iPhone 12 will launch this fall with new iPad Air, Apple Watch SE and AirPods Studio

iPhone 12 will launch this autumn with new iPad Air, Apple Watch SE and AirPods Studio

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When the iPhone 12 launches, reportedly around Oct time, it will bring with information technology several upgrades. And Apple tree is making a big bet on its success, as it has reportedly ordered 75 million 5G-capable handsets to be ready this twelvemonth.

Bloomberg has reported that need for adjacent-generation iPhones is set to be high despite the global coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on supply chains and economies. Every bit such, Apple has apparently asked its suppliers to build as many iPhone 12 handsets every bit they did for the iPhone eleven and iPhone 11 Pro.

The report confirms many of the iPhone 12 upgrades nosotros've been hearing almost through various leaks and it as well says to expect several other new Apple products this autumn, ranging from ii new Apple Sentinel models and a new iPad Air to Apple over-ear headphones and a smaller HomePod.

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iPhone 12: Biggest upgrades and launch details

It's confirmed that Apple tree will be launching iv iPhone 12 models, including a new five.4-inch model and a half-dozen.1-inch model. The larger device is said to exist called the iPhone 12 Max.

In addition, Apple tree will release 2 iPhone 12 Pro devices, ane with a half dozen.one-inch display and and one with a 6.7-inch screen. Bloomberg says all models will feature OLED displays with "improved color and clarity," though we hear that but the iPhone 12 models will offer 10-bit color and perchance 120Hz refresh rates.

You tin also expect updated designs with "squared edges" that are similar to the iPad Pro. The regular iPhone 12 models will take aluminum sides while the iPhone 12 Pro phones will step up to stainless steel. Every bit we've heard previously, the iPhone 12 Pro will come in a new dark blue color.

Bloomberg also confirms other big upgrades for the iPhone 12 line, including a faster and more efficient new A14 processor. Apple is likewise readying a LiDAR sensor for improved augmented reality operation, but that may exist express to the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

As reported previously, Apple is said to exist planning a staggered release for the iPhone 12, with the cheaper models launching ahead of the more premium iPhone 12 Pros.

In brusk, the iPhone 12 range looks to exist a solid upgrade over the iPhone 11 lineup and could really appeal to people who've been making do with iPhones that are several years old. Some might be disappointed that the display notch is non probable to have been slimmed downward, merely improved Face ID is reportedly in the cards to recoup.

New iPad Air 4

Apple is reportedly readying a new iPad Air 4 that will offer an edge-to-edge display that's similar to the iPad Pro, co-ordinate to Bloomberg. We've seen plenty of leaks already for the iPad Air, including a manual that seemingly confirms the blueprint.

The iPad Air is said to characteristic an 11-inch display and may be powered past a new A14X Bionic chip for improved performance. Other leaks betoken to a USB-C port for charging and accessories and a Smart Connector for attaching a Magic Keyboard. Nevertheless, the new iPad Air may non feature Confront ID, as one leak says that Apple may decide to offer Touch ID in the power button.

The leaked price of the iPad Air is $649, which would be less than the $799 for the iPad Pro. If the specs are legit, it could exist i of the best tablets of the year.

Apple Sentinel 'SE'

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Although we already knew the Apple Watch half-dozen was coming, Bloomberg says that "the new Apple tree Sentry lineup will include "a replacement for the Series 3 that volition compete with lower-toll fitness devices such as those from Fitbit."

The Apple Watch 3 currently costs $199 and is amid the best smartwatches for those on a budget. But it faces new competition from the likes of the Fitbit Versa 3, which costs $229 and features 6-mean solar day battery life along with built-in GPS.

We've already seen an Apple Watch SE leak, just that said not to await it until March 2021.

AiPods Studio headphones (and smaller HomePod)

Bloomberg says that Apple tree is readying its first over-ear headphones outside the Beats brand, which leakers have dubbed AirPods Studio. Previous reports say that these new headphones will offer agile noise cancellation and be priced at $349, which should put them in contention fo the all-time dissonance cancelling headphones. You lot can also await head and neck detection, an blaster and a retro design with swappable ear pads.

Lastly, Apple is readying a smaller HomePod speaker. The commencement model was far from a hit, partly because shoppers simply prefer Alexa or Google Assistant over Siri. The electric current model costs $199.

Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in principal of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for nearly twenty years. In addition to overseeing the direction of Tom's Guide, Mark specializes in roofing all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He has spoken at key manufacture events and appears regularly on TV to hash out the latest trends. Mark was previously editor in main of Laptop Mag, and his piece of work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.