Google Pixels are probably the best pure Android smartphones that enjoy good support, fast action or a fantastic camera. Unfortunately, virtually every generation of these devices struggles with various technical problems. Users report all kinds of congenital malfunctions every year, and you might think the Pixels are the most emergency models on the market. History likes to repeat and everything indicates that the fifth generation of these smartphones is also not free from imperfections. More and more buyers are reporting the presence of a large gap between the display and the bezel, which indicates a very inaccurate workmanship, and also undermines the Pixel’s alleged water resistance.
Looks like the fact that too little glue was used in the production process or too little pressure was used during assembly. We expect Google to clarify the matter soon, and the problem has already been fixed in production and there will be no more Pixel 5s with such a defect.
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The popular meme “ah s , here we go again” immediately appears . The Google Pixel or XDA-Developers forums are again besieged by dissatisfied owners of Google phones. The gap can be found in both color versions and is visible immediately after taking the model out of the box Most of the defective units have the gap near the front camera, but some have also noticed it near the SIM tray or along the top of the phone, so it appears that the manufacturing process has used too little glue or too little downforce. assembly.
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Needless to say, such a gap not only disturbs the aesthetic values, but can also be felt while using the device. Most importantly, it probably causes the smartphone to be waterproof and the alleged IP certificate 68 does not mean anything in this case, although there is no one yet brave holder who could test it. We expect Google to clarify the matter soon, and the problem has already been fixed in production and there will be no more Pixels 5 with such a defect. It’s scary to think what could be wrong with the next version of these smartphones …
The Kirin 9000 system circuit is expected to be the last circuit TSMC had to produce for Huawei before the US-China trade war suspended supplies to China.
Earlier in August, we reported on leaks that revealed Huawei’s upcoming Mate The appearance of Pro smartphones and especially the massive round camera column. Now WinFuture’s Roland Quandt has become a fairly comprehensive leak of the rest of the data for Huawei’s upcoming flagship model. At the same time, previously leaked images come into questionable light, as a recent leak shows that the camera island is clearly different from the August images.
According to Quandt, Mate 40 Pro’s display is 6, 79 – inch OLED panel with quite original 2772 × 1344 resolution. No information is yet available on possible support for the high refresh rate, but the leak confirms the very strong curvature of the display glass seen in the August images toward the edges. An optical fingerprint reader is placed under the screen according to the leak according to the P as in the series. The size of the future flagship model is expected to be 162, 9 x 75, 5 x 9.1 mm (H x W x D) and weight 212 grams
Based on the fresh leak, the camera system in the novelty is placed in the four corners of the round camera frame in much the same way as in the August leak images. However, unlike the previous leak, there is a large area in the middle of the camera frame for the Leica logo, making the cameras a little further apart. In addition, in the original leaks, the LED flash located outside the frame is in the new images inside the island between the top two cameras. Furthermore, the camera column is still very large and rises well above the surface of the back cover
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According to the leak, the resolution of the main camera is expected to be 40 megapixels, in addition to which it is equipped with an optical image stabilizer and f1.9 aperture ratio. In addition to the main camera, there is a 13 on the back) megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with a larger f1.8 aperture ratio and TV camera 12 megapixel resolution, f3.4 aperture and according to the leak with 5x zoom. The leak from the fourth lens visible in the camera system does not mention anything, but apparently it would not be at least a recordable camera, but some kind of additional sensor, as the leak mentions three cameras in the phone. Front cameras fresh leak waiting for Mate 40 Prohon P 40 – two pieces familiar from the collection. One of these is the 13 megapixel front camera with f2.4 aperture and another 3D sensor for gesture control
Perhaps the most interesting new piece of information in the leak is also revealing other technical details of the device. The system circuit in the device is Huawei’s new Kirin 9000 system circuit with 5 nanometer manufacturing technology. According to Quandt, this is the last circuit that Huawei was able to produce at TSMC before the restrictions imposed by the United States that prevent future district supplies. TSMC has announced that it will deliver the last chips to Huawei in September. The system circuit contains eight processor cores, four of which are energy efficient Cortex-A 04 GHz and four powerful Cortex-A 75 – cores. Novelty circuit Cortex-A – the maximum clock frequency of three cores is 2, depending on leakage, 54 and the single most powerful kernel 3, 13 GHz
If the leak data is correct, Huawei’s novelty circuit would increase with Snapdragon 865 Past the plus as a system circuit offering the highest clock frequencies in the mobile world. According to the leak, the circuit would also do quite well on Qualcomm’s flagship, overtaking its performance despite similar clock frequencies. According to the leak in the new Kirin 9000 system circuit, ARM Mali-G 13. There is also an integrated 5G modem in the system circuit.
The system circuit is being powered by a leak 4400 mAh battery that supports fast charging 65 at watts. The fast charge speed would thus be the same as the OnePlus 8t released earlier this month, and the battery can be expected to be similarly divided into two parts. Huawei Mate 30 Pro is also expected to support wireless charging as well as
Telefónica has presented new tariffs that enable Internet via cable, DSL, mobile communications via the HomeSpot router or fiber optics. Telefónica wants to determine the most suitable transmission technology individually using an availability check. O2 My Home is available in five different configurations, which differ primarily in terms of speed. The new O2 tariffs with DSL, mobile communications and fiber optics will be available from November 3rd, with cable to follow later this month.
According to Telefónica, O2 My Home is the first tariff in Germany that combines DSL, cable, fiber optics and 4G / 5G via router. The HomeSpot router enables telephony and is touted by Telefónica as a full-fledged landline replacement. All tariff options include a telephony flat rate to the German landline network.
The tariffs of O2 My Home in the overview.
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Cooperation with Vodafone The new O2 tariffs mark the start of the cooperation between Telefónica and Vodafone. According to its own statements, Telefónica can reach 24 millions of households with broadband cable via the Vodafone partnership. Another 2.3 million are to be added via Tele Columbus.
Vodafone opened its cable network last May for competitor Telefónica, which does not offer its own fixed network in Germany. With this step, Vodafone wanted to dispel antitrust concerns of the EU Commission regarding the takeover of Unitymedia.
Telefónica continues to work with the Deutsche Telekom together, over whose infrastructure, according to the Spanish company 34, millions of households via DSL and “in perspective” via glass
(Pocket-lint) – The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is here complete with a new design, a tougher screen, new processor, and even 5G. So, is this a huge leap forward, or seemingly like everything else at the moment, an update for update’s sake?
We’ve been using the new iPhone 12 Pro, one of four new iPhones announced, to find out whether this is the iPhone to get.
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A new design
New squarer design
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, 189g
Four colours: Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue
IP68 protection
Wait long enough and things normally come full circle. Remember that favourite item of clothing that was in fashion, then went out of fashion, then came back into fashion? Well, the same could be said for the iPhone 12 Pro design. Gone are the rounded edges we’ve become accustomed to since the launch of the iPhone X and in is a blunter, squarer, design, with an iPhone 4 feel to it.
That translates into an iPhone 12 Pro that looks heavier than it is, even though it’s actually lighter and more robust than the iPhone 11 Pro that it replaces. There’s a hint of retro solidity to it, thanks to those square edges, while the new form factor allows for a reduction in bezel thickness around the edge of the display.
Don’t get too excited, they are still there, and we certainly aren’t talking about reaching a level where you can’t see them like Samsung and others. And yes, the notch is still present.
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The end result is a larger display in a device that hasn’t grown as much as you might expect, so it’s only a fraction larger than the iPhone 11 Pro that came before it. It was something we were concerned about, but now in our hand, all you notice is that the screen is that bit bigger – it’s gone from 5.8-inches to 6.1-inches – which is going to be a lot more useable day-to-day.
But unlike the iPhone 4 and 5 models from 2013 and 2014, those edges are now highly polished. The Pacific Blue we’ve been using catches the sunlight nicely and isn’t too gaudy – we’re not sure we could say the same about the Gold model.
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On the back, it’s one piece of frosted glass as previously seen on the iPhone 11 Pro to hide fingerprints which rises slightly to house the three cameras, LiDAR scanner, and flash in the top left-hand corner. What’s perhaps also surprising is that those squared edges are still comfortable to hold. The iPhone 12 Pro manages to strike that balance between size and thickness to mean it stays manageable without being uncomfortable.
A larger display
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display
2532 x 1170 pixels, 460ppi
Ceramic Shield protection
When is glass not glass? When it’s made up of nano-ceramic crystals. That’s what the display of the iPhone is now using rather than toughened glass to protect it from scratches. For the most part, you won’t be able to tell the difference day-to-day, although we have noticed that it’s more prone to fingerprint smudging than previous models.
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Behind that new Ceramic Shield – as Apple calls it – is that new larger display. It’s seen a slight increase in size to 6.1-inches, but as we mentioned, this fits nicely into a handset that’s only a couple of mm taller, but no wider and is indeed thinner.
The display itself remains close to the performance we saw on the iPhone 11 Pro – it’s still OLED and the overall pixel density is basically the same, but there are a few more pixels packed in. What’s important is that you have the same clarity, the same great colour reproduction and the same brightness that will punch through reflections so you can still see as well as bright sunshine as you can in low light.
A new processor and battery life
A14 Bionic processor
5G connectivity
All-day battery life
The big upgrade on the tech specs is 5G and the new A14 Bionic processor to power it all. As with every new iPhone, the device is more powerful than the one before and that allows Apple to offer more things beyond just allowing you to load apps and games faster.
And of course, most of it will be invisible. The iPhone just works when you ask it to do something. Whether that’s getting you to your latest puzzle to solve in a game, or processing Dolby Vision ready HDR 4K footage in-camera as you go. And all at the same time not draining your battery really quickly.
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It’s worth noting that the iPhone 12 Pro now starts at 128GB storage, double that of the iPhone 11 Pro, which makes the iPhone 12 Pro actually a little better value for money than the previous version, based on launch prices.
On the battery front, the iPhone performs as we would expect. It’s always hard to gauge battery life, especially as the new-normal means we really aren’t travelling as much as we once were. We’ve yet to really see how 5G usage affects performance long term, but a morning using 5G didn’t cause any major concerns. We will update this review over time as we use the iPhone 12 Pro more and in various use cases – especially on 5G – but so far we’ve not seen any indicators that this phone will struggle to make it through the day on a charge.
Apple has still opted to keep the Lightning socket on the bottom of the phone, but it now comes with a Lightning to USB-C (not USB-A) cable in the box. That’s handy if you’ve got a MacBook or iPad Pro (as you can use the wall charger), but if you haven’t, you’ll need to either use your old cable and charger or buy a new wall charger. Why? Because there isn’t one in the box. It will support 20W charging though.
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If that doesn’t sound exciting, then that’s because Apple wants to you charge via MagSafe, a new magnetic charging pad that snaps to the back of the phone to charge it wirelessly. For those who already own an Apple Watch it’s the same approach and not only delivers a faster charge than a standard Qi charging pad (15W vs 7W) but also because of the magnets, locks into place so you don’t come down the next morning with no charge. We’ve also found it means you can still easily use the iPhone while charging wirelessly, because the pad is stuck to the back.
The system works just as you would expect, but you will need to ensure you buy a MagSafe enabled case if you want to use the feature and stay protected. A standard case still works with a wireless charger, but not with the MagSafe charger.
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5G is here
Auto 5G mode means only uses 5G when needed
Works with all 5G networks
Finally, 5G comes to the iPhone and it’s on all of the iPhone 12 models. As default to conserve battery life, 5G isn’t actually on all the time. Instead, Apple has opted for Auto 5G , which turns off 5G when the screen is off, for example, or perhaps when you aren’t doing something that is data demanding. There is a setting to override this, if you find it’s sitting on 4G when you want 5G instead.
But although the iPhone is now ready for 5G, 5G may not be ready for you. We had to drive 35 minutes to test the 5G capabilities of this phone. That will change, of course, and for those users who are in a 5G area, the benefits are certainly noticeable. You just have to be in coverage.
We were able to get download speeds of up to 260Mbps consistently. That’s a 2hr HD movie downloaded (Back to the Future if you’re wondering) in 5 minutes or Call of Duty Mobile (2.4GB) downloaded from the App Store and ready to play in under 2 minutes. Wow.
Of course, coverage will improve over time. The networks will get better, we’ll be happy to venture out again, and when you do find yourself at a stadium, you’ll be pleased that you can use your phone as if there was nobody around because of the power of the 5G network. But today, on day one, probably not so much.
Photography master
Triple rear cameras:
Main: 12MP, f/1.6, OIS
Telephoto: 12MP, f/2.0, OIS, 2x optical
Ultra-wide: 12MP, f/2.4
LiDAR scanner
12MP selfie camera
Dolby Vision video capture
Photography has always been a key focus for Apple and the iPhone 12 Pro range continues that focus with the cameras getting more tech this year. Whereas in previous years some tech would work with some of the cameras, Apple is finally in a position to offer most of image enhancement features to all cameras on the phone.
That means you get night mode and HDR on all rear-facing cameras, with night mode coming to the front-facing camera too. That brings greater diversity to the offering and means that the package is much more complete than previous iPhone models.
The camera system is comprised of three 12-megapixel cameras on the rear, covering off that main camera, with a telephoto and ultra-wide too. It’s essentially the same make-up as the previous Pro model, with that additional telephoto lens bringing 2x optical zoom over and above what the regular iPhone 12 can offer. That also enabled 10x digital zoom for those who want to get a little closer, but be warned that the quality drops off once you start using digital zoom.
As you can see from the test shots below, the results are really impressive with bright vibrant colours, crisp edges, and for the first time, portrait mode seemingly not randomly blurring things that it shouldn’t. The shot with the dark brown cows is on a sunny day into the sun under the shade of a big oak tree, and yet the HDR feature of the iPhone manages not only delivery balanced colours, but also still pick up the warm breath coming from the cow in the centre.
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All that impressiveness might be because of the new LiDAR scanner on the rear that not only helps the cameras understand edges and the like or because there’s more processing power afforded to understanding your photos. The inclusion of the LiDAR scanner also means the iPhone 12 Pro can now focus quicker in low-light and offer you night mode portraits too. Something previously not possible.
The bokeh effect from portrait mode can still be a little severe, but to us the results look better than they do from the iPhone 12.
And for videographers, you get Dolby Vision recording in-camera if that’s your thing, again from all four cameras. The results are incredibly smooth, the stabilisation equally impressive and really sets the iPhone up for many professional videographers to get the maximum quality from the phone.
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Verdict
The iPhone 12 Pro has continued to evolve with new features added and new software enhancements made. This year’s model doubles down on photography further, bringing tech we’ve already been playing with to all the cameras on the iPhone 12 Pro rather than just a select few.
The iPhone 12 Pro does all it can to warrant that Pro label. The screen is stunning, the camera capability professional, and when you can use it, the download speeds with 5G, fast.
And that means that there are many features here that most users won’t use or need, but that’s okay, this isn’t for the model for them, with the iPhone 12 offering much the same experience in a cheaper package.
For those that do see themselves as a “pro” user, this delivers, delivers more than enough, enough in fact that means you’ll easily get the job you’re doing done.
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The “regular” iPhone 12 isn’t quite as premium in the materials used for the body work, but offers the same power, performance and display, in a cheaper package. It doesn’t have the full range of cameras, but it will leave a little more cash in your pocket.
(Pocket-lint) – Apple announced four new iPhones in 2020, with the iPhone 12 sitting pretty in the middle as the everyday model, replacing the iPhone 12 all looking to appeal to a wide audience.
By trying to appeal to everyone though, has Apple created a phone that actually doesn’t work for anyone? We’ve been using the new iPhone 12 to find out.
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New shiny design
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, 164g
Black, white, blue, green, red colours
New squarer design
IP68 protection
This year brings a new design to the Apple iPhone that is more akin to the current iPad Pro and iPad Air design, or if you want to go back further in Apple’s design history, the iPhone 4. The curves have gone and now everything sits within a thin coloured aluminium band with a glass rear and nano-ceramic crystal front covering called Ceramic Shielding. It’s designed to be tougher than previous glass treatments to help fend off the scratches and keep your iPhone looking its best through the years of ownership.
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Unlike the iPhone 4 that only came in black or white, the iPhone 12 gets five colours – black, white, green (which is more a mint green), blue, and (Product) Red. The colours are striking, but certainly not as fun as the iPhone XR or iPhone 11 – there’s no yellow for example. The Blue, which we’ve got for review, is probably best described as a royal blue, but indoors, under regular lights soon looks like a dark blue. Unlike the frosted iPhone 12 Pro rear, it’s also a fingerprint magnet, so it’s going to need regular cleaning unless you plan to put it in a case.
We would have liked the screws to match the colour of the casing, and more colour options, but there’s little to complain about.
Like the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 still features a 6.1-inch display, now improved, with the usual array of power and volume buttons down the sides. Yes, it’s still got a Lightning connector on the bottom, and you also get wireless charging support too.
The iPhone 12’s design works, it’s comfortable in the hand and the new design looks smart, a welcome progression from previous design we’ve had for a few years. It is essentially the same as the iPhone 12 Pro, but with different materials and finishes.
Tougher OLED display
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
2532 x 1170-pixel, 460ppi
True Tone
Still has the notch
Along with the new design comes a new display for this level of device, with the iPhone 12 now getting Apple’s Super Retina XDR OLED display over the LCD display found in the iPhone 11.
It’s virtually the same screen tech as found in the iPhone 12 Pro and the shift to OLED over LCD perhaps accounts for the shift in price for this device over the previous generation. Apple has ditched LCD altogether, with even the new iPhone 12 mini getting an OLED display and that’s likely to bring parity across the range both in terms of performance and to support the Dolby Vision certification. The new display is brighter and more impactful than the iPhone 11, so we feel that’s a great move, even if this phone costs more.
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Having used the iPhone 11 Pro over the last 12 months, it’s a great screen both indoors and out that has no problem making everything from iOS 14 to games to movies and more sing. It’s especially good when it comes to viewing your photographs.
And this year it’s protected with a new material that Apple calls Ceramic Shielding. It’s tougher than previous outings, but still prone to fingerprints and scratches.
Superfast 5G
Auto 5G mode means only uses 5G when needed
Works with all 5G networks
This year’s iPhones all come with 5G as standard and that applies to the iPhone 12 too – there isn’t a 4G-only version. However, even if you have 5G coverage, the chances are that the iPhone will try and use 4G whenever possible to try and save battery life, thanks to a feature called Auto 5G. It tries to work out when you need 5G and when you don’t – like when the screen is off – and therefore limit how and when you use it. Purists will be happy to know that you can turn it off if you must have that 5G all the time, although it’s unlikely you’ll ever do that unless you find your phone sticking to 4G when you want it on the faster networks.
When you can find it 5G delivers blisteringly fast speeds. We were able to achieve up to 260Mbps downloads in our tests, although it’s worth noting we had to drive 30 minutes to find a 5G connection. What does that mean in real life? A 400MB file downloaded in 15 seconds. Crystal clear FaceTime calls, and an array of other fast access times to games, movies, or other such things.
It certainly feels like the future and will come into its own over the next couple of years as the networks get better, and we start venturing out into the world again. The catch is that while the networks continue to roll out their 5G efforts, you’ll more than likely be using 4G, possibly still when Apple announces its 2021 models.
Tech specs and battery life
A14 Bionic processor
64GB, 128GB, 256GB storage sizes
Wireless charging support
The iPhone 12 might be junior to the iPhone 12 Pro models, but that doesn’t mean Apple has given it any less of a processor. It gets the A14 Bionic processor, as do all the other iPhone 12 models, which brings more power, greater efficiencies and boosts the performance over older iPhone models.
As you would expect, you get buttery smooth menu swiping and games and apps will load faster than previous iPhone models, but you’ll also get camera features previously unavailable on an iPhone in this position.
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Apple doesn’t declare the capacities of its battery, instead saying that performance on the iPhone 12 will match that of the iPhone 12 Pro and it will get you through the day without any concerns. There are things that will push the battery harder – 5G usage, Dolby Vision movie shooting, or playing the latest hardcore games – but we’ve not found these changes to cause concerning battery drain.
There’s now no charger in the box – just the cable – and you’ll need to plug this into a USB-C charger. That might be a socket on your MacBook, or indeed your MacBook or iPad Pro charger, although the phone itself still carries the Lightning connector, so if you have an old charger, you’ll still be able to use that.
There’s support for fast charging at 20W, although you’ll have to buy the charger for that, as we’ve said.
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The iPhone 12 also supports wireless charging, and you’ll either need a Qi wireless charging pad or a new accessory Apple has launched called MagSafe. It’s a wireless charger with a ring of magnets around it that allows the charger to snap on to the back of the iPhone 12, just as you’d charge the Apple Watch. The centre of the MagSafe charger is padded, so it won’t scratch your phone, and it’s a convenient solution to keeping the phone and the wireless charger together, rather than having to position it in the right place on a pad.
Wireless charging has the obvious advantage of letting you charge your phone while you’re using the Lightning connector for something else, like wired headphones, but obviously, you’ll have to invest in the system. If you want to use a case and MagSafe charging, you’ll have to have a case that’s compatible to make sure the system continues to work.
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Master of photography
Dual cameras system:
Main: 12MP, f/1.6, OIS
Ultra-wide: 12MP, f/2.4
Night mode, Smart HDR 3, Deep Fusion, Portrait mode
The biggest difference between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro is on the photography side of things. The iPhone 12 doesn’t come with the 2x telephoto lens nor the LiDAR scanner to help auto-focusing that the Pro models get. That shouldn’t limit your photography too much, but if you use zoom a lot, you might want to consider the 12 Pro instead. The zoom on the iPhone is limited to 5x digital.
The main camera has a 12-megapixel sensor, with Apple (like Google on the Pixel phones), avoiding the temptation to move to a higher resolution sensor. We feel that’s the right decision because bumping the megapixels doesn’t immediately equate to better images. Here Apple has paired the sensor with an f/1.6 lens, so it’s a slightly wider aperture than the iPhone 11 that camera before it, boosting the potential for low-light performance, while also using optical image stabilisation to reduce handshake.
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The iPhone 12 pairs this great main camera with a 12-megapixel f/2.4 ultra-wide camera, allowing the fun that comes from having a wider angle, especially good for landscapes where you want to add that sense of expansiveness. There is a 12-megapixel selfie camera on the front of the phone.
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The great thing is that you can take advantage of all the tech from across the camera system on any of the lenses – portrait mode, night mode, HDR, works on the front and rear cameras. The combination of all this tech are pictures that are impressive time and time again. Colours are strong, images crisp, and although the Portrait mode algorithms can still be a little aggressive at times, considerably better than they’ve previously been, although edge detection isn’t the best out there. And switching between the two cameras isn’t noticeable. Everything matches. It’s one seamless experience.
Night Mode, added to Apple’s arsenal in 2019, is like night and day when it comes to low-light photography, and we’re equally impressed with the iPhone 12’s HDR photography capabilities, all the while not really bothering you with dozens of settings to master. Point, shoot, snap, and enjoy seems to be Apple’s mantra here and it works.
The same can be said for recording video. You now get Dolby Vision recording up to 4K 30fps (it’s up to 60fps on 12 Pro) and that means your videos have an almost hyper-real quality to them, popping out of the screen. Apple has been strong on video capture for many generations of iPhone and the addition of HDR, with the fun of that Dolby certification, is going to continue that trend.
Verdict
Like the iPhone 11 before it, the iPhone 12 offers many of the important things that you want from the iPhone: a decent camera, 5G, great screen, fast processor, and leaves out many of the “nice to haves” like 60fps video recording, a telephoto lens, or the LiDAR scanner.
Look closely and there are differences, but for that group of people that want a new iPhone, but just can’t justify the price of the iPhone 12 Pro range, this is a great choice without having to feel like you are settling for second best.
Rash launches of smartphones mean an increased risk of failures, errors and missing solutions. It is no different in the Apple world. The new models of the iPhone series 12 face a significant inconvenience, about which we can find out from the documentation intended for stores. However, this is not just another report, but the actual information, the authenticity of which is confirmed by the Cupertino giant himself. As the title shows, one of the problems that the first users of new Apple smartphones will face will be the inability to use the 5G network with the Dual SIM function active. Technologies seem to be incompatible with each other. However, this is about to change.
Apple iPhone series smartphones 12 working in Dual SIM mode cannot take advantage of the possibilities offered by the 5G network. How about Apple?
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In documentation for retailers to offer in their stores, Apple iPhones 12, a rather unusual entry appeared. In response to the question whether the 5G network modem works with the Dual SIM function, we can read that after activating the support of the mentioned solution, the network is limited to LTE (or lower). This is quite a disturbing limitation, which for some people in selected markets may prove to be particularly severe. Fortunately, the problem is to be fixed in one of the future updates. In theory, the patch is expected to appear later this year.
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This is not the first time that freshly launched flagship smartphones cannot be used to their full potential. These are the effects of rush, which is determined by predefined publishing plans. There are, however, two things that they can be happy about. First of all, we know that Apple intends to crack down on the lack of availability of 5G in Dual SIM mode. Secondly – the new data transfer standard is not yet very popular and the problem will not affect a large number of people. Additionally, to use 5G you need an appropriate tariff plan from your operator, which usually costs more than the basic subscriptions.
Apple has revealed on the official website the iPhone OLED display repair cost 12 and iPhone 12 Pro (6.1 “models). Still absent iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max
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The range of iPhone of the 2020 was made official very recently, and gradually ch and the days pass, further news and details emerge on the latest iPhone. Apple has also entered the 5G era with all four smartphones launched (albeit with some youthful flaws), and the devices are already in preorder apparently with excellent results. New details have arrived in terms of assistance: Apple covers the products with the standard warranty, as usual, thus not providing for accidental damage.
How much does it cost to replace the screen with Ceramic Shield?
The display of a smartphone is its component weaker, especially following falls and various types of accidents. With the new models Apple has introduced the Ceramic Shield , an extremely durable cover, according to the company, but which clearly remains at risk of breakage and is expected to be replaced by Apple Store specialized technicians. But how much does it cost? To reveal it is the same company: in Italy 311,20??, In the USA 279 $, for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.
Despite the use of a more refined material for the new generation iPhones, Apple has maintained the same cost compared to the iPhone 11 Pro regarding out-of-warranty display replacement. At the time of writing, however, there is no information regarding the iPhone 12 mini (repair price should be lower) and iPhone 12 Pro Max (should be higher in this case), but we expect an update soon.
The new iPhones 12 are four and have already been available since last 16 October to preorder. In addition to 5G, they adopt OLED displays, MagSafe connectors for wireless charging and more, and improved cameras. The starting price is 839 ?? for iPhone 12 mini , 939 ?? for iPhone 12 , 1. 189 ?? for iPhone 12 Pro and finally 1. 289 ?? for iPhone 12 Pro Max . The top-of-the-range variant, the Pro Max from 512 GB, costs 1. 639 ??. And the charger needs to be purchased separately.
NASA has partnered with Nokia to bring 4G connectivity to the Moon, a project for which the Finnish company has received 14, 1 million dollars to provide network connectivity to our satellite. For this, small 4G cells will be integrated with a smaller size than those that we can find on our planet, in order to reduce their consumption and space necessary in the rockets that carry these infrastructures to the Moon.
Naturally, each cell will have to be specifically created taking into account the extreme temperatures, vacuum and radiation to which it will be subjected in a hostile environment like that.
4G on the Moon will facilitate the development of a permanent lunar base in 2028
Although it is not the first time , the idea of equipping the Moon with 4G connectivity is a preliminary step towards meeting NASA’s goal of establishing a permanent lunar base on the satellite for the year 2028, base where different technologies developed by multiple companies will be integrated to which the US space agency has allocated 370 millions of dollars.
Having 4G connectivity on the Moon will allow having a communication channel much faster than the radio system used up to now for communications made between devices on the lunar surface. In addition, since there are no trees or buildings that can cause interference or signal cuts, the coverage will be much wider than on Earth.
In this way, astronauts will be able to control vehicles, stations and equipment in real time, or communicate with each other more quickly and easily than by radio. In addition, later, the deployed 4G infrastructure may be expanded and updated to support 5G.
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How big are the batteries in Apple’s latest smartphone generation? The group traditionally does not reveal this, only provides practical information from its own tests. This is also the case with iPhone 12, 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max again the case. Now, details have been leaked from regulatory databases listing mAh levels.
The Battery of the iPhone 12 The information comes from Brazil. The iPhone 12 with its 6.1 inch screen should have a 2815 mAh battery, as stated in documents from the communications authority ANATEL. That would be surprisingly a little less than the iPhone , the direct predecessor model. There were still 3110 mAh.
However, there are important technical differences between the two devices. The iPhone 12 comes with a new 5 nm chip, the A 14 – SoC. And it has an OLED display instead of an LCD screen. Both could help save electricity. However, the iPhone 12 also offers 5G cellular reception, one of the central new features – and the same is considered an energy guzzler.
iPhone 12 mini with more battery than SE 2020 The battery capacity of the iPhone was also known 12 mini, a new compact smartphone from Apple with a 5.4-inch display. In the version intended for Brazil, it should have a capacity of 2227 mAh. That would be quite decent for its size. For comparison: The iPhone SE from 2020 comes with not quite 20 Percent less capacity (1821 mAh).
Apple had stated that the iPhone Streaming one hour less and even 14 hours less for audio playback –
ZTE became the first company in the world to launch a smartphone with an under-display camera, but hasn’t done much else of note this year. In fact it’s only now about to introduce the first 2020 member of its affordable Blade family.
This is suggested by the new ZTE phone with midrange specs that popped up on TENAA. The timing suggests a launch in time for the November 11 sales event, better known in China as the Singles’ Day that sees a lot of phone launches and promos.
ZTE Z8012N
The ZTE 8012N phone comes with an LCD screen and a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. Sadly, the diagonal and the resolution are not mentioned, but the front-facing shooter is confirmed to have an 8MP sensor.
There is a triple camera setup on the back – an 48MP main unit, an 8MP snapper (likely ultrawide cam) and a 2MP auxiliary unit. The camera setup on the back, arranged in a black rectangle, has a fingerprint scanner next to it for the company.
The eight-core CPU of this ZTE phone will run at up to 2.0 GHz but will support 5G connectivity which is a must nowadays on the Chinese market. There are two RAM options – 4GB or 6GB, and two storage choices – 64GB or 128GB. The battery capacity is 3,900mAh, but charging speeds aren’t mentioned.
A leaked listing on Apple’s Sales Web (ASW) page, which provides detailed information on all of Cupertino’s products, revealed an important detail on the new iPhone 12 series’ 5G connectivity. You won’t be able to use dual SIMs while on 5G. You can either have your regular SIM card and eSIM working at up to 4G LTE speeds or use one of them on 5G. Dual SIM connectivity will automatically drop new iPhones to 4G speeds.
iPhone 12 FAQ on ASW website
The discovery was shared on r/verizon by user ctthrow1 who managed to get hold of the FAQ document meant for retailers and carriers. It clearly states: “When using two lines in Dual SIM mode, 5G data isn’t supported on either line and will fall back to 4G LTE. If customers are using eSIM only and are on a 5G-supported carrier and service plan, they’ll have 5G access. ”
According to speculation, Apple will address this via software update before the year’s end though it remains to be seen if that will indeed be the case
After a longer than usual wait, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro is ready to be introduced this Thursday, on October 22. There have been limited leaks and some may prove to be inaccurate. This latest bundle of info has been compiled by the reliable Roland Quandt and should be the most accurate yet as it comes so close to the launch.
The phone will feature curved sides for both the display and the sides. The design is meant to make the side bezels disappear when you look at the display head on. The new Mate will be curvier than the P40 Pro, but without sacrificing the side buttons like the 2019 Mate did.
The display will measure 6.76”, the largest in the series and will be slightly sharper with a pixel density of 456 ppi, thanks to a screen resolution of 1,344 x 2,772 px. There’s no word on the refresh rate, but at least 90Hz seems like a no-brainer.
This leak paints a different picture from what we saw in early renders. There’s no periscope for one, instead a classic 12 MP tele camera with 5x optical zoom (125 mm focal length) will be used (you can check out an official camera sample).
Another interesting change is that the Laser autofocus will be paired with an optical depth sensor. This will be used to improve autofocus, though it’s not yet clear how. There will be a depth sensor on the front too, sharing the pill-shaped punch hole with the 13 MP selfie camera – beyond bokeh effects, this will be used to detect hand gestures.
The main camera will have a 50MP sensor and a lens with f/1.9 aperture and optical image stabilization. It will record 8K video and will feature both a dual tone LED flash and an ambient light color sensor for better color rendering. The third camera will be a 20MP ultrawide module with an f/1.8 aperture.
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro will be powered by the Kirin 9000, the first 5 nm chipset to feature an integrated 5G modem. However, this may only be sub-6 GHz (Chinese carriers are still in the planning stages of a mmWave rollout).
Anyway, the CPU of the chipset will use Cortex-A77 for its big cores with a prime core clocked at 3.13 GHz and three more A77s running at 2.54 GHz, plus four A55 little core at 2.04 GHz. The GPU will use ARM’s Mali-G78 design and as we’ve seen from early benchmarks, the Kirin leaves the Snapdragon 865+ behind in terms of graphics performance.
For Europe, Huawei is reportedly planning a version with 8GB of RAM plus 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The version for China will go up to 12GB of RAM. Storage will be expandable through Nano Memory cards.
The new Mate will exceed all previous Huawei models with 65W wired fast charging support, battery capacity will be 4,400mAh, so about the same as last year. Wireless charging (including reverse charging) will be supported too, though we don’t know the speeds of those.
The phone will launch with Android 10 + EMUI 11 out of the box, paired with Huawei Media Services (as Google services are still locked behind a trade embargo). It may take until next year for the new Mates to arrive in Europe, though the phones will probably be out in China before the end of 2020.
Rumor has it that the October 22 event will also bring a Mate 30 Pro E, a revamped version of last year’s model. This may be able to squeeze through a loophole and have Google Play pre-installed (just like the P30 Pro New Edition did, but we’ll find that out on Thursday.
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
We can expect special editions of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro this year as well – an RS model that will feature Porsche Design looks and a Pro+ model which will upgrade the camera. Whether these reach Europe remains to be seen (though it’s quite unlikely, at least for the Pro+ model).
A leak showing Mate 40 Pro+ renders and the retail box suggests that instead of a donut, the rear camera design will be based on an octagon. Huawei officially teased the Mate 40 design, showing a similar angular camera island though not an octagon.
Microsoft’s Xbox app update for iOS and iPadOS is now live, allowing Xbox One owners to stream games to their devices. A new Xbox app is available in the App Store that includes a remote play feature, which lets Xbox One console owners stream their games to an iPhone or iPad.
Remote play is different to Microsoft’s xCloud service, which streams games directly from servers instead of your own Xbox One console. This Xbox remote play feature will only connect to your own Xbox console, not to xCloud. It’s similar to Sony’s own PS4 Remote Play feature that’s also available on Android and iOS.
While this app will support Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S games, older Xbox 360 and original Xbox games cannot be streamed remotely to Android or iOS / iPadOS devices.
This app also supports the ability to access an Xbox console over Wi-Fi, or even an LTE or 5G connection, too. The Xbox app will let you take control of your home Xbox, and you can also remotely start your console outside of your home. The Xbox will start up without a sound or the Xbox light at the front, and when you disconnect, it goes back into standby after a brief period of inactivity.
A new Xbox app arrived on Android recently, and this updated iPhone version includes the same new design and features. It also compliments the new Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, allowing players to quickly download or share game clips and screenshots. You can even manage console space and delete games from the app.
This new Xbox app is also a lot speedier than the previous iOS version, and its design matches the new dashboard and UI across Xbox in general. This new design is all ready for Microsoft’s launch of the Xbox Ser
Apple’s latest iPhone supports 5G networks, but not if you use the device in dual SIM mode, according to an internal Apple training document revealing the issue that began circulating on Reddit over the weekend.
Dual SIM mode is a feature introduced on the iPhone line with the iPhone XS, and it’s useful for those traveling or staying abroad (or people who maintain work and personal lines on the same device) by allowing both a physical Nano SIM line and data-only service from another carrier using an eSIM simultaneously.
But that apparently interferes with the iPhone 12’s ability to run on 5G networks, at least for now. Here’s the wording from the Apple document:
“Does 5G work with Dual SIM?”
When using two lines in Dual SIM mode, 5G data isn’t supported on either line and will fall back to 4G LTE. If customers are using eSIM only and are on a 5G supported carrier and service plan, they’ll have 5G access.
Apple is reportedly planning an update to fix the issue later this year, according to MacRumors, which cites an internal Verizon slide detailing the company’s 5G support for the iPhone. For now, you can access 5G networks on the iPhone 12 with either a Nano SIM line or an eSIM, so long as you use only a single line at one time, meaning a
Anyone who uses two cellular connections in parallel on the iPhone seems to have to do without a central innovation of the iPhone 12 for the time being. In dual SIM mode, access to 5G networks remains blocked, as an internal Apple document explains. So if you use a physical SIM card and the integrated eSIM at the same time, for example to separate between private and business connections, you automatically fall back on a maximum of one 4G or LTE data connection.
5G only for a single SIM If customers only use the eSIM and a corresponding 5G tariff as a mobile phone connection, there is also access on 5G networks, it says in the document, which is apparently intended for retailers and mobile phone partners and was published by a Reddit user. The same applies to the pure use of a nano-SIM, the iPhone can also transmit in 5G networks if a corresponding tariff has been booked with a 5G network provider.
Apple has not yet commented on the listed restriction, there is no publicly accessible support document on the subject. Accordingly, it also remains unclear whether the dual SIM operation in 5G networks will be delivered at a later date via software update for the iPhone 12. According to the user who published the internal document, this is planned anyway. The limitation of the dual SIM mode to LTE can also be found with other smartphone manufacturers, such as Google’s new Pixel 5 and 4a 5G.
Restrictions for 5G roaming 5G users must also expect restrictions for roaming for the time being. The iPhone may have the “best global 5G coverage” as Apple advertises, but roaming will only be possible to a very limited extent in 5G networks for the time being: network operators are currently still working on supporting roaming in the new generation of cellular networks, the internal FAQ explains. If data roaming is activated, you can use LTE instead when traveling – or you have to get a local SIM with 5G access. Network operators such as Deutsche Telekom have only announced around a handful of partners for 5G roaming in other countries. Apple for
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