The mold of the iPhone 6 continues for three generations (6, 7, 8)
The iPhone X's circular bezel mold also continues for three generations (X, XS, 11Pro series)
The narrow bangs of the iPhone 13 are likely not yet used to being seen by everyone, and will be changed to a "punched screen" design in the next generation.
Recently, a number of foreign media reported that the iPhone14 series will use a punched screen design. Guo Mingxi, a well-known analyst, also previously said that the iPhone14 will abandon the bangs design and use a higher screen to dig holes.
However, although there is a lot of news about the iPhone14 digging hole, different media have given different revelations in appearance.
It is revealed that there is a scheme for the iPhone 14 series to only keep a circular cutout on the screen for placing the front camera, while the many components previously used to serve Face ID, which are stored in the notch, will be further integrated or hidden under the screen.
However, Guozi believes that this solution is unlikely, and the implementation of Face ID relies on ambient light sensors, distance sensors, infrared lenses, flood cameras, and dot matrix projectors.
If only one front lens is exposed according to this scheme, even if Apple compresses the integrated components, the area occupied under the screen will not be small, so that the difficulty of the process is on the one hand.
On the other hand, it will definitely affect the display effect, and then it is likely to be a reduction in accuracy, and it will inevitably affect the top screen display effect.
Of course, it is also welcome to punch the face, Apple really enlarges the move, to a face ID that does not affect the display effect.
Another solution, which Guozi thinks is relatively reasonable, is the same slender pill design as huawei's Mate 40 Pro.
Although it is still very conspicuous, if you combine cost control, process difficulty, aesthetics and other aspects, but also to perfectly implement the Face ID function, this solution is a more balanced choice.
In addition, there was also an early revelation that the iPhone14 series will use an exclamation point design, carrying one of the components alone.
But it's clear that such an asymmetrical design will keep users on the radar of the Face ID module. Although Apple has become more and more self-indulgent in recent years, I think the adoption of this design is unlikely.
The final solution to the appearance of the iPhone14 is to directly abandon Face ID, fingerprints return, and integrate into the key like the iPad mini 6.
This plan is in line with the special use environment in which everyone wears a mask during the epidemic. The screen ratio can also be greatly improved. Sounds great, right? But would Apple do that?
Ninety-nine percent is impossible, if 14 really did this, what upgrade will the iPhone in the back take? The future is still long, toothpaste to squeeze little by little~ ~ ~
Of course, the above solutions are not out of thin air, and it is normal for a mature company to design multiple product molds at the same time.
Maybe Apple first upgraded to the iPhone with the exclamation point design, upgraded to the iPhone with the pill design, then upgraded to the iPhone with Face ID under the screen, and finally turned into an iPhone with a fingerprint unlock.
In addition, although the punch screen looks ten to nine stable, not all iPhone14 series will be redesigned. It is understood that the iPhone 14 series will most likely cut off the small and exquisite mini and add a larger Max.
The product line has been adjusted from the original iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max to iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max. Two of them have large 6.7-inch screens with max suffixes and the other two are 6.1-inch.
In addition, the iPhone 14 series may use the USB-C interface uniformly, and the charging speed will also be improved.
The iPhone14 Pro will be equipped with a 4nm A16, which is about 50% more powerful than the previous generation A15, and the Standard Edition may still use the A15.
The iPhone14 Pro's lens will also be upgraded to 48 megapixels, with a 1/1.3-inch light-sensitive area, and support for 8K recording, which allows for sharper imaging results.
The two standard edition cameras will continue the iPhone 13 Pro's IMX703 and IMX772.
In addition, the normal version does not support dynamic refresh rates, and the adaptive refresh rate is still exclusive to the Pro system.
As a compensation for cutting out the mini model, Apple will bring a new iPhone SE in 2022. The appearance continues the iPhone SE 2, the screen is 4.7 inches, equipped with A15 chips, supports 5G, and is still a single camera, the rest of the changes are not large, the expected price is $400, and the battery life performance should not be very optimistic.
According to Mark Gurman, the M2 chip will be unveiled on the model, and the expected chip specifications are 8-core CPU, 9-core or 10-core GPU, while the M1 chip is designed for 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU.
So without a newer process and more transistor area, M2 should just be a routine upgrade. According to a report by Apple analyst Mingzhen Guo, the new MacBook Air will offer more colors, similar to the colors of the 24-inch iMac. It is also possible to use a white border and a white keyboard.
The price of Air should not fluctuate much compared with previous years, it is a more affordable and cost-effective model in the Mac family, editing, retouching, portable office are not in question, suitable for new users to get started.
The new Mac mini will also be powered by the M2 chip. A new design with an aluminium housing and a reflective surface similar to plexiglass on the top.
In addition, Apple will also launch a new Mac Pro this year, but there are two kinds of news, one is still continuing the previous generation design, equipped with Intel Xeon W-3300 series (IceLake-SP) processors, Arm and X86 are different after all, so Apple's move may be to slow down in the process of all turning to self-developed chips.
Another piece of news is that the new Mac Pro adopts a new design, smaller size, but the scalability has decreased, equipped with its own self-developed chip, this chip for Mac Pro workstation-level computers will be equipped with 40 core CPU and 128 core GPU, power consumption and heat generation will be much better.
We have seen the power of Apple's M series chips, M1 Max Apple officially gave the theory is equivalent to 135w3080M, M1 Max equipped with 10 core CPU and 32 core GPU, so the performance of the new Mac Pro must be very powerful.
The iMac will also usher in an update, and it is reported that the 2022 iMac will look thinner and lighter, and the colors will still be colorful. Upgraded to 27 inches in size, the all-in-one machine with large bezels and small screens will never return.
But there are two theories about the screen material, one is to bring the miniLED display and ProMotion technology to the iMac for the first time, and the other is still using the traditional LCD display, but the brightness is 30-40% higher than the previous generation.
Plus, the iMac will come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, an HDMI port, an SD card slot, and multiple USB-C/Thunderbolt connections. It is equipped with Apple's self-developed chip.
According to Apple's plan announced in June 2020, Apple will take two years to complete the transition from Intel processing to self-developed chips, and now the time is just right, so these products will be expected to debut in front of WWDC.
With the Mac book Pro joining the bangs, the new iPad Pro may also be doomed.
According to reports, the 2022 iPad Pro further increases the screen ratio, but will use bangs design. In terms of screen, a double-layer OLED screen is used to improve the brightness and contrast of the screen while further extending the service life.
The new iPad Pro will also feature a "large" rear camera module similar to the iPhone 13 Pro, supporting "Pro" features such as movie mode shooting, macro shooting, and cinema-level stabilization.
There is also news about AirPods Pro that Apple plans to release a new AirPods Pro in 2022. Emphasis will be placed on health tracking and fitness technology.
In addition, the second-generation AirPods Pro will feature a more compact design, removing the rod that currently protrudes from the bottom of the AirPods Pro. This may be similar to the Amazon Echo headphones, which have a stemless design, are completely rounded and sit inside the user's ears.
Apple Watch. Some people familiar with the matter revealed that the autumn 2022 conference will bring a new three designs, abandon the digital crown, add body temperature sensors, achieve additional health and fitness tracking, etc., but at present, these news are just catching wind and shadows, interested friends still need to continue to pay attention.
Recently, there has been a lot of news about major technology companies entering the metacosm. Apple is certainly prepared.
According to a research report shared by display analyst Ross Young, The mixed reality headset that Apple will launch in 2022 will come with three monitors. The display's configuration will include two micro OLED displays and an AMOLED panel.
One of the tiny OLED displays is likely to have been developed specifically for Apple by Sony. According to a 4K display of 4000 pixels per inch previously displayed by Sony, Apple may use Sony's related technology specifically for VR/AR headsets.
In addition, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple's first VR/AR device will be equipped with M2 chips and an rOS operating system designed specifically for the device at this year's WWDC.
Guozi is most interested in this device and looks forward to bringing a different experience.
In one trading day in 2022, Apple's market value rose by 2.5%, breaking through the $3 trillion mark, and the support behind these figures is precisely these products that embody Apple's brand concept and countless ingenious engineers.
From the very beginning of the iPhone, to the later extension of the iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, the bastion of user experience first has become more and more majestic, and Apple has become a giant company with a GDP of more than 187 countries.
But at the same time, the high market value can not hide many people complain that Apple has no innovation, aesthetic regression, high prices and so on. Can Apple maintain its advantage in the future market battles?
In any case, I believe that there is a truth that will never change, that is, to do a good job in the hands of the product, to serve the user with heart, only in this way, can we earn money and reputation.