Apple is expected to announce up to four new versions of the iPhone at a live event later today
The countdown has begun for the unveiling of Apple’s latest iPhone at a highly anticipated 6pm launch event tonight
The iPhone 12 – the supposed name of the new phone – will succeed the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro as the flagship smartphone in the Apple range
The new device is expected to bring changes to Face ID, improved camera and screen technology, and a much larger battery The tech giant’s flagship is also expected to include connectivity support for the first time 5G
Reports in the US suggest the phone could be released in four different sizes, including a smaller, cheaper version called the iPhone 12 mini, alongside a model simply called the iPhone 12 and Pro models and Pro Max
When the new model launches today, it will ship with Apple’s latest iOS 14 software, which offers a range of new features, including home screen widgets and a new built-in translator app.
The company faced a turbulent market on its way to a launch day due to delays due to the coronavirus pandemic
Apple normally launches its premium iPhone line in September, although its iPhone X has a later release date in November It also released its cheaper iPhone SE in April
This year, however, Apple said its iPhones – still the company’s biggest seller – had been delayed by several weeks, eating away at the number of days buyers have to buy before the holidays and could result in a decrease in sales
Apple’s October 13 event, which he teased with an invitation to read « Hi, Speed, » will include a full reveal of the lineup of new iPhones
Analysts expect Apple to present a selection of iPhone 12 models in multiple sizes, with some shipping earlier than others due to the dire consequences of the pandemic on China’s supply chain. the company
You can watch the launch event via an Apple live stream on YouTube Alternatively, follow the event with our live blog tomorrow
Apple’s first live event of the fall didn’t see the iPhone 12 reveal, however, the tech giant still made a number of big announcements
The main update was the new Apple Watch Series 6, starting at £ 379 The smartwatch has a new health sensor that allows users to measure their blood oxygen levels and also hosts a new S6 chip, which the company said was based on the same hardware used in the iPhone 11
Elsewhere, Apple also unveiled a £ 259 Watch SE, which comes with many of the 6 Series features, but without the 6’s powerful processor and always-on display
The iPad line has also received a boost with the iPad Air taking the form factor of the hugely popular iPad Pro line
The release of a new iPad and Apple Watches matched the rollout of iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and watchOS 7 software updates The company also announced Apple One service bundles
Apple also unveiled its first bundle – a collection of subscriptions to its core services at a price – known as Apple One
There are three tiers for Apple One Individual plan includes Apple Music, TV, Apple Arcade and 50GB of iCloud storage for £ 14.95 per month
The top tier, known as Premier, includes Apple Music, TV, Arcade, News Fitness and two terabytes of iCloud storage for £ 29.95 per month
It has also launched a new subscription service from the iPhone maker, Fitness offers a range of workouts and classes led by professional instructors, which can be viewed on an iPhone, iPad or Apple. TV
The new iPhone is expected to be widely known as the iPhone 12, but there could be several different variants with different sizes and specifications Analysts expect four new iPhones
This will be the iPhone 12, which will have a 5 4-inch display and possible larger iPhone 12 Max with a 6 1-inch display Rumors say that these phones will come with dual rear cameras and the ability to connect to 5G networks
There will also be a more powerful iPhone 12 Pro with a 6 1-inch display and a larger iPhone 12 Pro Max with a 6 7-inch display These phones are said to come with three rear cameras and 5G connectivity
New iPhones should come with a new dark blue color option
While concrete details on the phone’s aesthetic remain light, some believe Apple, accidentally or on purpose, has given a glimpse of what the latest phone will look like
In the video from the Time Flies launch event in September, as she roamed the various areas of Apple’s campus, some eagle-eyed observers believe they’ve seen what the phone looks like
At least some of the new iPhone devices coming this month should boast that they can connect to 5G networks These phones will come with 5G modem chips, likely from Qualcomm Phones with 5G connectivity offer download speeds faster, allowing you to download or stream high definition movies and games in seconds
We believe that the iPhone 12 represents the most important product cycle for Cook and Co since the iPhone 6 in 2014 and will be another defining chapter in Apple’s growth story, ”said the Wedbush analyst Dan Ives in a note to investors, referring to chief executive Tim Cook
Now is the time, analysts say, for Apple to hit the market with an iPhone suitable for the super-fast 5G telecommunications networks that are taking root around the world
« Apple is in dire need of 5G right now, » said Avi Greengart, analyst at Techsponential, « not for the United States, but for China, where 5G drives purchasing decisions »
Some of Apple’s rivals have already produced 5G models, and China is way ahead of the United States when it comes to next-generation networks
The four new iPhones are expected to be available in several new sizes, split into two high-end devices and two cheaper devices According to reports, the smaller iPhone 12 model will have around 5 in 4-inch display, while two other models will have 6 1-inch screens The larger phone will have a 6 7-inch display Pro versions are also expected to come with 120Hz screen refresh rates, which means the screens are more responsive for gaming 120Hz display may only be available on the more expensive Pro Max model
Ru Bhikha, mobile expert at Uswitchcom, said this year’s iPhone announcement will be interesting not only because of the introduction of 5G on Apple devices, but also the range of phone sizes and sizes. potential prices available to users
« The iPhone 12 is Apple’s first 5G capable phone, and its arrival opens nearly half of the UK smartphone market to new technology, » he said
« Some 16% of consumers say they plan to switch to a fifth-generation phone next year, and the iPhone 12 could be the boost 5G needs
« We would expect the iPhone 12 series to contain enough models to form a 90s pop group, with four or five versions that could include the base model, a mini, a Pro, a Max and a Pro Max
« The mini is expected to have a 4-inch display, barely larger than the popular iPhone SE, while mid-versions are expected to be 61 inches, and the larger Pro Max device measuring 67 inches, the larger iPhone screen. never designed
« The smaller model could cost less than £ 700, but the top-end iPhone 12 Pro Max will likely join the handful of superphones that cost over £ 1,000 »
Apple phones are currently equipped with Face ID technology on their front cameras This uses 3D depth-sensing camera technology to read a user’s face Now Apple plans to improve its rear cameras on at least some of its phones have similar technology to add better augmented reality capabilities This will see it coming with a Lidar laser scanner that can create more accurate augmented reality objects.However, this Lidar sensor may come online in the more expensive iPhone 12 Pro Max model, according to recent leaks
According to Apple tipster Max Weinbach, the new iPhone will also come with improved camera technology that offers 3x zoom than the 2x zoom it currently has
Bigger new iPhone is expected to come with an even bigger battery than previous models, according to Weinbach According to Weinbach, it is expected to have a battery of up to 4400 mAh
Yes, this year the new iPhones would also be the first sold without a power adapter or wired headphone set. Analysts from TF Securities and Barclays both predicted that Apple would keep the charging cable that came in the box, but would abandon the wall outlet
This is likely to annoy anyone upgrading to an iPhone if they don’t have the necessary adapters and have to spend extra money on new cables from Apple.However, as James Titcomb writes, this is probably not a bad thing to dispose of all that unnecessary electronic waste
Apple has probably given its biggest clue yet to verify these early reports The latest Apple Watch will ditch the power adapter when it ships this year as the company pledges to reduce its environmental impact
The new devices are expected to ship with several different levels of storage – between 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB – which will affect their prices
According to Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech, the standard iPhone 12 will start at $ 649 (£ 526), iPhone 12 Max at $ 749, iPhone 12 Pro at $ 999, and iPhone 12 Pro Max at $ 1,099 There is currently no UK price estimate
Overall, this has been a difficult year for the smartphone industry, with the pandemic disrupting economies and supply chains
Total smartphone sales fell 16% in the second quarter, according to research firm IDC It remains to be seen if the new iPhone can change that
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