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iPhone 12
Apple Will Let iPhone 12 Users Download iOS Updates Over 5G
Apple has a new support document that reveals a setting for all iPhone 12 that will let users install iOS updates over 5G.
Visible to Offer Free Bose Wireless Headphones With iPhone 12
Prepaid carrier Visible will offer the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro on Friday. To entice customers, both devices will come with free Bose wireless headphones.
Apple Redesigns the Buying Experience for iPhone 12, iPad Air
The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air 4 will be available on Friday, and Apple has redesigned the purchasing experience.
French iPhone 12 Shipments Use Outer Box for EarPods
With laws in France requiring Apple to include a hands-free accessory with smartphones, French iPhone 12 shipments are packaged differently.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Proving Popular in China
According to data from reseller Fenqile 152, 737 iPhone 12 units have been pre-ordered in Chinasince that became available.
Apple's Environmental Moves – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-20
Today, Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest changes to help achieve their environmental goals.
Urban Armor Gear Releases Rugged iPhone 12 Cases
Urban Armor Gear is Andrew’s favorite brand for protective cases and the company has unveiled its line of rugged iPhone 12 cases.
New iPhone 12 Ad Shows-Off 'The Most Powerful iPhone Ever'
Apple has released a new advert for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Entitled The Most Powerful iPhone Ever, it shows off the smartphones’ 5G and camera capabilities. The two devices became available for pre-order on Friday, October 16, and will be available to customers from October 23.
Is Apple’s iPhone 12 Decision Really Better for the Environment?
Imad Khan writes how switching to a USB-C port would be more environmental than Apple’s decision not to include a charger in the box.
And let’s not forget that Apple will still need to ship tiny Type-C power adapters across the world to accommodate the new cable included with the iPhone 12. While these new adapters will have a long shelf life, it will cut back on the emissions savings that Apple so proudly publicizes.
This is the part I agree with. What are the environmental logistics of shipping multiple lighter packages versus one heavier one?
An mmWave 5G Antenna Hides Behind a Mystery Patch on the iPhone 12
Since the “Hi, Speed” event, Jeff Butts was curious about the patch on the side of the iPhone 12. Turns out, it’s for the mmWave 5G antenna.
How Apple Added LiDAR to iPhone 12 models
Timothy B. Lee wrote a fascinating write-up of the iPhone 12 LiDAR sensor for Ars Technica. It’s a technology that used to be US$75,000.
Two of the companies working on high-end VCSEL-based lidar—Ouster and Ibeo—have already gotten more traction than most companies in the crowded lidar business. Apple’s decision to adopt the technology—and the possibility that other smartphone vendors could follow Apple’s lead—will provide them with a nice tailwind in the coming years.
A great explainer, and I wrote about the other iPhone 12 camera features here.
Thin iPhone 12 Cases From Totallee Available for Preorder
Thin iPhone 12 cases are now available to purchase from totallee. Featuring clear cases and matte cases, they’re sure to please customers.
New 10.9-Inch iPad Air Available to Order
It isn’t just the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro that customers can order today – the 4th generation iPad Air is available to order too.
iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and 5G, with John Kheit - ACM 536
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to pore over Apple’s new HomePod mini, the iPhone 12 product line, and the importance of 5G.
Apple Video Outlining New iPhone 12 Features
As with all Apple events, ‘Hi, Speed’ featured a collection of nice product videos. The clip introducing the iPhone 12 and mini highlighted all the devices’ features: 5G, the new A14 Bionic chip, Night mode, the Super Retina XDR display, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield, and MagSafe charging.
Speck Unveils Line of iPhone 12 Antimicrobial Cases
Speck has unveiled its line of iPhone 12 antimicrobial cases, partnering with Microban International for the entire iPhone 12 product line.
When is the iPhone 12 Available to Pre-Order?
The various iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models will become available for pre-order on different dates, starting October 16, 2020.
Mous Releases Shock-Absorbing iPhone 12 Cases
Case manufacturer Mous has launched a line of shock-absorbing cases to keep your iPhone 12 safe from drops.
iPhone 12's Ceramic Shield and Camera Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-15
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to dig into iPhone 12 features: Ceramic Shield, and upgrades to the cameras.
Snapchat Rolls out Lens Studio Update for iPhone 12 LiDAR Lenses
Snap, Inc. has updated its Lens Studio tool to let people make LiDAR lenses for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. It will bring a better AR experience for Snapchat users.
Version 3.2 of Lens Studio includes an interactive preview mode to provide an idea of how the LiDAR lenses work, even before the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max start shipping. Creators can also preview their LiDAR lenses in the Snapchat app if they have the most recent iPad Pro.
Save up to $130 by Activating an iPhone 12 Through Walmart
iPhone buyers can save up to US$130 if they activate their iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro on an AT&T or Verizon installment plan through Walmart.
This Tool Compares the iPhone 12 Size With Your Current Phone
On Tuesday Charlotte Henry shared Apple’s comparison tool so you can quickly compare the specifications of different iPhones. Recently I found a helpful tool called Phone Sized that compares different phone sizes and tablets. Whether you’re switching to an iPhone or from an iPhone, Phone Sized gives you an idea of what size difference you can expect. “There is an option to add a credit card image which you can enlarge to match your credit card, which they will resize the other images so they will be presented in their real-life size.”
Apple's New iPhone 12 Ceramic Shield Explained
All of the new iPhone 12 models have a display that features what Apple calls a Ceramic Shield. Just what is that? John explains.