Samsung Galaxy S22 is a solid flagship phone from 2022. It’s packed with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, a high-quality screen, and stunning triple rear cameras. The Ultra model, in particular, is special because it’s the first Galaxy S-series phone to feature an S Pen slot, and since then, it has become a tradition for all Galaxy S-series’ Ultra models.

While the Galaxy S22 is still a good pick, there are better alternatives in the market that will give you more bang for your buck. So, here are the top 5 alternatives to Galaxy S22 you can consider:

1. Samsung Galaxy S23

The Galaxy S23‘s screen has a higher peak brightness and features tougher Gorilla Glass protection, although the screen size is unchanged. It is more powerful, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The camera specs are largely the same, except for a higher-resolution selfie camera.

Samsung has made the battery a little bigger. However, the charging speed is stuck at 25W (wired) and 15W (wireless). For quicker charging, you can get the Plus and Ultra variants, which also have a higher battery capacity.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is, of course, the most impressive device here, featuring a 200MP main camera, dual telephoto cameras, and a 12MP ultrawide shooter. It has the biggest battery among the S22 models, offering more screen time. Since the Galaxy S24 series is already out, its predecessor is available at a sweet discount from the launch price.

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2. Google Pixel 8

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro give you seven years of software updates, including Android OS, feature drops, and security maintenance releases. The Galaxy S22, on the other hand, only offers four Android upgrades.

The Pixel 8 models have a larger screen with more resolutions and a higher peak brightness. They are powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G3 chip, which has similar performance to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (the chip inside the Galaxy S22) but has better machine learning capabilities.

The vanilla model has dual rear cameras — a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The Pro model is a real deal when it comes to cameras. It has a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP telephoto shooter with 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide camera. Both have a 10.5MP selfie camera, though.

The Pixel 8 models also have support for newer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards, offering better connectivity. Plus, they come with a larger battery and faster charging support as compared to the Galaxy S22.

If Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are too deep for your pockets, you can grab the more affordable Pixel 8a with slight compromise on durability, screen size, and fast charging.

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3. Motorola Moto G Stylus (2024)

The Moto G Stylus (2024) is a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S22 Ultra with stylus support. It has a slightly smaller display than the S22 Ultra but bigger than the vanilla S22. However, to bring the cost down, Motorola hasn’t added any protection to either side, and the device also lacks any IP rating.

The Moto G Stylus, though, runs a more recent version of Android out of the box. It’s powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, which is popular among entry-level phones. The Motorola device has a decent rear camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultrawide sensor. For selfies, it has a 32MP camera that can record up to 1080p videos.

The smartphone has decent connectivity features. The battery comes in at 5,000mAh, which should last a day, at least, and supports faster charging than the Galaxy S22.

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4. OnePlus 11

OnePlus 11 (full review) is another solid alternative to the Galaxy S22. It rocks a more powerful chip, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and a bigger AMOLED screen with a higher resolution. The OnePlus smartphone also comes with faster storage and a more recent version of Android OS.

The Hasselblad-tuned camera setup on the OnePlus 11 includes a 50MP primary camera, a 32MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera has a 16MP resolution. While the rear cameras allow 8K recording, the selfie camera is limited up to 1080p video recording.

The OnePlus has newer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi standards for improved connectivity. It packs a 5,000mAh battery (vs. 3,700mAh on the Galaxy S22) and supports significantly faster 100W charging. It lacks wireless charging, though.

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5. Apple iPhone 14

Apple and Samsung have been fierce competitors for years, and hence, it makes sense to include iPhones in the list. And it’s the only non-Android brand if you want to make the switch.

The A15 Bionic chip powers the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, whereas the Pro models get a more powerful A16 Bionic chip, but you’ll have to spend plenty of cash. All iPhone 14 models are IP68-certified and have a strong build quality. They also have great OLED displays.

The regular iPhone 14 and 14 Plus have a 12MP primary camera, while the Pro models feature a 48MP primary camera. The Pro models also have the advantage of an additional telephoto camera for stunning zoom shots. However, they share the same 12MP selfie camera.

The Plus and Pro Max models have the biggest battery capacity, 4,323mAh, while the other two have a 3,200mAh capacity. However, all of them have the same charging capabilities — 15W (wireless) and 15W (wired).

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These are some top alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy S22. Would you still go for the Galaxy S22 or pick any of these five alternatives? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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With the Black Friday sales kicking off, there are a bunch of sweet tech deals all around. Now, Apple is offering great discounts for its latest iPhone 15 and even last year’s iPhone 14 models in India. So here are all the details.

Apple iPhone 15 Discounts

The Cupertino based giant’s iPhone 15 is getting a notable discount through iNvent, an authorized Apple reseller in India. It will be available with an instant discount of 3,000 INR. Furthermore, buyers can even get another instant cashback of 5,000 INR, which basically brings the effective price tag down by 8,000 INR. So now, you can get an iPhone 15 for just 71,900 INR, down from the full price tag of 79,900 INR.

Apple iPhone 14 Discounts

Apple’s iPhone 14 has also gone on discount during the Black Friday sale. iNvent is giving a direct discount of 5,000 INR and an additional cashback of 4,000 INR. In other words, the total discounts amount to 9,000 INR. This means that the iPhone 14 128GB model starts from 60,900 INR over the full 69,900 INR price tag. For those unaware, the device is also offered in a 256GB and 512GB storage option.

The Apple Watch Series 9 is currently on sale alongside the iPhone 15 and iPhone 14. It comes with an instant discount of 2,500 INR, which brings down the effective price tag of 39,400 INR for the GPS model (down from 41,900 INR). You can check out our other Black Friday deal coverage by clicking on this link here.

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Apple recently launched the latest iPhone lineup in the form of the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro series. This time, the company has also introduced the iPhone 14 Plus model as a replacement for the Mini model. But it appears that things aren’t going as planned for the Cupertino-based technology giant.

According to the latest report, Apple has cut down the production capacity of the iPhone 14 Plus model because of weak sales. The phone is basically the iPhone 14 with a bigger screen and a bit higher price tag.

As per the report from The Information, Apple has instructed its manufacturers in China to immediately halt production of a component for the phone. It further adds that two other suppliers that assemble modules from that component have also significantly cut production.

It appears that customers are leaning more towards the iPhone 14 Pro as the pricing is just $100 more than the 14 Plus model but comes with several new features, including upgraded internals. The demand for the standard iPhone 14 isn’t as per the company’s expectations as Apple dropped the plan to boost production last month.

Some reports indicate that the iPhone 14 Pro series has strong demand from customers. It remains to be seen how the economic conditions in several countries affect the company’s sales. Despite the weak demand for the iPhone 14 Plus, it is being reported that the company still plans to launch the iPhone 15 Plus model next year.

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Apple had just recently announced the iPhone 14 series. And now, a new report has revealed some interesting details regarding its production, which is apparently 20 percent more expensive than its predecessor.

The news arrives from a Nikkei Asia report that claims that the new iPhone 14 models cost 20 percent higher to make than the last gen iPhone 13 lineup. Furthermore, this report also offered detailed breakdown regarding the production costs of individual models as well. For example, the top end iPhone 14 Pro Max costs around 501 US Dollars in terms of production. This is higher than the 461 US Dollar production price tag of the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Reportedly, the primary reason for this price hike is the new A16 Bionic chipset, which alone costs 110 US Dollars. Nikkei stated that the production prices for the Pro Max iPhone models typically sat between 400 to 450 US Dollars since the introduction of this model back in 2018. In other words, the Cupertino based giant is seeing higher production expense despite not raising the prices over the previous generation. This basically means that it is willing to take a hit in profits.

As per the report, the new A16 Bionic chipset costs 2.4 times more than the previous year’s A15 chip. Furthermore, the inclusion of the new Sony CMOS sensors also further hike the prices. These new sensors are around 30 percent larger in size than last year’s sensors, and are also around 50 percent more expensive as well, with a production bill of 15 US Dollars. Interestingly, a third of the Apple iPhone 14 lineup is sourced from US based companies, with the components also seeing an overall hike of around 10 percent as well.

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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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Apple had just recently launched the highly anticipated iPhone 14 series. Recently, we had reported on the battery capacity of the new iPhones being revealed, showcasing a larger battery pack than the iPhone 13 lineup. However, it appears that the battery replacement cost for these new devices will also be higher than the last gen iPhones.

For those unaware, apart from the iPhone 14 Pro Max model and the lack of a mini variant, the rest of the lineup saw a slight bump in battery packs. But according to a 9To5Mac report, the Cupertino based giant’s latest iPhones will have costlier battery replacements. Apparently, the battery replacement for the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will cost around 99 US Dollars.

In comparison, the brand’s iPhone 13 series battery replacement only cost 69 US Dollars. In other words, the company has just hiked the price tag by around 43 percent, despite battery capacities being mostly similar between the two generations. The aforementioned prices was for the US, meanwhile, the UK pricing for iPhone 14 series battery replacement is around 105 Pounds, which is again a rise from 69 Pounds for the previous generation.

Keep in mind that these prices are only for those iPhone models that are out of the one year warranty or the iPhones which do not have AppleCare+ protection. Your new iPhone 14 series’ battery will likely last for a couple of years. So, one might have to pay the price for a battery replacements a few years later. Although, the AppleCare+ will offer free unlimited repair for those subscribed to the plan.

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The Apple iPhone 14 series was just announced for the global market. The 2022 iPhone lineup was highly anticipated and arrived with various improvements over the previous generation. Now, a new report has revealed that one of these upgrades also included memory as well. So let’s have a look.

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant’s latest iPhone 14 series, which includes the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, arrives with more RAM than the entire iPhone 13 lineup. The report added that the latest Xcode 14 beta contains files that reveal that all of the new iPhones feature 6GB of RAM. This marks an overall bump of 50 percent in terms of memory compared to the iPhone 13.

For those unaware, only the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max featured 6GB of RAM, while the base and mini model only had 4GB of RAM. In other words, the brand has basically brought higher memory modules for its iPhone 14 and the new iPhone 14 Plus model as well. Notably, Xcode 14 is basically the company’s IDE used to develop apps for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

So, the report basically shows that the new iPhones average 2GB higher RAM compared to the previous generation for the non Pro models. While the RAM capacity was revealed in Xcode, the standards for the memory modules is still unknown. Meaning, its unclear whether these feature the latest LPDDR5 memory or older generation.

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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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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.

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.

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Apple is expected to launch the next generation of iPhones dubbed the iPhone 14 series around September. This time around, we are expecting four phones to debut at the launch event including the vanilla iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

We have already reported that the vanilla and Max models will not be getting the ProMotion display(Apple’s marketing term for high refresh rate), and now, a new report from The Elec has revealed the type of panels that will be going on each of the models.

According to the report, the iPhone 14 (6.1-inch) and iPhone 14 Max (6.7-inch) will use LTPS backplanes. These will be made of the M11 material set. This is an exclusive material set that is currently used for the manufacturing of the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra display panels.

The iPhone 14 Pro (6.1-inch) and the iPhone 14 Pro Max (6.7-inch) will use an LTPO display plane with ProMotion. The new panel will be made from Samsung’s M12 material set. This material set has not been used for any smartphone’s display panel yet and is set to debut with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

According to the report, All four iPhone 14 variants will have displays provided by Samsung, which has reportedly secured an order for 80 million screens. Additionally, LG will contribute by producing panels for both the standard iPhone 14 and the premium iPhone 14 Pro Max. The RS-L material set will be used to create them. With the previous RS-K set, LG was producing iPhone 13 panels last year.

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Apple has been preparing to begin mass production of the iPhone 14 series in the coming weeks, ahead of the new smartphone’s official announcement this fall. However, as the company struggles with supplies, Apple is increasing its list of suppliers for the future iPhone 14 models.

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Company Update: SG Micro (300661)

1. SG Micro had passed the quality certification of the higher-end iPhone 14 and will likely ship the PMICs (battery and level shifter) for the iPhone 14 in 2H22.

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) July 22, 2022

Recently, SG Micro’s components have passed the quality certification for the high-end iPhone 14 models, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Twitter. As a result, the Chinese integrated circuit manufacturer has been added to Apple’s list of suppliers for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The integrated circuitry from SG Micro that controls the battery and level shifter will be used by Apple in the iPhones this year. According to Kuo, this will be the first time that SG Micro supplies parts for Apple’s high-end devices, which will boost sales for the Chinese firm and enable the iPhone 14 to ship faster.

The transaction with SG Micro, according to the analyst, suggests that the technical prowess of its chips “have reached the tier-1 level,” which is necessary for parts used in more expensive, high-end electronic gadgets. Apple also collaborated with fresh vendors earlier this year to purchase camera parts for the iPhone 14 Pro.

Back in May, the COVID-19 lockdowns in China caused a three-week delay in the manufacture of the iPhone 14. Significantly, it was the new iPhone 14 Max (a new 6.7-inch mid-range model that is anticipated to replace the iPhone small) has been most negatively impacted by the delays.

More recently, Kuo added that the mass production of the iPhone 14 would cause Apple to have supply problems. But according to the expert, these problems will only have a “limited impact” on the shipments of the new phones. This is so that Apple has enough time to build a significant number of units before the official debut of the new goods. Apple orders millions of components months in advance.

However, due to the ongoing chip scarcity, the iPhone 14’s initial supply may not be that large. More recently, shortly after the new laptop hits shelves last week, shipping expectations for the new M2 MacBook Air were revised downward to late August. There have been supply-chain problems with other devices as well, like the iPad.

Four new iPhone 14 versions are anticipated from Apple in September, while significant improvements like a new screen design should only apply to the new Pro models.

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Apple recently announced that it will start mass production of the iPhone 14 series soon. Since this update, there are new reports in the financial market that Apple’s iPhone is the primary reason for its incredible revenue generation due to a magnanimous number of sales.

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives claims in a note to investors reviewed by AppleInsider that despite supply problems hitting the tech sector, he expects iPhone demand to hold up slightly better than anticipated. He thinks Apple’s Q3 2022 financial results will meet expectations.

Wedbush predicts that Apple will likely surpass Wall Street estimates when it reports its June quarter profits.

In the June quarter, analysts anticipate Apple to post revenue of about $82 billion and earnings-per-share of $1.16.

Wall Street still anticipates Apple to experience difficulties in the June quarter, though. Ives claims that “all eyes” are on the cycle of supply and demand for the iPhone 14. A new mixed-reality headset might be part of Apple’s aggressive product pipeline that the company is focusing on for 2023.

The “peak worry” for Apple’s supply chain issues will be the June quarter. Although Ives anticipates any Covid or supply delays to abate in the September and December quarters, Apple warned of a $4 billion to $8 billion revenue blow. Recently, we reported that the iPhone 14 Max variant was facing display supply chain issues.

Apple’s installed base is the key to surviving the macroeconomic storms, as is customary. Since almost 240 million of Apple’s 1 billion iPhone owners have not yet upgraded their devices, Ives continues to hold on to the notion that the iPhone upgrade cycle is stubborn.

Services appear to be in good shape going into the second part of 2022 and 2023. Ives estimates that the value of Apple’s services alone is greater than $1 trillion. He considers the risk/reward to be “extremely appealing at current levels” when taken into account its hardware.

Ives said that “While the nervous market backdrop is creating a fearful environment for tech stocks, we believe Apple’s growth story remains well intact despite the shaky macro.”

Ives continues to rate Apple as Outperform and has a $200 price target for the next year. His objective is predicated on a sum-of-the-parts valuation of his 2022 projections, which translates to an 18x multiple on services at $1.5 trillion and a 7x multiple on Apple’s hardware division at $2.1 trillion.

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Apple will be launching its next-generation iPhone 14 series smartphones in the coming months and it appears that the company has some high hopes for the upcoming lineup.

As per the latest report, Apple has started trial production of the iPhone 14 series smartphones and is expecting the phones to sell more than its predecessors.

The report claims that the trial production for the iPhone 14 lineup has started and the company is planning to start the mass production of the smartphones in August. It further adds that Apple has informed suppliers that the initial sales of the new iPhone 14 series will be higher than the iPhone 13 lineup launched last year.

The expectations for the sales from Apple are in line with what the market analysts are speculating. Many analysts believe that the next-gen Apple iPhone series could outperform the smartphone industry globally if major economies fall into recession.

Apple has been seeing good results in terms of sales despite the overall smartphone demand appearing to be cooling off. The company is still seeing good sales momentum for the iPhone 13 lineup, contrary to its track record of iPhone sales slowing down from the month of July in anticipation of the next-gen model.

It is also being said that the pricing of the Apple iPhone 14 series could be $100 more than its predecessor because of many factors, including the rising cost of raw materials, supply constraints, and other economic reasons. There’s a possibility that the Cupertino-based tech giant may not increase the pricing, so we will have to wait for a couple of months to know for sure about the iPhone 14 series pricing details.

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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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Apple is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated iPhone 14 series in just a couple of months. The new 2022 iPhones have been spotted in various rumors and leaks, and now, the latest report hints that its pricing might see one of the more ‘drastic’ changes.

According to a Bloomberg report, one of the material suppliers for Apple’s primary chip maker (TSMC) has warned that there might be major rise in price for the iPhones. The supplier stated that it has already had to implement various hikes in materials cost. This warning is from Japanese chemical supplier Showa Denko K.K, which added that it expects the price to rise even further “as it grapples with a barrage of economic challenges confronting the $550 billion semiconductor industry.”

The report adds that there have already been at least around a dozen of hikes already within this year. The primary reason for this was the impacts of the coronavirus on the supply chain. Apart from this, the Russian invasion into the Ukraine and even the fall of the yen played a part in these price hikes. In an interview, the CFO of the supplier warned that the problem might not improve until next year.

Chief Financial Officer Hideki Somemiya stated that the company “has been forced to drastically increase the cost it passes on to customers.” Now, the supplier is asking for “twice the amount” it had previously estimated. Although, it remains to be seen how these raw materials cost rise impacts the overall pricing for the upcoming iPhone 14 series.

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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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Earlier this year, China’s BOE made a deal with Apple for supplying the OLED display panels used in the new iPhone 14 series which is expected to be launched in September. However, BOE was caught changing the circuit width of the thin film transistors on the OLED panels it was manufacturing for iPhone 13. This led Apple to halt its orders. Now, as per a new report, Apple is again evaluating samples of BOE displays and may place a large-scale order.

According to a report by South Korea’s The Elec, this week, Apple will be evaluating BOE’s samples of OLED panels aimed for the upcoming iPhone 14 series. And if things go right, Apple may even proceed to place a bulk order.

The Chinese display manufacturer is expecting to receive approval from the Cupertino company within a month, says the report. Moreover, If Apple decides to give a heads up, BOE will start mass-producing the panels for the standard iPhone 14 model sometime between July and August.

The Report says BOE is a few weeks behind its South Korean competitors, as Samsung Display and LG Display are likely to start the production of the iPhone 14 OLED panels at the end of this year.

It is also reported that BOE will supply around 5 million units at most due to its recent debacle with the panels for the iPhone 13.

We know that Apple iPhone 14 series is going to have four models- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone Pro Max. Apple will be replacing the mini version with a Plus/Max variant.

The standard iPhone 14 and 14 max will not carry many design changes. However, the Pro and Pro Max will feature a new cutout, with a hole-punch plus pill design. Also, the regular models will feature the prev-gen A14 chip whereas the Pro and Pro Max will boast the new A15 chip.

It will be interesting to see how Apple is going to justify the price of the regular models since they are almost the same as previous-generation iPhone 13 models.

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Apple is expected to debut the upcoming line of iPhone 14 devices in September this year. The 14 series is said to be made up of the vanilla iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the iPhone 14 Max. The Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to come with some major changes this time around including a new pill + punch-hole cutout for the front camera and a large 48-megapixel  primary camera sensor.

Now, a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the new iPhones will also be getting some improvements to their front cameras. According to the analyst, all the devices in the iPhone 14 series will come with auto-focus support. This will result in sharper pictures and videos compared to previous/current iPhones that come with fixed-focus.

That’s not all, as Kuo has reported that the upcoming iPhones will also feature a 6P lens setup for the front camera combined with a larger f/1.9 aperture. 6P means that the camera will have six pieces of the lens to reduce the distortion of light entering the lens. The f/1.9 aperture, which is considerably bigger than the f/2.2 aperture currently featured on the iPhone 13 series, will allow more light to enter the camera. This will result in sharper and brighter pictures/videos.

Considering all the changes coming to the front camera, we can expect some significant quality improvements with the iPhone 14 series that’s rumored to debut in September 2022.

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The Apple iPhone 14 series is expected to launch in the second half of this year with various improvements over its predecessor. Now, a new report has suggested that one of these upgrades includes a rise in the base memory of all four models.

According to a TrendForce report, the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will all start from 6GB of RAM. This is in line with our previous report, with the Pro models featuring a faster and more power efficient LPDDR5 RAM while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will feature the older LPDDR4X RAM. For those unaware, only the higher end Pro models in the iPhone 13 series featured 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the base and mini model came with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

But now, the base and new iPhone 14 Max will feature the 6GB of LPDDR4X memory. Known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had also shared similar information previously. The new report also adds that the iPhone 14 Pro will might possible also launch with 256GB of internal storage. This is higher than the base starting point of 128GB of the iPhone 13 Pro series. Although, based on the chart shared in the report, the storage capacities are still listed as “TDB.”

In other words, its base storage capacity is still uncertain. However, keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report so take the news with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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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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While the Apple iPhone 14 series is still months away from launch, there have already been various rumors and reports regarding the new devices surfacing recently. Now, the latest report has revealed more information regarding the iPhone 14 Pro series.

The latest news arrives from DSCC’s Ross Young who shared the details on Twitter. Looking at his tweet, the iPhone 14 Pro will apparently sport a 6.12 inch display, which is a bit larger than the 6.06 inch screen on the last gen iPhone 13 Pro. Similarly, the top end iPhone 14 Pro Max may feature a 6.69 inch panel, which is also ever so slightly larger than the 6.68 inch screen of the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

According to Ross Young, the reason for the display sizes becoming slightly bigger is due to the change in the notch design on the front. For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant is expected to finally get rid of the large notch on the front with a pill shaped cutout for the camera and Face ID sensors. So, the modest bump in screen size is likely due to the narrower bezels and the new punch hole design.

As of right now, we have no way of confirming this information. However, Young has been known as a reliable source, and the information is in line with our previous reports. But keep in mind that this is still unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt and stick around for more updates.

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Apple is gearing up to launch the upcoming iPhone 14 series smartphones in which the Pro models will come with a revamped design that will see the company adopting the pill-and-hole cutout for the front-facing camera.

Now, a new report coming from analyst Ross Young claims that Apple will fully adopt the new pill-and-hole cutout design for the front panel of next year’s Apple iPhone 15 series.

If the report is to be believed, then unlike this year’s iPhone 14 lineup, the new design won’t be limited to Pro models, but all the models in the iPhone 15 series will have pill-and-hole cutout instead of a notch. The non-Pro iPhone 14 models launching this year will continue to have a notch on top of the screen.

In the new design of the phone’s front panel, the pill-shaped cutout is for the Face ID sensors, while the hole is for housing the front-facing camera.

Eventually, the Cupertino-based technology giant will move the Face ID sensors and the front-facing camera lens under the display. As per the report, if everything goes according to the company’s plan, then the move to shift components under the screen could start happening with iPhone 16 models coming in 2024.

The Apple iPhone 14 series, which will have four models, will be the first in the lineup to have significantly different specifications and features for the non-Pro and Pro versions.

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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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Over the last couple of weeks, we have reported on various leaks and rumors regarding the 2022 Apple iPhone lineup. And now, another new leak has just surfaced, which showcases the design of the entire iPhone 14 series.

According to a MacRumors report, the latest leak comes from images of iPhone 14 series molds that showcase the design and the camera bump size of the four models. The report further added that these molds were found on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). So, they are likely to be molds used for third party iPhone protective covers rather than the ones used for the actual smartphones’ production.

Looking at these molds, the most noticeable aspect is undoubtedly the lack of an iPhone mini model. Apart from that, we can also observe changes in the iPhones’ sizes in 2022. This year, the Cupertino based giant is apparently getting rid of the 5.4 inch iPhone model, which did not perform too well in the smartphone market. So due to the poor sales, the company is now leaning toward larger iPhone sizes. Thus, the four molds we see include the 6.1 inch iPhone 14, 6.1 inch iPhone 14 Pro, 6.7 inch iPhone 14 Max, and the 6.7 inch iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Another notable change in design with the 2022 iPhones is the camera bump. Apparently, the camera bump sizes for the entire lineup will be taller than the previous generation, the iPhone 13 lineup. But for the most part, the iPhone 14 series will feature a similar design, with flat edges and rounded corners. On the other hand, the front is expected to finally replace the large notch in favor of a circular punch hole cutout.

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A new rumor has just surfaced regarding the Apple iPhone 14 series. Apparently, the company’s latest generation of smartphones that will be launching later this year will come with satellite connectivity options for emergency scenarios.

Recently, we had even reported on the Cupertino based giant possibly working on a similar satellite feature for its Apple Watch. The primary reason for the inclusion of this system is to allow users to send messages or reach out to emergency services in cases of an actual emergency. This system will reportedly include an “Emergency Message via Contacts” for sending short messages in areas that do not have cellular signals.

In other words, it appears that the brand is looking to include this feature in its other products as well. Interestingly, the iPhone 13 series was also rumored to come with such technology as well, although, this was skipped on the 2021 iPhone. So, it is entirely possible that we won’t see this feature appear on the iPhone 14 lineup as well. Although, the latest news from Mark Gurman says otherwise.

Through satellite connectivity, users would be able to send text messages or SOS responses via a satellite network to report on accidents, similar to the one on the brand’s smartwatch. All in all, this will just be quite a bit helpful for Apple customers that find themselves stuck in certain worst case scenarios, and potentially even save lives.

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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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Earlier this week, we had reported on known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claiming that the upcoming iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max might ship with the last gen A15 Bionic chipset. And now, new information has further backed this information along with some other interesting details.

Apart from Kuo, other notable sources like Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have also backed this claim. If its true, this would mark the first time that the Cupertino based giant divided its iPhone lineup’s chipsets since the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The former featured the A7 while the latter arrived with the older A6 chip. According to a iDrop News report, the iPhone 14 series will also be receiving a similar treatment this time around.

Apparently, the brand will be reusing the A15 Bionic chipset that was on the iPhone 13 series for the base iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Max model this year. However, to avoid possible backlash, the company will be rebranding the new chipset to the A16, to keep it in line with its typical annual chip refresh cycle. On the other hand, the actual new chip could be labelled as the A16 Pro, which will likely be reserved for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Notably, this move allow Apple to cut down on costs. With the mini model being discontinued, the lineup will now start at 799 US Dollars, meanwhile, the Max version will cost 100 US Dollars more. In other words, the company would still be able to maintain its usual 200 US Dollar price difference between its Pro and non Pro models.

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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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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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