It’s for cases manufactures to create a lip around the camera bumps to protect the camera lenses for placing the phone backside down.
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First iPhone 14 Molds Show Relative Case and Camera Bump Sizes
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What would you do differently as CEO of Apple. Be very specific with details.
It isn't a big seller compared to the other iPhones, but every other company would love to have a phone that sold those numbers. I still have hope that it goes on a 2 year update cycle and makes a return with the 15.
Well, if it turns out to be true that the regular 14 models will retain the same A15 bionic as the 13 series, then the 13 mini will have its place in the line up as the small ‘premium‘ iPhone offering for 2022-2023, and the SE2022 will be the more budget oriented small phone. Obviously we would prefer a small iPhone with iPhone 14 features, but at least we have some options available.
Its a shame as since lockdowns ended and people are out and about, I have seen a lot of people with iPhone minis, so there is some demand for sure.
I doubt it. No 14 Mini does not mean the 13 Mini will not stay in the lineup. It doesn't even mean that the 13 Mini is the last Mini ever, which it might be. On the other hand, it might just not be worth updating every year.
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Regardless, most consumers don’t. prices of smart phones are too expensive for the general consumer, which in some respects, it’s better to wait mid-year to upgrade for a cycle, because ‘last year’ smart phones typically are slashed through carrier promotions.
Yeah, the bulges are really getting out of control! I appreciate that some buyers want the very best camera possible, and for that market the bulge is a necessity. But personally I don't care that much and I'd really rather they go back to a small bump, at least on the low/mid-range models - even if it means the camera quality is also just mid-range.
If those camera bumps are accurate we better be getting 5x zoom.
So so defensive, it’s like nobody is allowed to ever criticise anything Apple does
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Sure they are.
I’m critical of Apple where they need to be in products and services, but I also back up my statements with valid points in a discussion. That’s how it works.
Oh...those early rumors of the flat back, it was all a dream!
This is getting a bit insane. 😯
This is getting a bit insane. 😯
The same way iPhone 5 prices shot up after iPhone 6?
With the iPhone SE 5G, the mini no longer serves a purpose as the entry level 5G iPhone. Good riddance.
What's the point of saying "Good riddance" for a product, I assume, you've no interest in? The Mini being available literally does no harm to those who have no interest in it - they buy something else. There are others, maybe not in numbers Apple wants, who enjoy the Mini and for them this will be an omission.
This type of comment adds nothing substantive to the conversation.
Fully agree, though not exactly what I meant here. I'm fairly convinced Apple will keep the 13 Mini in the lineup for a couple of years and then reconsider (drop, make SE, create dedicated Mini line).
This will probably be reflected in the price, which then might alleviate the pressures you're referring to.
Entirely possible that if there is an iPhone 14 mini that it retains the exact same dimensions as the 13 mini (basically a 13 mini with a new chip), thus absence of a new mold.
However, I suspect like most that the mini is gone from the new lineup entirely.
Given the size of the ever-growing bump on the 14 and 14 Pro, I may just hang on to my 13 mini for another year.
However, I suspect like most that the mini is gone from the new lineup entirely.
Given the size of the ever-growing bump on the 14 and 14 Pro, I may just hang on to my 13 mini for another year.
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I've reached full "Meh" with the iPhone design. Every year its just a larger camera now. Its fine, but there is zero exciting about it anymore.
As I said before, I am completely happy with a much thicker phone as a trade off for flush cameras. All design involves compromises of some sort and I believe a thicker phone is a better compromise than a bump that helps your phone commit suicide when it is on the arm rest of your sofa. If I hand not considered the increased thickness I would not have commented.
If true, I'm glad I got my 13 mini. It may be a couple years or more before they try another small design, if at all.
So this might be the first time I keep my device for more than three years.
So this might be the first time I keep my device for more than three years.
Your original comment mentioned having a “slightly” thicker phone, which I would have been fine with as well. However a 50% increase in a phone’s thickness is not slight by any measure, hence my comment. Considering how heavy the newer pro iPhones already are, I don’t think many people would be too happy with the significant increased weight if Apple was to fill that space with batteries.
My elation with my 13 mini has suddenly renewed 💚☺️
I’m predicting $899 base.
So regular iPhone 14 at $799, 14 Max at $899. The Pro might get a price bump to $1099 starting.