I had an issue with this too. Mainly with an android user I was texting and once in a great while one iphone user. But once I stopped texting the android user it seemed to fix itself (or new update fixed it). Don't really have an answer, resetting the phone and watch only temporarily fixed it and focus wasn't the issue either. Hopefully it gets fixed soon!

Yeah that's the price of a new 14 pro max at least in the states. I would look elsewhere or just buy new if you have that kind of money.

Nope. I think I used it maybe 2-3 times since it's been out. My 13 pro max can last me all day 99% of the time.

I always get UAG or Dbrand grip. UAG quality has gone down a bit and raised their prices like everyone else though.