5G iPhone

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro launching in South Korea, India and 12 other countries

The new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are now available in a dozen more countries, such as India and South Korea, as of Oct. 30.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

iPhone 12 '5G' indicator denotes best available connection

Apple has reportedly tweaked the network status bar indicator on iPhone 12 models to depict the best available speed and not necessarily the currently used connection.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Comparing iPhone 12 models, examining 5G US coverage, and how to upgrade, on the AppleInsider podcast

Examining the subtle differences across the entire iPhone 12 lineup, plus an overview of the state of 5G coverage in the US, plus HomePod versus HomePod mini — and all the ways you can upgrade to Apple's new devices.

Stephen Robles | 4 years ago

Apple may leverage existing 5G market in South Korea with earlier launch

Apple may launch its "iPhone 12" lineup in South Korea earlier than in past years to take advantage of the country's existing 5G services and users.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

5G iPhone launch unlikely to be 'massive event,' AT&T executive says

AT&T Communications CEO Jeff McElfresh said that the impending launch of 5G-equipped "iPhone 12" models may not end up being a "massive event," and that industry watchers should soften expectations.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple's 2020 iPhones will launch 'a few weeks later' than usual

Apple's "iPhone 12" will launch later than the company's usual September timeframe, the company said Thursday.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

'iPhone 12' announcement in October, 5G models ship in November claims report

A supply chain report on Wednesday suggest that Apple's "iPhone 12" lineup could launch in October, with 5G models shipping in November.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple's 'drumroll begins' for 5G iPhone 12 super-cycle, says analyst

Investment bank Wedbush is predicting that the "iPhone 12" will launch at about the same time that the iPhone X did, and despite coronavirus challenges, 5G will induce a super-cycle for Apple in 2020 and 2021.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Qualcomm predicts solid 5G smartphone demand across 2020

Qualcomm on Wednesday said it expects the smartphone industry to ship 30% fewer phones in the June quarter amid the COVID-19 crisis, but maintains relatively strong demand for 5G smartphones across 2020.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

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Apple suppliers expect decreased iPhone orders due to virus, 5G iPhone production ramp postponed

As the world struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple suppliers are reportedly expecting a significant decrease in immediate orders due to weakened demand.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple will likely launch 5G iPhone this fall despite rumors of delay, analyst says

Rebutting claims that Apple's 2020 iPhone launch plans are in peril due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Loup Ventures' Gene Munster on Wednesday reminded investors that an iPhone is built over the course of three or four years, not one.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple might delay 'iPhone 12' launch by months due to COVID-19, report says

Apple is reportedly considering delaying the launch of its expected 5G iPhones by "months" on concerns that the global coronavirus pandemic will impact demand, as well as lingering supply chain issues.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple's supply chain feels coronavirus pinch, but 'iPhone 12' on track to launch in fall

Though Apple's supply partners in China are still grappling with fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak that left factories in the region shuttered for weeks, the tech giant's important iPhone release cycle has yet to see significant disruption from the ongoing crisis, according to a report on Thursday.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple's iPhone launch plans might be delayed due to virus

A report on Tuesday takes a theoretical look at Apple's iPhone launch plans, noting the company's most important product of 2020 might be delayed due to travel restrictions designed to combat the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple may be working on its own antenna technology for the 5G 'iPhone 12'

Reports have emerged in the last 24 hours with contradictory sources all claiming to have the inside track on the details surrounding the antenna technology expected in the 5G "iPhone 12" — with one claiming that Apple will do most of the work itself.

Mike Wuerthele | 4 years ago

'iPhone 12' could get bigger battery because of smaller circuitry

A reduction in the size of an essential battery protection circuit for the iPhone could mean that Apple has room to include bigger batteries in the 2020 "iPhone 12" series.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Institutional ownership of AAPL on the rise leading into iPhone 12 cycle

Optimism surrounding Apple's upcoming 5G iPhone cycle and revenue growth within the company's Services sector helped drive one of the largest sequential increases in institutional ownership of AAPL shares in more than half a decade.