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iPhone 14 Pro, Pro Max Get the Biggest Changes to Apple's Phone Lineup

A new screen design, the Dynamic Island and a 48-megapixel main camera highlight Apple's Pro refresh.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro
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Apple's iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max make several noticeable changes to Apple's phone formula.

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The phones' Pro Raw mode allows photos to be captured at the full 48-megapixel resolution.

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On the back, the phones have a main 48-megapixel camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Both iPhone 14 Pro phones can also shoot Cinematic mode video at 4K resolution and 24 frames per second.

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Inside the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max phones is Apple's new A16 Bionic chip.

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Apple's new Photonic Engine image processing is also available for enhancing color and detail in photos.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro
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Coming around front shows the new screen cutout on the Pro and Pro Max, which is where you'll find the Dynamic Island feature.

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The Dynamic Island shows off contextual information as you move between apps. For instance, it will show what music is playing after you start a song in Apple Music.

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The Dynamic Island will appear to shrink and grow along the cutout depending on what's available to display.

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Like with the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, the Pro models also include car crash detection and satellite connectivity.

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Apple's iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max phones will ship with iOS 16.

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