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With Apple’s\u00a0iOS 14<\/span>\u00a0available for\u00a0public beta<\/span>, we now know more about what the upcoming iPhone, and all the other iPhones compatible with the update<\/span>, can do. From widgets<\/span> and app libraries to picture-in-picture, you can expect a bunch of software as well as hardware upgrades to the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Max. (Apple has not confirmed the names of the phones, but we’ll go with those for now.) <\/p>\n

It looks as though the new iPhones are on schedule for the fall, but when exactly they will launch during the season is still up in the air. Though we usually see new flagship iPhones in September, recent reports say that Apple may delay the\u00a0iPhone 11\u00a0sequels due to the coronavirus<\/a><\/span>. Early into the outbreak, COVID-19 forced Apple to close its\u00a0US retail stores<\/span>, though some have now reopened in limited ways<\/span>. Suppliers in China have also shut down or are operating on limited capacity, which may\u00a0affect not only inventory in September<\/span>\u00a0but\u00a0sales, too<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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Despite such disruptions, rumors continue to swirl around the iPhone 12 phones, which we imagine will continue until they officially launch. In addition to maybe introducing 3D depth-sensing to its rear cameras and new screen sizes, speculation has arisen that Apple will belatedly include a feature in the iPhone that would make it competitive with its competitors:\u00a05G. This makes sense considering its main rival, Samsung, launched several 5G phones this year, including the high-end\u00a0Galaxy S20 phones<\/span>\u00a0and will announce more at its Unpacked event on Aug. 5<\/span>, like the Note 20<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Until any of that happens though, check back often as we will continue to update it with the most probable and compelling\u00a0rumors.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, reviews and advice on iPhones, iPads, Macs, services and software.<\/p>\n

\tiPhone 12’s release date may be in October <\/h2>\n

Despite Apple’s largest manufacturer, Foxconn,\u00a0assuring investors it should still make its fall timeline<\/span>, The Wall Street Journal reported<\/a>\u00a0that the iPhone 12 could face delays<\/span>. This is due to the coronavirus pandemic and its unprecedented effect on manufacturing and consumer demands. The report estimated that Apple may wait until October to announce the phone, which is about a month after the iPhone’s usual launch. Apple CFO Luca Maestri all but confirmed this<\/span> on a quarterly earnings call, saying, “This year, we project supply to be available a few weeks later” than last year’s mid-September launch.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And other iPhone models may launch in different stages too<\/h2>\n

Another rumor, reported by DigiTimes<\/a> and picked up by MacRumors<\/a>, suggests that Apple may launch its 2020 iPhones in multiple stages. Due to the pandemic throwing off manufacturing schedules, the two 6.1-inch iPhone models may launch first, with the 6.7- and 5.4-inch variants coming later. (For more on the different speculated iPhone sizes, read more below.)<\/p>\n

iPhone 12 price may be cheaper than iPhone 11<\/h2>\n

When the iPhone 11 debuted last year, we were pleasantly surprised<\/span> that its base model cost $699, which was $50 cheaper than 2018’s iPhone XR<\/span>. This trend may continue, with one tech analyst<\/a> reporting that Apple will price the iPhone 12 at $649<\/span>, the iPhone 12 Pro at $999 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max at $1,099. <\/p>\n

\tiPhone 12 design: Similar (or not) to iPhone 11 <\/h2>\n

Every other year, Apple usually makes notable cosmetic changes to its iPhone to freshen up its look, much to the delight of anticipating buyers. But a report by Japanese publication\u00a0Mac Otakara<\/a>, citing an unnamed Chinese supplier, reported that the iPhone 12 will look similar to the iPhone 11. The only possible difference is that the iPhone 12’s edges will be slightly bowed. <\/p>\n

On the other hand, Apple is also speculated to\u00a0completely revamp the iPhone’s design<\/span>\u00a0with flat edges (similar to the new iPads). This could trigger what\u00a0Wedbush analyst Dan Ives<\/a>\u00a0called “the perfect storm of demand,” which would drive up sales and result in a “super cycle” for Apple.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

\tiPhone 12 may not come with EarPods or a power adapter <\/h2>\n

In one of the more unpopular rumors,\u00a0analyst Ming-Chi Kuo<\/a>\u00a0reported that\u00a0Apple may not include its wired EarPod headphones in the iPhone 12 box<\/span>. This would be a move to encourage people to buy the company’s wireless\u00a0AirPods<\/span>\u00a0instead. Apple has included EarPod headphones since the\u00a0iPhone 5 release in 2012<\/span>, so this would be a notable change. AirPod and\u00a0AirPod Pro<\/span>\u00a0earbuds are currently priced at $159 (\u00a3159, AU$249) and $249 (\u00a3249, AU$399), respectively. <\/p>\n

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The iPhone 12 may not come with a power adapter.<\/p>\n

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Ming-Chi Kuo expects that the\u00a0iPhone 12 will ship without a power adapter<\/span> as well, according to\u00a09to5Mac<\/a>. The reason is mainly for costs — by foregoing it, Apple can keep costs down while loading the phone with 5G components. It would also help lower freight costs as the size of the packaging would shrink. <\/p>\n

\tiPhone 12 Pro’s rumored colors include dark blue
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Last year Apple introduced a midnight green color on the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. Whether\u00a0you like the shade or not<\/span>, the color variant actually\u00a0sold well compared to expectations<\/span>. This year there may be a possibility that Apple will launch another new color,\u00a0navy blue, on the iPhone 12 Pro<\/span> according to\u00a0XDA Developer<\/a>. This would be on trend since blue is both\u00a0Pantone’s<\/a> color pick for the new year (“classic blue”) and\u00a0Shutterstock<\/a> included “phantom blue” in its color forecast for 2020. <\/p>\n

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\tiPhone 12’s possible specs and display sizes <\/h2>\n

One of the more enduring rumors about the upcoming iPhones is that Apple may introduce new screen sizes<\/span>. One of the iPhone 12s could have a 5.4-inch screen (of the current iPhones, the new iPhone SE has the smallest display, which measures 4.7 inches). And the iPhone 2020 Pro Max could go as large as 6.7 inches (for reference, the iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/span> has a 6.5-inch display).\u00a0 <\/p>\n

There’s also speculation that the iPhone 12’s display will have a 120Hz refresh rate<\/span>\u00a0and that perhaps the iPhone 12 Pro may have a ProMotion display<\/span>, which is currently featured on the iPad Pro<\/span>. Most phones refresh at 60 frames per second, or 60Hz, but other phones, like the Galaxy S20 and the OnePlus 8 Pro<\/span> refresh at 120Hz. With a higher refresh rate, a phone feels faster and smoother when scrolling through things like web pages and apps. \u00a0 <\/p>\n

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With the possibility of new display sizes, rumors that Apple will expand its iPhone line have been swirling around. In December 2019, CNET’s Lexy Savvides wrote: <\/p>\n

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According to JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee, Apple will release four new iPhone 12 models in the fall of 2020: a 5.4-inch model, two 6.1-inch\u00a0phones<\/a>\u00a0and a 6.7-inch phone. All of them will have OLED displays. \t<\/p>\n

These size predictions were also\u00a0backed this week by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo<\/a>, who believes the current 5.8-inch size of the iPhone 11 Pro may be going away. So the 5.4-inch and one of the 6.1-inch models will be the lower-end devices, presumably called the iPhone 12. Then the more expensive phones will be the other 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, respectively. \t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Read more:<\/strong>\u00a0The best ways to sell or trade in your old iPhone in 2020<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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\tiPhone 12’s 5G connectivity?
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Several rumors are predicting that Apple will include 5G connectivity this year. More specifically, Apple analyst Ming-chi Kuo expects\u00a0the company to unveil three 5G phones<\/a>\u00a0and Fast Company reported that Apple may use its own proprietary 5G antennas<\/span>. <\/p>\n

There are a couple of reasons why the company didn’t jump on the trend in 2019. First, Apple usually isn’t the first in on mobile trends, preferring instead to perfect an emerging technology before committing to it. For example, it was behind its competitors in making phones with 3G and 4G LTE connectivity when those networks just launched.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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Second, Apple stopped working with the leading 5G modem provider,\u00a0Qualcomm<\/a>,\u00a0because of a dispute over Qualcomm’s licensing fees<\/a>. The two companies\u00a0settled their litigation<\/a>\u00a0in April 2019, and then agreed to\u00a0a multiyear 5G chip deal<\/a>. This led to Apple’s previous partner of 5G modems,\u00a0Intel<\/a>, to ultimately\u00a0exit the 5G phone modem business<\/a>\u00a0altogether and Apple later acquired Intel’s smartphone modem business<\/a> for $1 billion. Apple is still working with Qualcomm, but it got started too late to launch a 5G phone last year when a few of its rivals released their 5G models, like the Galaxy S10 5G<\/span>, LG V50 5G<\/span> and\u00a0OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. <\/p>\n

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\tiPhone 12’s camera may have 3D depth sensing <\/h2>\n

Since the iPhone X, newer iPhones have front-facing cameras that have 3D depth sensing. Known as Face ID<\/span>, this feature scans your face for unlocking your phone and authorizing digital payments. It’s been rumored that Apple may take it up a notch and introduce that same system to the rear cameras. In August 2019, CNET’s Vanessa Orellana wrote: <\/p>\n

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Longtime Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo (via\u00a0MacRumors<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a09to5Mac<\/a>) said he expects two of the 2020 iPhones models to have a new time-of-flight camera lens on the back of the phone. The setup would be similar to that of the current True Depth camera system used for Face ID on the front of the phone, except it would use a slightly different type of technology that could allow it to 3D map objects from farther away. This would significantly improve its augmented reality applications and take certain camera features like Portrait Mode to the next level. \t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It’s unclear how many of the new iPhones would be equipped with this feature, if any. <\/p>\n

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