The new range of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max phones were recently launched on the market, but their release has not been without controversy, as users quickly found a bug in the camera that causes judder and buzzing when used in video applications. third parties, something that Apple has already admitted and will have to solve.
According to reports from various users on social networks, this problem only appeared when they used the camera in applications such as Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat and not in the phone’s native app, so it has been thought that the problem is directly related to the operation of the iPhone and not with the platforms.
“We are aware of the issue and a fix will be released next week,” an Apple spokesman told various US media outlets, referring to a new operating system update that will resolve the issue.
According to the videos and images that users have shared on digital platforms, in addition to the buzz when using the applications, the movements of the camera cause the photos and videos to be unintentionally out of focus.
Although Apple acknowledged the error, it did not detail the reasons why it happened. Sources consulted by The Guardian have speculated that it is due to the device’s optical image stabilization system, whose main function is to counteract the effects of a shaky hand on the camera.
These problems have generated a lot of inconvenience among users, due to the high prices of the devices, which in these new versions range between 20,999 and 28,999 pesos.
On the other hand, another element that has also generated controversy is the fact of the devaluation of previous iPhones. According to the 2021 Annual Phone Depreciation Report, on average iPhones lose 49% of their value after one year of launch and 66% after two years.
For example, in the case of when it went on the market in 2020 it had a cost of 22,499 pesos. Your cost today is . However, Apple remains one of the brands that are least devalued.
Apple will raise App Store prices in these countries
As of October 5, the Cupertino company will begin to raise the prices of its application store in all countries that use the euro, as well as in other Asian markets, among which South Korea and Japan stand out, in addition to Chile. , in the American continent.
The company did not explain the reason for the price increase, but some analysts point out that it is due to currency fluctuations between the currencies of different countries, which have suffered from inflation and the increase in energy costs to different extents.
This decision has not gone down well with consumers, as the company had already increased the price of its new iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 models in markets outside the United States.
