Apple iPhone 14 series launch: Check latest updates - expected release date, price, specifications and more

Apple iPhone 14: After the launch of iPhone 13 series last year, the US-based tech giant Apple is likely planning to launch its latest iPhone 14 series in September this year. Apple always bring the iPhone series in September every year.  The upcoming iPhone 14 series might launch around this 14-16 Spetember.

Apple iPhone 14 series specifications (expected)

The full lineup is expected to consist of the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max, with the 5.4-inch mini model set to be discontinued. Now ahead of launch, a new report from IANS revealed that Apple's suppliers have begun shipping components for iPhone 14 models.

"The report likely refers to components being shipped to manufacturers like Foxconn for the final assembly of iPhone 14 models over the next few months, MacRumors reported on Monday citing DigiTimes," IANS said.

"Component suppliers have recently kicked off their shipments for the next-generation iPhone series slated for launch later this year," the report was quoted as saying. IANS report suggests big changes are coming to the iPhone 14 Pro models in particular, with the notch expected to be replaced by a new pill-shaped cutout and hole housing Face ID sensors and the front camera.

The new Pro models are also expected to feature a faster A16 chip and an upgraded 48MP rear camera lens with support for 8K video recording, while standard iPhone 14 models are said to retain the A15 chip and a 12MP lens. Improvements to the standard iPhone 14 models could include increased RAM, an upgraded front camera with autofocus, and Wi-Fi 6E support.

Another report from MacRumors revealed that iPhone 14 Pro models are coming with an always-on display that integrates with iOS 16's new Lock screen widgets.

As per report, the always-on display will also likely be able to show the time, date, and unread notifications indicator. In line with the Apple Watch, which has featured an always-on display mode since the Series 5, it is likely that Apple will give users the option to enable or disable the always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro models via the Settings app.

As mentioned by Gurman, the iPhone 14 Pro's always-on display mode should preserve battery life with a combination of lower brightness and a low refresh rate. Only the Pro and Pro Max models are expected to feature always-on displays, but the feature could trickle down to standard models in the future, the report said

Also, 2022 iPhone 14 series will come with several improvements, including a new design over the Pro model, a better camera and more. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are also said to come with a taller profile and better camera module to fit the new internals

Apple iPhone 14 series price (expected)

According to the report, the Pro model will likely have four storage options – 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The 128GB model will be priced at $1099. The iPhone 14 Pro will be using a smaller 6-inch LTPO OLED display, but one that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 14 Pro may house a triple-rear camera setup that will have a 48MP primary camera and two 12MP cameras.