The new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro are finally here, and they’re packed with features that we’ve been dying to see. While we’ll have to wait for the full reviews to come in before we can make a final judgement, we’ve already gotten our hands on the technical sheets, tools and other documentation from Apple. Here’s what we’ve learned so far:
As expected, the base iPhone 14 comes with a larger 6.7-inch model, called the iPhone 14 Plus.
This larger iPhone will also have the advantage of offering greater autonomy.
⦿ THE PRICE OF THE IPHONE 14
The iPhone 14 costs $799 and the top-of-the-line Pro and Pro Max models boast the largest share of new features and technologies, but with more expensive prices, with the iPhone 14 Pro priced at $999, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at $1,099.
The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max with 128 GB of internal memory are now being sold at the promotional price of just $1,317 and $1,44, respectively. Meanwhile, the most advanced version with 1 TB capacity of 14 Pro is $1,997 and 14 Pro Max is $2,124. So don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to own one of the most powerful smartphones on the market today!
The new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro come with a brand new A14 Bionic chip that is said to be up to 50% faster than the previous generation. The cameras have also been upgraded with a new sensor that promises better low-light performance and sharper images. And finally, Apple has added a new color to the lineup: Pacific Blue.
Many experts say that Apple has a very clever design with the front “rabbit ears”, which turns the static black cluster into a “Dynamic Island”. This makes the iPhone stand out from previous models and is something users want to own.
The new acceleration sensor on the iPhone is designed to measure up to 256 g, which can help it detect accidents. The g-force refers to loads that are caused by strong variations in size and/or velocity direction. For example, 1 g (1 g = 9.81 m/s²) is the daily acceleration you feel on Earth due to gravity. When Max Verstappen collided with Lewis Hamilton during the last Formula 1 season at the British Grand Prix, 51 g acted on the pilot.
However, the iPhone doesn’t just measure g-forces; it also changes air pressure through the gyroscope. This is how it can effectively detect an accident and avoid false alarms. The smartphone can also recognize loud noises from accidents. For this purpose, new algorithms have been developed by Apple.
The iPhone’s satellite connection is, for the moment, very limited. As rumors claimed, the iPhone now has a satellite connection. Apple has partnered with Globalstar, this American company that owns a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit.
95% of Globalstar’s network is dedicated to Apple, an investment of more than $450 million from Apple. It is a function that is only used in case of emergency, to send a message to a call center, but also for the Locate function if you lose your iPhone. This will be available on all iPhone 14s, but only accessible in the United States and Canada. The feature should only be made available with an iOS 16 update due in November. In addition, it will be operational for foreign tourists traveling in North America.
The new iPhone 14 series is the first time Apple has completely removed the physical SIM slot from its phones, ending the popular iPhone over the world due to its low price. This change will make it much easier to use a paired SIM, without any of the previous limitations such as a weak signal, slow network connection, and increased battery consumption. According to experts, slowly but surely, Apple will begin to phase out the standard SIM slot in favor of eSIM. At the event, the representative of this company pointed out the many advantages of eSIM, such as safety, security, and difficulty in being stolen. Along with that, removing the SIM slot also helps the phone optimize the space for arranging components, minimizing the possibility of water entering the slot. Apple is not the only company that has switched to eSIMs. In the past, Google has also used this technology in its Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 devices. This may be a sign that in the near future, eSIM will become the new standard for all smartphones.
