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iPhone 14 Pro Design Reportedly Finalized As Suppliers Begin Trial Production

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Apple's largest supplier, Foxconn, has begun trial production of the iPhone 14 Pro, suggesting that Apple has finalized its design as it moves into the early stages of device manufacturing, according to a report from the Taiwan Economic Times.

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According to the report, Foxconn will manufacture the higher-end models of the iPhone 14, while Luxshare, another Apple supplier, will take on the two lower-end models. The report notes that Foxconn will begin OEM trial production of the iPhone 14 Pro to ensure it can produce the device to Apple's standards in preparing for mass production later on in the year. From the report (machine translated):
Apple's iPhone 14 has recently entered into trial production, and it is rumored Luxshare has not yet obtained the new product trial production into mass production service orders (NPI), and will not be able to OEM the best-selling, high-unit price, higher profit high-end iPhone 14, and may only get the basic iPhone 14 orders this year, becoming the second supplier.

After starting the trial production, the foundry has to collect data, correct abnormalities, evaluate the production process and the items that need to be improved, and assess whether the trial production is acceptable.
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The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro could feature some design tweaks, invoking nostalgic design choices with the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5. iPhone 14 Pro Max renders shared by Apple leaker Jon Prosser suggest a thicker overall chassis and no camera bump. Those same renders suggest circular volume buttons and a redesigned speaker grille.

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One of the most noticeable changes rumored to be coming to the iPhone 14 is the removal of the notch in favor of a pill-shaped cutout design. Multiple rumors have suggested that Apple will debut a single punch-hole and pill-shaped cutout at the top of the display to house the front-facing camera and TrueDepth camera system for Face ID.

The iPhone 14 lineup is expected to include four variants, including two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch models. The updated iPhone lineup will mean the end of the 5.4-inch iPhone "mini," first launched with the iPhone 12. Alongside an updated design, the iPhone 14 is expected to include a slew of camera upgrades, such as a 48MP Wide camera, 8K video recording, and an improved Ultra Wide lens.

In addition to camera upgrades and a new design, the iPhone 14 will have improved performance and could feature 8GB of RAM on the highest-end models, the most ever in an iPhone. Other rumors have stated the iPhone 14 will not feature a SIM card slot as Apple pushes to increase adoption of eSIM technology, and it could come with as much as 2TB of storage.

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I'm definitely not upgrading my 13 Pro Max this year.
I know I told myself that last year too, but this time I intend to stick with it....... I hope......lol

The updates just do not justify the high purchase price for me any more......I end up upgrading then once setup I feel little has actually changed. Hence I want to wait for the iPhone 15 to see what that brings to the table, and whether that upgrade feels more like an upgrade.....
 
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yegon said:
Yep. I think it’s only numbskulls who think Apple are reactive in a 6-12 month timeline.

95% of the design of these products are likely sketched out 18 months to 3 years in advance, and roadmapped 5+ years out.
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The point is they're testing several designs simultaneously and figuring out which one would be the way to go. The design every year is finalized about this time, very early Spring.
 
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Ifti said:
I'm definitely not upgrading my 13 Pro Max this year.
I know I told myself that last year too, but this time I intend to stick with it....... I hope......lol

The updates just do not justify the high purchase price for me any more......I end up upgrading then once setup I feel little has actually changed. Hence I want to wait for the iPhone 15 to see what that brings to the table, and whether that upgrade feels more like an upgrade.....
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Yeah, I go three years these days. Went XS to 13PM. Was hanging on for 120hz screen which was important to me. The insane battery life has been a massive bonus, plus I am a fan of second or third iterations (S models) of a new form factor, I personally feel they’re the best, least niggly flawed, and most long lasting models. Irrelevant if you upgrade every year, but that’s not me anymore.

Initially disappointed Touch ID didn’t return (but that was never really likely, as I posted earlier, Apple aren’t 6-12 month reactive) but I barely wear a mask these days, plus mask unlock works great, if possibly a little compromised security wise.

I’m thankful I forget the notch even exists. The only scenario where it would bother me is if I was watching some ultra widescreen content in landscape. Which is never ? So less or no/notch isn’t much of a temptation for me. I do get the impression those who vocally hate the notch approach their phone as an object of art/lust (then, ironically, stuff it in a case). It’s a tool for me, no more less.
 
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Ifti said:
I'm definitely not upgrading my 13 Pro Max this year.
I know I told myself that last year too, but this time I intend to stick with it....... I hope......lol

The updates just do not justify the high purchase price for me any more......I end up upgrading then once setup I feel little has actually changed. Hence I want to wait for the iPhone 15 to see what that brings to the table, and whether that upgrade feels more like an upgrade.....
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If the rumors are true you will buy the next device. Ha.
I held off this year. I have only passed on a few years since the first phone but its not been that bad. If you’re not comparing the newest and the current on a regular basis you hardly notice since we’re at a point they are plenty for day to day already.
 
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The only thing I would be concerned about with this rumored design is the weight of the Pro Max. No camera bump would be great and all but the 13PM is already pretty hefty. I came from a X so that was much more of an adjustment than the size.
 
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Initially disappointed Touch ID didn’t return (but that was never really likely,
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I can do without on the phone but miss it on the iPad Pro. I have that laying flat in my use and either have to type in my passcode or pick it up to look at it. I’m using it to keep notes throughout the day like a scratch pad. I wish my mini 6 had face ID. Ok, now that I am typing this I’m just going to agree. Each device could benefit having both face and touch ID’s. Lets just go with that. :)
 
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If eSIM were easier to move around, I would have both the max and the mini so I could pick and choose which I wanted at times. When I’m doing something active or going out for the evening, a smaller phone would be great. I dont like to stare at my phone when I’m out to dinner but use it to read the menu or pay so I need something, just dont need a lot.

Speaking of eSIM. I’m ready but I dont think a lot of people are. Many still want the physical SIM available and for the case of switching phones, it does make things easier.
 
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gsmornot said:
I can do without on the phone but miss it on the iPad Pro. I have that laying flat in my use and either have to type in my passcode or pick it up to look at it. I’m using it to keep notes throughout the day like a scratch pad. I wish my mini 6 had face ID. Ok, now that I am typing this I’m just going to agree. Each device could benefit having both face and touch ID’s. Lets just go with that. :)
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Completely agree. Not too fussed re the phone, but it would be an improvement.

I’d very much like it on iPad Pro. Oftimes I have to angle my head funny or lift it up to my eye line.
 
I find it difficult to believe that Apple is stepping away from the Notch design on the phones when they have just introduced it on the laptops... that just wouldn't make a whole of sense, design-wise... especially given the notch serves absolutely no purpose on the laptops.
 
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i wonder if they will stick to 3x zoom. the main (wide) camera is great and 48MP will be a welcome upgrade, but a 3x zoom in 2022? well: no news regarding the tele camera until now, right?
 
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contacos said:
I wish they would go away with the glass back. It adds another unnecessary weight. My A52 from work is so light. Sometimes I almost drop it cuz I am used to lifting my 12 PM paperweight
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So you would prefer plastic? Just having antenna bands doesn't seem to be sufficient for WiFi 6 or 5G.
 
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