This cycle can make it tough to pinpoint when you should upgrade.
This extends to the iPhone 14 Pro, albeit in subtle ways.
Is this a make-or-break addition to the phone?
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No need to wake your iPhone first.
“Won’t this drain my battery?”
you might alwaysturn off the iPhone 14 Pro’s Always-On Displayif you so choose.
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This is a huge performance and therefore battery saver.
The screen’s brightness will also fall to the lowest setting.
Frankly, it’s neat as it stands, but feels more like a gimmick than a core functionality.
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There are a few different ways to interact with the Island.
The 14 Pro stacks up to those expectations.
As much as I tried, I could not push the A16 Bionic chip past its limits.
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I downloaded Google Chrome and opened 31 tabs, all leading to different sites.
I left them open in the background and swapped over to PokerStars Play for some Texas Hold ‘em.
I played a few hands and left it open in the background.
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I checked the Weather app to see a mostly cloudy day with a high of 80 degrees.
It felt just as smooth as if I’d had a single app open.
Camera: Is This a Smartphone?
When it comes to smartphone cameras, few contend with the iPhone onslaught.
TakeCinematic Modeor the Wide lens’ quad-pixel sensor and optical image stabilization for examples.
And if you want to get further away from the subject?
Give the 0.5x zoom a try, a feature I’ve had fun playing around with.
This gives your shots a wider FOV, allowing you to capture an almost panoramic-like photo of your surroundings.
You’ll also have access to all the bells and whistles, of course.
If you have a20or30W adapter, you might cut that time down significantly.
Should You Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
If you’re itching to upgrade, it’s tough not to recommend the 14 Pro.