According to reports, for Apple’s upcoming new generation of iPhone, many of its main new features have been on Android phones for a long time, but why do people still pay attention to it? There are only a few hours before the release of the new generation of iPhones. Just like any new smart phone released recently, we have an expectation for the new product that will be released soon.
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Nowadays, leaks and rumors are more accurate than ever. Although there are sometimes surprises, the most likely scenario is that the iPhone 13 is just what we imagined.
However, the fact that the rumors become accurate does not mean that the product is no longer exciting. This year, iPhone 13 (tentative name) may not change much in appearance design, but it will be accompanied by the birth of some new technologies. New designs often promote larger upgrade cycles, but this year is not a year of radical design improvements.
It is expected that Apple will release four new iPhones in the early hours of Wednesday morning, including iPhone 13 (tentatively called) mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Among them, the high-end version will be equipped with an LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) screen, a low-power OLED screen that can more easily achieve a variable refresh rate.
The processor of the new iPhone will be faster, the MagSafe charging system will be optimized, and there may be new storage options. In addition, camera performance will also be improved, especially improvements in HDR and portrait mode video, plus astrophotography.
All these updates will be transformed into a better experience, especially the screen. The LTPO display should mean that the new iPhone “finally” can have “screen reminders” (after the screen is locked, certain information can still be displayed). In addition, when the screen changes from a lower resolution to a higher resolution, such as 120Hz, it “finally” can achieve a smoother transition.
Note the two “finally” in the previous paragraph. They are there because Android phones have been able to use the “variable refresh rate” and “screen reminder” functions a long time ago.
In fact, if you look at the features of the rumored new iPhone, you will find that many of these features have already appeared on Android phones first. In addition to the high refresh rate screen, there are better quality wide-angle cameras, large-capacity storage, portrait mode video and astrophotography.
Of course, although these functions may be regarded as “learning”, the problem has returned to the “experience”. Apple’s philosophy is well-known: it is rare to do something first, but to improve and do its best before launching. This concept can be sustained because it really works.
Since 2019, you may have been able to turn on the portrait mode of videos on Samsung phones; but please believe that you will not want to use it for any important things, because it is terrible. This time, I hope Apple can do better.
The “On-screen reminder” function is more practical, and users can quickly see the time, date and some notifications. In contrast, variable refresh rate is not so practical, but there are many benefits. It can extend battery life by lowering the refresh rate, match the refresh rate of the screen with the content, and make animations and scrolling look smoother.
Frankly speaking, what is puzzling is why it took so long for Apple to make such obvious good features. One possible explanation is that Apple did not feel the competitive pressure to do so.
Android is different, it has so many mobile phones to choose from, that every manufacturer has an urgent and keen sense of the need for “differentiation”. Therefore, a small function, like the “reminder on the screen”, can change some people’s purchasing decisions.
So why did Apple decide to launch a variable refresh rate screen now? Because it has reached the point of being a bit awkward: in the reviews for the iPhone 12, many people pointed out this lack. Of course, Apple may also be waiting for parts prices to fall and yields to rise.
In fact, iOS and Android are completely different. When talking about “iPhone 13 introduces some of the existing features of Android phones”, some people’s point of view is: The most pressing competitive pressure that Apple feels is not the smartphones (competitive models) you see on store shelves. , But the iPhone in your pocket (focus on experience).
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