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Six Days Left: Recap of All the Latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Rumors
Two Cutouts Turn Into One
Apple is expected to replace the notch on the iPhone 14 Pro lineup with a pill-shape and hole-punch cutout, as has been rumored repeatedly. One major new detail of the notch replacement that surfaced this week is that when the iPhone 14 Pro is in use, the pill-shape and hole-punch holes will digitally merge into one longer pill-shaped cutout, according to a post on the MacRumors Forum citing an Apple engineer.
According to the post, Apple will digitally black out the space between the two physical holes and use that space to showcase iOS privacy indicators currently shown in the top right-hand corner of the iPhone. Additionally, according to the post, Apple will use the extra space at the top of the display to rearrange controls in the Camera app.
iPhone 14 Max Turns Into iPhone 14 Plus
While we were expecting Apple to name the 6.7-inch low-end iPhone 14 the “iPhone 14 Max,” it could turn out to be the “iPhone 14 Plus.” Apple last used the Plus name with the iPhone 8 Plus, since reverting to “Pro Max” for its largest iPhone model. The 6.7-inch “iPhone 14 Plus” will be one of two 6.7-inch iPhone models in the 2022 iPhone lineup, with the other “iPhone 14 Pro Max” sitting at the highest end of the lineup.
Unlike the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which will feature a new hole-punch and pill-shape notch replacement, a 48MP camera, and an always-on display, the “iPhone 14 Plus” will retain the same notch and processor as the iPhone 13 but in a larger form-factor.
No More Sierra Blue and More
A rumor this week suggested that Sierra Blue, a color option introduced with the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, will not be available with the iPhone 14 Pro series. Instead, Apple will replace the blue with a new green and purple color in the lineup, according to the rumor. That rumor also listed out other expectations for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, including:
- Stronger MagSafe magnets on the back
- Pro iPhone models to start with 256GB of storage, not 128GB like before
- No high-end titanium iPhone model, despite Apple having tested the new material
- A new “exclusive MagSafe battery pack” to accompany the stronger MagSafe system
- Improved performance and heat management thanks to the A16 Bionic chip
Conclusion
Apple is widely expected to announce the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, the Apple Watch Series 8, the Apple Watch “Pro,” and a new Apple Watch SE during an event planned for Wednesday, September 7. Stay tuned to MacRumors for full coverage of Apple’s event set to take place in a little over six days.
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iPhone 14 Rumors: No Sierra Blue, No Titanium Model, Stronger MagSafe Magnets, and More
The latest rumors come from the user “yeux1122” on the Korean blog Naver, who cites a “US developer source” as the origin of the information. In two separate posts (1, 2), the account lays out alleged information on the colors of the upcoming iPhone lineup and details relating to features such as MagSafe, performance, and more.
Colors: No More Sierra Blue
According to the account, Apple will no longer offer a blue color option for its high-end iPhone 14 Pro lineup, including Sierra Blue introduced with the iPhone 13 Pro last year. Instead, in contradiction to existing rumors, the account claims the upcoming high-end iPhones will come in dark purple, silver, gold, graphite, and green. Here’s how the iPhone 14 Pro color lineup will compare to the iPhone 13 Pro series, according to this rumor:
iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Graphite
- Silver
- Gold
- Sierra Blue
- Alpine Green
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Graphite
- Silver
- Gold
- Purple
- Green
For the lower-end iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max, Apple will largely stick with the same colors as the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, except for pink, according to a post by the “yeux1122” account today.
iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Blue
- PRODUCT(RED)
- Pink
- Green
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Blue
- Red
- Purple
- Green
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro color rumors have been rather confusing in the last several weeks, with the initial rumor of a purple iPhone 14 Pro coming from an unverified source. Alleged images of iPhone 14 Pro dummy units, including a dark purple option, leaked last week. Those images, however, included a blue color option, strikingly similar to Pacific Blue from the iPhone 12 Pro series and in direct contrast to today’s rumor.
No High-End Titanium Model
Early rumors suggested Apple would offer a high-end pricey “titanium” model of the iPhone 14 Pro, featuring tougher and more premium materials. According to today’s rumor, while Apple had tested a titanium model of the iPhone 14 Pro, it concluded that it was too expensive and difficult to mass produce and would not be offered as an option to customers.
Stronger MagSafe and New Battery Accessory
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro will have stronger MagSafe magnets, making them stronger for attaching accessories alongside a new “exclusive battery accessory,” according to the user “yeux1122.”
Apple introduced MagSafe on the iPhone with the iPhone 12 but made no drastic changes to the MagSafe system with the iPhone 13. While it’s unclear what the post refers to as an “exclusive battery accessory,” it could be referencing an updated MagSafe Battery Pack for the new iPhone lineup.
A16 Has Improved Heat Management
The A16 Bionic chip expected to power the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is expected to feature performance improvements over the A15 Bionic chip in the iPhone 13 Pro, but alongside faster performance, it will also have improved thermal Management, according to the latest rumor.
The rumor suggests that Apple can improve performance thanks to a new way it will handle the heat and thermal Management on the iPhone. The new details come amid past rumors suggesting that Apple may be planning to adopt a vapor thermal chamber for high-end iPhone 14 models.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature the all-new A16 Bionic chip, while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will retain the A15 Bionic chip from the iPhone 13.
No 2TB Storage Option, Lineup Still Starts at 128GB
Lining up with predictions from analysts, the iPhone 14 Pro lineup will still start at 128GB despite a rumored increase in price. Rumors initially suggested the iPhone 14 Pro would start with a higher 256GB storage option to compensate for a rumored price hike, but that no longer seems to be the case. Both analyst estimates and today’s rumor suggest a starting configuration of 128GB, alongside a higher starting price.
Also related to storage options, a rumor had claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro could come in a massive 2TB storage option, but that is seemingly not going to be the case according to the information shared today. Like the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro lineup will top out at 1TB of storage.
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Top Stories: iOS 16 Beta 4, ‘Apple Watch Pro’ Rumors, and More
This week also saw some rumors about the rugged “Apple Watch Pro” planned for launch later this year, as well as some of the prototypes Apple has been testing out for a redesigned larger iMac, so read on for all the details on these stories and more!
Everything New in iOS 16 Beta 4 For Lock Screen, iMessage, and More
Apple this week released the fourth developer beta of iOS 16 with a handful of new features and changes for the iPhone. Apple also released a corresponding second public beta of iOS 16.
The latest beta contains a handful of updates to iMessage editing, Mail app, CarPlay, Lock screen notification settings, and more, so be sure to check out our recap of everything new in iOS 16 beta 4.
Apple also released the fourth developer betas and second public betas of iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9 for testing.
Apple Replaces Last Remaining Intel-Made Component in M2 MacBook Air
Apple is currently in the middle of a two-year transition from Intel processors to its own custom-designed chips in Macs, and now Apple has completely ditched Intel with its latest MacBook Air.
Teardowns of the new MacBook Air with the M2 chip earlier this month revealed that Apple has replaced the last Intel-supplied component in that Mac — Thunderbolt port controllers — with its own custom solution.
Titanium ‘Apple Watch Pro’ Could Signal the End of Apple Watch Edition
The larger rugged Apple Watch Series 8 model expected to launch later this year is rumored to feature a durable titanium casing, raising questions about the future of the current Apple Watch Edition.
Given that the Apple Watch Edition already has a titanium casing, it is possible that the Edition model will be discontinued, or that the new rugged Apple Watch will become the new Edition model for the Series 8 lineup.
Hands-On Comparison: Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE
Google last week launched the Pixel 6a, a $449 budget smartphone that’s designed to compete with more affordable smartphones like Apple’s latest iPhone SE, which starts at $429.
We picked up a Pixel 6a to see how it measures up to the third-generation iPhone SE in terms of design, performance, and camera technology.
Five Apple Products Rumored to Switch to USB-C
While the iPhone still uses the Lightning connector for now, Apple has been transitioning many of its devices to USB-C in recent years.
Apple now offers USB-C ports on every new Mac that it sells, along with all iPad models except the entry-level model, the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR, and a handful of other products.
What’s next? Here are five more Apple products rumored to switch to USB-C.
Apple Allegedly Prototyped a Redesigned 27-Inch iMac With M1 Max Chip and Black Finish
Apple allegedly prototyped at least three larger iMac models with Apple silicon chips last year, including a redesigned 27-inch iMac with a black finish and the same M1 Max chip used in the MacBook Pro.
Rumors suggest that Apple still plans to release a new larger iMac or iMac Pro, but not until 2023 or 2024, so it seems like the prototype models with M1 series of chips from last year are unlikely to be released to the public.
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