are also expected to come with an upgraded rear camera configuration and possibly feature a 48-megapixel wide lens as the primary sensor with support for 8K video recording. This is expected to result in a thicker camera bump for the smartphones, as revealed in the recently leaked renders.

If the reports are to be believed, then there will be a significant difference between the Pro and non-Pro models this year. The iPhone 14 and 14 Pro are expected to be powered by the A16 Bionic chip, which is said to be a slightly improved version of the A15 Bionic while the Pro models will be powered by the Apple A16 Pro processor.

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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.

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Apple iPhone 14 series, which is expected to go official in the month of September this year, had entered the initial production trials last month. Now, the iPhone 14 models have reportedly entered the EVT phase.

For those who are unaware, EVT stands for Engineering Validation Test. The development comes from Haitong International Securities’ analyst Jeff Pu and was reported by 9to5Mac.

As per the report, the lockdown in Shenzhen, China has not impacted the production timeline for the company as the Foxconn factory in that particular location accounts for only 10 percent of the global iPhone production.

Given the iPhone 14 series has entered the Engineering Validation Test, it implies that the company has locked down the final design as well the specifications for the models. The test is to ensure that the product performs and looks as intended.

If the recently leaked schematics for the iPhone 14 Pro series models are anything to go by, then the company will have minor changes in terms of design, which should not be visible to the naked eye. However, the camera bump is said to be a bit thicker as Apple is opting for a larger 48MP camera sensor instead of the regular 12MP.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will have a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera as well as the Face ID. These models will also be powered by the Apple A16 or A16 Pro Bionic chip manufactured using a 4nm process.

On the other hand, the regular iPhone 14 and 14 Max are said to keep using the notch on the top of the screen and be powered by the Apple A15 Bionic or the A16 Bionic which will just be a rebranded A15 processor.

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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.

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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.

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Apple is gearing up to launch the next-generation iPhone 14 series smartphone later this year in the market. Ahead of the launch, some key details about the upcoming iPhone models have leaked online.

Now, a new report coming from South Korea-based The Elec reveals details about the design of the Apple iPhone 15 which will get launched next year.

It is being claimed that the next year’s iPhone 15 will have an OLED display and the Face ID sensors won’t be visible as they will be tucked inside the screen. This means that it will be a true punch-hole display smartphone from Apple.

The report adds that the Cupertino-based technology giant will rely on Samsung’s under-panel camera (UPC) technology that made an appearance with the internal screen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3.

However, there are reports that the South Korean company is developing a new under-display camera technology along with OTI Lumionics which should debut with the Galaxy Z Fold5 smartphone as the Galaxy Z Fold4 will use the current technology.

The Apple iPhone 15 will only have the front-facing camera visible which will result in the smartphone looking at what the majority of the Android smartphones have been design-wise from the past few years. Also, it is being speculated that this major design change could be only for the iPhone 15 Pro models and not the regular ones.

The upcoming Apple iPhone 14 series is expected to have four models — iPhone 14, 14 Max, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. The Pro models are expected to come with a dual pill-shaped cutout for the front-facing camera and Face ID sensors but the non-Pro models will continue to have a notch on top of the screen.

Further, there are reports which claim that only the iPhone 14 Pro models will come with an Apple A16 Bionic processor while the regular models will continue using the A15 processor while there will also be differences in terms of the memory technology.

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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.

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.

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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 lineup is in talks lately. This time around, the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to bring the dual-punch-hole design and improved internals. A few days back, we saw the CAD renders of the Pro model that gave us an idea about its front and rear design. Now, folks at Pigtou have shared the concept renders of the smartphone.

The renders show all the profiles of the smartphone. The iPhone 14 Pro has a rumored dual-punch-hole design with thin bezels on all sides. It has the same iPhone 13-like camera module at the back sporting multiple lenses. It also has the Apple logo positioned at the center.

Moving to the sides, the device has a volume rocker, alert slider, and the SIM-card tray on the left spine, while having the power button on the right side. At the bottom, the smartphone has a speaker grille, lightning port, and a microphone.

Apart from this, some of the specs of the iPhone 14 Pro were tipped earlier. A leak revealed that the smartphone could with a 48MP main primary camera. Furthermore, it is said to have 8GB of RAM. The device may also come with the rumored advanced satellite features. However, there are very slim chances of it.

If we speak of the entire lineup, the iPhone 14 series is expected to have the two vanilla iPhone 14s and two Pro models. As per an Apple analyst, only the Pro models will have the dual-punch-hole display, while the vanilla variants will have the notch panel.

Regarding the launch, we should see Apple hold the launch event for the iPhone 14 lineup sometime in September or October this year.

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The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is expected to finally bring some changes in design for the company’s smartphones. Now, new CAD renders have basically revealed the complete design of the iPhone 14 Pro, which features some of the previously rumored design changes.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Cupertino based giant’s upcoming iPhone models will come in four models. Although, this won’t include a mini model, as per our previous report. Furthermore, the front on the iPhone 14 Pro will see a major redesign, shifting away from the large notch to a two punch hole cut outs for the cameras and the other necessary sensors. Interestingly, Apple is also planning on shipping only the Pro models with the next gen A16 Bionic chipset, while the two base models will feature the previous gen chipset.

In other words, there could be more differences between the vanilla and Pro versions this year. The new CAD renders were shared by sources close to the matter, which revealed the entire design of the iPhone 14 Pro. Apart from the departure of the ugly notch, the device will feature minimal bezels on the front, which makes it look even more premium. The power button is housed on the right, while the left features the SIM card slot, volume rockers, and alert slider.

On the rear, the device seems quite similar to the iPhone 13 Pro with a large square module that houses three camera cut outs. It also features an LED flash, a microphone, and a LiDAR sensor as well. The Pro model is expected to retain the same 6.1 inch display that supports 120Hz ProMotion OLED panel. Under the hood, the A16 Bionic chip is expected to power the device alongside 6GB of RAM.

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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 series has been in the news for the past few months, revealing some key details about the upcoming flagship phones. A few key details about the Apple iPhone 14 series are already known and some more details have surfaced online.

In a new report, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that unlike the smartphones from Apple launched so far, the upcoming iPhone 14 models and iPhone 14 Pro models will have drastically different specifications.

Kuo claims that the upcoming Apple A16 Bionic processor will be powering only the Pro models of the iPhone 14 series, i.e. iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max while the regular models, i.e. iPhone 14 and 14 Max will have the Apple A15 Bionic processor.

Further, the upcoming lineup will have 6GB of RAM, which is an improvement when compared to the current-generation iPhones that have 4GB of RAM. However, the Pro models in the iPhone 14 series will have LPDDR5 RAM while the standard models will keep using the LPDDR4X RAM.

Earlier it was reported that the Pro models will come with a dual pill-shaped punch-hole cutout on top of the screen for housing the front-facing camera while the regular models will continue to have a notch.

Usually, the Pro and non-Pro models of the iPhones don’t have these many differences in terms of the core specifications but this year, Apple appears to be experimenting with significantly different core internals for the iPhone models. To know for sure how much of this is true, we will have to wait for the official launch event later this year.

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While Apple is getting ready to kick off its event today, leaks about the September 2022 due iPhone 14 series are filling in the gaps. Last time we learned that this year, the notch will be replaced with the punch-hole setup. And Now, Ross Young from Display Supply Chain Consultants has revealed that the notch is indeed getting replaced by the punch-hole but not for all the models.

We now have a look at the actual timeline as to when we’ll see the punch-hole panel on the iPhones. Young reveals that the iPhone 14 series will get both a notch display as well as a dual punch-hole. The notch will be for the iPhone 14, while the 14 Pro models will get a dual punch-hole (mix of a pill-shaped hole and a punch-hole).

The iPhone 15 series, however, which will be in 2023, will get the Pill-shaped hole + a punch-hole in entirety. Also, the punch-hole and Pill will become smaller for the 15. Notably, the two holes on the iPhone 14 Pro and the upcoming 15 series models are said to be for the Face ID integration and obviously for the cameras.

This pill-shaped hole will be an attempt to make the face ID module go under the display while showcasing the actual screen. This could be achieved with more transparent materials for the display or by using backside laser drilling, different patterns for the cathodes in the OLED.

Interestingly, Young reveals that the latter method is already taken into consideration and it could be mass-produced. However, don’t expect the under-display Face ID anytime sooner, it will probably take a while for Apple to implement it. So, not on 14 Pro, and having it on the iPhone 15 series is a question.

In addition to the Under-display Face ID, a previous report from Mark Gurman revealed that Apple was likely to bring under-display fingerprint readers and it even trailed the technology, but the company wasn’t happy with the final design. And so, Apple completely canceled the design.

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There have been several rumors about the upcoming Apple iPhone 14 series smartphones, revealing what we should expect from the next-generation devices from one of the world’s largest smartphone brands.

Now, in a new development, it is being reported that the Apple iPhone 14 has entered into the trial production phase.

A report from UDN claims that the Apple iPhone 14’s design is currently in trial production which means that a small number of devices are being built which will be used to collect data that will be used for the mass production process.

The aim of this trial production is to find out if the design has any issues or problems or if there is any possibility of improvement for the product. This phase is also used to determine the production output capacity for the company as well as for developing the quality control procedures.

Interestingly, Luxshare, the company which is assembling the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, hasn’t received a production service order yet for the iPhone 14 series. It is being speculated that the company won’t get orders for the iPhone 14 Pro but instead, it will be assembling the base iPhone 14 model. Last year, Luxshare managed to receive 3 percent of the total iPhone 14 Pro orders.

The process of the production of the Apple iPhone usually beings in February with Apple issuing the orders to the manufacturers. After getting the service order, the manufacturers create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the production and testing machines for quality control.

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Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 14 series will likely launch in about 7 months, however, the device has already been subject to multiple rumors regarding its design, screen, and cameras. And now, a fresh new leak has arrived hinting at its RAM capacity.

According to a recent MacRumors report, a Korean blogger “yeux1122” has stated that the iPhone 14 will contain 8GB RAM. The tipster has made this claim citing the domestic supply chain. He adds the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌’s memory components have now been confirmed and the schedule for mass production appears to be accelerating.

Recently, supply chain analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities who previously claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro will come with 6GB  RAM has also corroborated this new information. The analyst had previously reported that the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Max will come with 6GB memory and 120Hz LTPO display, similar to the iPhone 14 Pro. So it makes sense that Apple would give the Pro model extra ram to make the differentiation clear between the models.

So far, the rumors regarding the iPhone 14 Pro have stated state that the smartphone will feature a 48MP camera, which will be the highest pixel count sensor released featured on an iPhone yet. It is also rumored that the iPhone 14 series will be making a switch to eSIM only models, effectively eliminating another port from the smartphone and making it even more waterproof.

A potential design change coming to the iPhone 14 series can be the front camera notch which has till now been bulky due to it housing all the necessary hardware for Apple’s Face ID unlocking feature. The device is said to come with two smaller cutouts, one in a traditional punch-hole shape and the other in a pill shape.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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