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2022-09-16T21:49:50.883Z
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Many people will be receiving their new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, or iPhone 14 Pro Max this weekend, so we wanted to offer this important tip. While your wireless carrier can probably help, you should check out our guide on how to activate eSIM on iPhone 14 (opens in a new tab).
As we explain below, the US iPhone 14 models don’t have a SIM card slot, so it’s eSIM all the way. So follow our step-by-step instructions and also check out our instructions on how to transfer an eSIM or a physical SIM to your new iPhone.
2022-09-16T21:01:44.747Z
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The iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 look almost identical, so is it worth the upgrade? In short, probably not, unless you’re already in the iPhone upgrade program. The design is the same, including the notch, as the screen.
But there are some notable differences, and our iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13 comparison breaks it all down. The bottom line is that the iPhone 14 offers better low-light images, a slightly faster A15 Bionic chip (stolen from last year’s iPhone 13 Pro), and silky-smooth Action Mode video.
2022-09-16T20:05:11.500Z
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No matter which iPhone 14 model you choose in the US, none of them have a SIM card tray. And that’s because Apple is only moving to eSIM in the US. This means you’ll need to enter your SIM card information in the Settings app.
Fortunately, it’s not difficult to get started. Also, we have a guide on eSIMs on the iPhone 14 and how they work. Once you’re set up, it’s pretty easy to switch between active lines. So you can have one phone number for business and one for personal use. And you can store up to 8 eSIMs in total for iPhone 14.
2022-09-16T18:55:13.960Z
One of the questions I got in my iPhone 14 Pro Max review on YouTube was whether it’s hard to get the dynamic island when using one hand. My answer was yes, but Apple already has a fix on the way to make things easier.
As reported by 9to5Mac (opens in new tab), the iOS 16.1 beta integrates Dynamic Island into the Accessibility feature in Settings. So, once you activate the feature, the island will move along with the rest of the screen to the middle of the screen. This is a useful update.
2022-09-16T17:44:22.959Z
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Like any new iPhone, the iPhone 14 isn’t immune to launch day issues. Initially, an iPhone 14 bug prevented users from setting up their devices over Wi-Fi. But that problem seems to have been resolved.
According to The Verge (opens in new tab), Apple has released an iOS 16.0.1 update that “should resolve any activation or migration issues for new iPhone owners.” However, please note that users may need to update and restore their phones using a Mac or PC to resolve this issue.
2022-09-16T16:46:50.982Z
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Wow! It seems that Apple itself was aware of the rumors that the iPhone 14 Pro series would have two cutouts at the top of the display. As reported by MacRumors (opens in new tab), Apple has shown a hole and a pill-shaped cutout for the iPhone 14 in several support documents, although the new dynamic island uses a single cutout .
2022-09-16T15:49:56.419Z
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As good as the iPhone 14 is, it’s not necessarily the best phone in its price range. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy S22. Samsung’s $799 phone offers a 120Hz display and 3x telephoto zoom, two features the regular iPhone 14 lacks.
Here’s a quick overview of four ways the Galaxy S22 beats the iPhone 14. But we also review where Apple beats Samsung. Plus, we have a full showdown this weekend to declare the ultimate winner.
2022-09-16T15:19:20.186Z
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With any new iPhone release, you’ll find that Apple gives the ax to some older phones. So be sure to check out our overview of the iPhones that Apple has discontinued (opens in a new tab) after the iPhone 14 launch.
The iPhone 11 is no more, and neither is the iPhone 12 mini. The disappearing iPhone 11 hurts more, as there is now no solid sub-$500 iPhone in Apple’s lineup with a screen size of 6 inches or more.
2022-09-16T14:57:36.319Z
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The iPhone 14 is a good phone, but you should really know all the differences between it and the iPhone 14 Pro before you buy. Our iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro comparison (opens in a new tab) breaks it all down so you can make the most informed decision.
Here’s the gist. The iPhone 14 Pro has a lot of exclusive features, such as an always-on display, Dynamic Island and a 48 MP main camera. But this is not all.
2022-09-16T14:40:24.763Z
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We’ve just finished a couple more battery tests on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and we’ve got good news. Apple’s 6.7-inch flagship lasted an excellent 13 hours and 39 minutes on average, landing this phone on our list of best phone battery life.
Anything over 11.5 hours is considered excellent. Stay tuned for more results for all the new iPhones!
2022-09-16T13:48:23.593Z
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Early benchmarks before the arrival of the iPhone 14 suggested that it might not be as powerful as people expected.
We needn’t have worried, though, because the benchmarks themselves tell a very different story about how powerful the A16 Bionic really is.
In short: Apple has solidified its leadership in the mobile system-on-chip space, because the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are the fastest and most powerful phones ever. Get the full story in our iPhone 14 benchmark test report.
2022-09-16T13:22:38.621Z
Action mode is another new feature of the iPhone 14, and the best way to show it off is to simply look at some images with this feature on and off. And it’s pretty easy to do; just press a button in the camera app when recording video and you should see smooth, steady video, just like if you were using a gimbal.
When going up this incline on a trail, you can see that the video is much more stable with the action mode on. With it off, I seem to be spinning from side to side. Our iPhone 14 Pro Max review has more comparisons for you to check out.
2022-09-16T13:06:23.722Z
Have you ever wondered what the inside of an iPhone 14 Pro Max looks like? No, don’t grab the back of your new phone, it’s not a good idea. Instead, check out PBKreviews’ previous iPhone 14 Pro Max teardown video (opens in a new tab), which breaks down the new device piece by piece to compare it to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
It’s fascinating stuff if you’re interested in what’s inside your phone and not just what it can do.
2022-09-16T12:58:58.039Z
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The iPhone 14’s satellite emergency SOS option is another new feature for Apple’s latest phone, and it’s available on all models instead of the Pro.
It currently has limited global coverage as it’s only available in the US and Canada, but there’s good news on the way: iPhone 14 satellite connectivity could be coming to more countries this year.
2022-09-16T12:42:27.457Z
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The dynamic island is also interactive. Long-pressing this area brings up more controls, such as playback, so you don’t have to keep jumping between multiple apps or swiping down from the top of the screen.
improve As third-party developers access Apple’s Live Activites API, you’ll be able to see the status of your Lyft ride, the score of your favorite NFL team, or the ETA of your food delivery order . Now that’s smart and it worked well in our tests.
2022-09-16T12:41:32.521Z
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Another big new feature of the iPhone 14 is the dynamic island found on both Pro models. You’re going to hear this word a lot, so let’s break down what it means. Dynamic Island is the notch replacement on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
That pill-shaped cutout not only houses the TrueDepth camera and technology for Face ID; offers information and changes shape on the fly. You could start a timer and see the countdown clock towards the top of the screen, or the album art for the music playing, or the next turn for Apple Maps.
2022-09-16T12:32:05.364Z
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You might think from the name that Always On Display will always be… well, on. But Apple has now confirmed that there are some cases where the always-on display will turn off temporarily.
There are eight, including when your iPhone is face down, in a pocket or bag, and when Low Power Mode is on, with the idea that turning off the feature at these times will help preserve the iPhone’s battery life. your phone
2022-09-16T12:25:09.196Z
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A few bugs and some (unavoidable) delays aside, it’s almost all good news when it comes to the iPhone 14 range. In fact, there are so many positives, especially with the Pro models, that it’s hard to know where to start.
But to pick one at random, what about the iPhone 14 Pro’s new always-on display?
This shows you a low-gloss version of your current lock screen, allowing you to check your notifications, your iOS 16 lock screen widgets, and of course, the clock.
It’s something Android phones have had a version of for a while, but none look as good, or show as much at once, as Apple’s AOD.
2022-09-16T12:19:54.123Z
There’s also a bug that supposedly affects iMessage and FaceTime. According to 9to5Mac (opens in new tab), this can leave users unable to receive messages and calls, or send iMessages with the generic green bubbles to other iPhone users.
Fortunately, there’s a fix for this, which we detail in our iPhone 14 launch day bugs article.
2022-09-16T12:12:25.841Z
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So what can you expect if you have a shiny new iPhone 14 in your mitts today? Well, mostly a lot of really good things, but also a couple of small negatives.
We’ll start with the negatives, just because…