Every generation of iPhone is a well-deserved "king of breaking news".
The new products of the front foot are released, and the revelations of the next generation of products on the back foot are coming.
Don't believe you recall, is it a few days after the release of the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone 14 more fragrant news on the screen?
Now that nearly five months have passed since the release of the iPhone 13, what new materials have emerged? This gives everyone a plate.
The first is the appearance.
Although the appearance of the iPhone 12 and 13 series has obvious changes, such as straight-edge design, bangs reduction, camera fine-tuning and so on.
But these changes have not completely poked at everyone's pain points.
Let's repeat that familiar question again: When will the bangs be cut off?
It is gratifying that more and more revelations now prove that the upcoming iPhone 14 series does have to use the knife on the bangs.
Just like the common practice in the Android camp, the iPhone 14 series will also use a digging design for placing a front-facing lens module that cannot be hidden.
But this shape, I'm really a little confused.
Even if you dig a hole, how do you dig two, and the size and shape are different, ready to force the "obsessive-compulsive disorder patient" to the end?
Someone with brain supplements, possibly for the following reasons:
Of course, there is also news that only a long strip of digging holes will be retained, which is relatively normal, but it is not good.
But if you think about it, this is also no way to do it, and the technical problems are here.
At this stage of the off-screen model, it is difficult to achieve a balance between the display effect and the selfie effect.
In addition to the conventional front lens, Apple Face ID also has infrared lenses, flood sensing elements, dot matrix projectors and other parts.
(Two generations of Face ID module, source: iFixit)
Want to hide them all at once? Don't even think about it.
Industry insiders predict that at least until next year, we are expected to see face ID under the screen, that is, the iPhone 15 series.
Cough, eyes back to the 14 generation.
Although the iPhone 14 series is expected to upgrade the bangs to dig holes, it is not a full range of upgrades.
The relatively low-positioning iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max (tentative name, the mini series is gone anyway) will retain the bangs.
I have to say that from the high brush of the iPhone 13 series to the distinction between the design of the front lens of the new machine, Apple's knife method is becoming more and more skilled.
But then again, if the iPhone 14 Pro series really changed the bangs, then the MacBook Pro, which is a large but practical product with large bangs, is not embarrassing and lonely...
Camera pixels are finally catching up with the mainstream
As we all know, video is currently the most volume configuration of the Android camp, and there is no one.
Especially when it comes to pixels, the iPhone is far behind.
From the iPhone 6s in 2015 to the iPhone 13 in 2021, 12 million pixels has been insisting for seven years.
Breaking news shows that next year's iPhone 14 Pro series will finally use a 48-megapixel main camera, but the ultra-wide angle and telephoto are still 12 million pixels.
After the pixel upgrade, the iPhone 14 Pro series is expected to bring 8K shooting capabilities, which will further enhance the already strong video capabilities.
As for the standard version, it is still a 12MP main camera + ultra-wide angle configuration.
Compared to the bangs, I think the difference between cameras is understandable.
After all, it is true that not everyone has such high requirements for taking pictures and videos, "I just scan a code" of the small partner, or a lot of drops ~
What the? Someone asked when is the periscope telephoto on? Wait for the iPhone 15 Pro.
Cancel the SIM card slot and install USB-C?
In addition to upgrades, Apple is also good at cutting configurations, such as headphones, charging heads and so on.
Now, it's the SIM card slot.
The cancellation of the SIM card slot is still relatively uncertain.
Earlier, there were rumors that the iPhone 15 series or completely eliminated the physical card slot; later there was news that the iPhone 14 series also had a certain possibility.
Later, it was revealed that Apple would implement some transitional policies, such as the iPhone 13 that provided some SIM slotless slots in the second quarter of 2022.
Good guys, I called good guys, all the possibilities were all said, no matter what the outcome was, it wasn't wrong.
But it is undeniable that the elimination of the SIM card slot is definitely a trend, both to save internal space and eliminate a surface opening, why not?
Moreover, the iPhone 13 series is already compatible with dual eSIM modes in some regions.
However, from past experience, even if the iPhone 14 cancels the physical card slot, the impact on domestic users will not be too large.
Compared with the SIM card slot, everyone should be more concerned about this question: Can you see an iPhone with USB-C in your lifetime?
There is indeed a lot of speculation about the use of USB-C interface in the iPhone 14 series, mainly because relevant policies may be introduced in some regions.
Previously, the European Union announced a proposal on "unified interface for mobile devices", if approved, manufacturers will have 24 months to complete the transition.
Recently, the relevant domestic departments also said that they will continue to promote the formulation of relevant national standards and promote the integration of charging interfaces and technologies.
In addition, Lightning transfer speed issues may also prompt the iPhone to upgrade the interface.
After all, ProRes and 8K video are big Macs, and the transmission speed of Lightning USB 2.0 is really not eye-catching.
In short, the future iPhone is very likely to use USB-C, but I am not sure how the iPhone 14 generation will be.
Not interested in the new configuration? iPhone SE take a look
According to the news, Apple will hold a spring conference in March or April to release the third-generation iPhone SE.
It is said that this phone will be equipped with a bloody version of the A15 chip and support 5G networks. But the appearance is not a highlight, it is still a retro iPhone 8 shape.
Buy a processor to send a mobile phone can be said to be.
Considering that the price of iPhone 13 and storage is lower than that of the previous generation, the starting price of the third generation of the iPhone SE is also expected to be lower than 3299 yuan.
If a treasure subsidies another wave, it should still be quite fragrant.
So the question is, after reading it, do you have the idea of replacing the new machine?