Moving it higher might not be possible. The actual opening is smaller than the size of the optics behind it. So it could be physically impossible to move it closer to the edge. Then it's just a question of putting extra pixels there or not. I think with everybody moving to punch-out camera, they're afraid a notch will make them look dated.
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Mockup Shows What iPhone 14 With Pill-Shaped Cutout Could Look Like in Your Hand
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I don’t think that the iPhone 14 (Pro) will look like this. Apple is making the notch their recognizable aesthetic. Look at icons that depict iPhones and now the new MBP design, that will will be around for years.
I’d bet on a smaller notch. They shrink the notch on the iPhone 13 Pro and will shrink it even further (and maybe make it less tall).
I’d bet on a smaller notch. They shrink the notch on the iPhone 13 Pro and will shrink it even further (and maybe make it less tall).
You’re not wrong about the functionality above the pill, but the pill looks more futuristic and pretty imo. That tiny notch looks a little comical to me.
First Apple gets obsessed with thinness. Now the notch. Why. The notch really needs to go.
Agreed. I'd have to see what it feels like after a few days, but I indeed worry that a pill would be far more noticeable.
I also just don't think about the notch at all in daily use, except when 1) people on MacRumors complain about it or 2) I watch a video in full screen and zoomed in (which I rarely do).
Is it? It's better in some ways, and worse in others. Touch ID would always recognize me, even at weird angles and distances.
The last example makes the iPhone look like a cheap Android phone. The pill is much more recognizable and I definitely see them doing it.
I think the teardrop notch from the OnePlus 6T is the way to go. It's actually almost nice looking.
Does it matter what it looks like? Everyone will still complain.
You notice the regular notch for all of 20 minutes when first using and then literally never again. People are just never happy.
You notice the regular notch for all of 20 minutes when first using and then literally never again. People are just never happy.
Notch or Phil either way I think it looks. Pretty cool can't wait to upgrade my 13 pro max in September
Apple should keep the notch, until they can hide the Face ID/camera-array COMPLETELY under the screen or bezel (without making it thicker) without compromises in quality.
I like the notch. It is iconic, it doesn’t affect usability of the iPhone. The pill shaped hole isn’t any better.
Thumb? Hope you got forefingers and use them properly; nobody touches side buttons with thumbs.
Opinion or fact? Unless you work in the field and know the research data, it's just your speculation.
if they can put all the Face ID stuff under the screen, kind of crazy to me they can't also do so with the front facing camera. Other phones have done that... it does take a hit to the front camera quality, but it seems each iteration is better and better and that Apple would have the R&D to really get it right.
Oh My God. Look at that notch! It's just so big! I can't believe it's just so round. it's like out there! I mean gross, look it's just so, black!
Under-the-screen always compromises the quality of camera and the security of Face ID. The difference is the latter can be offset by improvements in the Face ID sensor system to maintain the same security level but Apple is unlikely to let the compromise eat into the gains of a better camera system.