Apple is hosting its launch event today where it is likely to unveil the much-awaited iPhone 12 lineup. Know how, when, where to watch the 'Hi, Speed' event live in India.
Apple is hosting its launch event today where it is likely to unveil the much-awaited iPhone 12 lineup. The event will take place virtually and Apple may unveil not just one or two but four new iPhone models — all under the iPhone 12 branding — along with 5G support.
In a virtual invite 'Hi, Speed' sent to select media, the Cupertino-based tech giant said the big event is on October 13 that starts at 10 a.m. PDT (10.30 p.m. India time).
Apple event timing, live stream details
The Apple event will begin at 10 am PDT (10:30 pm IST) today and will be hosted virtually from the Apple Park. It will be live-streamed through the dedicated Apple Events site and YouTube. You will have to log on to the Apple events site to watch the event live.
Announcements expected during Apple event
Apple is expected to release four models of the iPhone 12 -- the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini, the 6.1-inch iPhone 12, the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.
All four iPhone models are expected to feature OLED displays and 5G support, according to foreign analysts.
Apple is also expected to unveil its new HomePod (read the HomePod mini) or over-the-ear headphones.
Expected price of iPhone 12 series
iPhone 12 mini seems to be the most affordable model in the latest range, with a starting price tag of around Rs 51,200.
The iPhone 12 is likely to start at Rs 58,600, while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max starting price could be around Rs 73,200 and Rs 80,600, respectively.
Expected specifications of iPhone 12
Speculations are rife that iPhone 12 series smartphones would come with OLED Super Retina XDR displays and feature a Ceramic Shield glass cover on top. The new smartphones may also sport Apple's A14 Bionic SoC. A post on Weibo claimed that the new iPhone models would support 15W wireless charging called MagSafe.
Some reports claimed that the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 would sport dual rear cameras, while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max would provide triple rear cameras, with the third camera being a LiDAR sensor.
Apple is far from the first phone maker to launch 5G phones. Indeed, nearly all of its rivals such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd have 5G models on store shelves already. Apple's entrance to the fray is likely to bring fresh attention to the technology, even if US carriers are still years away from rolling out the fastest versions.
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