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The iPhone 12 is Here – It’s Tougher, It’s Prettier, and it’s 5G

Apple unveiled its new iPhone 12’s today during a live event hosted from Apple Park, watched by millions around the globe. The takeaways: Apple’s iPhone 12 mini is priced starting…

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Apple unveiled its new iPhone 12's today during a live event hosted from Apple Park, watched by millions around the globe.

The takeaways:

  1. The iPhone 12's have 5G cellular connectivity and a new Super Retina XDR OLED screen
  2. It's designed with a ceramic shield that greatly improves toughness - I just spiderwebbed my phone a couple weeks ago so I'm listening...
  3. Apple also announced a new iPhone 12 Mini which features all the technology of the iPhone 12, but has a 5.4 inch screen - "the smallest and lightest 5G phone in the world"
  4. 4 variations: iPhone 12, iPhone Mini, iPhone Pro, and iPhone Max

Apple’s iPhone 12 mini is priced starting at $699, and will be available in five color options: blue, green, black, white, and red, Preorders for the iPhone 12 mini will begin on November 6th at 5AM PT / 8AM ET, with the handset shipping on November 13th.

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