Apple devices made up most of the smartphone activations in December 2020, though the total number of activations were down 20% compared to 2019, according to data from Flurry Analytics.
Social media service TikTok has added a new AR video effect for users with LiDAR-equipped iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, blending digital images into videos.
Investment bank Morgan Stanley believes the recent performance of Services and the iPhone 12 Pro are pointing toward a strong December quarter for Apple.
The iPhone 12 was the highest-selling iPhone of the current generation in the two months after launch, according to a new survey — but the iPhone 12 mini is falling behind.
Foxconn's parent company Hon Hai has beaten expectations with record increased earnings due to demand for Apple's 5G iPhone 12 range.
High consumer demand for the iPhone is reportedly causing an increase in orders for the first half of 2021, with Apple said to be making orders for a production volume hike of 30%, versus the year-ago quarter.
The iPhone 12 has become the most popular 5G-enabled smartphone in the world, according to Counterpoint Research, accomplishing the feat in October after just two weeks of sales.
The supply of and demand for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineups appear to be leveling out, with lead times stabilizing or moderating across the board, says analysts at JP Morgan.
The launch of the iPhone 12 lineup has been a bright spot for Qualcomm, launching Apple's 5G modem chipmaker to the number one spot in a ranking of IC design companies by revenue.
Investment bank Wedbush says that recent reports of iPhone production bumps are only the latest indication that the iPhone 12 "reality is meeting the initial hype."
With iOS 14.3, Apple has rolled out support for ProRaw photos on the iPhone. Professional photographer Austin Mann has shared his initial thoughts on the format.
Availability data tracked by investment bank UBS suggests that there is strong demand for the higher-end iPhone 12 Pro models in China, though demand may have already peaked in the U.S.
Consumer demand for the iPhone 12 Pro is continuing to strain available supply, while demand for the iPhone 12 Pro Max is moderating, according to JP Morgan.
Pixelmator has debuted a new version of its Photo app with support for the Apple ProRAW format, as well as other improvements and features.
Apple's MagSafe wallet for iPhone 12 turned quite a few heads on release, and is polarizing for many reasons. It now has competition with the feature-packed Moft iPhone 12 wallet and stand.
Goldman Sachs is taking a more cautious view of iPhone revenue in 2021, citing a downward trending average selling price despite "solid" iPhone 12 unit demand so far.
Investment bank Wedbush believes that the iPhone 12 lineup is Apple's strongest product cycle in years, and has raised its AAPL price target to $160 as a result.
Delivery times tracked by investment bank JP Morgan continue to suggest that demand is outpacing supply for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, but not the lower-priced counterparts.
A number of iPhone 12 Pro owners have taken to Apple's Support Forums to report an issue that sees excessive power draw from the handset's battery while idle, a problem that has cropped up on various Apple products throughout the years.
Brooklyn-based startup Looking Glass is crowdfunding a new holographic photo frame that can display depth-mapped iPhone photos in 3D.
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