The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, unveiled on September 7, 2022, and released on September 16, introduced Apple's innovative Dynamic Island cutout, which replaced the traditional notch with an adaptive display area that shows alerts and controls. These flagship devices were also the first iPhones to feature an always-on display, a 48-megapixel camera, and bidirectional satellite connectivity for contacting emergency services without cellular coverage. Marking a major transition, they were the final iPhones to use Apple's Lightning port—a feature succeeded by USB-C on the iPhone 15 Pro—and US models notably dropped the physical SIM card slot entirely. Offered in four colors including a new Deep Purple finish, the phones retained a stainless steel chassis, making them the last of that design lineage. Discontinued in September 2023, the models were later sold as refurbished units starting in May 2024, cementing their role as a pivotal bridge in iPhone hardware evolution.