iPhone 12 Launch HIGHLIGHTS: '5G Just Got Real', Apple Launches 4 Variants Of iPhone 12; Check Prices, Specs Here

Apple Event HIGHLIGHTS: Finally the much-awaited iPhone 12 variants are on your screens as Apple's mega annual event has been held on Tuesday. The US-based tech giant has announced details about its smartphones and Apple has launched as many as 4 variants of iPhone 12 this year. The four new iPhone 12 models range in size from 5.4-inches to 6.7-inches with 5G support. Keep refreshing this page to get all the latest updates on the mega Apple event and range of products/services that are in store for you!

ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 14 Oct 2020 02:02 AM

14/10/2020 00:04:16

13/10/2020 23:54:40

iPhone 12 Series Pre-Order:
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will be available for pre-order from October 16 and for shipping on October 23.

iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Mini will be available for pre-order from November 6 and shipping will begin on November 13.

13/10/2020 23:41:49

iPhone 12 Pro Max Price: The Price of Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has been revealed. Apple iPhone 12 Pro's starting price is USD 1099. The storage variants are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. (Photo: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:40:30

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iPhone 12 Pro Price: The Price of Apple iPhone 12 Pro has been revealed. Apple iPhone 12 Pro's starting price is USD 999. The storage variants are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. (Photo: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:37:31

iPhone 12 Pro Price: The Price of Apple iPhone 12 Pro has been revealed. Apple iPhone 12 Pro's starting price is USD 999. The storage variants are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. (Photo: Youtube/Apple)

14/10/2020 00:09:46

iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max

-6.1” or 6.7” Super Retina XDR display

-Triple Camera (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto)

-LiDAR Scanner

-10‑bit HDR Video

-Ceramic Shield Glass

-A14 Bionic

-5G cellular

-MagSafe

-IP68

13/10/2020 23:35:55

iPhone 12 Pro Camera:
Check out the specifications of what Apple calls its "best camera ever" in the iPhone 12 Pro model. (Photos: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:34:42

iPhone 12 Pro Camera:
Check out the specifications of what Apple calls its "best camera ever" in the iPhone 12 Pro model. (Photos: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:34:32

iPhone 12 Pro Camera:
Check out the specifications of what Apple calls its "best camera ever" in the iPhone 12 Pro model. (Photos: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:34:20

iPhone 12 Pro Camera:
Check out the specifications of what Apple calls its "best camera ever" in the iPhone 12 Pro model. (Photos: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:29:33

iPhone 12 Series Launch: HDR recording brought to the latest iPhone 12 Pro. Apple calls it the first phone to record and edit in Dolby Vision with 4K resolution in 60 frames per second.

13/10/2020 23:26:53

iPhone 12 Series Launch:
Apple ProRAW to contribute significantly to image processing and computation photography. To give more control over colour, exposure and other photo details. Apple's own editor can be used for editing as well as other photo editors.

13/10/2020 23:21:52

Here are the iPhone 12 Pro color variants. (Photo: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:21:03

Here are the iPhone 12 Pro color variants. (Photo: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:20:18

iPhone 12 Pro Launch:
Apple launches iPhone 12 Pro in grey, black, golden, and light blue colour variants.

13/10/2020 23:17:58

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini Price:
The Price of Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Mini revealed. Apple iPhone 12 Mini starting price is USD 699 (roughly Rs 51,320) and Apple iPhone 12 is priced at USD 799 (roughly Rs 58,670). (Photo: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:16:12

13/10/2020 23:15:01

iPhone 12 Mini Launch:
Apple launches the iPhone 12 Mini calling it "the smallest, thinnest and lightest 5G phone in the world".

13/10/2020 23:10:47

iPhone 12:
Apple looks to improve wireless charging with its latest MagSafe technology.

(Photo: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:10:21

iPhone 12:
Apple looks to improve wireless charging with its latest MagSafe technology.

(Photo: Youtube/Apple)

13/10/2020 23:09:14

iPhone 12: Apple brings the first 'seven-element lens' in the new dual-camera system. Also, assures 27% improvement in low light.

13/10/2020 23:06:24

13/10/2020 23:05:26

iPhone 12:
The A14 Bionic Chip will not only support the latest iPhone device in powerful gaming but also boost computational photography.

13/10/2020 23:02:43

iPhone 12 Series Launched:
Apple claims that the Ceramic Shield for the iPhone 12 will make it more secure and strongly shield it against several physical challenges.

13/10/2020 23:00:42

iPhone 12 Launched:
Apple brings the latest iPhone 12 with A14 Bionic Chip in colour variants: Product Red, Black, Silver, Green and Blue.

13/10/2020 22:52:42

Hans Vestberg, CEO of Verizon, comes onstage. (Image: Youtube screengrab)

13/10/2020 22:52:31

Hans Vestberg, CEO of Verizon, comes onstage. (Image: Youtube screengrab)

13/10/2020 22:51:20

The next generation is here. Today is the beginning of a new era for iPhone: Tim Cook

Speaking at the event, Apple chief Tim Cook said that 5G will offer: faster speeds, lower latency, privacy and security. He said that 5G protects your privacy since you won't need to connect to insecure Wi-Fi.

13/10/2020 22:46:10

iPhone 12 Series Launched:
Apple officially announces the 5G network in the latest iPhone 12 series devices.

13/10/2020 22:44:33

HomePod Mini: Launched at the price of USD 99 in black and grey colour variants. Indian price set at Rs 9,990.

13/10/2020 22:43:15

Apple has turned every one of its devices into an Intercom - works on HomePod Mini, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, CarPlay, and AirPods. Guaranteed to get your message across.

13/10/2020 22:41:23

HomePod Mini Launched: Siri gets faster with improved accuracy. Using Siri integration with iPhone - HomePod Mini can help you find your phone, trace a route, among several other functions.

13/10/2020 22:38:29

HomePod Mini Launched:
Amazing Sound with custom sound design, compact device design, packed with Apple S5 chip promising breakthrough audio quality.

13/10/2020 22:31:18

The live stream begins!

13/10/2020 22:35:05

The new entrant in the HomePod family announced! Apple CEO Tim Cook launches HomePod Mini.

13/10/2020 22:30:50

The new entrant in the HomePod family announced! Apple CEO Tim Cook launches HomePod Mini.

13/10/2020 22:15:05

15 minutes to go!

The 'Hi, Speed' event is set to begin shortly. Apple is expected to release four models of the iPhone 12 series: the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini, the 6.1-inch iPhone 12, the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.

13/10/2020 21:55:06

Expected Camera Capability:

The third camera in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will reportedly be a LiDAR sensor. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is also likely to feature a unique super-wide-angle camera capability.

13/10/2020 21:16:09

Expected Camera Capability:

The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 are expected to feature dual rear cameras, while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max may feature triple rear camera set up.

13/10/2020 20:56:02

New Apple Watch update comes with a fix for battery drain issue

Just ahead of its mega launch of iPhone 12, Apple Inc has released watch OS 7.0.2 with a fix for a bug which could cause the battery in the Apple Watch to drain more quickly, as well as addressing issues with the ECG app.

The update is the second release since watchOS 7 was rolled out to the users in September. WatchOS 7.0.2 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General and then clicking on Software Update.

13/10/2020 20:36:47

Apple CEO Tim Cook's tweet ahead of the major event didn't clarify much. Could this be him teasing the HomePod Mini or the rumoured AirPods Studio?

13/10/2020 20:17:08

Barely a few hours before the 'Hi, Speed' event, Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted his event playlist on Apple Music. The link directs users to a list of 27 songs that are a part of the Apple CEO's event playlist. All 27 tracks belong to different genres.

13/10/2020 19:56:06

The new iPhone 12 models will also be powered by Apple's A14 Bionic SoC which debuted with the latest iPad Air 4 tablet, launched in September this year.

13/10/2020 19:36:04

The iPhone 12 series may arrive with an OLED Super Retina XDR display and a Ceramic Shield glass cover on top.

13/10/2020 19:15:53

According to reports, the iPhone 12 series may feature 15W wireless charging which will be officially called MagSafe.

13/10/2020 18:56:09

Several unconfirmed designs of the iPhone 12 series phones have been shared on social media. Here's one of them.

(Image by @theapplehub on Twitter)

13/10/2020 18:55:51

Several unconfirmed designs of the iPhone 12 series phones have been shared on social media. Here's one of them.

(Image by @theapplehub on Twitter)

13/10/2020 18:36:02

Several unconfirmed designs of the iPhone 12 series phones have been shared on social media. Here's one of them.

(Image by @theapplehub on Twitter)

13/10/2020 18:15:38

The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max could come at the starting cost of USD 999 (about Rs. 73,200) and USD 1,099 (approximately Rs. 80,600) respectively.

13/10/2020 17:55:16

The starting price of the iPhone 12 could be set at USD 799 (approximately Rs. 58,600).

13/10/2020 17:35:42

The iPhone 12 mini as per its title will be the most affordable model in the iPhone 12 series. It is expected to have a starting price of USD 699 (about Rs 51,200).

13/10/2020 17:15:33

The 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini will be priced the lowest. However, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, it won't sell as highly because the screen is too small to appeal to the masses.

13/10/2020 16:55:47

Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that out of the 4 smartphones expected to be launched in the iPhone 12 series, the standard 6.1-inch model will be the highest-selling one.

13/10/2020 16:35:09

The reason being given for higher sales expected from iPhone 12 series is that there is significant pent-up demand from iOS subscribers who have not upgraded to the previously launched models as they await the launch of Apple's 5G devices.

13/10/2020 16:15:21

For now, despite the delay in the launch of the iPhone 12 series, experts predict that it will outdo the sales of the iPhone 11 launched last year.

13/10/2020 15:59:13

Apple may make announcements related to TV & smart homes
It is also slated to jazz up other product verticals like TV, smart home and gaming.

13/10/2020 15:56:08

In countries where 5G has begun to roll out, operators will have significant monetary incentive to migrate LTE iOS subscribers to their near-empty 5G networks.

13/10/2020 15:27:45

iPhone 12 5G to outperform iPhone 11 despite delay: Report

Apple iPhone 12 family sell-in is expected to be larger than the iPhone 11 last year despite launching a month later as there is significant pent-up demand from iOS subscribers putting off upgrades until these 5G devices launch, a new report said on Tuesday.

The Counterpoint Research ‘Market Outlook' predicted that Apple's October-December 2020 line-up sales will exceed the iPhone 11 family's September-December sales by 1 per cent.

This growth is despite a delayed launch in 2020 where Apple's new line-up will see zero sales in September and also miss much of October sales.

(IANS)

13/10/2020 21:33:39

One hour to go!

The virtual 'Hi, Speed' Event will begin in an hour as the iPhone 12 series' launch will be streamed live on Apple's Youtube channel and the Apple Events page on the company's official website.

13/10/2020 15:22:30

iPhone 12 Series: 4 New Models expected

It is being anticipated that this time Apple will not just launch one or two models, but four new models under the iPhone 12 branding supported with 5G.

13/10/2020 15:11:59

Where to watch the Apple Event?

You can watch it live through the dedicated Apple Events site and YouTube. Also, you can watch the Apple event live from the video embedded below.

13/10/2020 15:10:59

When To Watch Apple Event?

The Apple event is slated to begin at 10am PDT (10:30pm IST) on Tuesday. It will be hosted virtually from the Apple Park.

Background

Apple Event HIGHLIGHTS: The most anticipated phone of the year, the iPhone 12 series has been launched at Apple’s virtual event on Tuesday. In the digital 'Hi, Speed' event, the Cupertino-based tech giant released four models of the iPhone 12 -- the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini, the 6.1-inch iPhone 12, the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max, which is what makes this event bigger than the previous launch event.

Earlier, in the month of September, the tech giant had launched its iPad Air 4 tablet, the successor to the iPad Air (2019) that launched last year, at its mega annual event 'Time Flies'. The company has marked 10 years of iPad this year. It also launched the Apple Watch Series 6. It was speculated that the iPhone 12 series would be also be launched during time flies, but the company did not release it back then.

What time to watch?

The Apple event is slated to begin at 10 am PDT (10:30 pm IST) on Tuesday. Just as the past event, this will be hosted virtually from the Apple Park. You can watch it live through the dedicated Apple Events site and YouTube. Also, you can watch the Apple event live from the video embedded below.

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