Despite the many ideas and leaks about replacing the pill-shaped notch on the iPhone 14 Pro, there’s nothing like seeing and feeling what it looks like in your hand. Thanks to images created by concept designer Ian Zelbo, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max users can get a feel for how the iPhone 14 Pro will look and feel in the hand with the new notch. The images shared on Twitter include a rough estimate of what the rumors suggest will be the size of the pill on the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, respectively. The size of the images allows iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max users to see the corresponding full-size images, flip their phone over, and get an early hands-on experience of the iPhone 14 Pro. An iPhone 13 Pro Max image can be found below and an iPhone 13 Pro image here (note that the image has a slightly wider aspect ratio based on the leaked iPhone 14 Pro renders). Although it may look like a large pill-shaped notch on the display, there are actually two notches on the physical display. Credible rumors suggest that Apple will digitally merge the pill-shaped notches and holes to create a larger pill shape at the top of the display. Apple reportedly plans to use the space between the two physical holes to add useful information such as iOS privacy indicators, while a rumored redesign of the Camera app will wrap controls around the new notch. Every flagship iPhone since the iPhone X has had a notch, with the iPhone XS, iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 all featuring the same size notch. Apple made the notch smaller with the iPhone 13 and is expected to completely move on from the notch design in just a few days. In addition to replacing the pill-shaped notch, Apple is planning other major new features for the high-end iPhone 14 models, such as an always-on display, a 48MP camera, better battery life, and more. Apple is widely expected to announce the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and an all-new Apple Watch lineup during an event scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, tagged “Far Out.” For a full rundown of everything to expect from Apple’s fall event, check out our guide.
