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iPhone 14: The end of the line for "mini" phones?

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  The 6.1" iPhone 14 and 6.7" iPhone 14 Plus were launched on September 7, 2022 2022 has been a rather unusual year for Apple, with its best-selling product - the iPhone - getting the least possible annual update. The iPhone 14 is, in many ways, an iPhone 13 S. However, Apple hasn't used the "S" moniker since 2018 (so, maybe that was its "end of the line"?). In terms of technical specifications, there isn't much that differentiates the iPhone 14 from the iPhone 13 (and yes, I'll come to the iPhone 14 Plus soon). Both phones share the same exterior design (including the 6.1" screen), same internals (including the A15 Bionic chip), and only differ in price by just $100. They also have slight differences in their main cameras, but it's something I doubt even those with the keenest eye for detail will hardly notice. Also, Emergency SOS and Crash Detection are not features I'd expect a new phone to tout (given that most new "connec...