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iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max pricing roundup

October 14, 2020
As we’re sure you’re aware, Apple announced four new iPhones today, marking the biggest roster expansion ever. We’ve got the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will go on pre-order on October 16 for the first wave of countries, with in-store availability starting on October 23. The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro…
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Apple brings HDR video recording to the iPhone

October 14, 2020
Apple is justifying the “professional” label on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max by adding a string of camera features. Both of the new high-end iPhones will be the first smartphones to record video in Dolby Vision HDR — you can capture footage at up to 60 frames per…
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Apple cuts iPhone XR and iPhone 11 prices by $100, kills iPhone 11 Pro

October 14, 2020
Apple announced its new iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max today. Like in past years, that means discounts for older models and discontinuations. Unlike last year, the discounted models are also the ones you’ll want to buy if you want to avoid paying a premium for low-speed 5G. Apple has lowered the starting price of its iPhone XR and iPhone 11 models by $100. The…
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Apple announces iPhone 12 with OLED screen and 5G speeds

October 13, 2020
It might be happening a bit later than usual, but Apple has just announced the iPhone 12. Featuring the same 6.1-inch display size as the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR before it, the latest “main” iPhone — and likely the model most people will gravitate toward — is making…
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Apple’s new iPhone 12 line-up comes with a ceramic-hardened display

October 13, 2020
Apple has taken the wraps off its new iPhone 12 lineup today, and a standout feature is a new ceramic-hardened display named Ceramic Shield, available on the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple says Ceramic Shield is “tougher than any smartphone glass,” with four times greater resistance to damage from drops. Apple isn’t the first smartphone manufacturer…
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iPhone 12 only uses 5G when necessary to save battery life

October 13, 2020
Apple’s new iPhone 12 lineup will be the first to feature 5G. However, it’ll only use the faster networking speeds some of the time, thanks to a new “Smart Data Mode,” which will toggle between 4G and 5G based on when apps are making big bandwidth demands. So if…
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iPhone 12 does not come with power charger or earbuds in the box

October 13, 2020
Apple will not include a power charger or earbuds with the iPhone 12, citing environmental reasons. Apple said it will be able to significantly reduce carbon emissions by not having to make the accessories in the first place, in addition to reducing the shipping box size of each iPhone sold. Apple says doing this will save 2 million metric tons of carbon annually. Apple VP Lisa Jackson said…
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