Apples' iPhone 12 event: Here’s what you need to know
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On October 13, Apple held its “Hi, Speed” event and unveiled its next generation iPhone 12 series and HomePod mini. The hype about iPhone 12 and 12 Pro is real as Apple adds a new, flat edge design, 5G, an improved camera and much more.
iPhone 12 series includes:
iPhone 12 - $799
iPhone 12 Mini - $699
iPhone 12 Pro -$999
iPhone 12 Pro Max -$1,099
HomePod Mini | Apple
HomePod Mini
HomePod mini is a smaller version of Apples $300 HomePod smart speaker which has the same mesh exterior. HomePod mini features one main driver, two passive radiators, and “acoustic waveguide” on the bottom. It also features Apple’s S5 chip, which enables computational audio (enabling balanced, fine-tuned sound at any volume).
Overall, HomePod mini offers a great audio experience, an intelligent assistant, smart home capabilities + built-in privacy and security packaged in a beautiful, compact design.
Price and Availability
HomePod Mini is available in Space Gray and White color options at $99. Mini will be available for pre-order on November 6th with full availability on November 16th.
iPhone 12 and 12 Mini | Apple
iPhone 12 and 12 Mini
iPhone 12’s flat edge design first draws attention with its 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR, and, on the iPhone 12 mini, a smaller 5.4 inch Super Retina XDR display.
Both phones will pack great performance with Apples new A14 Bionic chip, and, 5G. iPhone 12 mini will be the world’s smallest, thinnest, lightest 5G smartphone!
In the camera department, iPhone 12 and 12 mini are solid with a 12MP wide angle lens and 12MP ultra wide lens. Apple has also improved low-light performance and the front-facing camera.
Price and Availability
iPhone 12 and 12 mini will priced at $799 and $699, They will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models with colors: Blue, Green, Black, White and (Product) Red. The iPhone 12 will be available for pre-order on October 16th with the full availability on October 23rd while the iPhone 12 mini will be available for pre-orders on November 6th with full availability on November 13th.
iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max
The iPhone 12 Pro comes with a 6.5 inch Super Retina XDR display while the 12 Pro Max upgrades that same display to 6.7 inches.
Both iPhones are powered by the new A14 chip and also include 5G, but, the focal point of the Pro models is in the camera module.
iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max come with a 12MP wide-angle lens, 12MP ultra wide-angle lens and 12MP telephoto lens. Both the pro models come with a LiDAR scanner which will offer better depth sensing to assist AR experiences alongside improvements the phones low light abilities in both videos and images. The Pro models also come with HDR and Dolby Vision HDR video capabilities. Pro users will be able to capture, edit and share these videos directly from their iPhone.
Price and Availability
iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max will start at $999 and $1,099 and be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models. Colors will include: Graphite, Gold, Silver, and New Pacific Blue. iPhone 12 Pro will be available for pre-order on October 16th with the full availability on October 23rd. The iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for pre-order on November 6th with the full availability on November 13th.
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Other iPhone Improvements:
Mag Safe:
The iPhone 12 series will support Apples new MagSafe charging system. The charger magnetically “snaps” onto the back of the phone (even through some cases) and delivers 15W wireless charging.
Increased durability:
Apples new smartphones will bring improved IP68 water and dust resistance and Ceramic Shield glass for better durability.
iPhone 12 Trade offs:
The new iPhones wont include a charging brick or earbuds in the box as a result of smaller packaging. An opportunity for Apple to profit on accessories? Yes… But they will also reduce 2 million metric tons off annual carbon emission. Hopefully that will distract you from the extra money you will eventually spend on these accessories?
Apples 2020 Lineup | Apple
The fruit company will also continue selling previous iPhone models including last years iPhone 11, the iPhone XR and iPhone SE 2020. Never before have we seen such a range of prices in a years iPhone offerings. Now, consumers who prefer a budget phone, and, those that prefer a more expensive device will be pleased to find an iPhone for them.
Conclusion
We are excited to see the capabilities of the A14, 5G and LiDAR on iPhone. All this new tech will be pretty cool, but, only time will tell how many of these new features will stick.
The 12 Series changes how we interact with iPhone. A flat edge design, 5G, increased durability and MagSafe make iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Max feel like a new and exciting experience. After all, the feeling of something new and exciting is what gets you to hand your hard earned cash over for that shiny new Apple phone.
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