Sorry, the notch-less iPhone 13 that appeared in Ted Lasso probably isn't real

Date:
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:41:10 +0000

Description:
The latest Ted Lasso may have leaked a notch-less iPhone 13... but more than likely it's something far less innocuous.

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The Apple TV Plus show Ted Lasso may have stolen our hearts, but the internet is abuzz that the latest episode gave us something: a quick look at a notchless iPhone, perhaps even a sneak peek at an iPhone 13 , which is
rumored to launch on September 14. (Image credit: Apple TV)

Thats a massive perhaps, but before we get into explanations, lets look at
the evidence. In the episode, the Richmond team owner Rebecca Weltons mother is in town and receives a call on her phone. While we dont get the best view, it looks to lack a notch and a few seconds later, we can see its clearly meant to look like an iPhone 12 thanks to its flat edges and rear camera block. (Image credit: Apple TV)

Curiously, another scene later in the episode shows Rebeccas phone also
doesnt have a notch when she sets it on her bed. And yet, moments later, the front of the phone is shown with its signature notch. But unlike the handset shown earlier in the episode, this phones rounded edges suggest its an iPhone 11 model (at least). (Image credit: Apple TV)

In sum, we have two seemingly different phone designs with a disappearing notch, suggesting this isnt exactly an iPhone 13 that Apple slipped into one of its premiere original shows. Odds are this was some prop iPhone or, more likely, CGI layered on top of phones in post-production, and they either forgot to add a notch back in or just didnt care. Who would quibble over a small black tab? Analysis: probably not a notchless iPhone 13 here's why

Its entirely possible that Apple slipped one or multiple iPhone 13 models without notches into an episode of one of its shows and specifically this episode, given we havent heard about a notchless iPhone before. But every rumor weve heard suggests were very likely stuck with those big black tabs in this years iPhone 13 range.

There is some good news: multiple rumors have suggested the notch will be smaller, in leaked component photos and 3D-printed mock-ups , with some suggesting it will be 30% slimmer than the iPhone 12s cutout. Rumors agree across the board: the iPhone 13 will have a notch.

Rumors also suggest that the standard iPhone 13s two rear cameras will switch to a diagonal arrangement (purportedly to fit larger lenses and/or components), while Rebeccas mothers phone has the same vertical rear camera setup as the iPhone 12.

Apple will likely retire the notch from its iPhones at some point, though its Face ID relies on extra sensors that have accompanied its front-facing
camera, and were not sure if a single shooter in a punch-hole would cover it. Rumors suggest Apple is looking into under-display cameras, but that may not arrive until the iPhone 14 in 2022 or foldable iPhone Flip in 2023, as
analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted . Well wait and see what the iPhone 13
actually brings, but we wouldnt expect Ted Lasso, of all shows, to quietly give a sneak peek of the next iPhone we expect to launch soon.

iPhone 13 notch: will Apple switch to an under-display camera in 2021?



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