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iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max shipments to take a hit due to Covid restrictions in China

It was back in October when news about a COVID-19 outbreak in the world’s largest iPhone manufacturing plant hit the internet. A surge in COVID-19 cases at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou, China site lead to a complete lockdown at the factory as a measure to curb the spread. As a result, several factory workers were seen fleeing the facility citing poor working conditions and a lack of basic resources. News outlets around the world also focussed on individual stories where workers from the factory shared their experience of being under the strict lockdown and finally making their way to the world. Foxconn’s Zhengzhou plant employs about 200,000 people and produces the maximum number of iPhones for Apple across the world. Thus it was expected that the production of iPhones will take a hit due to this outbreak. Now, California-based Apple has shared an official press release stating that people can expect a delay in the supply of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Check out Apple’s press release below –

Apple’s press release for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max supply delay

COVID-19 restrictions have temporarily impacted the primary iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max assembly facility located in Zhengzhou, China. The facility is currently operating at significantly reduced capacity. As we have done throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we are prioritizing the health and safety of the workers in our supply chain.

We continue to see strong demand for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. However, we now expect lower iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments than we previously anticipated and customers will experience longer wait times to receive their new products.

We are working closely with our supplier to return to normal production levels while ensuring the health and safety of every worker.

On the other hand, Foxconn recently said that it was working to resume full production of the plant as quickly as possible. It is currently in the process to implement new measures in order to curb the COVID-19 spread.

Initial iPhone 14 Plus sales lower than expected

Tech giant Apple’s recently released iPhone 14 Plus is witnessing low traction. The newly released device is not up to the mark when it comes to demand as it has registered unexpectedly low sales. Apple fanatics and tech enthusiasts can easily pinpoint the reason behind the lack of sales for the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. The devices were considerably overshadowed by the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max as they come with a revamped design and a newer fast chip.

iPhone 14 Plus sales disappoint

DigiTimes was the first portal to reveal that the iPhone 14 Plus sales have not kicked off as one would expect with the premium Apple device. People are leaning more toward the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. While there is a sharp difference between the sales performance of iPhone 14 Pro and non-pro devices, the overall shipment of the new devices is the same as those of the iPhone 13 lineup in the second half of 2021.

It is reported that if the sales of the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus remain the same then Apple may cut out the orders of parts included in making those devices in the second half of October itself. If Apple decides to cut part orders more aggressively than expected then the total shipment of the iPhone 14 lineup could fall down more as compared to the iPhone 13 series last year. That is an alarming development considering the iPhone 14 Plus was seated by Apple between the sweet spot of the standard iPhone 14 and the 14 Pro models. The device was expected to make a big splash in the market with its larger form factor housing a vibrant 6.7-inch display. The device also offers the best battery life on an iPhone to this date with its large battery capacity.

The picture is quite clear here. Apple fanatics are ready to pay the higher price to get the Pro models if they offer good enough upgrades. The iPhone 14 Pro definitely has new things to offer to its users with the revamped notch ‘Dynamic Island’ design and the 48MP camera capacity. Looking at this development, it will be interesting to see if Apple continues the same trend of reserving specification bumps for the Pro models and the standard variants receive a few tweaks here and there. Looking at Apple’s history, it won’t be an outlandish assumption to make.

iPhone 14’s ‘Crash Detection’ feature fails to recognize collision

Apple launched the iPhone 14 lineup last month during its ‘Far Out’ event. The tech giant took a significant amount of the event to talk about its new crash detection technology. According to Apple’s own website, the crash detection feature is designed to detect severe car crashes. The latest iPhone 14 and 14 pro models can detect front, side, and rear-end collisions and rollovers in a range of vehicles like sedans, minivans, SUVs, pick-up trucks, and much more. If a heavy collision occurs, the iPhone 14/14 Pro models sound an alarm or display an alert. If a user is unable to respond to the alert in 20 seconds, the device automatically calls emergency services. While this feature has the potential to save many lives, a new test has shown that the iPhone 14 was unable to recognize a car collision.

iPhone 14 fails to detect collision

A video from Wall Street Journal recently surfaced on the internet. In the video, a demolition derby driver can be seen ramming two different cars. The driver had placed the iPhone 14 model while wearing an Apple Watch Ultra in the vehicle. The driver also had a Google Pixel in the vehicle which has a similar feature. The testing showed that the Apple Watch Ultra worn by the driver was successful at detecting crashes. But on the other hand, the iPhone did not register the impact in the car. Check out WSJ’s video testing the devices’ Crash Detection features below:

The Google Pixel device did detect one crash inside the driver’s vehicle but neither of the two devices detect the crash during the second test. During the second crash test, the testers drove around the vehicles before crashing in to make the smartphones think the crash was legitimate. But the crash did not trigger the smartphone. As an important feature that was highlighted as one of the key reasons to get the new iPhone 14, this is surely a disappointing result. WSJ reached out to both Google and Apple after the tests. Apple revealed that the lack of data could be the reason why the iPhone 14 failed to detect the crashes. Not being connected to Apple CarPlay or not having the tester drive around the vehicle long enough could be the reason iPhone 14 failed to register the crashes.

Apple ditches the production of the iPhone 14 due to lower demand

Since Apple launched the iPhone 14 series at the Far Out event, it has been trending all over the world as it was one of the most awaited launches of the year. However, right after the launch of the iPhone 14 series, people noticed there’s not much to explore in the iPhone 14 (we’re not including the pro series iPhones and the all-new iPhone 14 Plus) except for a few substantial changes from last year’s iPhone 13.

The iPhone 14 is probably one of the best iPhones in the current market, but at first glance, it appears like a renamed replica of the iPhone 13. The iPhone 14 has numerous notable upgrades, including a vibrant display, excellent cameras, safety features like Emergency SOS via satellite and Crash Detection and, of course, a slightly more powered A15 Bionic chipset.

Earlier, Apple planned to make at least 6 million more units by the end of the year and asked its suppliers to increase the production of the iPhone 14 as the company expected strong demand. However, within a 4-weeks of the launch date, due to lower demand, the company decided to reduce the production of the iPhone 14.

The sales of the lower-priced iPhone 14 are not strong enough, while the sales of the over-priced iPhone 14 Pro models are getting more robust. Of course, due to the little to no price difference between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Also, the lowered price of the iPhone 13 plays a huge role in the game as it remains on sale for a reduced price.

The company has priced iPhone 14 at ₹79900 and the iPhone 14 Plus at ₹89900, which is very close to the price range of the iPhone 14 Pro models, which are loaded with a brand-new always-on display with Dynamic Island, a 48-megapixel wide camera, and the new A16 Bionic chip. Whatever the reason, Apple will surely make a profit out of it.

Apple to resolve iOS 16’s camera shaking and copy-paste bug soon

Apple found itself in troubled waters when a number of issues in the latest lineup of the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max and the iOS 16 update were found. We had reported that users were facing a camera shaking issue using third-party apps, whereas, iOS 16’s copy-paste popup was another bug irritating users. It is now revealed that Apple’s new iOS 16 operating system is all set to receive a significant update which fixes the first set of bugs.

Apple to fix iOS 16 bugs

Apple recently confirmed to Bloomberg that it will be releasing a software update to fix the camera shake affecting iPhone 14 pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. Recently, users started sharing videos on social media showcasing that the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max models were facing camera shaking issues while using it on third-party apps like Snapchat and Instagram. The native Apple camera app was working fine but it was only during third-party app usage is when the issue popped up.

Some users were convinced that this is a hardware issue with the new phone, however, they will now be able to fix it by simply installing a software update. it is expected that the update will be rolled out next week. It seems that the issue is rooted in the firmware that controlled Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system in the lenses. An audible rattling sound was also present from inside the camera module, whereas, the video output would be a shaky mess.

Apple had previously also acknowledged the copy-paste bug in the latest iOS 16. Users were being asked again and again if they want to give a certain app access to the clipboard. The company’s aim in adding the option was to protect user privacy but it surely didn’t work out as planned. It looks like these issues did not come forward during Apple’s internal and beta testing. However, the iOS 16.2 update will address both these issues and send a quick fix.

Apple users face another iOS 16 bug with copy-paste feature

It was only yesterday when we shared that the latest iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max users are facing a camera issue with third-party apps. The latest iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max models are going through a shaky phase as its camera is shaking and making a grinding sound while trying to use Instagram, Snapchat and other third-party applications. The videos of the shaky camera had just started making the rounds and now another bug has been reported in the latest iOS 16. Users are now reporting that they are facing an annoying copy-paste prompt on iOS 16. Read below to know more:

iOS 16 copy-paste bug

In iOS 16, a new prompt has started to appear which seems to be related to privacy and security reasons. Whenever a user wants to paste something from one app to another, the following app now must ask for permission to access the clipboard. Users cannot paste content from one app to another without giving clipboard permission to the apps. While this seems like a good addition by Apple to increase security, it is coming off as an annoyance for users. Besides, some users are reporting that they are getting the permission prompt even after giving access to the apps, which for sure is annoying.

The bug comes after Apple had advertised its new feature of allowing users to copy text straight from videos. An email was sent by a MacRumours reader to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Craig Federighi, the senior vice president of software engineering at Apple. While there was no reply from the two heads, a senior manager at Apple, Ron Huang, replied to the email stating that the company will get to the bottom of this issue. The email reply also added that the copy-paste bug is definitely not something that the company expected. According to Huang, the tech giant had not faced the copy-paste bug during its internal testing.

The copy-paste bug in iOS 16 also comes right after some users reported that the battery percentage indicator was not working for them. After installing iOS 16 on any iPhone with Face ID, users can make the battery percentage in the status bar in theory. However, that was not the case with the iPhone XR. iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and 13 mini. The devices did not receive this feature and are currently waiting for the same. It is expected that the iOS 16.1 beta update will bring this feature to the mentioned devices.

First iPhone 14 Pro Bug Found as Users Complain of Shaking Camera

The iPhone 14 lineup was recently launched during Apple’s ‘Far out’ event and the devices have now started reaching people who pre-booked the devices. Users who were first to jump onto the bandwagon of the latest iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have now been taken back by a surprise. In today’s social media savvy generation, It is expected of people to download apps like Instagram and Snapchat in order to share stories, posts and more. However, users who are using the new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max were left baffled when they witnessed the new devices having an uncontrollable lens movement. Read below to know more;

iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max Lens Movement

Several videos posted across social media by users of the newly launched iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max showcase the device having a strange issue. The users shared that their iPhone 14 Pro camera shakes and makes an audible grinding sound when trying to use it on third-party apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and more. Luke Miani, a reputed Apple YouTube content creator was one of the first to share this issue on his Twitter. In the linked video, you can see that the iPhone 14 Pro Max camera vibrates when using Snapchat also making a buzzing/rattling sound. This will be the first time Apple’s cameras have faced such a bug. In a different Tweet, Luke also shared another video of the device encountering the same issue.

As of now, the bug is only limited to third-party apps and not iPhone’s Camera App, which is definitely a relief! It can be assumed that this is not Apple’s hardware issue but something that can be solved through software updates specifically for the iPhone 14 Pro. On the other hand, it is not confirmed whether Apple itself is aware of the bug as it is fairly new. Affected users will have to wait for a near-future fix before they can use the third-party app camera option in the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max models.

What’s ultra special in Apple’s ₹89,900 Watch Ultra?

Hurray, finally, we have a new iPhone, but to our disappointment, there’s nothing new except the pro models who played the role of a night watchman really well. Everyone expected a lot from Apple, but the Cupertino-based company surprised us with something different this time. Instead of focusing on new iPhones and AirPods, Apple pushed the workforce toward the Apple Watch Ultra.

To be frank, the Apple Watch Ultra is not made for you. Don’t get us wrong, but it’s not for everyone, actually, and we’re not saying it just because it has an ultra-big price tag of ₹89,900. The Apple Ultra Watch is made for a specific target audience, such as athletes or those who aspire to push beyond their limits. The unique design of the watch provides a secure and comfortable fit for every adventure.

“Inspired by explorers and athletes from around the world, we created an entirely new category of Apple Watch designed for new and extreme environments — it’s the most rugged and capable Apple Watch yet. Apple Watch Ultra is a versatile tool that empowers users to push their boundaries with adventure, endurance, and exploration,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer.

The ultra-expensive watch from Apple is made from aerospace-grade titanium and provides the perfect balance of weight, durability, and corrosion resistance. It has all the features of a standard Apple Watch, plus a 49mm titanium case, the biggest and brightest Apple Watch display of all, the best battery life of any Apple Watch, a water depth and temperature sensor.

The Ultra Watch is the most-rugged product Apple has ever made and comes only in one variant. The watch has a customisable action button that offers instant access to various valuable features. The rugged watch has a built-in Siren that has 86-decibel of loudness and can be heard up to 600 ft away, indeed a helpful device when someone is lost or injured.

The watch has a Wayfinder watch face with Night Mode that can be transformed into a live compass. The Ultra Watch also brings three new bands – Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band. The dual-frequency GPS of the Ultra Watch allows the watch to deliver accurate distance, pace and route calculations. Besides these features, the watch is also loaded with all-new Crash detection, Sleep tracking, Fall detection, SpO2 and more.