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Can somebody explain how a 120Hz refresh rate on a phone screen is beneficial to the average user?
When you scroll the image will be smooth as glass and also less eye strain.
Some people can notice the flicker of 60 flashes per second from light, especially out of the side of the eye.

iPhone OLED refreshes currently at 60 and if you set a lower brightness it slows down and you start noticing it.
So a higher refresh rate will help with eye strain although at dim settings it may flicker again.
Apparently OLED screen can't be dimmed (Pulse-width modulation (PWM)) so they pulse and the less pulses the dimmer the display. LED can dim so we don't have that problem. hopefully microLED will resolve that.
 
If we were still using USB-A not including a charger would be no big deal, as I have like 20 of those bricks. But I don't even have one device that has USB-C yet, let alone a charging brick for it.
 


Now that WWDC week is winding down, it's good to take a step back and look at all of the biggest announcements and smaller details, as Apple had an awful lot to say about its operating systems, the direction of future Mac hardware, and more.


While we didn't get any new hardware launches, Apple certainly made an impact with its software news, including some significant changes for iOS 14 with Home screen widgets and tons of new features, an updated look for the Mac with macOS Big Sur, and much more. And of course, Apple's long-rumored transition of its Mac lineup to the company's own Arm-based chips is finally upon us, with Apple starting to lay out its move to Apple Silicon with tools for developers to help them get ready.

Check out our video above and read on below for more on this week's biggest stories!

Everything Apple Announced at WWDC20 in 13 Minutes

Apple this week held its first-ever virtual WWDC keynote that was jam-packed with a wide variety of announcements, including iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, watchOS 7, tvOS 14, and confirmation of its long-rumored plans to transition to Arm-based Macs starting later this year.

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For those that didn't have a chance to watch the nearly two-hour keynote, we condensed everything that Apple announced into a 13-minute video, providing a quick recap of everything notable.

Be sure to read our WWDC20 roundup for detailed coverage of all of Apple's announcements throughout the event.

iOS 14 Announced With All-New Home Screen Design Featuring Widgets and More

Apple this week took the wraps off of iOS 14 with dozens of new features, including customizable home screen widgets, the App Library, App Clips, pinned conversations and mentions in iMessage, a new Translate app, digital car keys in the Wallet app, picture-in-picture mode for videos and FaceTime calls, the ability to set third-party browser and email apps as default, and more.

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Incoming phone calls no longer take up the full screen on iOS 14, nor does Siri, as Apple has made both interfaces more compact. For a closer look at these changes, be sure to watch our video of iOS 14 in action.

iOS 14 is currently available in beta for registered Apple developers, with a public beta to follow next month. The software update will be released to all users with an iPhone 6s or newer in the fall. As always, it is best to install beta software on a secondary device if possible due to potential bugs.

Many of iOS 14's features are also baked into iPadOS 14, plus a few extras like handwriting in any text field with the Apple Pencil.

macOS Big Sur Unveiled With Updated Design, New Features for Safari and Messages, and More

Apple this week previewed macOS Big Sur with redesigned elements like the Dock and Notification Center, the addition of a Control Center, several improvements to core apps like Safari and Messages, battery usage history, the return of the startup chime, and more.

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The update is significant enough that Apple decided to brand it as macOS version 11.0, marking the end of an era for Apple's desktop platform. For nearly two decades, every major release of macOS (known as OS X until 2016) was an increment of version 10, from 10.0 "Cheetah" in 2001 through 10.15 "Catalina" in 2019.

For a closer look at macOS Big Sur's new design and features, be sure to watch our video walkthrough.

macOS Big Sur is available in beta for registered Apple developers, with a public beta to follow next month. The free software update will be released to all users with a compatible Mac in the fall.

Apple Transitioning Macs to Custom Chips With 'Incredible' Performance Starting Later This Year

Following years of rumors, Apple has confirmed its plans to switch to custom processors for Macs, promising industry-leading performance per watt. Apple said that it plans to ship the first Mac with its own silicon by the end of the year and complete the transition to Arm-based architecture in about two years.

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The first Mac with Apple silicon could be a redesigned 24-inch iMac in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple said that it will continue to support and release new versions of macOS for Intel-based Macs for years to come, and it also confirmed that it still has some new Intel-based Macs in development.

Developers can apply for a modified Mac mini with the iPad Pro's A12Z chip to test and develop apps on a Mac with Arm-based architecture. The program costs $500 and includes a comprehensive set of resources and one-on-one technical support. Apple says availability is limited.

Given the shared Arm architecture, most iPhone and iPad apps will be able to run as-is on Macs with custom Apple silicon. Check out our guide to Apple's transition to Apple Silicon for more details on all aspects of the plan.

watchOS 7 Announced With Enhanced Face Customizations, Handwashing Detection, and More

Apple Watch will be getting several new features with watchOS 7 this year, including more customizable watch faces, sleep tracking, four new workout types that can be tracked, a handwashing coach with a 20-second countdown, and more.

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Apple has also eliminated deep-press Force Touch functionality in watchOS 7, which highly suggests that Apple Watch Series 6 models will lack Force Touch hardware.

watchOS 7 is available in beta for registered Apple developers, and for the first time, a public beta will be available next month. The software update will be released to all users with an Apple Watch Series 3 or later in the fall.

Apple also previewed tvOS 14 with the ability to watch YouTube videos in 4K on the Apple TV 4K, Audio Sharing for AirPods, and more.

iPhone 12 Rumor: No EarPods in Box and Possibly Not Even a Charger

Based on discussions with several Apple suppliers, Barclays analysts believe that iPhone 12 models will not come with EarPods in the box, in line with a prediction shared by Ming-Chi Kuo last month.

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Oddly enough, the analysts also heard that iPhone 12 models might not ship with a power adapter of any kind, leaving only a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box. If true, Apple would likely position the move as good for the environment, but it would certainly be inconvenient for customers without a spare charger.

Earlier this week, the anonymous Twitter user Mr. White shared photos of a 20W power adapter that he suggested will be included with iPhone 12 models, so there are some conflicting rumors about this right now.

On a separate note, prominent mobile leaker Ice Universe claimed that the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max models will include displays with 120Hz refresh rates, allowing for a smoother visual experience. We've previously heard mixed rumors about whether the feature, known as ProMotion on its iPad Pro models, so we're still uncertain which, if any, iPhone 12 models may adopt it later this year.

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Can somebody explain how a 120Hz refresh rate on a phone screen is beneficial to the average user?

It's not. They're billing it as a "smoother" experience. Do you have issues in that area with your current display? I work in the broadcasting industry and I still hate the 120hz refresh rate of my latest 4K television set. But soon we'll have no choice. It'll be 120hz and 240hz because someone decided that's what we're going to get.
 
Can somebody explain how a 120Hz refresh rate on a phone screen is beneficial to the average user?

120hz screen on a mobile phone is mind blowing. I use an iPhone X and a 90hz realme phone. Even the 90hz is muchhhh smoother than the 60hz. The worst thing is after when you look back at the iPhone’s 60hz screen, it feels really jittery when you scroll website’s page. I think 90hz is good enough for a mobile phone, and it’s using less resources than 120hz.
 
I like the 2x2 widget concept for my iPhone screen.

Is it just me or would some of those 2x2 widgets look great on an AppleWatch screen?
 
iOS 7 introduced a redesign of the OS look. iOS 14 revamped the home screen. Is it fair to say that major redesigns will occur every 7 years?
 
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I like the 2x2 widget concept for my iPhone screen.

Is it just me or would some of those 2x2 widgets look great on an AppleWatch screen?

Widgetkit comes with a built in sdk to allow you to create and sweep clock hands. You can bet that watchos 8 will allow custom faces, and you will make them using widgetkit in swiftui.
 
iOS 7 introduced a redesign of the OS look. iOS 14 revamped the home screen. Is it fair to say that major redesigns will occur every 7 years?
The prediction was that iOS 13 would have a major redesign based on that. That said, while the home screen had bee changed to some degree with the ability to add widgets and the like, it's not really that much of a change in terms of interaction or design in particular -- certainly nothing on the level of iOS 7 changes. I would even say that the design changes that came with iOS 10 (to notifications, etc.) might be somewhat more prominent or just as prominent as these.
 
So no headphones or chargers now for new iPhones Apple not making money because of COVID-19? They better off dropping the price for new iPhones. Not sure if Apple believes everyone does wireless charging or just connects to a computer or in a car plenty of places don't have USB-C charges or charging booths.
 
So no headphones or chargers now for new iPhones Apple not making money because of COVID-19? They better off dropping the price for new iPhones. Not sure if Apple believes everyone does wireless charging or just connects to a computer or in a car plenty of places don't have USB-C charges or charging booths.
Do you bring your current charger with you everyplace?

trick question. You have a current charger? So why do you need another?
 
This is a rumor. There are still android users out there that may switch that never owned a iPhone. While the could use their android charger, I’m sure Apple would be concerned with cheap parts causing issues.
 
there is really no legitimate reason you should ship an electronic device of any kind, especially one used for communication, without a charger. i hope the reason the leakers think this is because the 20w charger was being kept hush hush. Otherwise that's idiotic and presumptive to assume everyone in every situation has a spare charger available. While many folks have several, a new user may not, or someone traveling may not have access. Not a good idea to ship with zero charger in the box.
 
120hz screen on a mobile phone is mind blowing. I use an iPhone X and a 90hz realme phone. Even the 90hz is muchhhh smoother than the 60hz. The worst thing is after when you look back at the iPhone’s 60hz screen, it feels really jittery when you scroll website’s page. I think 90hz is good enough for a mobile phone, and it’s using less resources than 120hz.
I guarantee u can’t tell the difference
 
I guarantee u can’t tell the difference

Me as a logo designer can see the difference between 90hz and 120hz because my eyes are used to refine tiny details in logo, but I agree that most people won be able to see the difference.
 
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