New iPhone 12

[Leongsam]

The main problem with anything that is not an iPhone is that it runs Android. That's why I stick to the iPhone.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

The main problem with anything that is not an iPhone is that it runs Android. That's why I stick to the iPhone.

What do you call iPhone users? 'I'diots

 

[Leongsam]

What do you call iPhone users? 'I'diots

Labels don't bother me. All I'm doing is trying to keep google, facebook etc off my phone and computer.

I also recommend https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/facebookcontainer/ for your browser.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Labels don't bother me. All I'm doing is trying to keep google, facebook etc off my phone and computer.

I also recommend https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/facebookcontainer/ for your browser.

Good point. Thanks. Downloading firefox now

 

[knnb40]

It's a functional design, many people are sick and tired of rounded edges and curved screens.

Sony came close, but not flat enough.

https://www.sony.com/electronics/smartphones/xperia-5m2

i used to be a supporter for Motorola and Sony Android phone, until I own a Sony Android phone 7-years ago which the phone will just keep on resetting and shut down (out of the box and everyday will reset to factory default or shutdown for no reason). I change to iphone and never look at Android phone again. but for home TV-top box, Android system is good

 

[knnb40]

https://www.t3.com/au/features/iphone-12-leaks-news-rumors-4

iPhone 12 Apple event: release date, price, specs for Apple's next flagship
The iPhone 12 Apple event is fast approaching, so get up to speed with all of the leaks and rumours so far

Apple's next flagship is on the brink of launching, with the iPhone 12 event set for Tuesday, October 13. We're in for some big changes compared to last year's iPhone 11, with the biggest being the design, the SoC, and connectivity.

The iPhone 12 will feature Apple's new A14 Bionic processor, and is shrugging off the rounded corners of its most recent predecessors in favor of flatter edges reminiscent of iPhone 5.

All four models will support 5G, although there may a fifth model set to release in 2021 with LTE only, for a smaller price tag.

We didn't get an update about the smartphone at Apple's Time Flies event on September 15 because the iPhone 12 is getting its own dedicated launch event next week.

You can catch up on the announcements from Time Flies below, including the detils on the two new iPads and Apple Watch models Apple has lined up.

Or you can skip straight to the iPhone 12 leaks and rumors we've amassed so far to prep for the Apple event we've all been waiting for..

IPHONE 12 RELEASE DATE, PRICE, LEAKS AND NEWS

We've heard speculation some subtle design changes coming to the iPhone 12, as well as improvements to features like the camera. There's plenty to get excited about, and this phone is set to be the best-looking and most powerful iPhone in history.

Whether you want to know the specs of the iPhone 12 or the best guesses at the iPhone 12 launch date, we've got you covered here: read on to find out everything you need to know about the new iPhone 12.

What we can say for certain is that the arrival of the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max have certainly upped our expectations when it comes to what to expect from the iPhone 12 this year. Those three handsets are stylish, super-powerful, and packed with Apple goodness.

It's also worth bearing in mind that Apple just pushed out a brand new iPhone SE as well: even with a slightly dated interface, the Apple quality oozes through, and it may give us some pointers as to what to expect from the iPhone 12.

Whatever Apple has in store with the iPhone 12, you'll find the best quality leaks, speculation, prices, rumored launch dates and other information in the guide that follows. Keep checking back as the iPhone 12 launch day approaches.

IPHONE 12: APPLE EVENT

Apple usually unveils its new iPhone in September every year, but the pandemic has thrown a spanner in the works of industries across the globe, and Apple hasn't managed to escape the fallout.

The event is expected to take place on Tuesday, October 13 in what we imagine will be a similar format to Apple's Time Flies event.

Once we get official confirmation of the livestream, and when and where to tune in, we'll let you know.

IPHONE 12: RELEASE DATE

New iPhones traditionally turn up every September like clockwork, but factory disruptions have meant the launch has been delayed.

Apple has confirmed an October release for the iPhone 12 but has yet to give us a solid date for the iPhone 12 reveal event. We're expecting to see the showcase in October, with the latest rumor putting the launch event squarely on Tuesday, October 13 with pre-orders opening on Friday, October 16.

The iPhone 11 got three variants last year, but multiple sources have confirmed we'll be getting four iPhone 12 models this year along with a slightly revised naming scheme that sees the smallest of the devices sporting the moniker 'iPhone 12 Mini' while the iPhone 12 Max will simply be referred to as the iPhone 12.

So when October 13 rolls around, expect to see the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, and the whopping 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.

There's speculation that the four models could get a staggered release with the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini and 6.1-inch iPhone 12 launching in October, and the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max following at a later date – possibly in November.

A fifth, LTE-only iPhone 12 may also be joining the line-up to offer a more affordable option. Dubbed the iPhone 12S, reports suggest it will debut between Q2 and Q4 2021.

With the new iPhone SE for 2020 now on sale, and the iPhone 8 line discontinued, it may well be that the iPhone XR gets the chop from Apple's official range when the iPhone 12 models finally appear. Don't worry though, because something mid-range will be along to take its place.

IPHONE 12: PRICE

When it comes to the cost, the iPhone 12 range will sport the premium price tag you'd expect. The most recent reports predict that the iPhone 12 series will be $100 more expensive that the iPhone 11 to account for the cost of 5G connectivity.

That means that rather than the starting price of $699 for the base model which we were expecting, we're looking at $799, while the iPhone 12 Mini will start at $699.

Meanwhile the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are reported to start from $999 and $1,099 respectively for the 12GB variants.

At a straight conversion, that's around £620 for the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Mini, depending on the pricing structure across four models, £850 for the iPhone 12 Pro, and £930 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Looking back at the iPhone 11 series for comparison, the base model launched at $699/ £729, the iPhone 11 Pro started at $999/ £1,049, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max was priced at $1,099/ £1,149, so we'll probably see those GBP prices get hiked up, given that a straight conversion isn't the most accurate way to get regional pricing.

So if you're in the market for an iPhone 12, you should probably start saving sooner rather than later, or wait until next year to pick up the cheaper 4G model.

IPHONE 12: SCREEN AND DESIGN

We've already seen some stunning renders of what the iPhone 12's new design might look like, based on all of the rumors that have appeared so far – rumors that suggest Apple is going back to a more classic iPhone look, pre-iPhone 6, and is ditching rounded corners for flat edges.

Apple is sticking with the notch, which may have been shrunk ever-so-slightly, and a hands-on video with one of the Pro models indicates that the bezels may also be getting reduced. A recent concept video also gave us a preview of what the iPhone 12 Pro might look like.

Another addition is the new Dark Blue colorway, replacing the Mint Green of the iPhone 11. We've also heard that the iPhone 12 Mini will be sporting six different colorways, while the remaining models will be available in just three: black, white, and silver.

Videos showing dummy units, based on leaked spec sheets, are also doing the rounds. Check out the one below, which shows how the newly reconfigured iPhone 12 might look (or the back of it at least).

A sticking point for Apple has been its displays, with all three of last year's iPhone 11 models sporting 60Hz panels. It looked like Apple was finally upgrading it flagship with a 120Hz display, but that particular rumor looks like its been put to bed at last; so don't expect to see an iPhone 12 model with a 120Hz refresh rate.

IPHONE 12: SPECS AND FEATURES

We can guarantee that Apple is going to pack some upgraded components inside the iPhone 12, including its new A14 Bionic chip that is set to give the Snapdragon 875 a run for its money – although recent benchmarks suggest a less powerful version mid-range B14 chip could be coming to the iPhone 12 Mini.

Considering the A13 Bionic is blazing fast, we're looking forward to seeing what its successor brings – and leaked benchmarks suggest it'll be very, very fast indeed.

When it comes to the four iPhone 12 variants, the most notable differences will be the display size, and the additional cameras as the models scale up.

We've also heard that some iPhone 12 models could be making the move to 6GB of RAM for the first time, according to analysts, which would give users better performance when working with multiple apps, large files, and advanced tech such as augmented reality. The cheapest iPhone 12 look set to stick with 4GB of RAM.

On the camera-front, it sounds like the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max will pack two cameras, while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will house four; although some leaks point to a dual camera setup on the two first two models.

We may also see an upgrade from the iPhone 11's 5P lens for its ultrawide camera, and 6P lens for both its telephoto and wide angle cameras, to a 7P lens module on the iPhone 12.

Apple has never been all that keen to add extra camera lenses, but it's something a lot of phone buyers prioritise now, so the company looks set to up its game in that department.

With the iPad Pro now featuring a LiDAR camera along with everything else, for better depth and augmented reality effects, it would appear the Pro models in the iPhone 12 range are going to follow suit. The fact that the camera bump looks significantly larger than the iPhone 11's also suggests some kind of hardware upgrade is on the cards.

What's more, the general consensus seems to be that 2020 is going to be the year that Apple adopts 5G on its flagship iPhone range,you can expect all four handsets to come 5G ready, with the cheaper handsets using sub-6Hz 5G and the iPhone 12 Pro Max said to use mmWave to take advantage of the full power and speed of the network, making it the ultimate future-proof smartphone. There has been talk that Apple will even build its own 5G antenna, rather than relying on an off-the-shelf component from Qualcomm.

IPHONE 12: OTHER RUMORS AND NEWS

The iPhone 12 will of course come with iOS 14 on board right out of the box, and Apple has already given us plenty of official updates on that: you can look forward to home screen widgets, picture-in-picture mode, improvements to messaging and yes, more emoji later on this year.

We may even see the iPhone 12 might come with an illuminated rear logo, based on a patent spotted last year, but tech in patents doesn't always end up being used in actual products, so don't get too excited – we've not seen or heard anything on this feature since.

We're still slightly concerned by reports that the iPhone 12 models won't be offering much of a battery size upgrade this year, but we trust the engineers at Apple to make sure the necessary optimisations and enhancements are included on the software side to get as much out of the battery as possible.

The iPhone 12 could see the return of Touch ID with an in-screen fingerprint reader, and we wouldn't be surprised if that's the case – it gives users more biometric security options besides Face ID, and the technology now seems to be mature enough for Apple to be happy with its speed.

Finally, there has been talk that Apple won't include a charger or any earbuds in the box with the iPhone 12, to cut down on costs and to save on e-waste. However, a braided Lightning-to-USB-C cable will apparently be included, to go alongside your shiny new iPhone.

wonder if the Iphone 12-mini come in dual sim-card (physically dual sim not one sim and one e-sim)

 

[zeebjii]

I comment on looks only:

Fucking ugly phone that looks like a souped up iphone 4.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

 

[Hypocrite-The]

 

[Hypocrite-The]

The faggot company huat ah

Apple's Chinese users are mainly snapping up iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models, new data shows

Published Tue, Oct 20 2020 2:11 AM EDT
Updated Tue, Oct 20 2020 3:15 AM EDT
Arjun Kharpal
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KEY POINTS

• As of 9:30 a.m. China time on Tuesday, 152,737 iPhone 12 units had been pre-ordered, data from Chinese e-commerce site and authorized Apple reseller Fenqile showed.
• Fenqile is also taking pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, even though they're not officially available until November.
• Out of all the pre-ordered iPhones, nearly 43% are iPhone 12 models and over 28% are iPhone 12 Pro models. Just under 19% are iPhone 12 Pro Max orders.

GUANGZHOU, China — Chinese consumers have taken a liking to Apple's new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, according to data provided to CNBC.
The two devices in Apple's new 5G flagship lineup became available for pre-order on Oct. 16. As of 9:30 a.m. China time on Tuesday, 152,737 iPhone 12 units had been pre-ordered, data from Chinese e-commerce site and authorized Apple reseller Fenqile showed.
Fenqile is also taking pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, even though they're not officially available until November.
Out of all the pre-ordered iPhones, nearly 43% are iPhone 12 models and over 28% are iPhone 12 Pro models. Just under 19% are iPhone 12 Pro Max orders and nearly 10% are orders for the iPhone 12 Mini, the device with the smallest screen in the lineup.
The Fenqile data comes after a new note from Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities, known for his accurate predictions on Apple products and sales.
Apple's launch promotional material of the New iPhone12 Pro seen displayed on a mobile phone screen with an Apple logo in the background.
Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images

 

[laksaboy]

The faggot company huat ah

Apple's Chinese users are mainly snapping up iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models, new data shows

Published Tue, Oct 20 2020 2:11 AM EDT
Updated Tue, Oct 20 2020 3:15 AM EDT
Arjun Kharpal
Share
KEY POINTS

• As of 9:30 a.m. China time on Tuesday, 152,737 iPhone 12 units had been pre-ordered, data from Chinese e-commerce site and authorized Apple reseller Fenqile showed.
• Fenqile is also taking pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, even though they're not officially available until November.
• Out of all the pre-ordered iPhones, nearly 43% are iPhone 12 models and over 28% are iPhone 12 Pro models. Just under 19% are iPhone 12 Pro Max orders.

GUANGZHOU, China — Chinese consumers have taken a liking to Apple's new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, according to data provided to CNBC.
The two devices in Apple's new 5G flagship lineup became available for pre-order on Oct. 16. As of 9:30 a.m. China time on Tuesday, 152,737 iPhone 12 units had been pre-ordered, data from Chinese e-commerce site and authorized Apple reseller Fenqile showed.
Fenqile is also taking pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, even though they're not officially available until November.
Out of all the pre-ordered iPhones, nearly 43% are iPhone 12 models and over 28% are iPhone 12 Pro models. Just under 19% are iPhone 12 Pro Max orders and nearly 10% are orders for the iPhone 12 Mini, the device with the smallest screen in the lineup.
The Fenqile data comes after a new note from Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities, known for his accurate predictions on Apple products and sales.
Apple's launch promotional material of the New iPhone12 Pro seen displayed on a mobile phone screen with an Apple logo in the background.
Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images

Could be the last iPhone they're allowed to buy.

 

[laksaboy]

I comment on looks only:

Fucking ugly phone that looks like a souped up iphone 4.

Actually quite a number of people prefer the boxy look instead of the rounded edges.

Because of Apple, 5G will soon become mainstream. 5G service providers will step up their game. Future Android phones will also have boxy design.

Like it or not, Apple is the trendsetter, for better or for worse. Non-removable battery, notch etc.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

 

[Hypocrite-The]

 

[Hypocrite-The]

A battery that is not even 3000 mah. Sure or not?

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro use the same 2,815mAh battery, 9.5pc less capacity than iPhone 11 | Malay Mail
The iPhone 12 series will have smaller batteries compared to last year’s iPhone 11 lineup. — Picture via SoyaCincau
The iPhone 12 series will have smaller batteries compared to last year’s iPhone 11 lineup. — Picture via SoyaCincau
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Last week, it was reported that the iPhone 12 series will have smaller batteries compared to last year’s iPhone 11 lineup. Now we have a confirmation thanks to a detailed teardown by Ifixit.

At the moment, Apple has released the 6.1″ iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. The 5.4″ Mini and 6.7″ Max models will be next month. Unlike its predecessor, the new iPhone models now feature flat edges and the “cheaper” iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro share the same 6.1″ screen sizes.

During Ifixit’s dismantling process, they found both devices are equipped with the same A2479 battery that has a rating of 3.83V and 10.78Wh. That’s equivalent to 2,815mAh and the capacity is also printed on the other side of the battery. Here’s a comparison of battery capacities between the 2019 and 2020 models:

iPhone 11 – 3,110mAh iPhone 11 Pro – 3,046mAh iPhone 12 – 2,815mAh iPhone 12 Pro – 2,815mAh

The iPhone 12’s battery is 9.5 per cent smaller than the iPhone 11, while the iPhone 12 Pro’s battery is 7.6% smaller than its predecessors. Before you diss the small numbers, do note that Apple has been very efficient in squeezing longer battery life from a smaller battery. This is expected to be improved with the new 5nm Apple A14 Bionic chip which should provide greater power efficiency.

Among the four models, the iPhone 12 mini is expected to have the smallest battery with a reported 2,227mAh capacity. At least that’s 22 per cent bigger than the current iPhone SE 2020 which has a 1,821mAh cell.


Between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11, Apple claims that the newer device has a slightly better battery life for video streaming usage with up to 11 hours instead 10 hours on the previous model. That’s quite remarkable considering that the iPhone 12 now pushes a higher Full HD+ resolution of 2532×1170 pixels on an OLED panel instead of a lower 1792×828 pixels LCD display on the 11.

Between the iPhone 12 Pro and 11 Pro, the older model has one hour extra for offline video playback, while both retains the same 11 hours battery life rating for video streaming.

When it comes to reparability, the iPhone 12 retains the same repair score of 6/10 as last year’s iPhone 11. You can read Ifixit’s teardown here or watch their teardown video below:


To recap, the iPhone 12 mini is priced from RM3,399 while the iPhone 12 starts from RM3,899. Meanwhile, the Pro starts from RM4,899 while the larger Pro Max starts from RM5,299. You can check out the full Malaysian price list here.

At the moment, all four models have passed SIRIM certification but Apple has yet to reveal its availability for Malaysia. Several local telcos and retailers have teased that it’s coming soon and hopefully we will get to see pre-order announcements in the next couple of weeks. — SoyaCincau