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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2022, 11:45 am The second half of 2022 will see a number of new smartphone releases, the most anticipated of which are the iPhone 14 series (which will have the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro) and the next in Samsung’s foldable phone line, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Both phones boast impressive feature upgrades over older versions. These improvements will also be reflected in prices, which are expected to increase significantly.
iPhone 14
iOS 16 betas hint at the “Always On” feature on the latest iPhone, according to Forbes. 9to5Mac found and enabled the ‘Sleep’ feature. In this mode, the iPhone’s screen tints and darkens when the device is locked, instead of turning off completely. The widgets, clock and other functions on the screen will be visible when the phone is also locked. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that despite the supply chain issues, iPhone production is on track and will be released in the fall, as is usually the case with new iPhones. It also reports that the standard rear cameras on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be upgraded to 48 megapixels, an increase from the 12 megapixel sensor on the iPhone 12, according to 9to5Mac. Kuo expects the release of four iPhone 14 models in 2022: two 6.1-inch phones and two 6.7-inch phones. One of each size will be designated as the ‘Pro’ option. The 48-megapixel spec is rumored to be only for the more expensive Pro models.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Meanwhile, the next version of Samsung’s Z Fold series will be released on August 10, 2022, at an event called “Galaxy Unpacked.” It will be streamed live from Samsung’s official website. According to Tech Radar, this version may have a more dust- and water-resistant design than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, combined with a larger battery, an improved under-display camera, and a lighter body. …
