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This September feels very different from recent ones due to (the author makes violent gestures around him) All this. But if you follow the tech scene, there is another reason something seems a little strange as September 2020 draws to a close. Normally, at this time of year, we would already have a new Apple iPhone, either on its way to store shelves or already in our hands.
Unless Apple is into surprise announcements, this will be the first month of September that we haven’t had an official look at the new iPhone since 2011, when the iPhone 4s waited until the first week of October to enter the scene. That’s enough to knock out any smartphone fanatic.
In addition to the sense of unfamiliarity, Apple already held a product event this month, but it focused almost entirely on Apple watch 6 Y Apple Watch SE, he iPad Air 4 and the iPad 2020. Its only news adjacent to the iPhone 12 was the hasty announcement of iOS 14Apple release: the software that will come pre-installed on new Apple phones.
Next month should take us into more familiar territory, as Apple will surely hold an event to give us that long-awaited look at the iPhone 12. And even all the products that Apple introduced at its Time Flies event on September 15. , there could be many other devices joining the new iPhone on stage.
Here’s a close look at what Apple might announce at its next product event, along with the latest buzz on when that event might take place.
IPhone 12 event date: When will it happen?
Apple has not issued formal invitations or confirmed that the iPhone 12 will arrive in October. But logic dictates that if Apple wants to get its latest phones out before the holidays, and as a company that offers products for money, Apple definitely wants to, a launch in October will help get the new iPhone to stores as holiday shopping. . heats up.
Rumor sites certainly seem to accept that October plan for the iPhone 12. The latest rumor, as first reported by AppleInsider, claims that Apple to hold its iPhone 12 launch event on October 13.
Assuming the date is accurate, and the report matches a similar claim from leaker Jon Prosser – Apple will likely send invitations a week to 10 business days in advance. That means we’ll probably get the official news from Apple sometime between October 1-6.
Because Apple hasn’t officially announced a date for the iPhone 12 event, it hasn’t revealed streaming plans for what’s listed as a pre-recorded presentation either. However, if the company repeats what it did for this month’s Time Flies event, you can expect a live stream both on Apple’s website and via YouTube.
The iPhone 12 event date will not be the same as the iPhone 12 launch date. IPhones typically hit stores on Fridays, and Apple prefers to start the pre-order process a week in advance. Assuming the October 13 release date is an opportunity, that would mean that pre-orders for the iPhone 12 would begin on October 16, followed by a broad release on October 23.
Adding another wrinkle to this year’s iPhone launch is the rumor that Apple could go with a tiered rollout. Under this scenario, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max would ship first, more on these models in just a moment, and the iPhone 12 Pro models would follow in the next few weeks, likely to ship in November. But we likely won’t get confirmation of this until Apple details its shipping plans during the iPhone 12 launch event.
IPhone 12 event: what to expect
So we have a good guess as to when Apple might announce the iPhone 12. Interestingly, we probably have an even better idea of what kind of features to expect from the iPhone 12, thanks to the constant stream of rumors about the phone.
It is widely assumed that the iPhone 12 will be available in four models and that all four will get 5G connectivity. That’s a first for the iPhone, and it is believed to give a boost to the launch of 5G that, until now, has lacked support for the country’s most popular smartphone. However, not all iPhone 12 models may work on all types of 5G networks. One rumor suggests that Apple will only add support for 5G networks based on mmWave, the fastest kind of 5G, to its new iPhone Pro models, although some people have disputed that claim.
The entry-level models will probably be called iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12: the mini is the 5.4-inch model, while the iPhone 12 will feature a 6.1-inch screen. Think of these phones as the replacement for the iPhone 11, with corresponding prices: $ 699 for the 5.4-inch phone and $ 799 for the 6.1-inch version. One difference from the iPhone 11 is that the new models are expected to swap the LCD for OLED panels.
As for the iPhone 12 Pro, Apple watchers expect a 6.1-inch version, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max will increase its screen size to 6.7-inches. Rumors circulated throughout the year that the iPhone 12 Pro models would follow Samsung’s lead with their Galaxy S20 Y Galaxy Note 20 releases and increases the refresh rate on their displays to 120Hz, but lately it seems like a long shot. Most likely Apple will add a LiDAR sensor to the rear camera arrays on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max to help with portrait photos and power more immersive augmented reality apps.
Apple is rumored to be developing a couple of other iPhones, one LTE-only version of iPhone 12 and a iPhone SE Plus. However, none of those phones are expected to come out this year, so don’t expect any mention at Apple’s iPhone 12 event.
IPhone 12 event: other rumored product launches
Apple rarely limits its product events to a single product, even if there are four different versions of that product, as there apparently will be with the iPhone 12. And even after showing off new watches and tablets at its Time Flies event earlier this month. Apple still has a lot on the way that it could debut alongside the iPhone 12.
Apple AirTags: AirTags They are the long-rumored key finders supposed to take advantage of the U1 ultra-wideband chip found in newer iPhones. That chip has a longer range than Bluetooth, giving AirTags an edge over the best key finders like those produced by Tile and Chipolo. Being able to connect with the Find My app included with Apple’s iOS software will help too.
Rumors about the imminent arrival of AirTags date back to last year, but the launch of the iPhone 12 really feels like now or never time for Apple’s rumored key finder. Images showing AirTags have reportedly been leaked, and at least one leaker has predicted that Apple has been saving the AirTags reveal for the iPhone 12 event.
It makes sense that they are saving AirTags for the iPhone event. UWB is going to be a great focus. AirTags are more exciting than you might think. IPhone 12 + AirTags is 🔥👀October is going to be huge. pic.twitter.com/9iJAihjokLSeptember 15, 2020
Apple AirPower: No, you haven’t inadvertently stumbled upon a preview article from an Apple 2018 event – Apple’s wireless charging pad, announced in 2017, is rumored to be scrapped in 2019 when it turned out that Apple couldn’t produce a charging accessory. Living up to their standards, be making a comeback. Rumors began to gather steam in the spring that Apple was trying to revive Air power, and the leaked images surfaced in June, fueling further speculation that AirPower could return.
Still, as we get closer to October, the pace of leaks hasn’t picked up, which is usually a sure sign that a launch is imminent. We’d be surprised if AirPower makes an appearance at the iPhone 12 event, given all the other irons Apple has on fire.
Apple AirPods Study: One of those irons is AirPods Studio, a set of wireless headphones that aims to recreate Apple’s success with its AirPods wireless headphones. It was somewhat surprising that AirPods Studio didn’t debut Apple’s new watches and iPads this month, so the iPhone 12 launch represents Apple’s next best chance to get these headphones out before the holiday season.
Expected to cost around $ 349, the AirPods Studio should feature active noise cancellation along with a feature that lets you hear the world around you. AirPods Studio could also incorporate a head and neck detection feature that would automatically pause playback every time the headphones are removed.
Apple Silicone MacBooks: Here’s the rare product that Apple has confirmed will arrive this year. At its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple announced plans to begin producing its own processors for its Macs, similar to the way it designs the processors that power the iPhone and iPad. While that transition will take a few years to complete, Apple has said the first Macs powered by the company’s own chips will appear this year.
You may not have looked at a calendar lately, but there isn’t much left of the year. With a press event rumored for October 13, that gives the company a chance to showcase its first Apple Silicone Macs, which are largely expected to be MacBook and MacBook Pro.
On the other hand, detailing a new class of Mac laptop while simultaneously introducing four new iPhones is a lot to pack into a single event. It’s quite possible that Apple could schedule a third product launch just for its Macs, a rumor of a October 27 event suggests both. After all, as Samsung has shown with a trio of unpacked events that run from August to mid-September, you can never have too many streaming product launches these days.
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