But when I tried to transfer my number to a review unit, I had to contact the carrier for assistance. My personal phone is on Google Fi, which supports eSIMs. Smaller carriers like Mint Mobile and US Mobile also offer eSIMs. Apple has partnered with US carriers to ensure the process of moving the number from your old phone to an iPhone 14 is as simple as putting your old iPhone next to your new one and following a few prompts. In the US, the iPhone 14 will only work with an eSIM. One thing that's missing from the 14 is a SIM card tray. So it should have no trouble having a can of Yerba Mate spilled on it. The iPhone 14 is rated IP68 for water- and dust-resistance, meaning it can survive being submerged under 6 meters of water (about 20 feet). That lighter weight makes the 14 a joy to hold and use with or without a case. And it weighs 17% less than the iPhone 14 Pro, despite being nearly identical in size. The 6.1-inch OLED screen has the same Ceramic Shield, screen notch and matte-finished aluminum as the iPhone 13. Even the iPhone's move away from physical SIM cards to eSIM on US models is something most people will only deal with once when transferring their number.įamiliarity is an underrated quality, and the iPhone 14 is filled with it. The iPhone 14 also got an internal redesign that helps dissipate heat better and allows its glass back to be repaired more easily and for less money.īut these are features most people will hopefully never use and they're largely invisible. While the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have the flashiest new features, it's easy to overlook the improvements Apple made to the iPhone 14.Īpple added a number of safety tools to the 14 including Crash Detection and satellite connectivity for sending emergency messages when you're out of range of a cell tower.
While there are some similarities, the 14 seems to be aimed at balancing price and adding new features.
The 5C was basically an iPhone 5 inside a new plastic body that was meant to appeal to a more budget-minded audience. The iPhone 14 reminds me of the iPhone 5C, which came out in 2013 alongside the iPhone 5S. Is this a case of " shrinkflation"? Maybe, but not necessarily. The iPhone 14 seems like a way for Apple to release a new phone while maintaining last year's price. As Americans grapple with inflation, some companies have kept costs the same by offering a little less.
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