Tag: iPhone 12

iPhone 12 pre-orders go live tomorrow at 5am PST
The news: Following their October 13 event, Apple has confirmed that pre-orders for iPhone 12 go live bright and early on October 16.
- When: Around the world, pre-orders go live at 5am PST/6am MST/7am CST/8am EST on October 16. The devices begin arriving at doorsteps on October 23.
- What: Only the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will be available to order initially. iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-orders happen on November 6.
Our take: It’ll be an early morning for those of us in the US. And it seems like they will sell out quickly. I’m gonna go with iPhone 12 Pro for my personal device this year.
October 15, 2020
iPhone 12 tidbits: Actually starts at $729, Qi charging limited to 7.5w, 5G cutout & more
The news: Following the reveal of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, a number of interesting new details have emerged about Apple’s new handsets.
- Higher starting price than advertised: Apple says iPhone 12 starts at $699: this is only available through a special carrier offer with AT&T or Verizon, currently. Unlocked models of iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 start at $729 and $829 respectively.
- Smart Data Mode: This mode means that 5G will be used only as needed, and seems to be enabled by default. The Verge says that 5G will only be enabled when streaming a movie or doing a video call, but not when checking email or Twitter. Apple suggests this can be toggled off.
- Mysterious side cutout: Apple has confirmed this is a transparent cutout for the faster mmWave 5G frequency (sorry, no Touch ID here).
- RAM: iPhone 12 has 4GB RAM while iPhone 12 Pro has 6GB RAM (confirmed by MacRumors)
- Qi charging is remains at 7.5w: You’ll only be able to get the faster 15w wireless charging speeds when using an official MagSafe accessory.
- MagSafe Duo and Leather Sleeve accessories: Neither of these fascinating products have a release date yet. Apple just says “MagSafe Duo Charger and Leather Sleeve will be available at a later date.”
- Apple ProRAW: A speaker in the Keynote said the feature was coming to iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max before the end of 2020. Apple’s press release more ambiguously claims “Apple ProRAW will be available in a future iOS 14 update.”
- 1080p FaceTime: You can broadcast your face in 1080p over FaceTime on Wi-Fi and 5G (non-iPhone 12s are limited to Wi-Fi only)
- 3 months free of Apple Arcade: Similar to the free year of Apple TV+ last year, Apple is giving buyers of a new iPhone 12 (or other Apple products) 3 months free of Apple Arcade
October 14, 2020
iPhone 12 has 4GB RAM, 12 Pro has 6GB
The news: iPhone 12 Pro has significantly more RAM this year than last year, as spotted by MacRumors (70% accurate).
- A new Xcode beta has revealed RAM on iPhone 12 Pro now sits at 6GB, and is corroborated by a new Geekbench result
- Like iPhone 11, RAM on iPhone 12 and 12 mini remains at 4GB
Our take: This probably explains why some features (ex. Dolby Vision 4k60p) have been restricted to the higher-end Pro iPhones this year. Plus, it’s a nice benefit for those willing to spend a bit more on their mobile.

Xcode .plist file, courtesy of MacRumors
October 14, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro & Pro Max announced with larger displays, 5G & more
The news: Apple just announced iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max with all-new designs and so much more.
- All-new iPad Pro-like design with stainless steel edges for the most premium feel
- 6.1/6.7-inch Retina Pro Display XDR
- 4 total colors, including a new Pacific Blue
- 5G connectivity
- Ultra wide, wide and telephoto cameras with f1.6 aperture and better low-light performance
  - 10-bit HDR recording and capture in Dolby Vision
- iPhone 12 Pro Max gets even better low-light performance and handheld stability
- LiDAR sensor for improved AR and faster autofocus
Our take: The most Pro iPhones ever. I think I’m sign with the 6.1-inch model.
October 13, 2020
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!
October 13, 2020
Full iPhone 12 lineup revealed, first look at all the new colors
The news: Just hours ahead of Apple’s October 13 event, we have our first official look at the entire iPhone 12 lineup, shared by serial-leaker Evan Blass.
- iPhone 12/12 mini come in a number of tweaked colors and shades
- iPhone 12 Pro features a new LiDAR sensor and blue color as anticipated
- Full details for the phones will be confirmed in just under and hour and a half at the Apple event
Our take: The new colors look really good, but it’s hard to see the real design changes in the 12 series because of these 2D images. Less than an hour until the event!

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October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 design leak shows slightly smaller notch on iCloud
The news: Fresh icons just uploaded to iCloud.com showcase our potential first look at the iPhone 12 design, according to 9to5Mac (77% accurate) and @AppleSWUpdates.
- 4 new icons were uploaded, confirming that four new phones are coming
  - iPhone 13,1
  - iPhone 13,2
  - iPhone 13,3
  - iPhone 13,4
- In a comparison by 9to5Mac, the notch on the new icon is slightly narrower and features a different curve when compared to iPhone XR
Our take: This could be a placeholder, but I compared it against a number of other models myself and the curvature here is distinctly unique. The notch may be getting ever-so-slightly smaller across the board on iPhone 12 this year.

9to5Mac
October 12, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro models may get an extra hour of battery life, ‘significantly extended digital zoom’
The rumor: Some iPhone 12 models are getting upgraded battery life and big upgrades to zoom, according to Max Weinbach (63% accurate).
- iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are expected to get one additional hour of battery life at the minimum
- The smaller iPhone 12 mini will have worse battery life than iPhone 11 due to size constraints
- Digital zoom, across all iPhone 12 models is set to see ‘significantly extended digital zoom, both quality and distance wise’
Our take: With reports earlier this year of iPhone batteries getting smaller, it’s great to hear that Pro models will still see an increase in battery life. Plus, digital zoom seeing significant upgrades will be great for shooting at a distance.

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Digital and Optical Zoom will be getting a massive boost this year. The standard iPhone 12 will completely rely on software for this, still. You will get an significantly extended digital zoom, both quality and distance wise.
— Pine (@PineLeaks) October 11, 2020
October 11, 2020
iPhone 12 will feature ‘Smart HDR 3,’ improved night mode
The leak: iPhone 12 models will include improved software alongside upgraded camera modules, according to Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate).
- Enhanced Smart HDR will be upgraded to 3rd-generation Smart HDR
- Deep fusion and night mode are also improving year-over-year
Our take: The physical camera upgrades are half of the story, but these improvements are equally exciting. Smart HDR has been amazing since it launched, so I’m curious to see what a 3rd generation version will bring.
October 10, 2020
iPhone 12 release dates scattered between October 23 and November 20
The leak: Apple has a wildly unorthodox release schedule for iPhone 12 models this year, according to Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate).
- iPhone 12 (6.1-inch) and iPhone 12 Pro (6.1-inch): Pre-orders on Friday, October 16, orders arrive on Friday, October 23
- iPhone 12 mini (5.4-inch): Pre-orders on Friday, November 6, orders arrive on Friday, November 13
- iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7-inch): Pre-orders on Friday, November 13, orders arrive on Friday, November 20
Our take: Kang 康总 has nailed almost every detail of the past few Apple events down to the tee. That being said, the source gave a word of warning when it came to release dates, suggesting that this info is still fluid and not set in stone.
October 9, 2020
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.

The difference between iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro is that the 12 Pro Max has a larger sensor (47% larger sensor with 1.7μm pixels), and the word "Expansive" is added before the description of the 12 Pro Max ultra-wide angle.
— DuanRui段锐 (@duanrui1205) October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020