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I don't know if it's me or not but it's definitely going to take some time to get adjusted. The "i" shape pill hole is more noticeable from the notch. Just stare at it for 30 seconds without moving your eyes away. You will see. However, change is good.

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I think it's a little bit narrower/smaller than that no?

 
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Can someone explain how this pill and hole punch is an improvement over the notch?

I compare it to having a notch and it feels like this is wasting more screen space; the screen area above and between the pill and hole is useless; why not just move the whole thing up and make it a notch? The notch can be narrower and thinner too if you're not having to put part of the display in and above it.

I just don't understand the point of this design decision.
 
Not bothered by the notch.
Appears the new signal strength indicator, weak to strongest, looks like : which grows to look like !
Apple's innovation at its finest.
 
What's the benefit of the cutouts over the notch? there is no extra screen real-estate, and doesn't look any better (imo)?
 
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What's the benefit of the cutouts over the notch? there is no extra screen real-estate, and doesn't look any better (imo)?
So they can change one little thing and milk it for another 6 years.
 
cant get too excited or disappointed either way, but depending on the new implementation, im thrilled to know the notch is finally going to die the death it deserves.
 
Don’t like it? Don’t buy it.

Those of you hating whatever design Apple comes up with, will be relieved when you find out this little fact, Apple doesn’t charge you for a phone if you don’t purchase it. 👊😃👍
Rest assured, the majority of the people will be up and pre-ordering the iPhone, and those who don't will probably head down to the store on Friday to pick it up. Happens every year.
 
They should have named the event "An i To The Future"
The funny thing is Apple will clearly ignore the fact it looks like an "i" tho. They won't admit it. They will come up with rich and fancy marketing words, such as "Innovation", "Courage" "Rethink', Tremendous. Tim Cook's favorite words, Incredible and Extraordinary.
 
Why do the status bar icons keep moving farther away from the edge of the screen. The 13 series ones are lower on the screen than the 12, and now the 14 icons appear to be even lower than the 13. By all means, waste more screen space.

And who in the hell thought this asymmetrical eyesore was a good idea? If you have to go this route, just make a longer, symmetrical pill. Jesus.
 
Staying on iphone 11, why? I dont like the slab shapes, gf has 13 pro and its just a heavy slab. Will shape change? Id move tomorrow if 14 had same shape as the 11
 
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