Last September, Apple announced the new iPhone 13 lineup with new cameras, colors, processors, and other improvements. But experts and analysts already have their eyes on the next generation, which will arrive in the fall of 2022.
This is how modern technology works. And in the months leading up to the launch of the iPhone 14, some of the specs that could arrive with the new generation of iPhones have already been leaked. smart phones from Apple.
When will the iPhone 14 be released?
The iPhone 14 is expected to be announced in mid-September 2022, while it should hit stores a week or two after that. Nothing suggests that in 2022 it would be different.
Apple usually announces its new iPhones in September, but COVID-19 changed those plans in 2020. Although the coronavirus pandemic continues, we believe that, as happened in 2021, new models will arrive in September 2022.
Here are the release dates of the latest generations:
- iPhone 13: September 24, 2021
- iPhone 12: October 23, 2020
- iPhone 11: September 20, 2019
- iPhone XS: September 21, 2018
How much will the iPhone 14 cost?
The price of the iPhone 14 models will surely be a little different from that of the current iPhones, since there will not be a 5.4-inch mini version, but an inexpensive 6.7-inch Max, which, according to Kuo, could cost less than 900 dollars.
With that in mind, we can expect the new series to cost between $800 and $1,000, depending on model and size.
iPhone 2022 design changes
What will the 2022 iPhone look like? Major changes in its design are to be expected. These are the rumors we heard about the look and case of the iPhone 14.
Goodbye mini, hello Max
Size is one of the main physical characteristics and some experts agree that Apple is preparing changes in this regard. Everything indicates that the 5.4″ iPhone mini will disappear, but will introduce the Max according to MacRumors.
This means that we will still have four models, but instead of having one small model, two medium models and one large model, there will be two medium models and two large models.
In other words:
- iPhone 14 (6.1″)
- iPhone 14 Max (6.7″)
- iPhone 14 Pro (6.1″)
- iPhone 14 Pro Max (6.7″)
Mark Gurman, the knowledgeable journalist of Bloomberg, supports this theory and Apple adds that it will have to align itself when it comes to redesigning its product, because the competition is getting tougher.
It would seem that the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini did not sell well, which would justify such a decision. But not everyone will appreciate the disappearance of the mini as we explain in our article. For what we regret the death of the iPhone mini.
Radical change in the design of the iPhone 14?
As for the design, it looks like Apple is reportedly working on something radically new, something even more radical than the iPhone X. Keep in mind that they are already working on a design of clamshell which we currently know as the iPhone Flip.
Leaker Jon Prosser assures that it is reminiscent of the Galaxy Z Flip and that it will come in several colors. But he also assures that it will not arrive in 2022, so we understand that it will not be the iPhone 14. The Omdia company predicts that Apple will launch two foldable iPhones in 2023.
So, it looks like the straight-edged design of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 could be kept for at least one more generation.
the end of the notch
With the iPhone 13, came a notch something smaller. In 2022, on the other hand, it could disappear completely, or at least become a notch much more discreet.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 14 Pro will have a screen with a hole for the camera. This design was the subject of controversy in September 2021, when Jon Prosser decided to reveal the design of the 2022 iPhone just before the arrival of the 2021 model.
Here’s how Front Page Tech views the iPhone 14:
Since then, much speculation has been heard about what notch 2022. In October, a rumor reached us that there would be both a hole and a notch, which goes against having a hole in the screen.
In this case, it is certain that the notch It would be even smaller, but we don’t think anyone wants a phone that has two notches on the same screen.
But in December 2021, the South Korean platform The elect again predicted that notch would disappear in 2022 and be completely replaced by a hole.
The return of Touch ID
A way to ensure that there is no notch on the iPhone, it would be to include Touch ID again. This can be done in two ways, and both have been rumored for some time now.
The first is to introduce a fingerprint sensor under the display to offer Touch ID, as Ming-Chi Kuo suggests. MacRumors. The other is that Apple uses the same Touch ID sensor in the power button of the iPad Air (2020) and iPad mini (2021).
The first portless iPhone
One of the rumors that is gaining momentum is that Apple would stop using the Lightning port on the iPhone 14 and not include any ports. It has been rumored since even before the arrival of the iPhone 12, but it could have been pressured by the European Union or it would have wanted to have more free space inside the iPhone.
Instead of using cables to charge, it will be done exclusively wirelessly. This will make all the props and power banks stop being compatible, but Apple has been guilty in the past of making controversial decisions.
It should be remembered that the European Union has been working for some time to ensure that the same pricing standards are used and its law may require manufacturers to smart phones using the same port might ultimately be approved.
This could force Apple to produce iPhones with USB-C in Europe and it could lead to all new iPhones having this port to avoid having to produce iPhones in different designs. But it’s hard to think that Apple will fall under such political pressure.
We suspect the portless iPhone won’t arrive yet. It will come, but we doubt it will be in 2022.
New MagSafe adapter
As far as ports are concerned, it is also rumored that a new MagSafe could arrive, more similar to the one used to charge MacBooks and not to the standard used by the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 to charge the mobile wirelessly.
Apple has patented a set of magnets that are very reminiscent of the MagSafe that we know so well. It’s easy to understand if you look at this illustration:
The specifications and new features of the iPhone 14
One of the tech community’s favorite games is what improvements Apple is going to make with its new generation of iPhones. These are the biggest rumors we’ve heard about the iPhone 14 features and specs.
Important camera improvements
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in 2022 the iPhone will have 10x optical zoom, while the periscopic lens is not expected until 2023. If that turns out to be the case, then we will have an impressive zoom in the iPhone 14 which will be combined with the macro functionality of the iPhone 13.
Other features expected to arrive in the next generation are 8K video recording on the Pro models, along with 48MP sensors and larger pixel sizes.
New A16 processor
The iPhone 14 A16 will use a 4nm process, so we can expect better power efficiency. This could mean longer battery life, a lighter device with a smaller battery, better performance, or all of these together.
Up to 2TB storage
So far, Apple has only reached 1TB with the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. But the most optimistic believe that Apple will exceed it and double it again in 2022 by offering 2 TB.
5G mmWave
The US iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models offer 5G mmWave, but this is not available in any other market. For example, in Europe the sub-6 GHz version of 5G is used, while in the United States they have it with mmWave.
This could change with the iPhone 14. In April 2021, Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that this would happen with iPhone 13 models in countries like Canada, Australia, Japan and major carriers in Europe, which hopefully will include Europe. Will it finally happen in 2022 with the iPhone 14?
To deliver this improved 5G connectivity, Apple could use the recently upgraded X65. This enables simultaneous use of 5G mmWave and sub-6 GHz and delivers unprecedented speeds of up to 10 Gb/s along with improved power efficiency.
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E is similar to Wi-Fi 6, supported by the last three generations of iPhones. But it adds support for the 6Hz band, improved bandwidth, better speeds, and less interference.
According to a July 2021 report from DigiTimesLate 2021 iPhones were thought to arrive with the new Wi-Fi 6E wireless standard. But that wasn’t the case, so it could finally happen with the iPhone 14.
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