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 Apple’s iPhone SE (2022) may have launched only a few months ago, but there’s already talk of the next iteration of the budget smartphone lineup – and the latest rumors suggest we may be saying goodbye to the iconic home button again.

The current iPhone SE model bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone 6 released in 2014. It offers a 5.4-inch display and a single rear camera, and houses the iPhone’s signature home button at the bottom of the screen.

However, on the Geared Up podcast, guest Jon Prosser hinted that the iPhone SE 4 will instead mimic the iPhone XR. It might still be stuck with a camera, but should get a slightly larger 6.1-inch screen and swap out the physical home button and Touch ID for Face ID.

With the launch of the iPhone X in November 2017, Apple removed the Home button from its flagship smartphone, and shortly after discontinuing the first-generation iPhone SE in September 2018, the company did not offer an Home button on the new iPhone all. However, just a year and a half later, with the launch of the iPhone SE (2020), the home button is back.

Still, if the Prosser rumors are true, we may soon be saying goodbye to buttons again when the fourth-generation iPhone SE launches. That being said, we should definitely take this rumor with a grain of salt. Based on Apple’s current release pattern, the next iPhone SE could be two years away, so any design decisions are unlikely to be set in stone.

Analysis: Why remove the iPhone home button?

Apple may have removed the home button entirely from its lineup in the past, but is it really that much of a hassle? Unfortunately for those who like buttons, it does.

Even before the iPhone X was completely removed from flagship stores, Apple had to make major changes to the buttons it used, turning them from actual moving parts to solid fakes that no longer clicked when pressed. This change happened with the introduction of the iPhone 7, as too many users with an iPhone 6 or earlier reported that the physical buttons became less reliable or even stopped working after too much use.

However, even this solution has flaws. The button still takes up valuable space on the face of the iPhone, and by removing it entirely, Apple can increase the usable area of ​​its display without increasing the size of its phone.

At the same time, many users with a dead home button found that the iPhone came with a virtual assistive touch replacement. This digital home button not only performs the basic functions of the original, but also gives users easy access to some other basic functions of the iPhone.

So it makes sense that Apple wants to say so long about the home button on its flagship models, since buttons take up valuable space, and there are already improved alternatives.

We’ll have to wait and see if the iPhone SE 4 follows suit anytime soon, but don’t be surprised if Apple’s next budget smartphone ends up with a more modern look.

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 The iPhone 14 event is just around the corner! The next-gen flagship lineup is reportedly full of exciting new features, including a pill-hole design that ditched the notch, a 48-megapixel main wide-angle camera, satellite connectivity, and more.

However, respected leakers like Ming-Chi Kuo say that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will get all the cool upgrades that kick the lower-end models (iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max/Plus) out of the party. We’ve compiled a list of the most likely iPhone 14 announcements that may disappoint the masses.

1. There is no new design for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max

Apple leakers agree that the design language of the iPhone 14 will change significantly compared to its predecessor. The controversial notch is the pill-and-hole cutout that makes the boot good for housing the selfie camera and facial recognition hardware. However, according to bean spearers, only the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature this new design.

2. ProMotion remains exclusive to Pro models

ProMotion is a variable refresh rate feature that allows the display to climb to 120Hz if the user’s screen activity requires it, which would be an exciting upgrade element for lower-end iPhone 14 models. Unfortunately, Apple is reportedly reserving ProMotion for the Pro models again. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will still have 60Hz displays.

Some consumers don’t care about ProMotion, but with Android competitors offering 90Hz to 120Hz panels at reasonable prices, lower-end iPhones are starting to lose their luster. The entry-level iPhone 14 will almost certainly have a smaller battery than its Pro siblings, and with the power-hungry ProMotion feature, it could suffer an annoying runtime hit that Apple isn’t willing to put up with.

3. The A16 Bionic chip snubbed the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max

According to reports, the new A-series Bionic chipsets released every year with the iPhone are usually crammed into the entire product line, but this time, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will not be equipped with the A16 Bionic chip.

Lower-tier models will stick with the A15 Bionic chip. The A15 Bionic chip is a beast of a processor, packed with power that no mobile device can fully tap into, so owners of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will still have a device with an industry-leading chip ahead of the rest competitor. On the bright side, the iPhone 14 will reportedly come with 6GB of RAM, a step up from the iPhone 13 with 4GB of RAM.

4. The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max don’t have a big camera upgrade

Whether you have an iPhone 13 mini or an iPhone 13 Pro Max, you can use the 12MP selfie, wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle cameras. Unfortunately, the entry-level iPhone 14 won’t share the same dynamics as its most expensive sibling.

The iPhone 14 is still rumored to have a 12MP camera, so don’t hold your breath for any major hardware upgrades. However, as mentioned at the outset, the iPhone 14 Pro models will likely feature a snazzy 48MP wide-angle camera, making it a more attractive option for content creators and mobile photographers.

5. Pro models increase in price

Apple pundits don’t agree on the starting price for each tier, but according to 9to5Mac, the estimates are as follows:

iPhone 14 – $749 – $799

iPhone 14 Max – $849 – $899

iPhone 14 Pro – $1,049 – $1,099

iPhone 14 Pro Max – $1,149 – $1,199

While the price of the iPhone 14 may remain the same, fans may be disappointed by the rumored price increase for the Pro model. Consumers will likely have to pay $50 to $100 more for the Pro and Pro Max than last year.

Aside from a bigger battery, larger display, telephoto lens, and a more classic design, the iPhone 13 Pro Max isn’t a significant step up from its entry-level sibling. This time around, though, the iPhone 14 Pro models should have some amazing additions to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max, including a noticeable design shift, a better wide-angle camera, an always-on display, ProMotion, the latest A16 Bionic chip, and More.

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 Apple will finally unveil its next-generation iPhone next week on September 7. According to rumors, the iPhone 14 Pro models are expected to feature new displays and improved cameras. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is now reporting that this year’s high-end iPhone models will feature a new ultra-wide-angle lens with larger pixels.

Kuo reported on Twitter that both the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature new ultra-wide-angle lenses and larger sensors, which should also lead to larger pixels. Sensors with larger pixels can capture images with more light and less noise without post-processing tricks, which is great for low-light situations.

Currently, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max feature a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 1.0µm pixels. Analysts predict that this year’s Pro model’s ultra-wide-angle lens will have 1.4µm pixels. However, new components are 70% more expensive than existing components.

In addition, according to Kuo, Sony, Minebea, VCM, Largan, and LG Innotek will be responsible for supplying components for the ultra-wide-angle camera of the new iPhone 14 Pro.

iPhone 14 Pro will usher in more camera upgrades

Previous reports have shown that the ultra-wide-angle lens isn’t the only lens upgraded on the iPhone 14 Pro. The new model is expected to feature a new 48-megapixel wide lens capable of shooting video at 8K resolution. Meanwhile, the front-facing camera will feature a larger f/1.9 aperture sensor with autofocus, which will also produce better images in low-light scenarios.

Unfortunately, this is not the case for the entry-level models of the iPhone 14 series. In addition to keeping the same design as the iPhone 13, the more affordable iPhone 14 will feature similar cameras to its predecessor, as well as a slightly improved A15 Bionic chip with more RAM and a better GPU.

The biggest upgrade to the entry-level iPhone this year will be the addition of a new 6.7-inch model to replace the iPhone mini. As for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, both devices will feature more significant upgrades, with larger batteries and new displays with always-on support, as well as a pill-shaped front-facing camera instead of the traditional one bangs. Analysts believe that the iPhone 14 Pro series will be more expensive than the current model.

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 Apple unveiled the iPhone SE 2022 earlier this year. The new iPhone is Apple’s low-cost product for the global market. The base 64GB model of the iPhone SE 3 (aka iPhone SE 5G) features the A15 Bionic chip, which is also present in the iPhone 13 series. While the phone uses the latest chips from Apple, it uses the same old design as the iPhone 7 series. For the upcoming iPhone SE 4, Apple is said to introduce some design changes.

According to tipster Jon Prosser (via), the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will have the same form factor as the iPhone XR. Apple no longer officially sells the XR, but if the SE 4 shares its design language, we might see it finally have a larger display.

iPhone SE 4 design details revealed

Prosser shared these details on a podcast called Geared Up with Andru Edwards and Jon Rettinger. The tipster claims that Apple will finally say goodbye to the original SE design, which was inspired by the iPhone 5s. The upcoming SE 4, whenever it launches, will be more or less the iPhone XR in design.

That means the cheap iPhone might say goodbye to the thick bezels around the display, and it also includes a Touch ID home button. The SE 4 also gets Face ID, which will be the first in the series. Of course, the shrinking bezels also mean the display will get bigger at 6.1 inches. In case you’re wondering, no, the SE 4 is unlikely to feature an OLED display, and Apple will likely supply an LCD for the device.

If the SE 4 is also a rebooted iPhone XR, that would also mean that the phone could offer better battery life. The best features of the iPhone XR include its long-lasting battery life that easily provides a day’s worth of power. By contrast, the SE 2022’s reputation isn’t quite as high. Apple claims the SE 3 offers up to 15 hours of video playback. In actual use, however, the battery life is unlikely to live up to claims.

Design changes could boost SE sales

The SE 2022 has reportedly been underperforming in terms of Apple‘s sales. One reason could be the old design. Like the iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone SE also offers a small display. While the form factor is the same, the 13 mini offers more screen real estate, which makes it more conducive to content consumption. The SE’s 4.7-inch screen combined with poor battery life may not be as attractive to buyers despite its relatively low price.

The XR is one of the best-selling smartphones in the world. The large display, long battery life, and relatively affordable price are said to be drivers of XR sales. Assuming the SE 4 is affordable, it could help Apple regain some market share in the sub-$500 market. The entry-level model of the upcoming iPhone 14 series is expected to be priced at $799. Although the timeline for the upcoming SE 4 is unclear. We can expect it to launch in March 2023, if not sooner.

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 Apple’s new iPhone 14 series is expected to shine at the company’s “Far Out” event on September 7. This is where the 2022 iPhone lineup is expected to launch, with rumors further pointing to a September 16 release date for the iPhone 14. Of course, there is nothing official yet.

Meanwhile, we have rumours and questions: How will the iPhone 14 stack up against its predecessor, the iPhone 13? How much better will the camera be? Will the iPhone 14 get more expensive? Anyway, what does it have to do with bangs — is this the year of the bang-less iPhone? We’ve sorted through the rumors to find some answers, or at least a better look at what Apple’s 2022 flagship phone will do. To be clear, none of these specs or features have been confirmed by Apple.

iPhone 14 design: goodbye, bangs; hello, decoupage

This one has been going on for years, but one of the biggest rumors is about a notch at the top of the screen. After introducing the notch on the iPhone X in 2017, Apple can finally drop it this year — though apparently only on the Pro models. According to well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company is expected to swap it for a smaller punch-hole camera in the Pro model. The punch-hole design refers to a display with only a small circular cutout for the front camera, as seen in many Samsung releases including the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

However, display analyst Ross Young predicts that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will get two cutouts: a hole and a pill-shaped cutout to house the front-facing camera and Face ID. Currently, the notch is home to the components that make Face ID work, which means Apple may need to shrink all the technology to make a notch-less iPhone a reality. Whether the next iPhone receives a cutout or two, the rumors we’re watching point to members of the iPhone 14 lineup being unassailable for the first time in five years.

iPhone 14 Selfie Camera: Improved front-facing camera

Apple has made major changes to its rear camera over the years, but the front camera has been neglected. This may not be the case this year. If the notch disappears, the iPhone 14’s front-facing camera could change visually with the addition of the notch, but there are also rumors that the camera system itself has received a noteworthy upgrade in functionality.

In an April tweet, Kuo said the entire iPhone 14 lineup would get a wider aperture (f/1.9), which would help the device take better photos at night, and an upgrade to autofocus. All of this could represent the biggest front-facing camera upgrade for the iPhone since 2019.

iPhone 14 display: Pro models may have always-on display

One of the biggest iOS 16 features Apple previewed is its overhauled lock screen. Launching in the fall as part of iOS 16, the lock screen will display more information at a glance, including weather, activity progress, battery level, and your calendar. It’s a feature that goes perfectly with the always-on display — and it makes sense that Apple would be introducing it with the upcoming iPhone 14.

A June report by 9to5Mac found references to backlight management tools as well as hidden flags by engineers that would allow them to test always-on displays on the iPhone 13 Pro. Always-on displays can already be found on many Android phones as well as on the Apple Watch. Instead of lighting up the entire display like a lock screen, an always-on display activates only a portion of the screen to save power.

iPhone 14 Dimensions: Same, same but different bezels on Pro models

Apple’s last two iPhone lineups feature the same 6.1-inch size for the base models, with the Pro Max hitting 6.7 inches. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, Apple will stick to these sizes in the iPhone 14 series, but do away with the 5.4-inch Mini. A report from 9to5Mac in March confirmed the rumor. Reports show sluggish sales of the iPhone 12 Mini, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Apple ends up phasing out the tiny phone in 2022.

While the size of the next iPhone is expected to remain the same, the Pro Max is rumored to have 20 percent smaller display bezels than previous iPhones, according to CAD renderings shared by Twitter leaker ShrimpApplePro. This means the screen will be slightly larger. However, it’s important to note that this rumor should be taken with a grain of salt, as ShrimpApplePro doesn’t have an extensive track record to back up their speculation.

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 If you use your iPhone for a year or more, you may experience overheating problems. It’s not a consistent issue, it affects most electronic devices, but iPhones have been getting too hot for a while.

Although it’s important to remember that just because your iPhone is getting hot doesn’t mean it’s overheating. In fact, in some cases, a warm iPhone can be expected — it’s just part of the process. Setting up your iPhone for the first time or restoring from a backup may raise its temperature due to all the activity and data transfers going on, but that’s nothing to worry about. The same is true when you’re doing something processor-intensive.

As Apple advises, even charging an iPhone can make it feel a little hot — especially wireless charging — but unless it’s really hot to the touch, there’s no need to worry. However, there are definitely situations that can cause your iPhone to overheat and you need to remedy it as soon as possible. If your iPhone gets too hot for too long, it can cause permanent damage, including shortened battery life and even shutting down completely in extreme temperatures.

What’s making my iPhone overheat?

While things like charging, heavy usage, and large data settings won’t necessarily cause overheating, it’s still possible. So if any of these daily activities are cause for concern, take note – if the weather is warm enough to worry you, it’s best to proceed with caution if you can.

Another major factor in iPhone overheating is naturally the temperature around them. Whether you’re outside on a hot day, doing something that requires a lot of processing power in an already warm room, or sitting your iPhone in direct sunlight, you run the risk of overheating it.

Aside from simply feeling warmer than you expected, if you notice a change in your iPhone’s behavior, you can infer that your iPhone is getting too hot. Charging times may suddenly take longer than usual, or gaming and video performance may slow down. The display may also start to dim on its own or go completely black. It can even disable your iPhone’s camera flash.

How to prevent iPhone from overheating?

If you think your iPhone is getting too hot — either because it feels hot, isn’t performing well, or is giving you a direct warning — the first thing to do is to lower its temperature. This doesn’t require extreme things like putting it in the refrigerator or freezer (please don’t put your iPhone in the refrigerator or freezer), but simply remove it from any heat source that’s causing the problem. 

This could mean walking into a shaded or air-conditioned room, taking it out of direct sunlight or out of a parked car, stopping anything you might be doing on it and closing all running apps, or shutting it down completely A few minutes to give it a chance to cool down.

It’s also important to take precautions ahead of time so you don’t have to worry about overheating or potential long-term damage to your iPhone. If possible, don’t leave your phone in the car in hot weather. If you’re outside, keep your iPhone in your pocket or hide it when you’re not using it so it won’t be in direct sunlight for long periods of time. When the weather warms, avoid using features and apps that you know require a lot of processing power, and consider temporarily turning off some intensive features, such as GPS tracking and navigation.

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