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I'm surprised no one has started a thread on this as yet. I'm a fan of Android but I am interested in and respect what Apple does. As usual, the latest iPhone is mostly a refinement of the previous iteration. But there are a few things that really appealed to me, a multiple Pixel device owner.
1. "Dynamic Island." No, it's not a new reality TV series but this clunkily named feature it's a brilliant new way to get notifications and quickly monitor certain functions on your phone. The cutout at the top of the screen that houses the selfie camera has the ability to act like a mini-widget and a notification area. Furthermore, it has the ability to change shape and size to accommodate the various apps that are running 'inside' it. It's basically a mini-mini OLED screen built into the regular screen. You tap it to get information. Android users may think of it as your notification shade, but instead of pulling it down to see all your notifications, you can simply tap this mini-screen and see them. Video here:
2. Always On Lockscreen. Of course Android has had this for years but Apple has it now. When your iPhone is locked and "sleeping" you can have information available to you on the lockscreen.
3. S-O-S Emergency calling. If you are somewhere and you have no cell phone tower signal, you can send an S-O-S through satellites. Basically, this function turns your iPhone into a satellite phone. A very limited sat-phone, but still pretty cool.
4. E-sim exclusivity. Esim was another feature that Android beat Apple to implement, but this time Apple is going all in, meaning there is NO sim card in the iPhone 14. This will make it easy to switch carriers, should be a boon for international travelers, and make it easier to upgrade your phone. It also could be another brick in the walled garden that is Apple since it might make Apple users think twice about moving to an Android phone.
So how about it Apple lovers? See anything you like in the new iPhone? Is there enough new stuff to get you to upgrade?
1. "Dynamic Island." No, it's not a new reality TV series but this clunkily named feature it's a brilliant new way to get notifications and quickly monitor certain functions on your phone. The cutout at the top of the screen that houses the selfie camera has the ability to act like a mini-widget and a notification area. Furthermore, it has the ability to change shape and size to accommodate the various apps that are running 'inside' it. It's basically a mini-mini OLED screen built into the regular screen. You tap it to get information. Android users may think of it as your notification shade, but instead of pulling it down to see all your notifications, you can simply tap this mini-screen and see them. Video here:
2. Always On Lockscreen. Of course Android has had this for years but Apple has it now. When your iPhone is locked and "sleeping" you can have information available to you on the lockscreen.
3. S-O-S Emergency calling. If you are somewhere and you have no cell phone tower signal, you can send an S-O-S through satellites. Basically, this function turns your iPhone into a satellite phone. A very limited sat-phone, but still pretty cool.
4. E-sim exclusivity. Esim was another feature that Android beat Apple to implement, but this time Apple is going all in, meaning there is NO sim card in the iPhone 14. This will make it easy to switch carriers, should be a boon for international travelers, and make it easier to upgrade your phone. It also could be another brick in the walled garden that is Apple since it might make Apple users think twice about moving to an Android phone.
So how about it Apple lovers? See anything you like in the new iPhone? Is there enough new stuff to get you to upgrade?