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How the iPhone 12 compares to the top Android devices

October 14, 2020
Apple’s new iPhones have arrived (even if they’re a bit later than usual). And this year, Apple has launched four new phones: the iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max, its first iPhones with 5G and what Apple claims are the fastest smartphones ever made. The new iPhone 12 and 12 mini effectively replace last year’s iPhone 11, but this year Apple is offering its cheaper iPhone in two…
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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…
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Apple is now seeding iOS 14.1, iPadOS 14.1 and tvOS 14.1 updates

October 14, 2020
Apple has begun seeding the 14.1 updates to its iOS, iPadOS and tvOS. These arrive just in time for the new iPhone 12 generation. The iOS 14.1 should come pre-installed on the new iPhone 12 quartet and that’s probably the reason why Apple did not offer beta versions to the developers. Instead, they move straight to testing iOS 14.2. There is no changelog for the new iOS and iPadOS updates…
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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 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 the transition from an LCD screen to OLED. And as rumored, the phone has flat aluminum sides for an overall look that more…
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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 you’re out checking your email or Twitter, your iPhone 12 will still use regular 4G — even if you’re in a 5G area — to…
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