Apple today announced the launch of a new repair program for the iPhone 14 Plus, which addresses a camera issue. According to Apple, a

Apple has identified a very small percentage of iPhone 14 Plus devices that fail to display a preview when using the rear camera. If yours qualifies, Apple will fix your iPhone's camera for free.

If your iPhone 14 Plus is affected — and you can enter your serial number on the program page to see if yours is — Apple says it or an Authorized Service Provider will service

Apple today has launched a new service program for iPhone 14 Plus models, where a ‘very small percentage’ of devices may show no rear camera preview. This is the first iPhone service program in a couple years, with the last one being in 2021 where some iPhone 12 models experienced an earpiece speaker problem.

Anyone eligible for a free repair should book an appointment with a nearby Apple store or contact Apples support department to arrange mail-in service via one of the companys repair centers. Service technicians will examine your iPhone for any damage that might impair your ability to complete the repair, which is normal procedure.

Apple is planning a major camera upgrade, but it might not arrive until 2026. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company is working on adding a variable aperture main camera to its iPhone 18 Pro series.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will feature an upgraded main rear camera with a variable aperture for the first time, according to Apple

Apple could upgrade the primary camera on the iPhone 18 with a variable aperture. The iOS smartphone is expected to launch in 2026.