Live Images of Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable for iPhone 12 Series Spotted – Black Cable Also Shown Next to It

Live Images of Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable for iPhone 12 Series Spotted – Black Cable Also Shown Next to It

blognet   Thursday, July 23, 2020   Comment  

It was rumored that instead of bundling wired EarPods and a charger, Apple would provide a braided USB-C to Lightning cable with each iPhone 12 model sold. Now a tipster who calls himself L0vetodream has shown images of the accessory rumored to be bundled with the new handsets. In addition, he’s also shown images of a black braided cable.

Tipster Later Updates That the Black Braided Cable Would Be for the iMac Pro

Though L0vetodream didn’t mention this in his initial tweet where he showed an entire gallery of both the white and black braided cables, he later publishes a second tweet, clarifying that the black-colored accessory isn’t meant for the upcoming iPhone 12 family, but is from the iMac Pro. Earlier, alleged renders of the iPhone 12’s inner box leaked online, showing a heavily slimmed down packaging.
From what we could tell, there was no space to accommodate a charger or wired EarPods, but there was an area where it looked like Apple could provide a charging cable if it was neatly tucked and rolled. Since the first-generation iPhone and iPad launched, Apple has never bundled a braided charging cable. In fact, there have been complaints that Apple’s included charging cable offers very little durability compared to what certified third-party manufacturers provide and that too at a cheaper price.

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The braided USB-C to Lightning cable could change that trend once and for all, though if you still want the wired EarPods or charger, you’ll have to purchase them separately. However, chances are you won’t have to spend the extra cash, most likely because you’ll be using your existing charger to top up the iPhone 12’s battery, assuming you’re ready to upgrade to it. As for the wired EarPods, Bluetooth earphones aren’t that expensive either and provide seamless enough pairing with the iPhone, though AirPods are a much better option.
Would you appreciate it if Apple ends up bundling the braided USB-C to Lightning cable with the iPhone 12’s packaging? Tell us down in the comments.
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iPhone 12 Max, iPhone 12 Pro Live Battery With Certification Images Allegedly Leaked; Same Listed Capacity

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iPhone 12 Max, iPhone 12 Pro Live Battery With Certification Images Allegedly Leaked; Same Listed Capacity

blognet   Thursday, July 23, 2020   Comment  

A while back, three iPhone 12 batteries got certified, revealing that Apple might ship the newer models with smaller cells compared to the predecessors. Now, similar news talking about the battery belonging to both the upcoming iPhone 12 Max and iPhone 12 Pro is circulating, and it’s possible Apple sticks to the same capacity for both models, which is highly unfortunate if you ask us.

Apple Might Stick With the Same 2775mah Cell for the iPhone 12 Max and iPhone 12 Pro

Images were shared on Twitter and they reportedly originated from a Korea Institute of Chemical Convergence Testing page, with screenshots showing other details of the battery provided as well. Take a look below if you want to see what sort of battery life you can expect from the iPhone 12 Max as well as the iPhone 12 Pro.

Possible Apple iPhone 12 Max or iPhone 12 Pro (A2431) Battery live image appeared on SafetyKorea certification.
2775mAh rated capacity#Apple #iPhone12Max #iPhone12Pro pic.twitter.com/FKJ590nU7c

— Venkatesh Babu.G (@smartvenkat95) July 22, 2020

As mentioned above, the rated capacity will actually be smaller than what’s present in the iPhone 11. We’re bringing in the iPhone 11 in the conversation because reports state that this model features the same display size as the iPhone 12 Max and the iPhone 12 Pro. It’s possible both of these upcoming models will take advantage of Apple’s highly-efficient A14 Bionic chipset that’s said to be made on TSMC’s 5nm node. There are also other areas where Apple can employ energy-saving tactics, so we’ll have to see exactly what those are when all four models are released later this year.
If you don’t know already, given below are the rated battery capacities expected for the upcoming four models.

• iPhone 12 (5.4-inch) – A2471 – 2227mAh
• iPhone 12 Max (6.1-inch) – A2431 – 2775mAh
• iPhone 12 Pro (6.1-inch) – A2431 – 2775mAh
• iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7-inch) – A2466 – 3687mAh

In a separate report, Apple may announce the new models in September, but it’s possible that they are officially released in October. If and when that happens, we’ll fill you in on all the battery capacities present in the iPhone 12 lineup, so stay tuned for more updates in the future.

Possible Apple iPhone 12 Max or iPhone 12 Pro (A2431) Battery live image appeared on SafetyKorea certification. 2775mAh rated capacity

iPhone 12 Launch Details Shared in New Report – Unveiling Will Happen in September, With Availability in October

iPhone 12 Launch Details Shared in New Report – Unveiling Will Happen in September, With Availability in October

blognet   Monday, July 13, 2020   Comment  

Uncertainty is still looming when it comes to the iPhone 12 launch, but fresh details present in a new report talks about the unveiling happening during the month of September. Unfortunately, just because Apple will be announcing new hardware during the aforementioned month, doesn’t mean those models will be available to order immediately.

Apple’s Supply Chain Reportedly Entering Normalization Phase - New iPhone 12 Models Should Be Available for Customers in Early October

A brand new report from Wedbush talks about the announcement of the new iPhone 12 models happening in September. This most likely means Apple will host its keynote in September, and it’s possible the technology giant also unveils a slew of other products. Unfortunately, while the release date of the other products wasn’t mentioned in the new report, the availability of the new iPhone 12 models won’t happen immediately.

“The supply chain getting back to normalization ahead of expectations has been impressive and now ultimately puts Cook & Co. back in the drivers seat to launch this 5G cycle in its typical mid-late September timeframe with the smartphones hitting the shelves/website by early October.”

A different report claimed that Apple was using every resource at its disposal to reduce the iPhone 12 delay. If things didn’t go according to plan, then the final assembly process could be pushed to October, the same month where Wedbush has commented that the new models shall be available to purchase. It also looks like because of several factors, ranging from manufacturing complications to the ongoing pandemic, iPhone 12 shipments for mmWave 5G models have been cut by 50 percent.
There’s no telling if Apple’s supply chain has got the situation under control or not, but we’ll see what happens in September. Ideally, September is the right month to unveil the new models as it’s just a month after Samsung unveils the new Galaxy Note 20 line. Apple certainly wouldn’t want to give Samsung any unnecessarily lead, but we’ll see what exactly goes does a few months from now.
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Three iPhone 12 Batteries Get Spotted on Certification Website; 5.4-inch Version May Feature 2227mAh of Rated Capacity

Three iPhone 12 Batteries Get Spotted on Certification Website; 5.4-inch Version May Feature 2227mAh of Rated Capacity

blognet   Monday, July 13, 2020   Comment  

The battery capacities of three iPhone 12 models have shown up on a certification website, though some details are different than what was mentioned in previous reports. It also looks like the smallest member of the iPhone 12 lineup; the one sporting a 5.4-inch display will sport a 2227mAh battery and that might not bode well for customers if they plan on enabling 5G connectivity throughout the day.

All Certified Battery Capacities Are Less in Capacities Compared to Capacities Running in the iPhone 11 Family

Several certification images were circulating on Twitter, revealing the capacities of the upcoming iPhone 12 models. The batteries of the three models have been given below.

• A2471 - 2227mAh (Rated capacity)
• A2431 - 2775mAh (Rated capacity)
• A2466 - 3687mAh (Rated capacity)

What’s strange to see here is that Apple is rumored to launch four iPhone 12 models later this year, not three, so why were only three batteries spotted on the certification website? It may be possible that the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Max and the more premium iPhone 12 Pro share the same capacity since they are rumored to share the same display size. However, it’s also possible that the battery of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, which is said to sport a massive 4400mAh cell hasn’t been spotted as yet, so there are lots of unanswered questions at this point.

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However, assuming these are the final figures, the capacities in question are actually smaller than the capacities present in the iPhone 11 series as shown in the list below.

• iPhone 11 - 3110mAh
• iPhone 11 Pro - 3046mAh
• iPhone 11 Pro Max - 3969mAh

We’re not sure what kind of power-saving measures Apple would have implemented in these iPhone 12 models because remember, all models are also said to support 5G connectivity and they will be sold in countries where 5G networks have rolled out. We’re not sure how a 2227mAh capacity will provide respectable endurance on a handset where 5G is enabled throughout the day. Looks like we’ll find out how well these phones perform after they’re released in the market.
What do you think of the latest battery capacities belonging to the iPhone 12 lineup? Impressed or disappointed? Let us know down in the comments.

Tipster Hints That Leaked 20W Charger for iPhone 12 Also Means Bigger Batteries for Upcoming Models

Tipster Hints That Leaked 20W Charger for iPhone 12 Also Means Bigger Batteries for Upcoming Models

blognet   Thursday, June 25, 2020   Comment  

Just yesterday, images of a 20W charger meant for the upcoming iPhone 12 series showed up online, and later received certification only a few hours later. There was also some speculation going on that perhaps Apple plans on bundling this charger with some iPhone 12 models because they will sport larger batteries and with the higher wattage, these cells will top up faster. Well, a tipster believes so too, giving us hope of even better battery life from the upcoming iPhone 12 series.

iPhone 12 Lineup Also Said to Be Thinner Than Its Predecessors While Rocking Bigger Batteries

Twitter user Jioriku has published some text with some confidence, implying that larger batteries are arriving for the iPhone 12 lineup. Unfortunately, he failed to mention the capacities of each iPhone 12 member, and there are four in total arriving this year, according to reports. Even previously, there was a report where it was summarized that the iPhone 12 series will be thinner than the iPhone 11 lineup while rocking bigger batteries, which is quite impressive, assuming that turns out to be true.

A bigger battery will also become a necessity for models like the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max since these are the two whose display specifications mention a 120Hz refresh rate, while the less expensive versions will only ship with a 60Hz OLED panel. Even with the 120Hz variable refresh rate technology enabled, both the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will become battery guzzlers, for which a bigger cell will become a requirement.

Larger capacity batteries are coming https://t.co/Gvw4QQc17z

— Jiorīku (@Jioriku) June 24, 2020

We also hope the same treatment is given to the cheaper iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max. While we don’t believe these two versions will ship with a 20W charger, we’re hoping Apple crams in a slightly bigger cell for increasing screen-on time, though our hopes may dwindle very soon and here’s why.

Earlier, a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 dummy was compared in size against the 2020 iPhone SE, showing that Apple’s $399 low-cost model is bigger. This might be seen as bad news as a smaller size could mean a compromise in the overall capacity that’s meant to be placed in the smallest iPhone 12. Hopefully, we’ll get to know the capacities of all four models in the future, but for now, treat this info with a pinch of salt, and await further updates.

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APPLE IPHONE 12 SERIES' CAMERA DETAILS SURFACE, ALL FOUR MODELS MAY COME WITH A BETTER WIDE-ANGLE CAMERA

APPLE IPHONE 12 SERIES' CAMERA DETAILS SURFACE, ALL FOUR MODELS MAY COME WITH A BETTER WIDE-ANGLE CAMERA

blognet   Saturday, May 23, 2020   Comment  

This year's iPhone lineup is expected to include not three but four iPhone models with different screen sizes. The series is likely to compromise one 5.4-inch model, two 6.1-inch models, and one 6.7-inch model. A new report claims that Apple has reportedly shared the camera module orders to its suppliers, and in the process some details have been leaked.

As per a report by Digitimes, all four models of the iPhone 12 series might come with a better wide-angle camera. The report referred to a supply chain that revealed that the wide-angle lense of all four models are upgraded from 6P to 7P.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max.

In addition to this, the report also revealed that Sharp and O-film Tech might be taking care of camera modules of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max and are reportedly planning for 50-55 million units. As per the report, LG Innotek is expected to make cameras for the other two models of the series and might go for 35-40 million units.

This hints that Apple is expecting more sales of lower end two models than the higher-end models.

As per a previous report, iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max are likely to sport two rear cameras each whereas the other two might feature triple rear camera setups.

New iPhone 12 release date, price, leaks, news and everything you need to know

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New iPhone 12 release date, price, leaks, news and everything you need to know

blognet   Friday, May 08, 2020   Comment  

The iPhone SE 2020 may be the latest device to join Apple's smartphone lineup. But it's not the only phone we're expecting to see from Cupertino this year. The iPhone 12 is coming, and we could be seeing as many as four new phones this fall.

That’s when the next iPhone is expected to arrive, at least assuming there are no delays triggered by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. And Apple is planning big changes for the devices set to replace the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

The iPhone 12 will likely be Apple's first device to support 5G networking. Other reports point to an all-new iPhone 12 design that gets rid of the iPhone’s distinctive notch while adding in-display Touch ID functionality. And a new type of camera could  even appear on some models.

We’re still several months out from the next iPhone launch, and a lot can change — particularly the date when the phones might actually launch. But here’s what we know so far about the iPhone 12.

iPhone 12: What to expect

• Four iPhone 12 models are coming this fall, following the iPhone SE 2020's launch in April.
• Expect two iPhone 12 devices with 5.4 and 6.1 inch displays and two iPhone 12 Pro models at 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches.
• Multiple iPhone 12 models will feature 5G connectivity via Qualcomm's 5G modem.
• The iPhone 12 Pro models will likely add a LiDAR sensor to the three rear cameras, which will aid AR performance.
• All new iPhones could feature OLED screens, while the iPhone 12 Pro series may offer a 120Hz refresh rate.

Latest iPhone 12 news (updated May 7)

• The regular iPhone 12 may not offer mmWave 5G, which means you won't get the fastest speeds on the most affordable model.
• A new series of iPhone 12 renders from PhoneArena offer the clearest, most believable look yet at the design of all four premium 2020 Apple handsets.
• We've seen additional reports on the price and specs for all four iPhone 12 models.

iPhone 12 release date: Delayed?

The iPhone 11 lineup debuted at an Apple press event on Sept. 10 last year, so it stands to reason that the new iPhone 12 would follow in September 2020. If Apple is able to stay on track and the phone comes out on the second Tuesday of the month, we could be looking at a iPhone 12 release date of Sept. 8.

That's a mighty big "if," though. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, multiple reports have pointed to a delay of the iPhone 12. The most recent report from The Wall Street Journal says that mass production has been pushed back by a month, so it's reasonable to expect that the devices will hit stores in October or later. Earlier reports from Bloomberg and Digitimes had suggested iPhone 12 production was on track. 

Even if the iPhone 12 does arrive in September, the most premium model could be held back. According to an April 2020 supply chain report, the standard iPhone 12 series will enter mass production in September, while the rumored iPhone 12 Pro Max will follow suit in October.

The coronavirus pandemic has already forced Apple to move its Worldwide Developer Conference online. The event will still be held in June, so you can expect to hear about iOS 14 around that time. That's the updated version of Apple's mobile operating system that will debut on the iPhone 12.

iPhone 12 price

The iPhone 11 starts at a fairly affordable $699, while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max cost $999 and $1,099 respectively. The wild card is how much 5G support will add to the price of the new iPhone 12. 

Most 5G-capable phones arriving last year are priced at a premium compared to conventional models. Last year's Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G both cost $1,299 — $200 to $300 more than their LTE counterparts. The newly introduced Galaxy S20 has 5G connectivity and costs $999, but that's still $100 more than what the S10 debuted at a year ago.

Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo strikes a positive tone about the pricing for the iPhone 12, saying “Apple will not significantly increase the price of 5G iPhones compared to this year's lineup.” He estimates between a $30 and $100 bump depending on the specific version. 

The best look at potential iPhone 12 prices that we've seen so far comes from analyst Chung-Hoon Lee of UBI Research, who offered his analysis of pricing to Korean publication The Elec. Lee thinks iPhone 12 prices will start at $700 for the 5.4-inch model, while the 6.1-inch version could cost $750. The iPhone 12 Pro models are expected to come in at $999 and $1,099, respectively, matching what the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max cost. Those estimates could change depending on economic conditions, Lee warns.

Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech thinks those prices will start a little lower. He cites sources that told him the 5.4-inch model will cost $649, while the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 will start at $749. The iPhone 12 Pro models will keep the $999 and $1,099 prices of their iPhone 11 Pro predecessors.

iPhone 5G: Apple's first 5G phones

A report from Nikkei says that all iPhone 12 models will ship with 5G networking capability, but the flavor of 5G may vary by the model.

According to Apple analyst Jon Prosser, all four iPhone 12 models with ship with 5G networking support. However, the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 and 6.1-inch iPhone 12 may not support mmWave technology, which offers the fastest download speeds. Instead, these more affordable devices would support only sub-6GHz 5G. 

5G in this lower band offers longer range but slower data rates than mmWave technology, which can reach up to 2Gbps. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will reportedly offer mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G, giving shoppers the best of both worlds. Verizon 5G is focusing, at least initially, on mmWave, which delivers the fastest speeds but typically requires line of sight.

Because Apple bought Intel’s modem business last year, it's expected that Apple will eventually stop getting its 5G modems from Qualcomm and will design its own modems in house, the same way it does for its A-series processors. That's unlikely to happen in time for the new iPhone 12, though.

iPhone 12 design: Smaller notch, flatter sides and blue?

The iPhone 12's design is expected to bring back the flat metal-edge design of the iPhone 5. A report from Bloomberg has suggested this will come to pass, with the premium iPhone 12 variants expected to receive the new design treatment.

The above image from designer Jonas Daehnert shows what the iPhone 12 Pro could look like with the flat edges, a smaller notch and a fourth "camera," which would presumably be a LiDAR sensor for more immersive augmented reality applications. That feature was introduced in the iPad Pro that came out in March.