iPhone 13: the missing features!
The latest iPhone13 come with powerful upgrades, but we could find lots of missing features that were either rumored or that competitors already have.
iPhone 13 and 13 Pro certainly have a lot to offer over their predecessors: longer battery life, better cameras and more storage space at the base level. But there are still plenty of features we'd hoped to see on the iPhone 13 lineup that are missing from Apple's latest iteration of smartphones. Many of these capabilities are available on Android competitors, while some can even be found on other Apple products.
The iPhone 13, which became available for preorder Friday morning, starts at $829 for the standard model without a carrier discount. The Mini begins at $729, while the iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max has an entry price of $1,099.
USB-C support
Wouldn't it be great if you could use the same charger for your iPhone and the other gadgets in your home? Unfortunately, Apple's latest iPhone is once again missing USB-C connectivity. As has been the case since 2012, the latest iPhones require Apple's proprietary Lightning cable for wired charging.
An in-screen fingerprint reader
Face ID works great most of the time, but it would be nice to have the option of using your fingerprint to unlock your device as well. That's especially true over the last year-and-a-half since Face ID can't accurately identify you while wearing a face mask. If you don't have an Apple Watch, you've probably been typing in your passcode much more than usual over the past year.
An always-on display
My Apple Watch has an always-in display, and I only wish my iPhone could, too. For years, smartphones from Samsung, OnePlus and other Android device makers have had screens that are capable of showing information on-screen even when the display is asleep.
Center Stage for video calls
The entry-level iPad and iPad Mini now have Center Stage, the feature that automatically keeps your face in frame when video chatting over FaceTime, Zoom and other apps. It works automatically and has been super-convenient now that many of us are communicating with friends, coworkers and family members over video calls.
It would be more useful, however, if Center Stage was available across all of Apple's products, including iPhones and Macs. In fact, I do most of my video chatting on an iPhone or a Mac rather than an iPad, especially since phones are smaller and usually easier to hold at eye level in portrait orientation.
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