Tag: apple event

  • iPhone 12 and 12 mini announced with all-new design, 5G & more

    iPhone 12 and 12 mini announced with all-new design, 5G & more

    The news: Apple just announced two new iPhone 12 models after months of anticipation.

    • 5.4/6.1-inch display sizes
    • Radical new iPad Pro-like design with flat edges
    • 5G is headlining the set of new features
    • Super Retina XDR display with Ceramic Shield for 4x better drop detection
    • Thinner, smaller and lighter than iPhone 11
    • A14 processor with 6-core CPU and up to 50% faster graphics
    • New dual-camera array with a 7-element wide angle lens
    • MagSafe wireless charging that aligns chargers and accessories perfectly
    • No charger or headphones in the box

    Our take: This is the biggest iPhone upgrade in 3 years. Pretty slick!

  • HomePod mini announced: Siri, U1 chip and ‘Intercom’

    HomePod mini announced: Siri, U1 chip and ‘Intercom’

    The news: Apple just announced a new, smaller version of the HomePod called HomePod mini.

    • There’s a huge touch screen on the top of the device, complimenting the white and Space Gray finishes
    • The audio array has been completely redesigned to fit inside the new body
    • A U1 chip inside works directly with the U1 chip inside your iPhone
  • ‘AirPower’ returning at October event as new MagSafe chargers

    ‘AirPower’ returning at October event as new MagSafe chargers

    The leak: Apple is set to bring back the MagSafe brand at their October event happening next week, according to Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate).

    • After canceling AirPower, Apple’s will be unveiling to new wireless chargers: MagSafe and MagSafe Duo
    • The first charger will hold one device and the other will be capable of holding two
    • Both wireless chargers will likely be able to output at 15W, which the new iPhones support

    Our take: Kang 康总 has nailed almost every detail of the past few Apple events down to the tee. I would consider these details confirmed.

  • All iPhone 12 details revealed: starts at $699, mmWave 5G & major camera upgrades

    All iPhone 12 details revealed: starts at $699, mmWave 5G & major camera upgrades

    Update @12:48am PST: Release date info has also leaked, with three distinct launches this year…

    The leak: The details for Apple’s entire iPhone 12 lineup have leaked, according to the all-knowing Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate).

    iPhone 12 mini

    • 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display
    • Wide and ultra-wide rear lenses
      • ƒ/1.6
      • Native Dolby Vision shooting
    • Black, white, red, blue and green colors
    • Wireless charging up to 15W
    • mmWave 5G on US models
    • Smart Data Mode
    • 64/128/256GB storage
    • No headphones or charger in the box
    • $699

    iPhone 12

    • 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display
    • Wide and ultra-wide rear lenses
      • ƒ/1.6
      • Native Dolby Vision shooting
    • Black, white, red, blue and green colors
    • Wireless charging up to 15W
    • mmWave 5G on US models
    • Smart Data Mode
    • 64/128/256GB storage
    • No headphones or charger in the box
    • $799

    iPhone 12 Pro

    • 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display
    • Wide, ultra-wide and telephoto rear lenses with 4x optical zoom
      • ƒ/1.6
      • Native Dolby Vision shooting
    • New 7 element lens
    • LiDAR sensor
    • Gold, sliver, black and blue colors
    • Wireless charging up to 15W
    • mmWave 5G on US models
    • Smart Data Mode
    • 128/256/512GB storage
    • No headphones or charger in the box
    • $999

    iPhone 12 Pro Max

    • 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
    • Wide, ultra-wide and telephoto lenses with 5x optical zoom
      • ƒ/1.6
      • Native Dolby Vision shooting
      • 47% larger sensors
    • New 7 element lens
    • LiDAR sensor
    • Gold, sliver, black and blue colors
    • Wireless charging up to 15W
    • mmWave 5G on US models
    • Smart Data Mode
    • 128/256/512GB storage
    • No headphones or charger in the box
    • $1,099

    Our take: Kang 康总 has nailed almost every detail of the past few Apple events down to the tee. I would consider these details confirmed.

  • HomePod mini coming at October event for $99

    HomePod mini coming at October event for $99

    The leak: Apple’s smaller HomePod is set to be announced at next week’s October special event, according to the all-knowing Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate).

    • The mini version of the HomePod sits only 3.3 inches tall
    • Powering the lower-end speaker will be the Apple S5 processor
    • Pre-orders may begin on November 6 with orders arriving on November 16

    Our take: Kang 康总 has nailed almost every detail of the past few Apple events down to the tee. I would consider these details confirmed.

  • Apple plans third special event for November 2020

    Apple plans third special event for November 2020

    The rumor: In addition to events in September and October, Apple is also preparing to host a third product unveil in November, according to Jon Prosser (74.5% accurate), L0vetodream (88.7% accurate) and Mark Gurman (87.8% accurate).

    • Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone and AirTag updates will all be complete by the end of October, leaving November wide-open for the following products:
    • With the median average accuracy of all 3 sources being 83.6%, the probability of this third Fall event is highly likely

    Our take: A triple-event Fall series would be a fever dream in any other reality than the one we’re living in right now. With in-person gatherings not being a real possibility and Apple showing us in September that an event can be centered around 2-3 new products, this feels like the perfect cap to end Apple event season.

  • Apple announces October 13 event, iPhone 12 inbound

    Apple announces October 13 event, iPhone 12 inbound

    The news: Apple just announced a new Special Event taking place next week on October 13.

    • The event kicks off on apple.com at 10am PST
    • iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and AirTags are expected to headline the event on October 13

    Our take: A couple things. First, those circles on the invite are really interesting. Seems like it is heavily implying that AirTags will be unveiled at the event. 2: the tagline ‘Hi, Speed’ is clearly referring to the A14 processor and 5G connectivity. Going to be a packed event.

  • iPhone 12 event announcement may happen as soon as tomorrow

    iPhone 12 event announcement may happen as soon as tomorrow

    The rumor: Apple is planning to send ‘invites’ out for a Special Event in October as soon as tomorrow, according to Jon Prosser (72.7% accurate).

    • Prior to Apple’s September 15 event, invites were sent out 7 days in advance on September 8
    • The October event, where iPhone 12 and AirTags will be unveiled, is said to take place on Tuesday, October 13

    Our take: October 13 has been pretty unanimously agreed upon by a number of sources in the community. Based on what happened in September, tomorrow seems highly likely for an event announcement to me.

  • Apple’s next special event may happen on October 13

    Apple’s next special event may happen on October 13

    The rumor: Apple’s next event may be taking place on October 13, according to AppleInsider (not yet rated).

    • An anonymous tipster told AppleInsider the date for the next special event is Tuesday, October 13
    • Jon Prosser (72.7% accurate) has since corroborated this date, as it aligns with his rumor from weeks ago

    Our take: Privately, AppleTrack heard something was happening around this time, too. And it sounds about right. Apple said the new iPhones would be coming “a few weeks later” than usual. That being said, there’s only been one October iPhone event before: marketing wise, wouldn’t it make more sense to do the iPhone 12 event…on the 12th?

  • Apple confirms ‘Apple Watch Series 6’ name and announcement

    Apple confirms ‘Apple Watch Series 6’ name and announcement

    The news: Ahead of their September 15 event, Apple has confirmed some of what will be announced, as spotted by Gui Rambo.

    • ‘Apple Watch Series 6’ is confirmed to be the name of this year’s flagship wearable
    • Thus, an announcement at the event early next week has also been solidified
    • The information was accidentally leaked in the metadata for Apple’s upcoming livestream, which AppleTrack has verified

    Our take: Oops. If you weren’t convinced already, the Apple Watch Series 6 will be the big announcement at Apple’s event next week.

  • Apple announces official September 15 event

    Apple announces official September 15 event

    The news: Apple has announced an official September event taking place in just under a week on September 15.

    • Rather than announcing a new iPhone, Mark Gurman (86.7% accurate) believes a new iPad and Apple Watch will be announced
    • The iPhone 12 event is likely happening later in October

    Our take: Wow. New Apple products in just a week. Can’t wait to see the Apple Watch Series 6 and redesigned iPad Air become official.