#Apple iphone 13 pro max software#

I’ve loved the displays on Apple’s phone since it switched to OLED panels and once again it’s fantastic here. I’d still recommend the Pro Max if you watch a lot of videos or play a lot of games on your phone, as the extra real estate is very welcome in those tasks. With the Pro Max, I often found it digging into my palms if I’m using it without a case – but that’s not an issue with the Pro. The smaller phone suits the boxy, industrial design a lot more than the bigger model. It is a heavy phone though and at 206g, the iPhone 14 Pro weighs just under 30g more than Galaxy S22 with the same screen size. It’s great that Apple remains the only brand out there packing top-end tech into a phone that can be grasped comfortably in my hand. There’s also the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which ups the ante to 6.7-inches. The Pro I am reviewing is the smaller of the two available with its 6.1-inch display. I do wish the screen was a little more resistant to scratches though, as they seem to appear with increasing frequency. It’s still IP68 rated for protection against water and dust and there’s a Ceramic Shield coating for added drop protection. It’s a very flat phone, with shiny stainless steel sides that smudge easily and a frosted glass back. There are also times when the standard notification system and the Dynamic Island system overlap, making me wonder why they weren’t combined together.Įlsewhere, the iPhone 14 Pro retains the visual style of the iPhone 13 Pro, and aside from being able to go brighter in certain instances, the screen is the same too.

I find it odd that tapping on the Dynamic Island takes you back to an app, whereas a long press brings up quick controls – for me, the other way around makes more sense. It does still feel a little undercooked though, as we won’t see its true benefits for a while yet. You won’t interact with it a lot, at least not until more apps can take advantage of it, but tricks like being able to quickly change the song are helpful. I am a big fan of the way the Dynamic Island works and the idea behind it, and it adds an extra interaction layer to the phone. Deliveroo, for example, could show you the location of your dinner without you needing to open the app, or a sports app could allow the score of a match to be always visible. The Dynamic Island also works with the upcoming Live Activities API to allow apps to use it and show information. You’ll get a pop-up in the Dynamic Island when you connect AirPods or when your battery is low, notifications that before never really had a proper place to go. Start a timer now and the Dynamic Island will split in two, allowing you to easily keep an eye on what music is playing in the background and how long is left on the timer. Start a song playing in Spotify and head back to the home screen and that song will jump to the Dynamic Island, becoming always visible whatever app you’re in.

#Apple iphone 13 pro max software#

The Dynamic Island comprises the elements of the True Depth camera system required for the very quick (and equally reliable) Face ID unlocking system and a new software layer that makes it seem like certain UI elements are appearing out of the notch. Apple has managed to take one of my biggest issues with the previous model and made it a selling point of the iPhone 14 Pro. I am sure we can all agree it’s a silly name, but in actual use it’s a big improvement. In typical Apple fashion it has named this notch the Dynamic Island. While it remains, it’s no longer attached to the top bezel, instead allowing the display to wrap around. Place the iPhone 14 Pro next to the 13 Pro and there’s one immediately obvious difference – the notch.

Squared-off design is more comfortable in the smaller size.

Dynamic Island is a smart, if underutilised, alteration to the notch.