Tag Archives: 5g

OnePlus 8T vs. OnePlus 8 vs. OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 7T: All the specs and how they stack up

OnePlus launched its latest 5G phone, the OnePlus 8T, on Wednesday, just months after it released the excellent OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The new 8T costs $750, while the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launched at $700 and $900 respectively, though it’s currently available at a $100 discount. ($750 converts to approximately £575 …

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iPhone 12 with 5G, HomePod Mini and more: Everything Apple just announced

Another year, another iPhone. (Did I say that last year?) This is the iPhone’s last year of tweendom before it hits teenhood: Apple announced its four-model iPhone 12 line on Tuesday, the first major revamp of the iPhone’s design since 2017’s iPhone X, which introduced face unlocking and better screen technology. This year they sport an array of colors, more models and …

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iPhone 12 price: Could Apple’s next phone really cost less than iPhone 11?

The iPhone 12 will be officially unveiled today, Oct. 13. Here’s how to watch Apple’s event live, where we expect to see not only the newest iPhone lineup, but perhaps the AirPods Studio and other Apple products we’ve been waiting for. If rumors are true and we see a new 6.7-inch screen size, A14 Bionic processor and 5G, prices could skyrocket — …

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AT&T’s iPhone 12 offer includes free phones for those who upgrade

When it comes to the iPhone 12, AT&T is getting aggressive to both court new customers and keep existing ones locked in to its network. On Tuesday, the day of the latest Apple event, the nation’s third-largest wireless provider announced new deals tied to Apple’s latest device that enable both new and current customers to get the new iPhone for …

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iPhone 12’s display is protected by ‘ceramic shield’ glass

Apple revealed its redesigned, 5G-capable iPhone 12, along with its Mini variant and Pro models, during Tuesday’s event, and the company highlighted the “ceramic shield” protection on the gadgets. It’s basically Apple’s equivalent to the Gorilla Glass Victus used by Samsung. Read more: iPhone 12 drop test result are in: Ceramic shield is as tough as it sounds It’s “tougher than any …

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Apple Store is down, which means it’s iPhone 12 launch event day

The Apple Store went offline Tuesday, just hours before the iPhone 12 launch event was set to kick off. Usually held in September, the event was pushed back to October this year to accommodate supply delays related to the coronavirus pandemic.  The Apple event should be worth the wait, though. We’re expecting to see the first 5G iPhone, as well as a new HomePod …

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iPhone 12 rumors: Everything we’ve heard before Apple’s event today

Today’s the day: The Apple Store is down, which means it’s just a few short hours until the Oct. 13 Apple livestream event, where the iPhone 12 is expected to be launched. The latest news: A new dark blue color leaked just today, and some prices and release dates last Friday. Leaker Kang suggested Friday that Apple will release four phones in the iPhone …

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Verizon launches 5G nationwide coverage just in time for iPhone 12

Verizon’s 5G nationwide network finally makes its appearance — finally giving it an alternative to the wide coverage offered by 5G networks from rivals T-Mobile and AT&T. On Tuesday, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg appeared in Apple’s virtual iPhone 12 event to announce that the country’s largest wireless carrier now has a low-band 5G network, which offers dramatically more coverage — at …

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iPhone 12 is almost here, which means now is the worst time to buy a new iPhone

It’s official! Apple is hosting its next event on Oct. 13. Here’s how to watch Tuesday’s virtual event live. This event should be all about the new iPhone, which rumors say will be called the iPhone 12. With the event only a day away, we are firmly in the “don’t buy a new iPhone unless you absolutely need it” zone. A …

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League of Legends: Wild Rift coming to iPhone 12

League of Legend: Wild Rift is coming to iPhone 12, Apple announced at its virtual product launch event on Tuesday. Michael Chow, executive producer at Riot Games, said players can expect “wicked fast speeds” with the iPhone 12’s new 5G capabilities and A14 Bionic chip.  “[The A14 Bionic chip] allows us to show off champions like Ash, with a brand new …

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