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…
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…
Apple announces $799 iPhone 12: new design, 5G cellular, Ceramic Shield glass, blue color finish
October 13, 2020
Apple today announced the new iPhone 12, featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display. The iPhone 12 is one of four models unveiled today as part of the new fall iPhone lineup. iPhone 12 will go on sale for $799, and the smaller iPhone 12 mini starts at $699.
All new iPhones support 5G…
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…
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…
Apple has officially announced its new wireless charging accessories for the iPhone 12. In an all-new line of MagSafe for iPhone accessories, there are cases, chargers, and more.
There are a variety of accessories from Apple under the new MagSafe for iPhone branding…
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…
Apple brings back MagSafe charging, but only for the new iPhones
October 13, 2020
Apple has revived its MagSafe charging brand with a twist: it’s no longer for its MacBook line but instead for the new iPhone 12 line. The announcement, made during the company’s annual iPhone reveal, confirmed rumors from last week that Apple would be bringing back its…
Alongside the standard iPhone 12, Apple has announced the iPhone 12 mini, the smallest and most affordable of this year’s iPhone line-up. It’s smaller and lighter than the iPhone 8.
Effectively a truly modern iPhone SE, the device has a 5.4-inch display with the same…
Apple is announcing a new iPhone 12 mini today. It’s the first time Apple has used the “mini” moniker on its iPhone line, after using it on the iPod mini, iPad mini, and Mac mini previously. The new iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch screen, which means Apple has squeezed a larger display than the 4.7-inch screen found on this year’s iPhone SE into an iPhone 12 mini handset that’s smaller…
