At Apple’s keynote yesterday, a lot was said about the innovations of the first three ARM machines. The M1 chip, which Apple first introduced in MacBook Air, MacBook Pro inches and Mac mini are used, among other things, should offer the best battery life of all Macs and beat any comparable PC in terms of performance. However, Apple’s choice of design, which is completely based on the old Intel variants of the three new machines, also leads to compromises. You notice it when you take a closer look at the specifications.
You could also say that Apple is saving the specs. So Apple uses the old (and extremely dusty) in both the new MacBook Air and the new MacBook Pro p webcam while in the iPhone 11 For example, it has long been used as a front camera 12 Megapixel sensor with 4K capability is used. At least, Apple promises, the quality of the image processing will improve because you are using a brand new Image Signal Processor in the Mac.
Apple Silicon: Of ARM processors and the future of the Mac | Comment on the “One More Thing” keynote According to Apple, it provides “noise reduction, greater dynamic range, improved automatic white balance and face recognition with machine learning”. The users would look “great on video calls”. Tests have to show whether this is true; It is clear, however, that the measly sensor has massive limitations – and there would have always been room for a better webcam.
Thunderbolt and eGPUs The new Thunderbolt 4 connection technology is still not included in the M1 Macs – although many observers expected it was. Instead, Apple continues to use Thunderbolt 3 as in the current Intel Macs. These are referred to as “Thunderbolt / USB 4”. They pack up to 40 Gb / s in Thunderbolt-3 Mode or up to 10 Gb / s in USB 3.1 Gen 2 mode. DisplayPort and of course charging of the machine are supported via the ports. There are only two of these in all M1 machines. This also applies to the MacBook Pro with 13 – inch screen. That can be very close. The Mac mini also has two traditional USB-A ports. It is possible that the company is still working on the implementation of Thunderbolt 4, which initially depends heavily on Intel hardware as usual. At least nice: All Macs still have a 3.5-inch jack for audio.
No longer possible in the future is the use of eGPUs for games or graphics-intensive applications. Their support was deleted without comment, as can also be seen from the specs. The Blackmagic eGPU sold by Apple is only listed as a compatible accessory for Intel machines. A corresponding confirmation came shortly afterwards from Apple itself. If you need full graphics power, you should also pay attention to the variant of the computer you are buying. The cheapest variant of the MacBook Air with 256 GByte SSD has only seven instead of eight graphics cores – Apple obviously switches one off here in the SoC.
GPU and upgrades You can completely forget the upgrade capability of the new ARM Macs. Neither RAM nor SSD are exchangeable; they should be soldered or part of the SoC and are probably also “married” to the motherboard via the Secure Enclave. Accordingly, one should consider using the GByte variants with a sufficiently large SSD. GPU and CPU also share the memory, the GPUs manage without their own RAM.
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Apple’s first Mac with its own M1 CPU is the new MacBook Air.
With the MacBook Pro, the upgrade options are also limited compared to the Intel version. Intel machines allow up to 32 GByte RAM or 4 TByte SSD. With the M1 model it is only 18 GB of RAM or 2 TB of SSD. Apple places the machines in its product matrix where the entry-level MacBook Pro models with Intel chips were previously to be found; the company continues to sell the Intel variants.
The two best-selling smartphones in the world during Q3 were iPhones, according to data by Canalys. The Top 10 chart also features five Samsung phones and three Xiaomi devices.
None of them come close to the Apple iPhone 11, which is miles ahead of the competition with 16 million units sold. Its sibling, the iPhone SE (2020) is a distant second with around 10 million units. While the SE is the cheapest new iPhone, the better feature set created the perfect value for money offering.
This is par for the course for these two – Canalys’ report for Q2 showed that the iPhone 11 made up nearly 40% of Apple’s global volume, the SE clocked in at 28%. The iPhone 11 in particular has held the #1 spot in the Top 10 chart for four quarters straight.
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is nearly even with the SE, followed very closely by the Galaxy A11. In fact, the only Samsung phones to make it into the Top 10 are from the lower half of the A-series – the most premium model is the A51.
Similarly, the best-selling phones by Xiaomi are Redmi models, lead by the Redmi Note 9 (including the Redmi 10X 4G version). Not even the Pro model and not the 5G variation either.
No 5G smartphone managed to get into the Top 10 chart during July-September quarter. However, Apple’s launch of the iPhone 12 generation and the multiple mid-range Androids with 5G that came out recently may change things in the next quarter.
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If you asked me which of the four different models of the new iPhone 12 you should buy without providing any further context on your needs or desires, I would tell you to buy the regular iPhone 12 without question. It has the best balance of screen size, storage, cameras, battery life, and value. It is, in my opinion, the best iPhone 12 for most people.
But the iPhone 12 mini is my favorite.
For the first time in many years, Apple is making an intentionally small phone. The key, though, is that unlike other small phones, Apple isn’t putting worse parts in it. The iPhone 12 mini has all the same features as the larger iPhone 12. It has the same cameras, same processor, same everything save for two things: screen size and battery life.
The iPhone 12 mini starts at $729 for a 64GB model in the US, but $50 more gets the 128GB model and that’s a much better option. It’s a small phone, but it’s not a cheap phone.
Read more: iPhone 12 Pro Max review.
The iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 mini hardware
It’s traditional to refer to phones by their screen size and for the iPhone 12 mini, that number is 5.4 inches diagonally. But that number doesn’t tell the story at all. The phone is smaller than the traditional 4.7-inch-home-button iPhone design we saw from the iPhone 6 on through the 6S, 7, 8, and 2020 SE models, even though the screen itself is larger.
That’s because the 12 mini, just like the rest of the iPhone 12 line, has switched over to Apple’s more modern OLED screens and Face ID notch for unlocking. Those two features allow Apple to design the phone with minimal bezels and maximal screen.
Despite the smaller screen size, you don’t miss out on as much as you might expect. Compared to the regular iPhone 12 with a 6.1-inch screen, there are maybe one or two lines of text that are cut off. What you actually miss out on is that sense of immersion you can get from a bigger screen when you’re playing a game or watching a movie. Those were the only times this screen felt cramped.
If there is a knock on the screen, it’s that it doesn’t offer a high refresh rate like many Android phones — including the Pixel 5, which isn’t too far off from the iPhone 12 mini’s size. I’m more annoyed that the Pro iPhones don’t have it, though — here on the mini, I think battery life is more important.
To me, the iPhone 12 mini is most reminiscent of the iPhone 5. Yes, it is bigger and has a glass rear panel instead of aluminum, but it shares the squared-off aluminum sides and general feeling of being an object that was designed to be proportional to your hand. This is a phone that you can get a grip on, literally.
The phone feels well built, with tight tolerances and subtle touches like carefully beveled edges. The rear glass is glossy and the rails are matte — on our black review unit the rails have a kind of slate finish instead of being true black. The camera bump on the back and the Face ID notch on the front are proportionally big compared to the smaller size of the phone, but not annoyingly so.
Because it’s a bit narrower, it’s easier to reach the opposite side of the screen with your thumb. Because it’s a bit shorter, a lot of people will be able to reach the top for the swipe-down gestures without contorting their hands into awkward claws or risking dropping the phone.
It has a much, much better chance of fitting into small pockets — the kind that are all too common on pants designed for women.
As a man with big pockets and big hands, I do not have the strongest feelings about why it’s been so frustrating not to have a small iPhone option. But I sympathize with those who do and agree with the sentiment 100 percent — I’m glad Apple recognized it and I hope other phone companies do what they often do and follow Apple’s lead.
iPhone 12 mini (left) and iPhone 12 (right)
iPhone 12 mini battery and performance
Apple chose to make the iPhone 12 mini hew closely to the features and specs of the regular iPhone 12. It’s a laudable goal, but as I used it I found myself second-guessing that decision a little bit.
It’s corny to say I’m impressed by how much Apple packed into such a small space — but I am. The iPhone 12 mini has the fastest processor on any phone, it has the same dual-camera system as the iPhone 12, and most remarkably it has all the components and antennas necessary for both sub-6 and (in the US) mmWave 5G. It is fast, multitasks well, and doesn’t feel like a compromise when you use it. It really is an amazing feat of technology.
It’s amazing until the battery dies, anyway.
I don’t want to sugarcoat it nor be overly dire about it, but the battery life on the iPhone 12 mini is noticeably worse than on the iPhone 12, which itself was a step down from the battery-champ iPhone 11. For me, it’s good enough, but it does mean I’m already using it differently than I use bigger phones.
Without making any effort at it, I have consistently drained the iPhone 12 mini’s battery by early evening. I’d say it’s fair to expect the 12 mini to clock up something near four hours of screentime with stuff like web browsing, Facebook, and taking photos. Intense games give you a chance to watch the battery percent tick down minute by minute.
So it’s not bad, but it’s definitely not great. My feeling after a little less than a week is that getting through a day requires a little bit of battery management. Holding yourself back from putting an hour into an Apple Arcade game, knowing where your next opportunity to charge might be, and above all being more willing to turn on the low power mode.
Of course it works with Apple’s new magnet-based MagSafe system for cases and wireless charging. Using MagSafe, the iPhone 12 mini maxes out at 12W wireless charging instead of the 15W you get on the larger iPhones, but since the battery is smaller, the overall charge time ends up being about the same.
Exactly how small is small? Apple never provides exact battery size specs — and I get the reasoning even though I disagree with it. Lots of factors affect battery life, and the iPhone 12 mini has the benefit of a smaller OLED screen. But it also has 5G.
The reality of 5G in the US continues to be very different from the hype. It’s radically dependent on which network you’re on and what part of the country or city you’re in. Often the speeds are equivalent to LTE. If you stand out on the right street corner and get mmWave, you can indeed get speeds that are astonishing — until you walk down the street and they drop back to the same LTE we’ve used for years.
I often have to remind people that phone design isn’t inevitable. Apple chose to keep this iPhone 12 mini the same thickness as the iPhone 12 and it chose to keep the extra parts necessary for mmWave 5G. I would rather lose both of those things in exchange for a bigger battery.
The iPhone 12 mini has a regular wide and an ultrawide camera.
iPhone 12 mini cameras
The iPhone 12 mini has the exact same camera setup as the regular iPhone 12. There’s the 12-megapixel main wide-angle camera with a f/1.6 aperture for letting in more light paired with a somewhat worse 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. Unlike the Pro models, there’s no telephoto lens nor a LIDAR sensor.
I am happy to report that the results are just like the specs: the same. The iPhone 12 mini reverts to Night mode less often than even the iPhone 11 Pro and the Pixel 5. Apple has made some improvements in image processing this year with its A14 Bionic processor that results in more detail in more lighting conditions (aka the Deep Fusion “Sweater Mode”).
It’s a very good camera system, and that’s not usually something I get to say when I’m talking about a smaller phone. Usually smaller means cut corners and the camera is often the place where those corners get cut. Not so here: video is excellent at handling different lighting conditions, portrait mode is usually more than good enough for Instagram, and you can trust the camera to take the photos you expect when you tap the shutter. And you can expect them to get saved quickly.
Next year, though, I hope Apple pays a little more attention to the secondary camera sensors. The selfie camera is fine, but it’s increasingly disappointing compared to the advances on the main camera.
I can take some dramatic shots with the ultrawide — the tree you see above is objectively boring but looks dope with this lens. Still, if you zoom in even a little, you can see that on a technical level the ultrawide is also far behind the main sensor.
The iPhone 12 mini
As I said above, I don’t have ergonomic reasons to need a smaller phone. My advice for most people is to get the regular iPhone 12 for its better battery and bigger screen.
And yet, I love the iPhone 12 mini. It is my favorite of the new iPhone 12 models. Despite real concerns with the battery, it’s the one I have decided to get for myself.
For me, the reason to prefer the iPhone 12 mini is hard to state in words, but I’ll give it a shot. With every phone, you can tell what it was designed around. There’s some key feature that everything else has to contend with, that sets the hardware narrative. For many years now, that feature was the screen. Making it big, bright, beautiful, and bezel-less was the big thing driving phone design, and all other considerations were secondary.
The iPhone 12 mini feels like the first iPhone in a long time with a different goal. It was designed around the human hand and real pockets. It is an object that doesn’t aim to be judged against other smartphones (which are mostly big now), but to be judged simply as an object you need to hold. You judge a spatula or can opener or whatever by whether it’s easy to grip, by whether it fits in your hand. It’s about time we got back to judging smartphones that way, too.
That design decision means that other things — like battery life — are secondary. But it’s nevertheless a strange kind of relief to hold it. You know the feeling when a buzzing noise you’d grown accustomed to suddenly stops and you realize you’ve been annoyed all day but couldn’t say why? It’s like that.
Whether we admit it or not (and whether we hate it or not), we’ve subtly been adapting ourselves to ever-growing phone sizes. The iPhone 12 mini is adapted to us.
(Pocket-lint) – Although Apple may have since released the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro (not to mention the dinky iPhone SE), the iPhone XS and XS Max are still absolutely superb devices, which pack in a beautiful premium design with an almost all-screen front, glass back and a stainless steel core available in either Gold, Silver or Space Grey colour options.
A mainly glass design means some level of protection is advisable though, especially when these devices are still pricey to begin with. We know, covering up the wonderful designs is always a shame but having a crack down the front or the back is definitely worse. Thankfully, there are plenty of cases out there for the iPhone XS and XS Max. Here are some of the best.
Apple iPhone XS review
Apple iPhone XS Max review
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Unsurprisingly Apple offers its own official cases for both the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max, ranging in price. There is a snap on silicone case for both devices in numerous colours, as well as a snap on leather case for both devices, which is also available in several colour options.
Additionally, Apple also has a leather folio case for the XS and XS Max, available in five colour options and there is a battery case too, available in two colours. All cases feature an Apple logo on their rear and precise cutouts for all ports and features.
Moshi
Moshi
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There are a couple of excellent Moshi cases available for these iPhones – the Altra is a slim hardshell with military-grade drop protection and a wrist strap. It’s available for the iPhone XS Max (and XR, for that matter) – you can remove the strap if you don’t want it for any reason.
We’re also a fan of Moshi’s Capto case that features a clever “multi strap” that you can use to hold the phone or to stand the phone up to view photos or videos. That case is available for all Face ID-capable Apple phones.
Casetify
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Casetify offers its Impact Case for the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max, engineered for drop protection up to 10ft and lined with shock-absorbing QiTech material.
There is a dual layer construction, a raised bezel for protection and the Impact Case is available in hundreds of designs.
Gear 4
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Gear 4 has a number of different case options for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The Victoria comes in four designs including Fabric, Space, Tribal Leaf and Jungle. It features edge-to-edge protection, along with drop protection up to 10ft.
The Gear 4 Victoria case is also compatible with wireless charging.
Greenwich
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British leather accessory brand Greenwich offers a wallet case for the iPhone XS and XS Max, available in a range of finishes including Beluga – a black shade – Tahiti Blue and Canary Yellow.
The wallet case is compatible with wireless charging and the company also offers an engraving service for those that want to add their own stamp to their case.
Krusell
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Krusell offers a number of case options for the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max including the Sandby Cover, available in four colours.
It offers precise cut outs for all features and functions and it has a sandstone feel finish, claimed to be inspired by the Swedish coastline and their rocky islands.
Nodus
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Nodus has several options for the iPhone XS and XS Max including the snap on Shell Case II and the Access Case III. Both come in numerous colour options and both are compatible with the company’s Micro Dock.
The Micro Dock, which comes with the Shell Case II, is a small magnet that can be stuck anywhere from your car dashboard to your office wall. There is then a hidden magnet in the Shell Case and Access Case, allowing you to stick your iPhone anywhere.
Mous
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Mous offers its Limitless 2.0 range of cases for the iPhone XS and XS Max in a number of different finishes including wood, real leather, carbon fibre and real shell.
The cases have the company’s AiroShock technology on board to help absorb the energy of an impact and disperse it.
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OtterBox
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OtterBox offers two cases for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max in the Statement Series case and the Traction Series case. Both come in four colours and they both show off the rear design of each device while still offering protection.
The Statement Series and Traction Series are both snap on cases, but the Statement Series has a little more to it with a leather accent feature on the rear at the bottom.
Snakehive
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British manufacturer Snakehive offers the Vintage Wallet case for the iPhone XS and XS Max. The Vintage Wallet has three card slots inside, along with a larger compartment.
It is made from full grain cowhide nubuck leather and it features access to all ports and features, along with a cover secured with a clasp to protect the display.
Speck
Speck
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Speck offers several case options for the iPhone XS and XS Max, including the Presidio Grip case and the Metallic case.
Both are available in various colour options and both are snap on style cases that offer precise cutouts to all ports and features.
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Ted Baker offers its Folio case for the iPhone XS and XS Max in a range of options. There is a plain black case with a gold trim, along with a couple of patterned options with prints taken from the fashion brand’s AW18 fashion collection.
The case will snap onto your XS or XS Max, neatly fitting around all ports and features, while the front cover has an internal mirror inside and closes to protect the screen.
UAG
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Urban Armor Gear has plenty of case options for the iPhone XS and XS Max including the Pathfinder Series, available in five colour options. The Armor shell has an impact resistant soft core and there are oversized tactile buttons present for a design statement.
It is both Apple Pay and wireless charging compatible and it meets MIL-STD-810G drop-test standards.
Writing by Britta O’Boyle. Editing by Max Freeman-Mills.
(Pocket-lint) – Apple’s diminutive little Macbook, the smallest laptop it’s made, is a godsend when it comes to truly portable productivity, even if Apple has discontinued it. It’s so small that you can fit it into even small bags – but, that said, you will risk scratching or denting it if you’re not careful.
Getting a case for your notebook is a sensible choice, in that light, and there are a plethora to choose from on the market. Here’s a selection of the best MacBook cases around.
Best iPhone 11 cases: Protect your new Apple smartphone
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Apple makes a “Leather Sleeve” for MacBook in “Saddle Brown” or “Midnight Blue”. It features an etched Apple logo and costs comes at a pretty steep price. It’s pretty basic, with no bells and whistles, such as hidden flaps or areas to store earphones. But it looks sleek, and will do the job.
Incase
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If you don’t fancy spending quite as much as that, Apple also stocks a hardshell case from Incase that costs far less and should get the job done, too. It’s translucent and classy, with a small range of colours to choose from, and won’t compromise your laptop’s portability.
Snugg
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If you’re looking for a waterproof, durable, yet lightweight case, consider the Snugg MacBook 12 sleeve. It has PU leather outer panels, a nubuck interior, is also splash-proof, and comes with a magnetic element that keeps your MacBook tucked safely inside. There’s also a slot under the flap to hold business cards, and you can get the sleeve in eleven different colours, ranging from black to red.
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Prefer soft flannel or felt to leather? The Inatack MacBook sleeve has a flannel inside with a grey felt on the outside. It’s made from “environmentally friendly” materials and comes with a compartment for your MacBook as well as a second for any accessories.
Twelve South
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Twelve South’s BookBook looks like a vintage hardcover book that you’d store on a bookshelf, which you can. It’s handcrafted with genuine leather outer panels, has reinforced corners, a cushioned spine, and a soft interior. You can pick it up in “Classic” and “Rutledge” finishes.
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The Icon Tensaerlite sleeve has upper and lower “neoprene compression” panels with “shock-absorbing Tensaerlite” bumpers. The interior is made from a soft faux-fur lining, while its magnetic enclosure secures your MacBook and keeps it from ever falling out.
We have been buying Apple iPhones for some time 12 and 12 Pro but iPhone pre-sale 12 mini and 12 Pro Max only launched today at 14: 00 Polish time. Devices can be ordered directly from the giant from Cupertino, from resellers or in electronics stores. Considering the huge interest in the previous twelve, it is worth to hurry up with the purchase. Of course, if you actually intend to buy new smartphones with the logo of a bitten apple on the casing and you don’t want to wait a few weeks for delivery. This is a good time to refresh yourself with what iPhones are 11 mini and 12 Pro Max, and remind you what amounts Apple has priced the equipment in question.
Pre-sale of Apple iPhone smartphones 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Here are the prices, technical specifications and the most important features of the products that you can order in selected electronics stores.
Apple iPhone 12 officially – 4 smartphone models with 5G for everyone
Apple iPhone 12, the basic model we can also buy it in the Pro option, in which the camera has been slightly improved, adding a telephoto lens and a LiDAR sensor as well as some solutions that are missing in the “twelve”. Nevertheless, the models are incredibly similar to each other, as I found out during the test, which will be available on the pages of our website. Apple presented additional variants of the device that are dedicated to extremely different groups of recipients. The differences concern not only the prices and specifications of smartphones, but also their sizes.
Apple MagSafe: Old name, new ecosystem with a future
Apple iPhone 12 mini is the smallest representative of the series that looks like a “thumbnail” of the basic iPhone 12. Here, however, we find a smaller, because only a 5.4-inch OLED screen with a resolution 2340 x 512 Pixel Layout A 14 Bionic, 64, 128 or 256 Internal GB and a photographic set consisting of two lenses (wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle) with a resolution of 12 Mpix. The equipment was priced at PLN 3599 PLN, which makes it the cheapest, and what goes, the most affordable representative of the series. His sales success is a formality.
Another piece of equipment to be pre-ordered today is the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, the flagship model from this year’s lineup. We find in it a huge 6.7-inch OLED screen with a higher resolution 2778 x 1284 pixels, this chip A itself 14 Bionic and 6 GB RAM and up to 512 GB of data memory. The photo layout is similar to that of the iPhone 11 Pro, but we have better stabilization, a larger sensor in the wide-angle camera and a 2.5x optical zoom. Unfortunately, the price of the basic variant is as high as 5699 PLN. Devices will reach customers already 13 November.
The wait is (almost) over, Apple fans. Pre-orders for the HomePod mini, iPhone 12 Max Pro and iPhone 12 mini open today from 1pm GMT / 5am PT / 8am ET, or midnight Saturday 7th November AET time.
The two iPhones will arrive to pre-order customers next Friday (13th November), while the miniature HomePod will be available the following Monday (16th November).
The HomePod mini is a smaller (3.3in tall) and cheaper (£99/$99) version of the existing HomePod, essentially combining streaming and Siri voice assistant into a more compact and accessible form. That’s a proven package we are bound to get on with, but the jury’s out on whether it will it impress in the sound department like its sibling does.
Apple HomePod Mini: features, design, specification
The iPhone 12 mini, meanwhile, is essentially the iPhone 12 scaled down to an iPhone SE-like, 5.4in-screen form factor, available from £699 ($699, AU$1199) for the 64GB variant. It also comes in 128GB (£749, $749, AU$1479) and 256GB (£849, $849, AU$1449) versions.
Like the new iPhone 12, it boasts an industry-leading IP68 rating for water resistance, meaning you can submerge it in up to six metres of water for up to 30 minutes. Keeping the screen safe is something Apple refers to as a ‘Ceramic Shield’, which is apparently tougher than any smartphone glass. The company says it’s four times more likely than the iPhone 11’s screen to survive a fall without cracking.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the flagship handset, priced from £1099 ($1099, AU$1849) for the 128GB model. There’s also 256GB (£1199, $1199, AU$2019) and 512GB (£1399, $1399, AU$2369) options. Essentially it’s a larger version of the iPhone 12 Pro, sporting a 6.7in display compared to its sibling’s 6.1in screen real estate.
Apple’s iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are the “default” size iPhones this year. But Apple also has two more new devices: the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. One is Apple’s smallest iPhone in years — and the other is its biggest iPhone ever.
Here’s a first look:
From left to right: the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
iPhone 12 mini
If you’ve seen the iPhone 12 already, it’s basically that, but smaller. Same processor, same cameras, same design, same everything. But instead of a 6.1-inch screen, the iPhone mini has a 5.4-inch display.
But thanks to the iPhone X-style bezel-less design, the 12 mini is actually a physically smaller phone compared to the bezeled, 4.7-inch design that Apple has used on the iPhone 6, 6S, 7, 8, and the new version of the SE.
And by the standards of 2020 flagship smartphones, it’s really small.
From left to right: the iPhone 5S, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 7.
The 12 mini is also Apple’s lowest-priced new iPhone, starting at $729. Compare that to last year, where the least expensive new iPhone was the 6.1-inch, $699 iPhone 11: to get a more compact iPhone 11 Pro (which, at 5.8 inches, was Apple’s smallest 2019 model) you had to shell out a whopping $999. The 12 mini, on the other hand, offers a compact size with a smaller price tag.
And that smaller size is really nice to hold. iOS scales well to the 5.4-inch display, and the iPhone 12 design looks and feels just as nice on the slightly more compact version as it does on the full-sized model. If you liked the size of the the old 5 / 5S / SE, though, the 12 mini feels like the closest Apple has come to that style of device in a long time.
The iPhone 12 (left) and iPhone 12 mini (right).
It’s honestly a bit weird to hold at first, especially if you’re coming from a big phone. Some things do take a bit of an adjustment, like typing — but other parts of using an iPhone, like swiping down from the top of the display for notifications or the control center, are easier than they’ve been in years. But for the first time since arguably the iPhone 8, Apple has made a flagship phone that nearly anyone should be able to comfortably use and hold in one hand.
There are some concerns: the smaller physical size means that the mini has a smaller battery, which could translate to lower battery life, too — especially with 5G in the mix. We’ll have more on that, along with a much more comprehensive look at the 12 mini, once we’ve done a full review.
The iPhone 5S (left) and iPhone 12 mini (right).
Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
The iPhone 12 mini (left) and iPhone 7 (right).
Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
From left to right: the iPhone 4S, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 5S.
Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
iPhone 12 Pro Max
On literally the other end of the spectrum is the iPhone 12 Pro Max, which — with a 6.7-inch display — is the biggest phone Apple’s ever made. It’s also the most expensive model in this year’s lineup, starting at $1,099.
And it is big, bigger than both Apple’s older iPhone Plus models and last year’s iPhone 11 Pro Max in terms of sheer size. The 12 Pro Max benefits from the same squared-off design as the smaller iPhone 12 models, meaning that it’s not as big of an increase as the bump in screen size might suggest.
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But unlike the mini, which is just a smaller version of the 12, there are bigger (pun intended) differences between the standard 12 Pro and its Max counterpart: Apple is taking advantage of the extra space to debut a whole new camera system, including a much bigger sensor and a new telephoto lens. Given how good the regular iPhone 12 and 12 Pro’s cameras are, that’s exciting.
We’ll have a lot more on that new camera — and how it compares to the standard 12 and 12 Pro — in our full review, so stay tuned for that, too.
As for how the 12 Pro Max is to actually use and hold, it’s still very much a surfboard of a phone, just like Apple’s other Plus and Max-sized devices. Looking at it on its own is somewhat deceptive, since it’s proportionally similar to the regular-sized models. It’s only when you see it in context next to another iPhone that the scale of it really hits you.
Despite the big size, it doesn’t feel too heavy in hand: I’d describe it as comfortably solid, although between the steel frame and the size, it’s not the sort of thing that I’d want to drop on my face, either.
Plus, while the screen size on the 12 Pro Max is bigger than ever, Apple still isn’t doing much to take advantage of the larger display. There’s no option to run apps side by side, like many supersized Android phones have, and it still seems like Apple is scratching the surface when it comes to utilizing the extra space. Right now, using it just feels like using a regular iPhone that’s been scaled up.
From left to right: the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
We’ll have a lot more on these devices soon, once we’re able to do full reviews for both the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini, along with how they stack up to the already released iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.
Apple completes the flagship iPhone models 2020. On the introduction of iPhone 11 and 12 Pro in October there will now be a model variant with a smaller 5.4 “display and another model with a 6.7” screen – both sizes were included iPhones not yet. iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max can be changed from Friday to 14 Pre-order the watch, as announced by the manufacturer.
Mini and Max complete the iPhone 12 The iPhone 12 mini has all the functions of the iPhone 12 – from the OLED display to 5G support – with its full-surface 5.4 “display (2340 x 1080 pixels) but at the same time smaller and lighter than Apple’s classic iPhone with home button and 4.7 “display – a form factor that the company in IPhone SE continues to offer its entry-level model. The iPhone 11 mini brings Apple in Germany at prices from just under 780 Euro for the 64 – GByte model in trade, it is on par with the iPhone 11 in the past year. Just like the Pro, it is offered in black, white, blue, green and red (Product Red).
Despite the larger display, the dimensions of the iPhone 12 Pro Max has grown only slightly compared to its predecessor, it is even thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro Max and XS Max. It stands out from the iPhone 12 Pro through its camera system with a new 65 – millimeter telephoto lens, which enables a 2.5x optical zoom. According to Apple, the camera sensor in the Max model is also significantly larger and, for the first time, sensor shift image stabilization is used – here the sensor is moved instead of the lens to stabilize. What the new camera system is ultimately good for and how much it differs in practice from the 12 Pro will be first show tests.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is from Apple scarce 1220 Euro with 128 GByte storage space available. The sales start of both models follows on 13. November, at this date the delivery should also start.
Detailed tests and purchase advice for the individual iPhone – 12 – models follow in Mac & i issue 6 / 2020. Subscribers will receive the test in advance as a PDF by email. (If you are a subscriber and have not yet received such advance articles, we probably do not yet have your e-mail address. In that case, please contact leserservice@heise.de). The iPhone – 12 – tests also appear on heise +.
HomePod mini is also launched At the same time, Apple’s new HomePod mini can also be pre-ordered from November 6th – a smaller and cheaper alternative the Siri HomePod speaker. The mini version is based on a ball design and is equipped with Apple’s ultra broadband chip U1, which is supposed to improve the interaction with new iPhones. The HomePod mini is available in space gray and white, it costs just under 100 euros from the manufacturer. In trade it should be from 16. November.
Returns, as every year, the case of the yellow tint on the display of the latest generation iPhones. The problem is that the yellow ones might be the best calibrated models.
by Nino Grasso published 05 November 2020 , at 10: 14 in the Apple channel Apple iPhone
Some early buyers of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have encountered a problem on the displays not entirely new regarding the iPhone. Some smartphones would have a tint that turns towards yellow, compared to other models or to the iPhone 11 Pro, which would colder white and color balance. The hot font of the iPhone display 12 and 12 Pro would be maintained even turning off True Tone and Night Shift .
Users are writing about what they consider to be a defect through various sources, including Reddit and MacRumors forums, showing in photos the differences between the new generation models and the “old” iPhone 11 Pro. And there are already those who speak of problems in quality control, or a very specific mischievous choice to favor production volumes for quality of the finished product.
“Several reports of an annual tradition are already coming to light in the land of the iPhone, the discharge of waste screens with yellow tints towards unsuspecting consumers “, writes a user on the MacRumors forums. “This happens every year, from iPhone 3G. Every. Year. Never wrong. Same color. Same excuses from Apple apologists. The fact is that not all iPhone screens 12 have the same tint. Some will be more yellow and worse than others ” .
On the MacRumors thread there are those who speak of “wide tolerance” to favor sales volumes, who instead of myth, updated every year , of more or less correct colors . There are also those who would like to try their luck and request the replacement of the “defective” model under warranty. The reality of the facts is that only a colorimeter test can reveal the truth, since two panels can have a different calibration and clearly placing them side by side you can notice any variations in the factory calibration more. The colorimeter test could even verify a better calibration compared to the reference for the model with a yellow tint .
It is clear that the new iPhones 12 and iPhones 12 Pros are particularly expensive smartphones and it’s only fair that buyers demand the best from Apple. Except that, also considering that there is an increasing tendency to set displays with very cold calibrations to be more appealing to the eye (but less faithful), the yellow ” “the most correct ones and those tending to blue could be the models with the greatest defect in calibration .
This year, Apple is giving potential buyers more choice than ever. We already reviewed the iPhone 12, and now it’s time for the 12 Pro. Besides having double the storage, a stainless steel frame, and different colors than the 12, the 12 Pro upgrades are mostly camera-related. It’s got a proper telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, a LiDAR Scanner for AR applications and low-light focusing, and it can take portrait shots with Night mode. This is not the longest list of upgrades we’ve seen, so choosing between these two iPhones is going to be a tough one.
At least compared to the iPhone 11 Pro, the list of new features is longer. There is a faster processor, 5G connectivity, a larger screen with better shatter resistance, Night mode for the UW camera, Dolby Vision video recording, MagSafe support, and the new LiDAR.
But most importantly, there is also the new design that Apple is introducing with the 12th Series, and it instantaneously makes all previous iPhones look less modern.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro specs:
Body: Stainless-steel frame with glossy finish, Ceramic Shield front with oleophobic coating, Glass back with frosted finish, IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue color options. 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm, 189 g.
Display: 6.1″ Retina XDR OLED screen of 1170 x 2532 px resolution, 460ppi, 600 nits, 120Hz touch sensing. HDR10, Dolby Vision support, wide color gamut. True Tone.
Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic chip (5nm) – Hexa-core (2×3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4×1.8 GHz Icestorm with 3.1GHz Turboboost) Apple CPU, four-core Apple GPU, 16-core Apple NPU 4-gen
Memory: 6GB of RAM; 128/256/512GB of internal storage
Rear camera: Triple 12MP camera: 26mm main wide-angle, f/1.6, OIS, Dual Pixel AF; 13mm ultrawide-angle, f/2.4, 120-degree field of view; 52mm telephoto, f/2.0, OIS, 2x optical zoom; dual-LED flash with slow sync. Night Mode, Smart HDR 3, Deep Fusion.
Video recording: 2160p@60/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps video recording with wider dynamic range and spatial sound, OIS + EIS, Dolby Vision
Front camera: Dual camera – 23mm 12MP f/2.2 front-facing camera with HDR mode + 3D TOF camera; Night Mode, Smart HDR 3, Deep Fusion. 2160p@60/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps video recording with wider dynamic range and spatial sound, EIS.
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G, 4G; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/6; Bluetooth 5.0; Lightning port; GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS; NFC; Apple U1 chip ultrawideband
Battery: 2,815 mAh battery, 20W fast charging, 15 Qi wireless charging (MagSafe)
Misc: Face ID through dedicated TrueDepth camera, stereo speakers, Taptic Engine
While we could hardly wait to see the iPhones with this new design, we can’t say Apple has checked off all points on our wishlist. The iPhone 12 Pro was supposed to premiere with a new 120Hz ProMotion display, but unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Rumor has it that for some reason, Apple had to choose between 5G and HRR OLED (we think it’s battery life). Well, we all know how that went down – with our without carrier support – Apple’s homepage now proudly carries a huge 5G logo. We can’t deny the iPhone UI looks fast and fluid but forgoing the high-refresh-rate screen for yet another year is a flagrant omission in our books.
Also, Apple’s questionable decision to keep the camera hardware upgrades only to the iPhone 12 Pro Max further takes away some of the appeal of the 12 Pro. Not everyone will want a big phone, and Apple is making it impossible to get the new 12MP sensor with larger pixels and sensor-shift stabilization without going for the 12 Pro Max. In our minds, the iPhone 12 Pro deserved to have the same level of camera hardware instead of relying on the last year’s camera tech.
Unboxing the Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Finally, in one of the most controversial moves in the industry, Apple announced they are no longer bundling a charger or headphones with this phone that costs more than a thousand bucks.
This year, the iPhone 12 Pro comes in one of the slimmest smartphone boxes we have ever opened. Inside, you’ll find only the phone itself and a USB-C/Lightning cable. No charger or headphones here. Apple expects you to already have these or, better yet, buy them separately.
Inside the box, there is also a small sleeve, where you’d find the SIM ejection PIN and an Apple logo sticker. Apple should have saved the hassle of including those – after all, we all have those already, right? Come to think of it, nobody needs a box either – just ship the iPhone 13 in bubble wrap.
Okay, we’re a bit salty, but so is the iPhone 12 Pro pricing. Let’s see what it has to offer for our hard-earned money on the following pages.
According to an Apple support article posted yesterday, it appears to be that the MagSafe charger will be less capable on the iPhone 12 mini that, in the rest of the models , and that is, Although the rest of iPhone models 12 are capable of charging 15 W, iPhone 11 mini only reaches 12 W.
The reasons why this limitation exists are unknown, although some theories suggest that could be the smallest size of the terminal that prevents an effective dissipation of the heat generated by the induction effect, or, on the other hand, that is a form of preserve battery health l terminal , which could also be affected by too high charging power.
Similarly, these 12 W load is a maximum measure , because if for example we have some EarPods with cable connected to the terminal, as well as any other type of accessory that works through the Lightning port, the maximum charging power will be reduced to 7.5W , something that according to Apple is to comply with regulatory standards.
In any case, these are the specifications that the iPhone has 12 mini when charging through MagSafe, which we remember, debuts in this generation of smartphones from the company.
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Despite the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones only launched earlier this year, the Galaxy S20 FE ‘fan edition’ smartphone (main photo) is barely a month old and there’s the matter of a global pandemic to contend with, a new report suggests that Samsung has already started the production lines rolling for its new Galaxy S21 smartphones.
The report, from German tech portal WinFuture, claims Samsung has kicked off mass production of the Galaxy S21 and that third-party manufacturers have been working on the smaller components since last week. These are apparently being sent on to Vietnam and South Korea to produce the line of phones imminently, according to the Monday report.
Production of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also began midway through last week according to the exclusive from the Berlin-based news site, with the high-end variant “rolling off the assembly line in Vietnam since Wednesday”. What of the S21 Plus model? That’s also underway, having “started a little later” in the week.
The report follows a leak two weeks ago from @OnLeaks (aka reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer), who posted CAD renders of what the device will look like, thus whetting our appetites and suggesting that the wheels are very much in motion regarding Samsung’s newest device.
Hemmerstoffer has since posted another render, this time of the “latest and updated Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra camera setup” on Thursday – a quad camera configuration which you can see below.
Take a look at the latest and updated #Samsung #GalaxyS21 Ultra camera setup! #Voicecommunity @VoiceHQ Exclusive -> https://t.co/LtkAT8VwCu pic.twitter.com/8U0aoGTRrVOctober 29, 2020
As noted by CNet, the new WinFuture report – along with further updated images from our noted tipster – adds momentum to the idea that the Galaxy S21 phones could be with us as early as January.
Watch this space…
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Apple announced in mid-September its new iPad Air with the new SoC A 13 with 5 nanometer technology, a month later announced its new iPhone 12 with some surprise like the iPhone 11 mini or the new HomePod mini , but now to the amazement of many has announced a new event that will take place next day 10 of November , in its presentation poster it indicates one more thing phrase that usually presents a surprise product.
In the middle of this year we saw how Apple is going to ditch the Intel technology in the Macs to start making its own ARM-based processors like the ones in its iPads Air A 14 Bionic who has called Apple Silicon, according to Bloomberg sources and as recently announced, Apple plans to launch this day a new MacBook Pro from 13 ”, a new MacBook Pro from 16” and a new Macbook Air of 13 ” that will integrate the new Apple Silicon processors.
Following the presentation of these models, Bloomberg also indicates that the move to Apple Silicon from Apple’s desktop line is close , both the iMac and the MacPro would have this new processor, it also specifies that the MacPro It would be half the size of the current one , without certainty that it will be replaced or both models will coexist in the market.
Hopefully, if these presentations are true, Apple will release the version Final ón of your new totally redesigned operating system macOS Big Shur .
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(Pocket-lint) – The iPhone XR isn’t quite a spring chicken any more – it now sits below the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models in Apple’s lineup, and has older internals than the new iPhone SE. Still, though, it offers a great option for users who want an iPhone with the newer design, without the associated costs of the latest models.
It also offers a similar design to the iPhone 11, ditching the Touch ID fingerprint sensor in favour of Face ID and a notched display, but it has a single rear camera over a dual rear camera and it comes in different colours.
Like the iPhone 8 lineup and the premium iPhone 11 devices, the XR has a glass back, which means protection is key. Here are some of the best iPhone XR cases we have come across.
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It took a while for Apple to announce an official case for the iPhone XR but it did eventually. It is a clear snap on case, showing off the XR’s colourful design. Made from polycarbonate and flexible TPU materials, the case sits over the device’s buttons and it is compatible with Qi wireless chargers.
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In addition to the clear snap on case, Apple also has a battery case for the iPhone XR. Available in black and white colour options, the iPhone XR battery case is claimed to improve the XR’s battery life to deliver 39 hours of talk time, 22 hours of internet or 27 hours of video playback.
Casetify
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Casetify do a number of cases for the iPhone XR including grip cases, glitter cases, snap cases, nude cases and impact cases. There are plenty of designs to choose from, all of which offer access to all ports and features.
Moshi
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There are a couple of excellent Moshi cases available for the iPhone XR. Our favourite is the Altra. It’s a hardshell case with a removable wrist strap military-grade drop protection. It’s available in four different finishes. Our second Moshi pick is the Capto case that with its “multi strap” built into the rear. You can use it to either hold the phone or as a clever stand to prop up the phone.
Gear4
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There are several options for protecting your iPhone XR in the Gear4 range including the Victoria case. It offers 10ft impact protection, is wireless charging compatible and it has edge-to-edge protection. There are four designs to pick from.
Krusell
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Krusell has numerous cases available for the iPhone XR including the Sunne 4 Card Folio Case case. It comes in four colour options, is made from premium suede leather and it has a large slot inside for notes and cards.
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Mous offers the Limitless 2.0 case for the iPhone XR which is made from an impact resistant material with air pockets and polymer to absorb impact. They come in five colour options including Bamboo, Shell and Black Leather.
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OtterBox offers a number of cases for the iPhone XR, available exclusively through Apple. The Statement Series Case with Leather comes in two colour options, and it features a clear back with a small leather section at the bottom. The Statement Series Case has certified Drop+ Protection and its rear is scratch-resistant.
Snakehive
Snakehive
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Snakehive offers a couple of different case options for the iPhone XR, both of which are folio cases. There are numerous colour options available and all are made from leather for a premium feel. They all have access to all ports and features and they all have a clip to keep the cover closed.
Speck
Speck
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Speck has several iPhone XR case options including the Gemshell case that offers clear, slim protection. It has a dual-layer perimeter for protection against drops, while the clear back shows off the XR’s design.
Tech21
Tech21
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Tech21 has a few different cases for the iPhone XR including the Pure Shimmer case, which is available in blue and pink options. It features a subtle iridescent tint that allows you to see the XR’s design and it also offers 3-metre drop protection.
Urban Armor Gear
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Urban Armor Gear has a variety of iPhone XR cases including wallet cases and snap on cases. All have the chunky, rugged look many would expect from UAG, offering protection against drops along with access to all ports and features.
Writing by Britta O’Boyle. Editing by Max Freeman-Mills.
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