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iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max was released last Friday and we got to get our hands on them and test it out this entire week and here are our thoughts on Apple's latest flagship phones. Dynamic Island Let's start off with the brand new feature called Dynamic Island which replaces the old notch and has a pill shaped design. It hides the Face ID sensor and front facing camera and can be used for many things like displaying phone calls, music, notifications, and more. It is probably the coolest feature on the Pro model iPhone's this year and really makes the iPhone stand out from its competitors. We think that as soon as more apps get access to the Dynamic Island it will become more useful. Always-On Display The next big feature that came to the iPhone 14 Pro lineup is the Always-On Display, while this has been on Android phones for a while now and is nothing new, Apple takes a different approach to it. Instead of completely turning off the display and only displaying the time and battery percentage on a black screen, Apple dims the Lock Screen so it still shows your wallpaper and notifications. We found ourselves turning it off since it wasn't what we expected from Apple, but there could be future software updates that can probably make the display completely black. Camera The iPhone 14 Pro has a new 48-Megapixel camera which is a big upgrade from the iPhone 13 Pro's 12-Megapixel camera, but even with the upgrade, the difference in the two was barely noticeable and it wasn't drastically different from the iPhone 13 Pro models. Battery Life In comparison to the iPhone 13 Pro there wasn't a significant upgrade in battery life on the new iPhone 14 models. eSIM This year Apple decided to remove the SIM card tray on all their iPhone 14 models in the US. Though eSIM has been on the iPhone since 2018, there were many difficulties with iPhone users trying to activate on their phone's but the eSIM experience worked flawlessly for us and we didn't have any issues with activating it. The setup process was very smooth with a very detailed interface. Crash Detection Crash Detection is a new safety feature that is available on the iPhone 14 models and it can detect if you've got into a car crash and call emergency services if you're unresponsive. Colors The iPhone 14 Pro models are available in Purple, Space Black, Silver, and Gold color options. We tested all of them and think that Space Black is the best option this year.

Today Apple told all of it's UK retail staff that it will close its stores on Monday September 19 out of respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II funeral service. King Charles II has announced September 19 as being a holiday for the planned funeral of the former Queen. Apple also told its staff that it plans to operate at a reduced capacity for all its UK retail stores as soon as this Wednesday for the Queen's funeral services.

iOS 16 is finally available to download for iPhone users and it has many new updates with the most noticeable one being to the Lock Screen. The Lock Screen now has Widgets that allow you to glance at important information like the news, weather, or how long it will take for your Uber to arrive. You can also customize it with your preferences and for the first time ever you can change the the design of everything including the date and time. Some other updates come to Messages. Now in messages you can unsend and edit messages which wasn't available before. Recipients will simply not see what you've sent them when you unsend a message. In the Wallet App you can now use Apple Pay Later to finance a bill of a purchase over six weeks with zero interest and fees. You can also track multiple orders from the Wallet App. The Wallet App will also allow you to use your digital ID in the Wallet App to verify your identify with apps that require verification. iOS 16 also allows you to translate texts in other languages like signs in foreign countries which will be translated by your iPhone. With Apple Maps you can now add multiple stops to your route. There's also more information about transits which lets users know how much it will cost for their upcoming ride. A new accessibility feature includes Door Detection which warns users with visibility issues if they're about to walk into a door and if its open or closed, and how to open it. It will also read to them any text found on the door. iOS 16 is available to download today alongside watchOS 9 and tvOS 16.

According to a new report from Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have seen low demand in pre orders which is worse than the demand for the iPhone 13 mini. The analyst claims that the fact that orders are being delayed to four weeks from launch day is a good sign that demand is good for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, but he also claims that it is neutral when compared to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Kuo also claims that Apple might have to cut shipments to to the low demand for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models. According to Kuo, pre orders for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus is worse than pre orders for the third generation iPhone SE and iPhone 13 mini. Kuo claims that if demand for the entry level iPhone 14 models doesn't improve soon, Apple might have to cut orders as soon as November which could result in suppliers loosing revenue, especially those who don't get that many projects from Apple. The iPhone 14 Plus was created by Apple to replace the previous iPhone 12 and 13 mini models which weren't as popular as some of the other models in the lineup. Apple has failed with the mini category and had to cut back on orders early. Apple hoped that by selling a lager form factor iPhone at a low price will help them increase demand but demand for the iPhone 14 Plus is even lower than the iPhone 13 mini. You can pre order the new iPhone 14 models today and they will be available this Friday with the iPhone 14 Plus being available on Friday October 7.

Apple just announced the new iPhone 14 models this week and the question on many people's minds are if they should upgrade. The answer depends on what situation you're currently in with you're current phone like how old is your phone?, do you need a new one?, are you willing to spend the extra money on it?, and etc. If you have an iPhone 12 or later version of the iPhone you probably shouldn't upgrade to the iPhone 14 since there isn't any groundbreaking new features that isn't on those models. Most major features are already available on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models that the iPhone 14 has. iPhone 13 users should also not upgrade to the the iPhone 14 since there aren't any major changes and the iPhone 14 uses the same A15 chip as the iPhone 14 and shares the same design. One noticeable change however is the new size options. The iPhone 14 comes in 6.1" iPhone 14 model and 6.7" iPhone 14 Plus model size options. The mini was removed from the lineup do to the lack of sales and popularity it received from consumers. For iPhone users with the iPhone 11 or lower, it's probably worth upgrading since you will have a lot of new features like 5G, a OLED display, larger screen size, better camera, MagSafe, and the new flat edge design introduced with the iPhone 12. Apple does offer trade ins for users who want to upgrade to the new iPhone. You can simply trade in your old iPhone and get a subsidy that goes up to $720 depending on your iPhone model. There's also the iPhone upgrade program where you will pay $40 - $50 every month and recover a new iPhone whenever it comes out. To summarize, people who should upgrade to the new iPhone are users with the iPhone 11 or lower. Users with the iPhone 12 or later can hold their phones longer and wait for more exciting iPhone models coming in the future.

Apple announced a new feature alongside the new iPhone 14 models called Emergency SOS via Satellite where users who are stranded in no service areas can call for help by connecting to a satellite. The user interface will notify users about where to point their iPhone to reach a satellite to connect to. Once connected to a satellite, users will be able to contact emergency services for help with messages. The messages will be displayed in a gray bubble which indicates that it uses a different type of connectivity to contact emergency services. You can also send your location to friends and family members who can track you in remote areas with the new feature.

Apple's new safety feature on iPhone and Apple Watch is Crash Detection which can detect if you've been in a car crash and will automatically call Emergency Services if you don't respond to the prompt. This safety feature is very helpful if someone gets into a car crash and is unable to call for help but has suffered from severe injuries. There's a new High g-force accelerometer sensor that can sense up to 256g's of extreme acceleration or deceleration to indicate if you've been in a car crash. It is exclusively only available on the new iPhone 14 models and the new Apple Watch models.

Apple just recently announced their new model in the Apple Watch lineup called the Apple Watch Ultra and it has many new ground breaking features that weren't available on the Apple Watch before. It has a 49mm titanium case with a new design for the Apple Watch and is very rugged with it's design meant to protect it in extreme conditions. It is meant for extreme athletes who want an Apple Watch that can handle the extreme level sports like hiking, diving, mountain climbing, and more. It has a very bright Always-on Retina display that can be read in harsh conditions as well as a night mode. There's also a GPS that provides precise location for data suck as mapping and find routes. There's also up to 36 hours of battery life with 60 hours of battery life if Low Power mode is on. The Apple Watch Ultra is aimed towards users who are into extreme sports but isn't for the regular Apple Watch users who want a simple Apple Watch. It sells for $799, but isn't as expensive as some of the Smart Watches it's competing against.

Apple announced a new generation of the budget end Apple Watch SE which allows users to experience many of the features of Apple Watch at a lower cost. The new Apple Watch SE isn't quite different from the previous generation Apple Watch SE since it still shares many of key the features. Some features on the new Apple Watch SE include better battery life, inclusion of the S8 chip, crash detection, and more. To summarize, users who already have an existing Apple Watch SE or later shouldn't upgrade, but users with the Apple Watch Series 3 or lower might want to consider upgrading. It is also available at an affordable price of $249.

Apple recently unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 8 which is considered to be a minor update from the previous generation Series 7 and only has a few new features. Some of the new features include a body temperature sensor for ovulation tracking as well as improved cycle tracking, there's a new crash detection feature, and it has a brighter display. The updates from the Series 7 and the Series 6 are very minimal. Users who have an Apple Watch Series 5 or lower might find an upgrade to the new Series 8 worth it since you will get the new larger curved display, as well as many new health features like Blood Oxygen Level monitoring, and advancements to ECG. To summarize, upgrading to the new Apple Watch Series 8 is only worth it if you have an Apple Watch Series 5 or lower or want to experience the new features.

Apple just launched the new iPhone 14 models and the question that everyone has on their mind is if they should upgrade. The answer really depends on you and what your preferences are, like if you have an old iPhone, or you want to trade in, maybe you like the new features, and etc. For users with the iPhone 13 Pro they won't see any significant changes since the iPhone 13 Pro shares most of the features that the iPhone 14 Pro has. Despite that though, there are a few advancements to the camera. The iPhone 14 Pro now has a 48MP main camera compared to the iPhone 13 Pro's 12MP main camera. It can also shoot better low-light photos with better image quality with the new Photonic engine. There's also an Always-on-Display, and features like Emergency SOS via Satellite, crash detection. There's also the new Dynamic Island which replaces the notch. Other than that the two models are very similar to each other. Users who have an iPhone 11 Pro or older might consider upgrading since they can enjoy many of the new features like 5G, Pro Motion display, better camera quality, larger screen size, MagSafe, and the new flat edge design introduced with the iPhone 12 lineup. Apple offers trade ins for users who want a new iPhone by simply trading in your old iPhone for a subsidy up to $720 depending on your iPhone model. There's also the iPhone upgrade program where you can $40-$50 a month to get the latest the iPhone whenever it comes out. To summarize, users with the iPhone 12 Pro or later won't experience any ground breaking new features when they upgrade to the iPhone 14 Pro, but on the other hand, users with the iPhone 11 Pro or older will probably find upgrading to the new iPhone worth it.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models: The iPhone 14 models comes in a 6.1-inch size and a 6.7-inch size called the iPhone 14 Plus. It has the same design as the iPhone 13 but instead has no mini model which was replaced by the plus model due to the lack of popularity the mini received. They both feature the same Retina XDR OLED display with True Tone and also has Haptic Touch. The display brightness can go up to 1,200 nits. It still however has the same A15 chip introduced with Apple's iPhone 13 models last year. The rear camera has a new sensor for the Wide lens which improves low-light photography and the front facing camera has been updated to a 12-megapixel camera with autofocus. There's also a new feature called Photonic Engine which improved low-light performance and will deliver better quality images with more color. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available in midnight, blue, starlight, and purple color options. There's 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. iPhone 14 starts at $799 and iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899. You can pre order them this Friday and it will ship on Friday September 16. The iPhone 14 Plus will ship on Friday October 7. iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models: The new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models have new features like Dynamic Island, an advanced camera system, the new A16 chip, an always on display, and more. It has been heavily rumored that Apple would replace the notch with a pill shaped cutout and in fact they did but found about to work around it with a new feature called Dynamic Island. Dynamic Island is a new that will automatically readjust depending on what you're viewing like maps, music, or a notification. It is also interactive and can be changed to different shapes and sizes. Apple claims that Dynamic Island is a smooth integration between hardware and software. The display also now features a Always On Display which shows the time, widgets, and live activities while the display and wallpaper are dimmed in the background. There's a new 48MP main camera lens with a quad pixel sensor which Apple claims will turn every four pixels to one and improve low-light image quality by keeping the size small. The low-light performance gets even better with the Photonic Engine which improves the quality up to 3x. The A16 Bionic chip is built on a 4nm process and improvements in efficiency and performance. Other features include crash detection which automatically contacts emergency services by detecting a crash and can measure up to 256g's. There's also Emergency SOS via satellite which can help you contact emergency services via connection to satellites in no cellular areas. The iPhone 14 Pro is available in Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple. It will start at $999 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max will start at $1099. Pre orders are this Friday September 9th and it ships on Friday September 16. Common features: All iPhone 14 models no longer have the SIM card tray and instead use eSIM. A new feature that was heavily rumored was iPhone's ability to connect with a satellite in orbit to send Emergency SOS via Satellite in places with no cellular service. The messages will appear as gray bubbles which indicate that they're made using Emergency SOS. The new feature will also have a simple user interface which will notify you about the nearest satellite by holding up your iPhone and then connecting to it.