Some devoted Apple enthusiasts are only now coming to understand the significance of the red circle positioned at the top of their beloved iPhones.
By “some,” we refer to those who are willing to invest over a thousand dollars in Apple’s prestigious iPhone Pro series.
While the highly anticipated iPhone 15 is approaching rapidly, it was last September that Apple released the iPhone 14, featuring the replacement of the classic notch with an interactive ‘Dynamic Island’ exclusive to the ‘pro’ phones, equipped with three cameras on the back instead of two.
Apple aptly named this feature the ‘place that bubbles up alerts, notifications, and activities.’
According to the tech giants, the ‘Dynamic Island’ was designed to be adaptive in size and shape depending on the content being displayed.
For instance, when recording a voice note, playing music, or receiving a phone call, the pill-shaped cutout expands to provide a larger interactive display.
This innovative island also enables users to view:
Apple Pay transaction confirmations.
Privacy indicators when the microphone or camera is in use.
AirDrop file transfers.
AirPods connection status and battery life.
iPhone charging status and battery life.
Low battery alerts.
Silent mode status.
Face ID unlocking.
Nonetheless, some iPhone users have turned to Reddit to inquire about the significance of the ‘red circle’ on their ‘Dynamic Island.’
The answer is rather straightforward: the red dot indicates that the device is currently screen recording, a handy feature that iPhones have had for quite some time.
On older iPhones without the ‘Dynamic Island,’ users would see a similar red dot in the corner of the screen to indicate screen recording.
Certainly hard to miss.
Justifying the substantial price tag, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, stated during last year’s launch: “Our customers rely on their iPhones every day, and with iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, we’re introducing more advancements than any other iPhone.
The iPhone 14 Pro presents a remarkable camera system that empowers users of all kinds, from the casual enthusiast to the seasoned professional, enabling them to immortalize their most exquisite moments through captivating photos and videos. Moreover, it proudly showcases cutting-edge technologies, such as the Always-On display and the Dynamic Island, which introduce novel ways to engage with notifications and various activities
“With the incredibly powerful and efficient A16 Bionic chip and all-day battery life, this is undoubtedly the best iPhone yet.”
If the ‘Dynamic Island’ sounds appealing to you, it might be worthwhile to wait a few months for the new iPhone 15 model to be released before making your purchase.
In an astonishing auction, an original, unopened iPhone from 2007 sold for an eye-watering price.
While Apple’s latest top-of-the-line devices typically retail for around $2,000, a certain box from the past was sold for significantly more.
The 4GB first-generation iPhone fetched an astounding $190,372.
To put that into perspective, the auction price was over 300 times the original smartphone’s release price.
Back when it was first released, fortunate individuals who managed to obtain one of these devices would have paid $599.
But evidently, someone out there has deemed it far more valuable now.
The phone originated from a member of Apple’s original engineering team, making it a piece of true technological history from the time of the iPhone’s initial launch.
The auction price far exceeded expectations, as it was initially predicted to sell for anywhere between $50,000 to $100,000.
The winning bidder must have truly coveted this extraordinary collector’s item.
Given the numerous iterations of the iPhone since its debut, the first model has transformed into a highly sought-after collector’s piece, earning the title of ‘Holy Grail’ amongst iPhone enthusiasts, according to LCG Auctions founder Mark Montero.
