Tests suggest that using Apple’s new MagSafe charger with previous-generation iPhones could result in super-slow charging compared to normal Qi wireless chargers. Testing on the iPhone 11 Pro, for example, showed a charging rate as low as 0.96W against the 7.5W it should have drawn.
Apple says that the MagSafe charger launched last week is Qi-compatible, and thus suitable for older iPhones ……
We got our first look at an iPhone 12 teardown earlier this week confirming some details like battery size, how Apple made the device thinner, and more. Now teardown veteran iFixit has got its hands on the new iPhones and is digging into them live on YouTube.
With the…
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…
Next-generation 5G cellular service is one of the key features of the new iPhone 12 lineup. Apple is using a “5G Auto” setting it refers to as “Smart Data mode” as the default to give users a balance between network speed and battery life. Follow along for how to turn 5G on/off on iPhone 12, including how to keep it on permanently or turn it off completely.
If you’re curious about what…
MagSafe on iPhone 12 makes possible magnetic wireless charging and new categories of innovative accessories. To showcase the technology, Apple has created interactive displays for Apple Stores around the world.
The new MagSafe Avenue displays a collection of iPhone 12…
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…
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 do if your iPhone 12’s 5G is not working.
The entire iPhone 12 lineup features 5G support (including mmWave on all US…
MagSafe Charger can leave circular imprints on iPhone 12 cases, works with 12W adapters
October 27, 2020
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are here, as well as the new MagSafe accessories. As usual, Apple has updated some of its support articles with information about the new products, and thanks to that, we now know that users can expect circular imprints on iPhone 12 cases…
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…
Full iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro teardown from iFixit reveals modular design with interchangeable parts
October 27, 2020
After streaming the teardown live on YouTube on Friday, the folks over at iFixit have now shared the full details of what’s inside the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. The teardown shows a few key changes this year, including the fact that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro share many of the same parts.
Interestingly, the teardown reveals that the displays work interchangeably between the iPhone 12…
