So we are back to another iPhone release.. hard to believe how much faster things are moving now that I am not being forced into my cave all the time. Apple released a bunch of new products, so I have to rationalize an update to myself if I wish to get something new.
Photography Updates
The new 48 megapixel upgrade is obviously the biggie for anyone that uses their iPhone for photography as much as I have in the past couple of years. Sure, I could definitely make more use of my Sony A7 RIII, but the beauty of the iPhone is that it is in your pocket all the time. Also, being a newly wed means more photos of my beautiful wife along with the pups and cats that are always a subject that has me pulling out my phone. As a side note, shooting with an iPhone is just less off putting that shooting with a regular camera. Something about a big camera brings out some apprehension in most people.
Of course, Apple made other changes to the cameras to give you much better low light performance and those changes have doubled up since both the 13 and 14 had major improvements in this area. All in all, given the number of photos I take with the iPhone, I think that alone is enough to justify an upgrade.
There are also new video features that have been added since the 13, but the big on this year is better stabilization. If you have chased around critters while recording, you know this is a great feature! It should also be nice for nature/action video. There are more changes, but this is the one I think I will use the most for video.
There are also new video features that have been added since the 13, but the big on this year is better stabilization. If you have chased around critters while recording, you know this is a great feature! It should also be nice for nature/action video. There are more changes, but this is the one I think I will use the most for video.
Screen
While the screens are both great, the 14 Pro Max also has a 120Hz refresh rate. I know some people that upgraded last year just to get this feature. Of course, Apple also trimmed down the boarders of the iPhone and switched the notch to a pill sized cut out (more about this below). The display is also a lot brighter...1600 nits compared to 1200. This means it should be easier to read in the sun.
Performance
Apple is constantly pushing for better performance and efficiency. While I have no complaints in the area with the 12, these are the kind of things that effect everyday use that may save a second here and there and become a big time saver over a couple years of use.
Some new software features
The pill shape that replaced the notch now has something called "Dynamic Island" that turns a negative into a positive. If you have not seen this for yourself, you will be shocked at the ingenuity. Sometimes Apple hits a home run and this appears to be the case with this feature. There is also SOS and crash detection that add even more safety features.
The Wrap Up
I was still on the fence with this model since a new telescopic lens and USB-C port additions are already being rumored for next year. Life is too short, so I will just deal with that issue down the road (I am financing this for 3 years so it costs next to nothing, but that also means I could have to pay it off if I want to trade it in next year...oh well, sorry future me.).
Of course, this is a short list of the many new features that have spanned the past 2 years. I am sure I will post my thoughts when I have the phone in hand. It will be a while since I just ordered it, but hopefully it should be here before I do my yearly top ten tech list.
Of course, this is a short list of the many new features that have spanned the past 2 years. I am sure I will post my thoughts when I have the phone in hand. It will be a while since I just ordered it, but hopefully it should be here before I do my yearly top ten tech list.
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