Apple iPhone 12 launch event Live Updates: Apple launches iPhone 12, HomePod Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro

Apple Event Live Updates: Apple has launched its 5G enabled iPhone 12 smartphone. It has also launched the HomePod Mini smartspeaker.

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13 Oct 2020, 23:38 IST

iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max

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The iPhone 12 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max starts at $1099.

13 Oct 2020, 23:32 IST

iPhone 12 Pro smartphones will come with LiDAR sensors

Apple said that the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max will come with LiDAR sensors. This will improve the phone's AR capabilities and improve focus captured in low light conditions both in images and videos. It also improves depth in low-light images.

13 Oct 2020, 23:29 IST

Apple introduces HDR video recording to iPhone 12 Pro

Apple said that the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max comes with HDR video recording feature. They also come with Dolby Vision HDR. Users will also be able to edit, share and capture videos in Dolby Vision HDR directly using their iPhone 12 Pro smartphones.

13 Oct 2020, 23:23 IST

iPhone 12 Pro camera specs

The iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone Pro Max come with a 12MP telephoto lens, a 12MP wide angle lens and a 12MP wide angle lens.

13 Oct 2020, 23:20 IST

iPhone 12 Pro specs

iPhone 12 Pro will come with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display and iPhone 12 Pro Max will come with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display. These smartphones come with IP68 technology and they will be available with ceramic glass coating on top. They are powered by A14 Bionic chipset.

13 Oct 2020, 23:18 IST

Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro

Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro.

13 Oct 2020, 23:16 IST

iPhone 12 prices announced

The Apple iPhone 12 will start at $799 while the iPhone 12 Mini will start at $699.

13 Oct 2020, 23:15 IST

Apple introduces iPhone 12 Mini

Apple has introduces iPhone 12 Mini with a 5.4-inch display and 5G connectivity.

13 Oct 2020, 23:14 IST

Apple announces major eco-friendly goals.

Apple says that it will use recycled rare earth metals in its iPhones recycling 2 million metric tons of products.

13 Oct 2020, 23:09 IST

Apple introduces MagSafe for iPhones

Apple says that users will be able to charge their iPhone 12 using MagSafe's wireless chargers. Users will also be able to charge iPhone 12 and the Apple Watch 6 using a single MagSafe charger.

13 Oct 2020, 23:05 IST

iPhone 12 comes with a dual camera system

Apple's iPhone 12 comes with a dual rear camera system with a wide angle lens and an ultra wide angle lens. It also features HDR 3. Apple said that its night mode will be available in the rear cameras and in its front facing TrueDepth camera. 

13 Oct 2020, 23:00 IST

iPhone 12 is powered by A14 Bionic chipset

Apple's iPhone 12 series is powered by the A14 Bionic chipset. It is the first chipset in the world to be built using the 5nm technology. Apple says it has the fastest GPU compared to the competitors.

13 Oct 2020, 22:58 IST

iPhone 12 comes with Smart Data Mode

iPhone 12 comes with a smart data mode that automatically switches the iPhone between 5G and LTE modes depending on the usage.

13 Oct 2020, 22:55 IST

iPhone 12 specs

The Apple iPhone 12 comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display and it features an aluminium chassis. It features Corning's Ceramic Shield cover on the top of the display. It has a display notch and it has Dolby Vision, HDR 10 for audio. It also features 5G connectivity along with custom 5G antennas.

13 Oct 2020, 22:52 IST

Apple iPhone 12 is here

Here's your first look at the iPhone 12.

13 Oct 2020, 22:51 IST

Verizon launches 5G network across the US

Verizon CEO announced that it is launch its 5G network across the US.

13 Oct 2020, 22:48 IST

iPhone 12 will work with Verizon's 5G network

Verizon's CEO said that Apple's 5G iPhone models will work with Verizon's 5G network.

13 Oct 2020, 22:46 IST

Tim Cook introduces iPhone 12

Tim Cook introduces next generation iPhone models. He said that all of the 2020 iPhones will come with 5G connectivity. He said that 5G will make iPhones more secure.

13 Oct 2020, 22:44 IST

HomePod Mini costs $99

HomePod Mini costs $99 and it will be available in White and Space Grey colour variants. Apple will start shipping the device starting November 16.

13 Oct 2020, 22:42 IST

HomePod Mini comes with an intercom feature

HomePod Mini comes with an intercom feature that not only connects two HomePod Minis but also with iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods.

13 Oct 2020, 22:40 IST

HomePod Mini can access apps on your iPhones

HomePod Mini deep integration with Siri and iPhone. It can access apps on your smartphone. It automatically integrates with Apple's Home app to control all your smart home devices.

13 Oct 2020, 22:39 IST

HomePod Mini comes with S2 chipset

Apple's HomePod Mini is powered by S2 chipset. It can provide a stereo experience. You can listen to Apple Music, iHeart Radio and podcasts. It is powered by Siri and comes with advanced audio algorithms.

13 Oct 2020, 22:35 IST

Apple introduces HomePod Mini

HomePod Mini

HomePod Mini

Apple has introduced its second generation smart speaker called HomePod Mini. 

13 Oct 2020, 22:35 IST

Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ event begins

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Apple has started its Hi, Speed event. Tim Cook takes the stage to talk about the company's fall lineup.

13 Oct 2020, 22:20 IST

iPhone 12 series will be available these colour variants

A new report says that the iPhone 12 Mini will be available in Black, Blue, Green, Product Red and White colours, the iPhone 12, on the other hand, is expected to be available in Black, Blue, Green, Product Red and White colour variants.  The iPhone 12 Pro is expected to arrive in Blue, Gold, Graphite and Silver colour options, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max is expected to arrive in the same Blue, Gold, Graphite and Silver options.

13 Oct 2020, 22:08 IST

Apple iPhone 12 like to start at $649

⚡️iPhone 12 PRICING⚡️ I got ✅✅✅

- 12 mini (5.4”) :
64GB $649
128GB $699
256GB $799

- 12 (6.1”) :
64GB $749
128GB $799
256GB $899

- 12 Pro (6.1”) :
128GB $999
256GB $1099
512GB $1299

- 12 Pro Max (6.7”) :
128GB $1099
256GB $1199
512GB $1399

— Apple RUMORs (@a_rumors1111) October 1, 2020

Reports hint that Apple's 12 series smartphones will come at a starting price of less than $700. Reports hint towards the iPhone 12 Mini and the iPhone 12 coming at a starting price of $649 and $749. The iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone Pro Max, on the other hand, are expected to start at $999 and $1099 respectively.

13 Oct 2020, 22:05 IST

Apple's A14 chipset is better than Snapdragon 875, Exynos 1000 series

Apple's A14 chipset scored 1583 points on the single-core test which is roughly 18% higher than the A13. As per a GSM Arena report it is also ahead of the rumoured Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 and Exynos 1000 processors that achieved 1159 points and 1159 points respectively.

13 Oct 2020, 21:55 IST

iPhone 12 series will be powered by A14 chipset

Apple's upcoming iPhone 12 series smartphones will be powered by the company A14 chipset. The A14 chipset will succeed the A13 Bionic chipset that powered last year's iPhone 11 series smartphones.

13 Oct 2020, 21:44 IST

iPhone 12 series will come sans this feature

Apple is expected to ship iPhone 12 series sans the earpods. A report by 9to5Mac says that iOS 14.2 comes with a new version of a radio frequency disclaimer file that mentions only “headphones” and not “supplied headphones”.  This indicates that Apple is going to release a new iPhone that does not come with EarPods.

13 Oct 2020, 21:40 IST

Apple HomePod Mini is also coming

Apple, apart from launching the iPhone 12 series smartphones, is also expected to launch the HomePod Mini. This will be the company's second-generation smart speaker. Reports indicate that it will look like an inverted orb. You can check all the details here.

13 Oct 2020, 21:30 IST

Here what we know about the iPhone 12

The fourth iPhone model that is expected to be included in the iPhone 12 lineup is the 6.1-inch iPhone 12. In case you are not sure, the iPhone 12 series is expected to include two 6.1-inch iPhone 12 models. While the iPhone 12 Pro will come with a triple-rear camera setup and LiDAR sensors, the iPhone 12 will come with a dual-rear camera setup sans the LiDAR sensors.

13 Oct 2020, 21:20 IST

Here's what we know about the iPhone 12 Mini

Apple's iPhone 12 series is also expected to come with a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 model. This will the cheapest iPhone model in the series and it will come with a dual-rear camera setup sans the LiDAR sensors, OLED display and the A14 chipset. 

13 Oct 2020, 21:10 IST

All you need to know about the iPhone 12 Pro

Another Pro variant that will be a part of the iPhone 12 series will the 6.1-inch iPhone model. This variant just like the iPhone 12 Pro Max is expected to get an OLED display along with a triple-rear camera setup along with LiDAR sensors, 5G connectivity, A14 chipset and bigger storage space up to 512GB.

13 Oct 2020, 21:02 IST

All you need to know about the iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple is expected to launch four new iPhone 12 models at its event tonight. The top variant of the iPhone 12 series is expected to a 6.7-inch iPhone Pro Max. This will also be the company's most expensive iPhone 12 model and it will feature the best of specs from the company's fall lineup. This includes the A14 chipset, triple-rear camera setup, LiDAR sensors, 5G connectivity, and bigger storage space. You can check all the details here.

13 Oct 2020, 20:55 IST

Where to watch the Apple event

As mentioned before, Apple's ‘Hi, Speed' event will begin at 10 AM PDT or 10:30 PM PDT. You can watch the Apple event on its events page. You can also watch the upcoming Apple event on the company's official YouTube channel or on Flipkart.

In addition to that, we will also be bringing you all the live updates from the company's event. So, stay tuned!

13 Oct 2020, 20:46 IST

Tim Cook shares a messages ahead of the Apple event

Hey Siri, play my event day playlist! See you all soon! #AppleEvent https://t.co/CDTYPczjCz

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) October 13, 2020

Ahead of its ‘Hi, Speed' event, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has shared a special message via his Twitter handle. “Hey Siri, play my event day playlist! See you all soon! #AppleEvent,” he wrote in his post, which also contains the link to a playlist on Apple Music titled Event Day. This, presumably' is the list of songs that we will hear at the company's upcoming event.

13 Oct 2020, 20:37 IST

Apple Store goes down ahead of the 'Hi, Speed' event

Apple's ‘Hi, Speed' event will begin at 10:30PM IST. Ahead of the event, Apple's online store has gone down – an event that is customary to all major Apple launches. At the moment, the Apple Store says ‘We'll be right back' along with the text ‘Updates are coming to the Apple Store. Check back soon'. The store is expected to be back online when the company has launched its iPhone 12 series smartphones.