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Every year the rumour mill and speculation around the "next iPhone" hots up even months out from any potential announcement from Apple.
We can expect the next iPhone to be announced in mid-September, however 9News has obtained what are known as "dummy" versions of what are believed to be the next iPhone.
These models are not working in any way, but are made in factories in China to represent the exact dimensions and features of the next iPhone to help case manufacturers create accessories for the iPhone in line with the launch of the new device rather than waiting for it to be on sale and starting their design process then.
For the last six years I've seen these models in the months before Apple's formal announcement and they've never been wrong.
This year there are four models, however unlike the previous two years with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 there is no "Mini" version of the phone.
Instead, the four models appear to be two separate variants in two sizes each.
The standard iPhone 14 will come with a dual-lens camera system in a 6.1 inch screen size, and for the first time a "Max" version will be available without the advanced camera system of the Pro models.
For those looking for the ultimate in smartphone photography and video, the Pro models of the iPhone 14 will also come in two sizes, the standard iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Of course, this is pure speculation until we hear from Apple in September, but 9News predicts the line-up for the 2022 iPhone to be:
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
Additionally, from the samples we have obtained, it seems possible that on the iPhone 14 Pro models the "notch" at the top of the screen will be replaced by a cut out hole for the front facing camera and sensors.
This would be a big change for Apple, bringing their screen and front camera design in line with most other smartphone companies.
Finally, from these models we can also see that the next iPhone - likely the iPhone 14 will continue to feature Apple's lightning connector.
After a recent EU ruling that mandates the use of USB-C connectors, it seems Apple's shift to this with the iPhone will still be another generation or so away.
We expect the official announcement of the iPhone 14 to take place in Mid-September, with the devices going on sale by the end of September.
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