Four Wildcard Features Rumored for iPhone 14

[MacRumors]

We're less than two weeks from the launch of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. We've been hearing rumors about these new iPhones for almost a year, and while many rumored features have been reported repeatedly, there are a few wildcard features we've heard about that we aren't so sure we'll see on the upcoming iPhones, and we've listed four below.

Satellite Connectivity

Bloomberg reports that Apple is working on satellite connectivity that will let users send texts in emergency situations and report major emergencies in areas where there is no cellular coverage using their iPhone. Rumors at one point suggested this advanced capability would come with the iPhone 13, but that did not happen.

According to a reliable industry expert, Apple is indeed planning to announce satellite connectivity capabilities for the iPhone 14 during its event planned for September 7. The expert says Apple is likely to partner with Globalstar for the feature on the upcoming iPhone.

Vapor Chamber Thermal System

Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a wide-ranging report covering Apple's early development of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, said high-end iPhones in 2022 would feature a vapor chamber thermal system for heat management. Kuo said that Apple was "aggressively testing" such a solution for its iPhone at the time. Vapor chamber thermal systems are already present on high-end Android devices, such as those made by Samsung, Razer, and LG, which help keep the device cool under heavy workloads.

Apple has continued to make the iPhone more powerful with each new generation of its A-series chip. The iPhone 14 Pro is expected to be powered by the new A16 Bionic chip, while the lower-end models of the iPhone 14 will retain the A15 Bionic chip from the current iPhone 13. Whether or not Apple adopts a vapor chamber thermal system remains to be seen, but no mention of it has been made since Kuo's original report in January 2021.

2TB of Storage

With the iPhone 13 Pro, Apple started offering customers 1TB of storage. With the iPhone 14 Pro, a sketchy rumor has suggested Apple could offer an even larger 2TB storage option for customers, offering the highest amount ever in an iPhone. The added storage could be helpful for videographers who take high-quality professional videos on their iPhone, but whether Apple chooses to make this an option remains to be seen.

WiFi 6E

Apple's latest iPhones, Macs, and iPads support WiFi 6, which is not the newest WiFi standard. WiFi 6E is the latest WiFi standard, offering faster speeds and better capabilities to handle high-capacity workloads. The iPhone 13, despite speculation, did not end up supporting the newest WiFi standard, so it may be on the table for the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup.

Conclusion

While there is a lot we know and some things we don't know about the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, the good news is that we won't have to wait long to learn about the real deal. Apple will hold a special event on Wednesday, September 7, with the tagline "Far Out," where it's expected to announce the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, the new Apple Watch Series 8, an updated Apple Watch SE, and possibly a new Apple Watch "Pro."

Article Link: Four Wildcard Features Rumored for iPhone 14

 

[falkon-engine]

What about more RAM. 6 GB is cool but 8 GB would be better.

 

[ghostface147]

More power!

 

[Just sayin...]

USB-C would be nice, so that I can use the same cable on my iPad and MacBook Pro.

 

[-BigMac-]

Never seen a Conclusion in a feature round-up lol

Either way.. EXCITEDDDDDDDD😎🥳

 

[Yr17]

Isn’t the satellite thing already a feature in iOS 16? I went away last week and had no signal and there was an sos only message in the corner

 

[LeadingHeat]

Apple will hold a special event on Wednesday, September 7, with the tagline "Far Out," where it's expected to announce the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, the new Apple Watch Series 8, an updated Apple Watch SE, and possibly a new Apple Watch "Pro."

I still think the “Far Out” means something along the lines of “we have all these new awesome products that we’re announcing today, buuuuut they’re not going to be available anytime this year because #covid. Sorry!! We think you’re really gonna love it tho”

 

[beerseagulls]

"We're less than two weeks from the launch of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. We've been hearing rumors about these new iPhones for almost a year, and while many rumored features have been reported repeatedly, there are a few wildcard features we've heard about that we aren't so sure we'll see on the upcoming iPhones, and we've listed four below."

That paragraph can be use every year around this time....

1st week of September 2023:


We're less than two weeks from the launch of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. We've been hearing rumors about these new iPhones for almost a year, and while many rumored features have been reported repeatedly, there are a few wildcard features we've heard about that we aren't so sure we'll see on the upcoming iPhones, and we've listed four below.



1st week of September 2024:


We're less than two weeks from the launch of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. We've been hearing rumors about these new iPhones for almost a year, and while many rumored features have been reported repeatedly, there are a few wildcard features we've heard about that we aren't so sure we'll see on the upcoming iPhones, and we've listed four below.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I think the biggest upgrade will be the 48MP camera. I wonder if Macro Mode will be upgraded as well?

I'll take the Product Red iPhone 14 Pro Max, please.

 

[LeadingHeat]

Isn’t the satellite thing already a feature in iOS 16? I went away last week and had no signal and there was an sos only message in the corner View attachment 2047521

Saw that too. Interesting

 

[GubbyMan]

There's also titanium body on the pro iPhones, no physical SIM slot on some models and faster USB 3.x speeds for lightning. I'm also hoping for Bluetooth 5.2 and hardware AV1 decoder in A16.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

How come I don’t see Astrophotography on the list? It was a solid rumored feature for iPhone 13. My fingers are crossed we finally get to see it with the iPhone 14.

 

[TonnyM]

There is nothing we know, only what we think we know. The leakers have prove themselves to be so unreliable, that nothing would surprise me.

 

[DeepIn2U]

What about more RAM. 6 GB is cool but 8 GB would be better.

Why exactly? please explain

 

[Rychiar]

Isn’t Wi-Fi 6e a given? It would be embarrassing to not have it at this point

 

[Allen_Wentz]

What about more RAM. 6 GB is cool but 8 GB would be better.

Just curious: Why do you think that we should pay for 8 GB RAM? RAM is useless unless actually needed, so what is it that iPhones need an additional 2 more GB for? [This from an old Photoshop user who fully appreciates the benefits of more RAM for specific usages.]

 

[TonyRS]

If they could build a phone the same size as a X/12 with double the battery life and just enough processing power for normal tasks, it would be a hit. I don't really care about better cameras, excessive processing power, more nits, 5GB cell service, Wi-Fi 7, etc.

 

[anthogag]

“Far out” is…drum roll……👉 satellite connectivity 👈

 

[nu1mlock]

Isn’t the satellite thing already a feature in iOS 16? I went away last week and had no signal and there was an sos only message in the corner

Saw that too. Interesting

No, that's just how cellphones works. If you have no signal with your operator, you will use any other operator's network for emergency calls.

 

[roland.g]

My iPhone X went 3 years, the only time I've ever not done an annual or biennial upgrade. I'm more and more inclined (but will wait for the actual event to make my decision) to keep my 12 Pro Max a third year and wait for the 15 lineup. Rumors are not making it look like I will want to spend the $$ on a new device and I think for many users the upgrade path is going to get longer as the innovation is more iterative.

 

[lenard]

WiFi 6E and am in.

 

[reallynotnick]

Isn’t Wi-Fi 6e a given? It would be embarrassing to not have it at this point

I mean the M2 MacBook Air doesn't have 6E, so I wouldn't say it's 100% certain to have it.

 

[DeepIn2U]

Saw that too. Interesting

not enough info:
where was this occuring, public wifi or any outage for that area by carrier?

SOS is nothing new for mobile carriers btw.

 

[Topher227]

Satellite Connectivity via Globalstar?
Sorry, but I find this unlikely. I just don't see Apple including another radio in their device, specifically for Globalstar.
(For folks who haven't heard of Globalstar... look them up. Globalstar also provides connectivity to SPOT devices if you've ever heard of them).

Anyway, with the latest news about Starlink and T-Mobile...
(tl;dr: starting later next year, T-Mobile customers will be able to use existing devices/no additional equipment to send/receive SMS/MMS via Starlink satellites!)
I am wondering if a similar partnership may occur between Apple and Starlink.
Maybe services available directly via Apple... or more likely, 100% compatibility (or more sensitive antennas) with whatever bands Starlink is going to have on their satellites.

 

[DeepIn2U]

WiFi 6E and am in.

Do you have a 6E router are you able to use that data say at work or wherever you frequent? If not then it may be a while to take advantage of it, unless you upgrade your router same time.