Apple Sets October 13 Date for Virtual iPhone 12 Event
Apple officially announces a virtual "Hi, Speed" event for October 13, strongly hinting at the 5G-capable iPhone 12 lineup. The presentation follows last month's Apple Watch and iPad showcase.
Apple officially announces its highly anticipated iPhone 12 event for October 13 at 10 a.m. PT, continuing its trend of virtual presentations streamed directly from Apple Park. The tech giant teases the upcoming announcement with a "Hi, Speed" tagline, which strongly hints at the introduction of 5G connectivity and the new A14 processor. This marks the second major Apple event in just one month, following the September showcase of new Apple Watches and iPads.
At the core of this event is the expected unveiling of four distinct iPhone 12 models, ranging from a 5.4-inch device to a massive 6.7-inch Pro Max. The entire lineup features OLED displays and a redesigned flat-edge look reminiscent of the iPad Pro, while the Pro models distinguish themselves with triple-lens camera systems and a new LiDAR scanner. Standard models reportedly stick to a dual-lens setup to keep the baseline more affordable.
Despite the simultaneous announcement of all four new smartphones, reports indicate that Apple does not plan to release every model at the exact same time. The virtual event streams live across Apple's website, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, giving fans worldwide a front-row seat to the company's biggest hardware release of the year.