What Apple has not told you about the iPhone 14

Last week the new generation of Apple smartphones was presented, although Tim Cook’s company did not tell you everything about it. The iPhone 14 arrive loaded with news, as well as a fairly notable price increase. That is why it is important to thoroughly understand all the features it hides.

Throughout this publication we are going to leave you up to 3 aspects about the iPhone 14 that you probably did not know due to the company’s passivity. Among them there are important details, especially for those who plan to acquire any of the Pro versions. So we advise you to continue reading to know everything about them.

What Apple has not told you about the iPhone 14

Double light sensor

A property that many have overlooked and that can be seen on the phone’s own page is that previous iPhones only had a light sensor on the front. Its purpose is to automatically adjust the brightness of the screen based on lighting conditions.

iPhone 14

There is now a second sensor on the back that helps the camera set the ideal shutter speed , that is, how fast it takes the picture and allows light to pass through. Tests show that the iPhone 14 balances brightness faster than the iPhone 13. However, it should be noted that this is nothing new from Apple, since, in 2020, the Xiaomi 10 already boasted front and rear light sensors .

iPhone 14 with eSIM limited to the US

One of the most striking features of the Apple event was the announcement that meant the end of the physical SIM card to bet on the virtual format known as eSIM . Without a doubt, it was great news for users who were preparing to buy the new iPhone 14, but there is an important nuance in this matter.

The brand did not clarify that this measure would only be taken in the United States and that the models distributed in Europe would continue to integrate a slot for the classic SIM. Of course, you can opt for the eSIM if you prefer, but it is not such a decisive advance for the future and the disappearance of the card that we all know and has accompanied us for so long.

The Dynamic Island is not so perfect

The differential aspect of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max may not only be the A16 Bionic chip, but also the disappearance of the notch to the detriment of the so-called Dynamic Island. A small pill that changes shape to represent content, such as notifications, music, connected devices, battery…

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the dynamic island looks like ASS in sunlight 😂☠️ https://t.co/p6iSgUOqvj
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The problem is that, according to user experience, it has a significant drawback that is directly related to the brightness of the screen . The images show how when there is a lot of light there is a clear difference between the black color of the perforations and this dynamic island, since the latter is a quality of the screen itself. This does not affect its functions, but aesthetically it is not quite beautiful.