The iPhone 12 series was released in late 2020, so the next Apple phones we're looking forward to seeing are the iPhone 13 series - but all the rumors say the improvements will be very minor. That means we might have to wait until Apple's iPhone 14 series is released in 2022 to see what big changes the iPhones could bring.
We have over a year until the release of the iPhone 14 and many things can change, but let's see below what are the rumors currently circulating about the iPhone 14 series.
The iPhone 14 will not have a notch
A rumor suggesting that the iPhone 14 will finally lose the notch – and given that it comes from renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, it's very likely true.
Other Android phones ditched their notches years ago, but Apple has kept the notch on its latest iPhone to hide the front-facing sensors (dot projector, infrared camera, and more) that enable Face ID . However, the rumor notes that the iPhone 14 may ditch the notch and have a “hole” for the selfie camera — though it’s unclear where those sensors will go .
It is possible that the sensors will have a smaller notch or be minimized and placed next to the selfie camera.
iPhone 14 … glasses?
A patent suggests that the rumored Apple Glasses will simply be frames that you place your iPhone in. And since there have been no circulating that the iPhone 13 will have this functionality, then the iPhone 14 could be the Apple device that will feature this feature.
iPhone 14 MagSafe Main Charger
The iPhone 12 launched with the MagSafe system, which allows for wireless charging. But “MagSafe” was first used in MacBook laptops as a type of detachable charger, and according to another patent, this idea could be used in future Apple phones — possibly the iPhone 14.
Therefore, this charger would work like the MacBook's MagSafe charger did. If the iPhone 14 implements this charging method , it will finally do away with the Lightning cable, which has been the fixture of Apple phones since the iPhone 5
All 2022 iPhones will support 5G
The same rumor from Kuo suggests that every phone in Apple's lineup through 2022 will have 5G. The iPhone 12 series introduced 5G to all of Apple's top-of-the-line phones - with lower-cost devices expected to upgrade later.
What else can we expect from the iPhone 14?
Since we don't yet know how much the iPhone 13 will cost, we'll be relying on speculation for iPhone 14 prices. We'll use iPhone 12 prices to make our estimates.
The less expensive iPhone 14 mini could be the most affordable model and could start at $699 (the price of the iPhone 12 mini). Similarly, the standard iPhone 14 could cost $799 if its price fluctuates in line with the cost of the iPhone 12.
The iPhone 14 Pro could start at $999, where the iPhone 12 Pro starts. The iPhone 14 Pro Max could then start at $1,099, like the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Of course, these prices could change if Apple finds a reason to raise its prices – there could be new features that justify the price increase .
The iPhone 14 release date is also a mystery: Apple tends to launch phones in the third quarter of the year, and we expect the phones to be unveiled in September 2022 before hitting the market in October 2022.
Information source: techradar.com
