According to the usually well-informed Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, the iPhone 14 models will differ further from the iPhone 14 Pro models, with different chips and cameras.
In his latest “Power On” newsletter confirmed Gurman addressed a number of rumors about the iPhone 14 line and explained that Apple is still working on satellite connectivity features. Gurman explained how Apple plans to further differentiate its Pro and non-Pro iPhone models with the iPhone 14. The new 48-megapixel wide-angle camera will be exclusive to the Pro models, while the standard iPhone 14 models will retain a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera like the iPhone 13 series.
iPhone 14 series: Design should resemble its predecessors
As Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first suggested, the non-Pro iPhone models will "likely use last year's A15 or a variant of it," while the Pro models will feature the new A16 chip. Gurman added that, in addition to trying to differentiate the Pro models, the global chip shortage may have contributed to this decision. Furthermore, Gurman mentioned that he expects the new iPhone 14 Max to be available for at least $200 less than the only current 6.7-inch iPhone option, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Gurman also reiterated other rumors that the iPhone 14 models will have a very similar design to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models. There is also “a new notch on the Pro models,” which includes a pill-shaped notch for Face ID and a circular notch for the camera, as well as “larger camera bumps to accommodate new sensors.”
Has Apple acquired 17 satellites?
Gurman also claims that Apple is still working on adding satellite connectivity to the iPhone. Apple reportedly planned to introduce the feature with the iPhone 13 models, but the new functionality could now be available for the iPhone 14 series this year. Satellite connectivity will allow for emergency notifications and short texts to emergency contacts when cellular service is unavailable. Supporting the rumor is the fact that satellite company Globalstar Inc. has reached an agreement to purchase 17 satellites to support "continuous satellite services" for a "potential" unnamed customer who has paid the company hundreds of millions of dollars. Gurman recently reported that the Apple Watch will also be equipped with satellite connectivity in 2022 or 2023. (Photo by manae / Bigstockphoto)
