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Apple Stores add glowing window displays for iPhone 12 launch

October 27, 2020
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are now available, and Apple is celebrating the launch with custom eye-popping displays. The larger-than-life installations are now in the front windows of a select number of Apple Stores worldwide, including fewer than a dozen locations in the US. Five massive iPhone frames arranged like flower petals surround all five finishes of the iPhone 12 displayed on…
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First durability tests show notable improvements to the iPhone 12 with Ceramic Shield

October 27, 2020
Apple touts that the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro feature a Ceramic Shield cover on the front to improve durability. As you would expect, YouTubers are already putting Apple’s durability claims to the test with drop tests, scratch tests, and more. Check it out below. The YouTube channel MobileReviewsEh tested the durability of the iPhone 12 screen using a force meter and compared it…
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PSA: What to do if 5G isn’t working on your iPhone 12

October 27, 2020
If you’ve just gotten your iPhone 12 and have noticed that 5G isn’t available after getting it set up, there are several factors to check out to troubleshoot what’s going on. These include your wireless plan, SIM card, iOS settings, and more. Let’s dive into what to…
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iPhone marketing exec talks iPhone 12 with 5G, MagSafe, and more in new interview

October 27, 2020
As the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro make their way to customers around the world, Apple’s VP of iPhone product marketing Kaiann Drance recently joined the Rich On Tech show with Rich DeMuro for an interview. During the show, Drance talked in-depth about the iPhone 12, MagSafe accessories, and more. Regarding the iPhone 12’s support for 5G, Drance explained how Apple is working to balance…
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Some Pixel 5 owners can’t make NFC payments with Google Pay

October 26, 2020
The Pixel 5 is a solid if slightly overpriced and unspectacular device, but early issues are already manifesting. The latest shows that some Pixel 5 owners are unable to make payments using NFC and, therefore, Google Pay. As Google Pay is effectively baked in to Android 11 thanks to the Cards & Passes feature, this issue is quite pronounced if you do choose to leave your wallet at home – and…
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