Tag: iPhone 12

  • Non-5G iPhone 12 may launch in early 2021

    Non-5G iPhone 12 may launch in early 2021

    The news: A 4G variant of the iPhone 12 will launch in early 2021, according to Wedbush Securities (100% accurate).

    • This 4G iPhone 12 could release around February of 2021, following the release of new 5G iPhones later this year
    • Wedbush says it’s expected to cost around $800

    Our take: This is the first we’ve really heard of Apple working on a non-5G version of the iPhone 12. Wedbush’s track record is actually insanely good though…even though it would be a weird strategy. Why? Because Apple’s 5G iPhones are supposed to start at around $700. What’s the point of a non-5G iPhone that costs more than a 5G version?

  • Rumors persist of no 120Hz display on iPhone 12 Pro

    Rumors persist of no 120Hz display on iPhone 12 Pro

    The rumor: No iPhone 12 released this year will have hardware capable of producing 120Hz imagery, according to Ross Young (not yet rated).

    • The iPhone 12 Pro series may lack 120Hz driver ICs, meaning that ProMotion simply won’t be possible
    • Young has previously said the 120Hz on iPhone is coming in 2021

    Our take: I’m still extremely split on whether or not I personally believe that 120Hz is coming this year. Many sources were saying that 120Hz was coming early on, but more recently almost everything is saying that it isn’t. Considering Young got the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 screen specs spot-on, I’m more inclined to believe this unfortunate iPhone news…

  • New photos show same-size notch for iPhone 12

    New photos show same-size notch for iPhone 12

    The leak: New photos of the iPhone 12’s display panel have surfaced, courtesy of Mr.white (25% accurate) and @1nsane_dev.

    • The photos show an unchanged, iPhone X-style notch
    • Previous rumors suggested the notch would be shrinking…significantly

    Our take: I don’t believe it: no way Apple ships 4, 2020 handsets with the same notch from 2017. I don’t know where these leaks are coming from, but I just can’t fathom these phones being competitive with the old design.

    https://twitter.com/laobaiTD/status/1291399084121546754
    https://twitter.com/1nsane_dev/status/1291403038436057088
  • iPhone 12 may feature built-in magnets…for AirPower?

    iPhone 12 may feature built-in magnets…for AirPower?

    The rumor: The iPhone 12 and official cases from Apple may feature built-in magnets, according to a user over on Weibo and EverythingApplePro.

    • The ring of magnets circle the usual placement of the wireless charging mechanism
    • Apple is working on a new version of AirPower that could debut as soon as this Fall

    Our take: One of the biggest problems with AirPower in the past was that the ability to place a watch, phone, or AirPods anywhere on the mat meant that lots of coils had to overlap. This created a lot of heat and is ultimately why the first version of AirPower failed. By using magnets, you could have devices sit exactly where they need to and have more control over where the charging coils should be placed. I’m just speculating that this is what the plan is, but it doesn’t sound too out-there.

  • 6.1-inch iPhone 12 models could debut ahead of others

    6.1-inch iPhone 12 models could debut ahead of others

    The rumor: Apple will debut both 6.1-inch iPhone 12 models ahead of the 5.4 and 6.7-inch variants as part of a two-wave release, according to DigiTimes (61% accurate).

    • iPhone 12 Max (6.1-inch) and iPhone 12 Pro (6.1-inch) could release prior to the iPhone 12 (5.4-inch) and iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7-inch)
    • Apple confirmed the new iPhones will be shipping later than usual this year

    Our take: It would be a bit odd for Apple to launch one Pro and one non-Pro iPhone from each tier at the same time, and then follow-up a bit later with the release of the smallest and largest models. That being said, it’s an interesting idea for sure: I’m just not sold on it.

  • Apple may skip September in favor of October 2020 Special Event

    Apple may skip September in favor of October 2020 Special Event

    The news: Apple plans to unveil new products at a special event in October 2020, according to Jon Prosser (80% accurate).

    • Apple confirmed the new iPhones would be coming later than usual this year
    • Prosser also says new iPads are coming in October
    • Apple has held an event in September ever year since 2012

    Our take: With COVID-19 clearly disrupting Apple’s development for new products and the new iPhones launching later, it wouldn’t be surprising at all if Apple skipped their usual September Special Event. Disappointing, sure. But not surprising based on Apple’s wonky hardware release schedule this year.

  • Apple confirms iPhone 12 will launch ‘a few weeks later’ this year

    Apple confirms iPhone 12 will launch ‘a few weeks later’ this year

    The news: Apple confirmed yesterday’s news of a non-September launch for this year’s iPhone lineup during their Q3 2020 earnings call.

    • This marks the first time Apple has ever publicly acknowledged an iPhone launch…ahead of launch
    • For nearly a decade, Apple has always launched new iPhone models in September
    • A launch for all new models in October is likely, but November is also a possibility

    Our take: As we’ve discussed for months, there was almost no way COVID-19 wouldn’t have impacted the development of the new iPhone models this year. Now it’s official.

  • iPhone 12 and new iPads likely releasing in October

    iPhone 12 and new iPads likely releasing in October

    The rumor: New iPhone and iPad models will be releasing in October of this year, according to Jon Prosser (78.4% accurate).

    • In years without a global pandemic, at least one of Apple’s flagship iPhones always ships in September
    • A Qualcomm executive suggested that a constraint in supply of 5G modems could be why
    • One of the new iPad models in question could be a 10.8-inch, lower-cost iPad Air

    Our take: As I’ve mentioned before, I think it would be silly to assume that the iPhone 12’s development cycle wasn’t thrown for a loop due to COVID-19. October or even November are likely when the new iPhones, specifically will be dropping.

  • Leaked image shows likely 5.4-inch iPhone 12 display with smaller notch

    Leaked image shows likely 5.4-inch iPhone 12 display with smaller notch

    The leak: New images have surfaced of what appears to be this year’s 5.4-inch iPhone display, courtesy of a now-deleted Weibo post and a tweet.

    • The updated design is a bit shorter and skinnier than the 2017 notch that debuted with iPhone X
    • Many sources have previously suggested the notch would shrink this year

    Our take: This looks legit to me. The smaller notch feels very Apple and it looks smaller like the rumors have suggested. Can’t wait to see this on some larger models!

  • iPhone 12 to ship with upgraded braided Lightning cable

    iPhone 12 to ship with upgraded braided Lightning cable

    The leak: Inside a barren iPhone box later this year Apple will be including a nicer braided Lightning cable, according to L0vetodream (88.6% accurate) and DuanRui.

    • The included USB-C to Lightning cable will be braided out of the box (more purported images below)
    • This marks the first time the proprietary cable has ever seen a material upgrade

    Our take: Nearly every person I’ve ever known has complained of a stripped or torn Lightning cable at some point in their life. Perhaps this is another way Apple will justify removing EarPods and charging brick from the box.

  • iPhone 12 may be getting up to 10% smaller battery

    iPhone 12 may be getting up to 10% smaller battery

    The rumor: Battery capacities may be shrinking across the board for iPhone 12 models launching later this year, as seen by MySmartPrice.

    These are the purported new mAh capacities:

    • Apple iPhone 12 (5.4-inch): 2227mAh
    • Apple iPhone 12 Max (6.1-inch): 2775mAh
    • Apple iPhone 12 Pro (6.1-inch): 2775mAh
    • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7-inch): 3687mAh

    And here’s how they compare to the 2019 iPhone models:

    • iPhone 11: 3,110 ⮕ 2775mAh (-10.8%)
    • iPhone 11 Pro: 3,046 ⮕ 2775mAh (-8.8%)
    • iPhone 11 Pro Max: 3,969 ⮕ 3687mAh (-7.1%)

    Our take: This feels off, especially amid the rumors of a 120Hz display coming to the Pro models. I could understand a slight reduction in overall capacity…but more than seven percent for every model? Unless there’s some wild magic Apple has worked with the A14 chip…I’m calling bogus on these being the final battery numbers.