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[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] It is anticipated that the iPhone 14 series, set to be released in the second half of next year, will undergo significant exterior changes, including the removal of the 'Mini' model.

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg Technology mentioned the iPhone 14 in his 'Power On' newsletter on the 26th (local time), predicting major changes with new designs applied to both the standard and Pro models.

Mark Gurman stated, "This year's subtle changes to the iPhone indicate that the company's engineers are working behind the scenes on projects that require more time."

The recently unveiled iPhone 13 series at the Apple Special Event was released without major exterior changes compared to its predecessor. Aside from the ProMotion display with a 120Hz refresh rate, only the notch size was slightly reduced.

Mark Gurman said, "As competition intensifies, Apple needs to change more dramatically," adding, "Samsung is accelerating the development of foldable phones, and Apple is developing its own foldable device."

IT specialized media interpret these remarks as related to rumors that the Mini model will be removed from the iPhone series. Currently, four models are expected: the standard and Max models, and two Pro versions.

AppleInsider stated, "One major change is the lineup consisting of four devices," adding, "Gurman said the Mini model may not survive for the next year." 9to5Mac also reported, "There are rumors that Apple will abandon the iPhone Mini and focus on the new iPhone 14 Max."

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