Apple today introduced the iPhone 12 lineup with four new models, all of which support 5G networks for the first time. However, the super-fast 5G mmWave is exclusive to models sold in the US. In order to improve support for the new 5G network, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro comes with a new side cutout that has confused some people.
mmWave is the version of 5G with more impressive speeds…
Apple today released the third developer beta of iOS 14.2, which is being tested since last month, and now the company has also released iOS 14.1 GM to developers.
Apple mistakenly rolled out iOS 14.1 earlier today as a public release, but the update was then pulled from…
Apple begins offering iPhone Upgrade Program pre-approvals ahead of iPhone 12 release
October 14, 2020
Apple has opened up iPhone Upgrade Program pre-approvals for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineups. This allows iPhone Upgrade Program members to get a head start on their iPhone 12 upgrade before pre-order day rolls around.
Here’s how to get pre-approved for your…
The iPhone 12’s mysterious groove is a 5G mmWave antenna window — and it’s exclusive to the US
October 14, 2020
Apple has announced its very first 5G iPhones: the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. They range in price from $729 to well north of $1,100, but — as Apple proudly announced during the press conference — even the Mini offers access to speedy millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G networks.
As it turns out, that’s why each new iPhone features this conspicuous groove along…
Here’s how iPhone 12 battery life compares to iPhone 11
October 14, 2020
Battery life is an important factor for smartphones and Apple included some impressive improvements in this area with the iPhone 11 models last year. Now that all the details have been unveiled, let’s take a look at what kind of iPhone 12 battery life to expect.
All four…
Best iPhone 12 cases now available for purchase
October 14, 2020
With Apple’s 2020 lineup now unveiled, it’s time to look at all of the best new iPhone 12 cases. Alongside iOS 14 and a custom A14 chip, the iPhone 12 models feature a modernized form-factor, MagSafe tech, and a gorgeous design worth protecting. Down below, we have…
Even though Apple has gone big on trade-in discounts lately, they’re usually pretty clear about how much a new iPhone costs. This year, the iPhone 12 Mini is priced at $699, while the standard iPhone 12 comes in at $799. However, things aren’t quite that simple. Apple announced it had a few carrier partnership deals for monthly financing, which made the price much lower if you traded in an old…
The first and currently only soundbar powered by Google’s Android TV is the JBL Link Bar, and this week, it’s getting a notable update that brings official Prime Video support.
Prime Video was famously not supported on Android TV for years, but that changed in…
Apple’s iPhone 12 can wirelessly charge twice as fast, but only with a MagSafe charger
October 14, 2020
Apple’s new iPhone 12 line will be able to access faster wireless charging speeds of 15W in line with the most up-to-date Qi standard, but there’s a catch: you’ll have to use Apple’s new MagSafe brand of charger or a MagSafe-compatible one from a third-party…
Here’s everything Apple announced at its iPhone 12 event
October 14, 2020
Apple made us wait to get a glimpse of its 2020 iPhone lineup, and now it’s easy to see why. All told, it announced four new iPhone models on Tuesday. Add that a more affordable HomePod mini speaker, and it was a jam-packed event.
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Apple didn’t lead off with the iPhone 12, but it was probably the device most people tuned in to see. The company’s latest mainstream iPhone…
