Apple unveils new 5G iPhone 12
After a long wait, Apple just unveiled the new 5G iPhone 12 at the company’s virtual October event.
The new iPhone 12 will come in four variations including the base model, the pro, max and mini. There will be five fresh new finishes in black, white, green, red and blue. It also comes with aero-space grade aluminum edges, as well as a ceramic shield that is “tougher than any smartphone glass,” according to Apple.
This new feature makes the device “virtually impervious to heat and electricity” and has better resistance against drops, spills and splashes.
The new headlining feature for the device or what the company calls “the most exciting step yet,” is that this generation is 5G compatible.
“5G will bring a new level of performance for downloads and uploads, higher quality video streaming, more responsive gaming, real-time interactivity and so much more,” said chief executive Tim Cook.
Depending on the carrier and region, 5G grants faster internet access away from Wifi. The iPhone 12 has access to Verizon 5G ultrawide band. According to Apple, this is the fastest in the world with downloads speeds like 4 gigabytes per second.
Many of Apple’s well-known features have been improved in the new model. The iPhone 12 boasts a Super Retina XDR display, a crisper portrait mode, 4k HDr recording and turbo charging.
New accessories are also on the horizon as Apple adds new MagSafe accessories like cases and shielded credit card wallets. However, the new phones will not come with the compulsory earphones and charger. Apple touts this as a means to help reduce its impact on the environment.
Base prices will start at $799 and the new mini will start at $699. The new iPhone 12 is set to drop on Oct. 23, but is already available for pre-sale.
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