This is the iPhone 12

[OneMoreThing...]

It took a bit longer than usual (thank COVID-19 from some insurmountable manufacturing delays), but the iPhone 12 is here. And as expected, it comes bearing 5G. The latest version of Apple’s smartphone also arrives in a variety of different sizes, as the company continues to adjust to changing consumer purchasing patterns around mobile devices.

The inclusion of next-gen wireless is, of course, the flagship feature here. Apple is far from the first company to offer 5G on a handset, but given a bit of a bottleneck in adoption given the extremely odd year we’ve been experiencing. According to recent numbers from Canalys, only 13% of handsets shipping in the first half of the year were 5G capable. That means there’s a long way to go, and Apple finally adopting the tech will certainly move the needle. CEO Tim Cook kicked off the announcement by inviting Verizon (TC’s parent co.) on stage to sell the carrier’s UWB take on the tech and announce that it’s gone “nationwide.”

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[pigoo3]

Details on the new iPhone 12.

- Nick

 

[chscag]

So what's with Tim Cook inviting Verizon on stage for the event?

 

[Cr00zng]

So what's with Tim Cook inviting Verizon on stage for the event?

I was asking the same question, that was the point I disconnected from the announcement....

 

[Nighthawk4]

The point with Verizon is the iPhone is $30 cheaper with them than the SIM free device.

Is the iPhone 12 worth buying if I only have 4G and currently use an iPhone Xr? Reviews on YouTube suggest it is worth upgrading.

Apple are offering £240 for my Xr in part exchange.


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[chscag]

As pointed out in another thread, Apple has now come off the higher price. All carrier phones and the no SIM version are now the same price.

Apple acted quickly on this one, apparently from all the bad publicity it generated and angry email from prospective customers.

 

[Nighthawk4]

Thanks. I didn’t know that.

So is it worth replacing my Xr with a 12?


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[chscag]

The Xr is still a very good phone. I would say if you really want 5G and if it's going to be available in your area, then it's worth it.

I'm probably going to buy the iPhone 12 Mini when it's released sometime in November.