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Right on schedule, Apple has revealed its annual product refresh with new colors for spring. The highlight of the lineup brings yellow back to the iPhone for the first time since 2019. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are available in yellow starting on March 14, with pre-orders opening on March 10, 2023. The last time iPhone came in bright yellow was with the iPhone 11.
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Protection for a brand new iPhone is essential. While some die-hard Apple design fans may risk life without a case, most opt for peace of mind. One bad drop can be game over for a glass screen. Apple Care+ offers accidental damage protection, however this still means the inconvenience and fees for a repair or replacement. Many of the best cases are capable of protecting the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max from impacts small and large.
MagSafe and MagSafe Duo chargers are capable of receiving firmware updates, much like AirPods and other devices. Apple delivers charging optimizations and bug fixes to MagSafe chargers automatically as they are rolled out.
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Every iPhone from the 3G in 2008 until the iPhone 11 in 2019 was packaged with a 5W USB Power Adapter in the box. While Apple has stopped including a charger with its iPhones, the company continues to sell the classic adapter. This may not be the case for long, as the slow 5-watt charging speed and its USB type-A connector is going the way of the dinosaurs.
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Using a memory card or thumb drive with iPhone is more convenient than ever. iOS can easily transfer files without any additional apps or software needed. The only thing that's required is a piece of hardware to connect to the Lightning port on iPhone. If you already have an SD card reader that connects via USB, this can be used with iPhone, too.
The stock Files app on iOS reads the memory card and offers the extended storage as a drive.
