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Ah, October. The leaves are turning brown, the air is getting cooler, the pumpkins are getting spicier - or something. And now Apple's new iPhone. This is the company's next generation smartphone. probably called the iPhone 12is expected to start during an online event on Tuesday October 13th This year with a new Boxier iPad Pro-inspired look, faster processing chips and 5G wireless technology. Here's what we've heard about that so far Price of the iPhone 12 and Release dateand a few Features on our iPhone 12 wishlist that Apple should steal from Samsung.
The new iPhone is the smartphone that Apple fans and industry watchers have been waiting for for a while. It's the first major revision of the iPhone design Since 2017, when Apple unveiled its $ 1,000 iPhone X with a new face-unlock design and better screen technology. A survey by Decluttr, an equipment recycler and reseller, found that an "astounding" 53% of respondents plan to buy this year's iPhone in what analysts call the "super cycle" of phone upgrades.
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"We believe that the iPhone 12 represents the most significant product cycle for Cook & Co. since the iPhone 6 in 2014 and will be another crucial chapter in Apple's growth story despite a weaker consumer environment," said the Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives wrote in a note dated October 6th to investors. He called this launch a "once in a decade" event for Apple.
Overall, Apple's event promises to be interesting. It is the third such major product announcement Apple made during the Coronavirus pandemic, which infected more than 35.6 million people and killed more than 1 million people worldwide.
Apple's event will also overlap with Amazon's annual Prime Day sales event takes place on October 13th and 14th. Amazon usually holds its annual shopping vacation during the summer monthsBut like everything else, the coronavirus seemed to be throwing out those plans.
While the iPhone will be a key product we see at the Apple event this year, and probably what most people focus on, the company is likely to expect it other devices to splurge on. This includes new ones Apple branded over-ear headphones called the AirPods Studio, possible updates for that $ 299 HomePod speakers"A potential"iPhone mini"That's somewhere on the iPhone SE for $ 399 and the iPhone 11 for $ 699, and possibly even at Apple Long rumored AirTags beacons to find your lost keys, among other things.
Apple's online event follows the company's final announcements in September for the latest iPads, Apple Watches, and Apple One subscriptions.
When is the Apple event?
Apple's online-only event will take place on October 13 at 10 a.m. PT. This is 1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. BST, and 4 p.m. AEDT on October 14th (sorry, Australia).
Where can I see Apple's live stream?
You can stream Apple's event directly from the company's website.
What can we expect besides the iPhone 12 launch?
Apple's digital events are fast moving and produced quickly. And there are at least a joke or two they throw in to keep you entertained.
