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Leaker: iPhone 12 Lineup to Feature Faster Face ID, Improved Zoom, and Longer Battery Life
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If it doesn’t have Touch ID I’m not ****ing interested. I’m sick of having updates cameras which I don’t need but still need to deal with mask
Leaker Max Weinbach has today shared new "finalized and revised" information about the upcoming iPhone 12 via his Twitter account @PineLeaks.
Weinbach states that the "most important things" about the new iPhones were already revealed by Chinese Weibo user "Kang" via an extensive leak on Friday, but he does offer some specific new information.
Apple is reportedly still intending to ship the "dynamic zoning algorithm" feature, which could allow for faster Face ID. The notch may only be reduced in width on the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini due to its smaller size. This would be achieved by arranging the components of the TrueDepth camera system more "tightly," but at the cost of increasing its height. Alleged images of the iPhone 12 mini's screen emerged in July, which seemed to show a smaller notch.
Weinbach believes that all iPhone 12 models will gain significantly improved digital zoom via software enhancements, and the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will also benefit from improved optical zoom.
There may also be "a sort of macro camera" feature and the ultrawide lens aperture on Pro models may also be able to get closer to subjects, although these are not expected to be headline features. The ultrawide lens is also speculated to have up to a 35% larger aperture to improve low-light performance.
The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are claimed to have a boost of at least one hour to battery life, but the iPhone 12 mini's battery life is expected to perform worse than the iPhone 11 due to its size.
Weinbach also reinforced previous claims about iPhone 12 models likely supporting 4K video at 120 or 240 frames per second.
The report is apparently based on recent updates from sources that were received over the past three weeks. The iPhone 12 lineup is almost certain to be revealed on Tuesday at Apple's "Hi, Speed" event.
Article Link: Leaker: iPhone 12 Lineup to Feature Faster Face ID, Improved Zoom, and Longer Battery Life
agreed. I’m pissed Apple didn’t do this. Guess I’ll stick with my X. No significant changes for me to want a newer model.
Lol Because thats what 5G does.
Apple didn’t invent 5G. I have it on my Note and it definitely drains the battery faster.
Yup. Same. My X is fine. I want an iPhone with Touch ID on the power button or screen. Apple is being repetitive.
Every year everything is better and faster. How boring. zzzzzzz
Why can’t everyone that needs a NEW iPhone just settle for a 3 or 4 year old iphone like the one I’m currently on?
Why can’t everyone that needs a NEW iPhone just settle for a 3 or 4 year old iphone like the one I’m currently on?
Many will upgrade. There are many more subtle features. But with the 11 Pro, it went from great battery life, to “never run out in a day no matter what” battery life. That alone was worth the upgrade. The cost is actually a lot less than you think if you sell your older phone. Like a leased car, last year’s model keeps more than 50% of it’s value if well cared for. So one can upgrade with a minimal trade up cost. Usually around 1/3 the price of the new device.
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Well that’s also Andriod so Ofcourse battery life isn’t going to be much better. Did you feel a speed difference when using 5G or do you think 4GLTE is better?
Yes there is definitely a speed difference. 5G is blazing fast if your network has it.
Also yes I agree it is Android and isn’t exactly comparable. And I hope I’m wrong as I love the battery life of the 11 Pro Max and hope that the 12 gets equal or better.
Probably slimmer bezels. Normal model might even have old style round sides 🤔No 120hz screen? what's the Pro models got over the normal models? just an extra lens?
Good grief, the haters are out in full force on this beautiful Sunday. I personally am super excited for a bigger aperture on the ultra wide lens. Out of the three lenses on the 11 Pro, that’s the only one that delivers potato quality in anything less than broad daylight.
I saw the new iPad Air colors and it suppose to be the color options of the budget 5.4” iPhone 12 too! Ugh! No black or white or Midnight blue! Only very light faded colors for the cheaper budget iPhones!
When one addings back the $50 for 128GB storage option, $749 vs. $900. $150.00 difference! To bad Apple did not release a 5.4” Pro!
When one addings back the $50 for 128GB storage option, $749 vs. $900. $150.00 difference! To bad Apple did not release a 5.4” Pro!
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Improved FACE ID you cannot even use in a COVID infected world.
EPIC FAIL APPLE! If I bought one, I'd return it as defective!
Is Tim Cook really more stubborn than Steve Jobs on things like this? it's hard to believe honestly, but apparently so.
And to add insult to injury, the only color missing is the ZUNE brown color! LOL
EPIC FAIL APPLE! If I bought one, I'd return it as defective!
Is Tim Cook really more stubborn than Steve Jobs on things like this? it's hard to believe honestly, but apparently so.
And to add insult to injury, the only color missing is the ZUNE brown color! LOL
Wow. The entitlement and fury in the comments always amazes me. Apparently Apple owes everyone a device with their specific wishlist of features, and for < $500 and right now!
Every year it's the same old crap.
ThIs yEaRs iPhOnE iSnT wOrTh iT...
*Apple releases new iPhone*
Wow I'm in love!!! I preordered three of them.
It'll be a fantastic device, mark my words.
ThIs yEaRs iPhOnE iSnT wOrTh iT...
*Apple releases new iPhone*
Wow I'm in love!!! I preordered three of them.
It'll be a fantastic device, mark my words.
So another round of camera improvements - I don't know about most people but I don't do anything intensive enough on my phone to warrant the ever-incrementing processor improvements, despite how technically impressive they are.
Especially with masks (hopefully) being a lasting presence, it would have been nice to see a return of Touch ID, whether under the screen or even in the power button like the latest iPad.
Especially with masks (hopefully) being a lasting presence, it would have been nice to see a return of Touch ID, whether under the screen or even in the power button like the latest iPad.
Just wanted to 2nd this. My XS Max & S5 Watch are the last models of their respective lines to feature 3D and Force Touch. These are undoubtedly solid devices to last for years to come
OMG, I feel your pain!
The number of times I’ve missed out on pictures is infuriating. If you’re in motion (car, theme park ride, etc) you end up with a blurry picture because my stupid phone automatically defaults to Night Mode. This feature should be off by default and let us turn it on a as-needed basis.
I also agree about the flash. It could be improved on how it’s turned on/off.
You forget that every update seems to destroy battery life.
If what you said were true, then we should be at two days usage by now with each battery improvement we’ve had, but software always seems to eat more battery every year
Honestly bro, 3D Touch kinda sucked. I was a huge advocate in the past, but after owning an 11....yeah it was pretty pointless and long press is easier and superior. Especially when I’m lazy and can’t hard press at a certain angle
Camera upgrades are the main pull for most companies these days as apart ftom folding phones most phones are the same
so given the release quote... you don't think 5G is going to be the main reason to upgrade?
I wish there was an iPhone without a camera. I’m of the older generation that doesn’t feel the need to take pictures of my dinner or of my face interfering with a scenic view all the bl**dy time. They can do an iPhone Max Narcissist model for that.