14 DAY TRIAL // One of the highlights of the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro is the addition of the Dynamic Island, a software gimmick that connects the pink and hole-punch cutouts into one single design with special capabilities.
For many users out there, this feature is a major upgrade incentive, while for others it’s a major evolution from the controversial notch.
And while users’ opinions on whether the Dynamic Island is a good addition or not are divided, it looks like not even Apple knew for sure if this feature should be offered on the iPhone 14 series or not.
Tech support articles that have been discovered recently depict the iPhone 14 without the Dynamic Island but with the classic pill and hole-punch display cutout design.
Many believe the Dynamic Island was therefore a last-minute addition, though developing the software supposed to power this feature obviously takes time.
Apple quietly replaces pill and hole-punch images
In the meantime, Apple has already replaced the iPhone 14 Pro images in its tech articles with new versions that include a Dynamic Island, so the company can continue praising the feature as one of the biggest innovations on the new-generation models.
“The Dynamic Island enables new ways to interact with iPhone, featuring a design that blends the line between hardware and software, adapting in real time to show important alerts, notifications, and activities,” Apple explains.
“With the introduction of the Dynamic Island, the TrueDepth camera has been redesigned to take up less of the display area. Without impeding content on the screen, the Dynamic Island maintains an active state to allow users easier access to controls with a simple tap-and-hold. Ongoing background activities like Maps, Music, or a timer remain visible and interactive, and third-party apps in iOS 16 that provide information like sports scores and ride-sharing with Live Activities can take advantage of the Dynamic Island.”