Apple is introducing its first smartphones with 5G support, along with a new smaller, cheaper, and in some ways more capable HomePod smart speaker. Follow along for the latest updates. Updates are posted from newest to oldest.
Update: That’s a wrap. Apple announced the new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, as well as the new HomePod mini smart speaker. See below for more details about each.
Say hello to the full 2020 Apple iPhone lineup, with starting prices ranging from $399 to $1099. pic.twitter.com/GPRaNR9AhT
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro starts at $999 for a model with 128GB, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max starts at $1099. They’ll be available for pre-order Nov 6th and ship Nov 12th. The non-Pro models go up for pre-order Oct 16 and ship Oct 23. pic.twitter.com/1RhZE3EjgA
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro starts at $999 for a model with 128GB, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max starts at $1099. They’ll be available for pre-order Nov 6th and ship Nov 12th. The non-Pro models go up for pre-order Oct 16 and ship Oct 23. pic.twitter.com/1RhZE3EjgA
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro has a LiDAR scanner for depth sensing, autofocus in low-light, and more. It helps with night mode depth, augmented reality apps, room scanning, and more. pic.twitter.com/Ui5Dzaeyls
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
Apple ProRAW support coming to the iPhone 12 Pro later this year, allowing more advanced photo editing features. You can edit using Apple’s photos app or third-party apps thanks to an API. The iPhone 12 Pro also supports 10-bit HDR and Dolby Vision HDR video recording at 4K. pic.twitter.com/FVqTrZsfO9
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro has 3 rear cameras and a front camera, all of which leverage the A14 Bionic chip for computational photography. The rear cameras are wide, ultra wide, and telephoto. pic.twitter.com/K6lvJq12Y5
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro has a stainless steel band, silver, graphite, gold, and Pacific Blue color options, and IP68 ratings. The Pro has a 6.1 inch screen, while the Pro Max is 6.7 inches. pic.twitter.com/6Ay1QjzEMD
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The iPhone 12 mini starts at $699, and the iPhone 12 sells for $799 and up. pic.twitter.com/7IObCEb987
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iPhone 12 mini is basically the same phone, but with a smaller 5.4 inch display. The cameras, screen, MagSafe, and 5G are all the included. pic.twitter.com/JvxOxCd66v
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
Apple will no longer ship an AC adapter with iPhones in order to cut back on ewaste. You probably already have one, and if you don’t, you can buy one. The box is also smaller, and the iPhone 12 uses recycled rare earth materials in the magnets. pic.twitter.com/x1opMywfGq
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
Apple introduces MagSafe wireless charging for iPhone. The charging coil is designed to allow you to snap a MagSafe accessory onto the back of the iPhone for charging. New cases have magnets to snap on and off, and you can charge through them. Third-party accessories too. pic.twitter.com/DJbGgD7c50
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
Apple is bringing a new dual camera system with 12MP primary and 12MP ultra-wide cameras, computational photography features including night mode, and improved lower-light video recording with features like night mode time-lapse (tripod required). pic.twitter.com/EbPBqTrGaY
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
League of Legends WildRift is coming to iPhones. pic.twitter.com/xDQOSfQ4Tq
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 is thinner, smaller, lighter than the iPhone 12, but features 5G support and a new aluminum frame, a tougher cover glass with “ceramic shield” technology. pic.twitter.com/vx4PNr2ar2
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
HomePod Mini costs $99, comes in white or black, and goes up for pre-order Nov 6th. It ships Nov 16th. pic.twitter.com/SeuYvvs4gN
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
HomePod Mini supports whole-home audio, and if two are in the same room, they’ll automatically work as a stereo pair. The U1 chip also allows you to bring an iPhone near for interactive effects. More apps (Pandora and Amazon) coming later this year. pic.twitter.com/M9RTFkPhep
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020
Apple HomePod Mini is official. It’s a smaller homepod with a backlit touch surface, smart home hub capabilities, Siri, and 360-degree audio for music and podcast playback. pic.twitter.com/IqGWqOnbEF
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) October 13, 2020