Tag Archives: 5g

iPhone 12’s price tag could be more important for Apple’s success than ever

Apple’s iPhone 12 family hits the market at an extraordinary time — with the coronavirus pandemic leaving tens of millions of people out of jobs and kicking off a recession that has thrown everything into a state of uncertainty. The new phones feature a boxier look, a magnetic attachment called MagSafe and, yes, super-fast 5G, …

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Verizon’s iPhone 12 deals include free phones for switchers, upgrade discounts

Looking for the new iPhone 12 on Verizon? The carrier has some deals if you meet the right criteria.  Fresh off of the announcement that it has turned on its new 5G nationwide network, the nation’s largest carrier on Tuesday announced its deals for Apple’s latest iPhones. As with prior years, those who are switching to Verizon will be able …

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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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What iPhone 12 could look like, based on all the new design rumors

Analysts suggest Apple is on the cusp of launching its latest generation of superphone, with an event announced for today (you can livestream Apple’s event from home — here’s how to watch). The current hottest rumors suggest that we may see multiple versions of the iPhone 12, with features like 5G, lidar depth mapping and the latest A14 Bionic processor. (And here …

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iPhone 12 launch day: Apple’s big event was quite a whirlwind

Apple set Oct. 13 as the date for its latest iPhone’s debut, and the day finally arrived. Here’s everything Apple announced on Tuesday, including four versions of the iPhone 12 and the $99 HomePod Mini. And here’s how to preorder the entire iPhone 12 lineup. Like Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference and the Apple Watch and iPad launch event earlier this year, the iPhone event took …

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Apple’s iPhone 12 nixes the EarPods and power adapter

Apple said Tuesday that the iPhone 12 will no longer include wired earbuds or a power adapter, a move that helps the company offset the costs of creating its first 5G-enabled smartphone. Instead, iPhone users will have to buy EarPods and the USB power adapter separately. Lisa Jackson, who oversees Apple’s environmental, social and policy initiatives, said removing the products …

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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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