José Adorno
In a week, Apple will announce the new iPhone 14 series. While many new
features have been rumored for this upcoming smartphone, there are some you
certainly wonât see with this release as Apple is readying for a future
generation.
iPhone 14 wonât be portless
Rumors about a portless iPhone arenât new. It was suggested that the iPhone
13 could have been portless for a brief moment. Back in 2021, we wrote:
âReports have also suggested that 2021 could be the year that Apple
introduces an iPhone without a Lightning port. This would be the first-ever
port-less iPhone, and most recently, Bloomberg reported it as something being
tested internally at Apple.
But while Apple is testing a port-less design, it isnât expected to be
released to the public this year. Ming-Chi Kuo has reported that the iPhone 13
will continue to use a Lightning port on all models. This also means that the
iPhone 13 will not feature USB-C supportâ.
While a portless iPhone 14 could end the need to switch to USB-C in the
European Union, it would also be interesting to see the iPhone being charged
strictly in wireless mode. But, donât worry, it wonât happen this year â
and may not ever happen.
USB-C switch? Maybe next year
While the iPhone 14 wonât be portless, it wonât feature a USB-C connector.
Rumors point out that the iPhone 15 will be the one making the switch. As the
European Union is demanding a standard port for all manufacturers, Apple is
said to be planning the switch for the iPhone 15, new AirPods, and more.
In June, the European Union reach an agreement on making the charging port
mandatory from 2024:
âThe provisional agreement on the amended Radio Equipment Directive,
establishes a single charging solution for certain electronic devices. This law
is a part of a broader EU effort to make products in the EU more sustainable,
to reduce electronic waste, and make consumersâ lives easier.
Under the new rules, consumers will no longer need a different charging device
and cable every time they purchase a new device, and can use one single charger
for all of their small and medium-sized portable electronic devices. Mobile
phones, tablets, e-readers, earbuds, digital cameras, headphones and headsets,
handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers that are rechargeable via a
wired cable will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C port, regardless of
their manufacturer. Laptops will also have to be adapted to the requirements by
40 months after the entry into forceâ.
What about a foldable iPhone 14?
While Samsung is in its fourth iteration of foldable phones, it seems Apple has
no rush to enter this segment. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first predicted it could be
âas soon as 2024,â but the analyst expects this rumored product to be
released in 2025 âat the earliest.â
Analyst Ross Young shares the same belief. He said Apple had likely delayed its
foldable iPhone until 2025, which means, no foldable iPhone 14.
âWe delayed our expectations for Apple entering the foldable smartphone
market by two years to 2025 after discussions with our supply chain contacts.
The company does not appear to be in a hurry to enter the foldable smartphone
market, and it may even take longer than thatâ.
Under-the-screen camera isnât happening
The iPhone 14 Pro is said to ditch the notch and have a new hole-punch + pill
design. For 2024, with the iPhone 15, all models will have the same design, but
a completely notch-less iPhone is not under the radar for the near future.
With that in mind, donât expect the iPhone 14 to have a similar front-facing
camera to the Galaxy Z Fold, which you technically canât see because itâs
under the screen.
Periscope lens for a âfar outâ iPhone 14 announcement?
When Apple announced it will hold an event on September 7, people started
guessing what the invite could mean. Called âFar Out,â it shows a
constellation that forms the Apple logo. While this could mean a periscope lens
that will finally let iPhone users have a decent zoom camera, itâs more
likely that Apple is hinting at an astrophotography mode.
Actually, a periscope lens is rumored for the upcoming iPhone 15.
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the new periscope lens will be available
exclusively on the larger and more expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max, while the
smaller iPhone 15 Pro will keep the regular telephoto lens for optical zoom.
The analyst says that the 1/3â³ sensor will have a 12-megapixel resolution
with f/2.8 aperture, sensor-shift stabilization, and up to 6x optical zoom.
Wrap-up
These are five features that wonât be available with the iPhone 14, but there
is a lot you can be excited about.
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