Apple is gearing up for its big launch event on September 7, where we expect to see the company unveil a slew of iPhone 14 models. But Daniel Ives, an analyst at Wedbush, is touting this year’s product launch as a “pivotal” product for the company, particularly in light of the upcoming changes to the iPhone 14 Pro.
iPhone launches are always a big deal, but this year could be especially big, Ives predicted in an analyst note published kid 30 (Opens in a new tab). And that includes doubling down on one of the most prominent rumors of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models — that they’ll get a $100 price hike this year.
“While the base iPhone will remain at the same price, we believe a $100 iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max price increase is likely in store due to higher component prices as well as additional functionality in this new version,” Ives wrote.
Ives added that Apple’s focus could be on its Pro models, as “Apple expects another heavy change in the iPhone Pro and Pro Max.”
Others expected iPhone 14 Pro prices to rise, Including Ives previously. A $100 price hike above what Apple currently charges for Pro phones could push the iPhone 14 Pro price up to $1,099, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be priced at $1,199. Samsung Galaxy S22 comes at $1,199, which will make the competition for best phone Everything is closer.
iPhone 14 Pro: Upgrades We Can See
As for the “added function” that Ives is referring to, it could be that Apple will supply iPhone 14 Pro with storage starting from 256 GBInstead of 128 GB to offset the expected price increase. While some analysts assert that Storage boost will not happenThe extra storage space may help shoppers beat any price increases.
As mentioned earlier, Apple may be making the biggest differences in years between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro. iPhone 14 Pro is likely to get the new version A16 Bionic chipwhile rumors suggest that the base iPhone 14 model could stick with the A15 chip.
The tech giant may also give the cameras in its Pro models a big boost for the first time. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max could get a 48MP camera With support for 8K video recording. This would be a huge deal for Pro models that are usually stuck with a 12MP shooter and could cement Apple’s position among the The best camera phones Available.
It is noteworthy that the most prominent design change rumored for iPhone 14 Pro is remove screen pitch. Pro models could get a punch-hole camera and a bean-shaped cutout instead of the notch that could still make its presence known on the base iPhone 14 and the rumored new iPhone 14 Max models. Professionals can also get a file Always on offer job. iPhone 14 is already set to get a screen change thanks to iOS 16 and the Redesigned lock screen But professionals can have “weather, calendars, stocks, activities and other data” on the always-on display. In terms of new colors, there is a new color dark purple The variant is coming to the iPhone 14 Pro lineup.
Apple reportedly ordered 90 million iPhone 14 And he remains optimistic about the demand for new phones. Analyst Ives backs the 90 million figure in his report as well.
However, the September 7 event could feature more than just the iPhone 14. Among the rumored products we might see next week are the new Apple Watch 8, the possible Apple Watch SE 2, and AirPods Pro 2 Wireless headphones.
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