How to watch the iPhone 12 launch event — live stream it right here

How to watch the iPhone 12 launch event — live stream information technology right here

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We're less than an hour away from the iPhone 12 outcome, and so get set up. The launch consequence gets underway today Oct. 13 at 1 pm ET, and our iPhone 12 launch event live blog is up and running so y'all tin follow along.

Of grade, the big news is that Apple is expected to unveil iv new iPhone 12 handsets, packing 5G, faster A14 Bionic processors and big camera upgrades. Nosotros've as well but learned about the iPhone 12 colors.

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Merely that'due south not all. Apple is also rumored to launch a new cheaper HomePod mini and perhaps other new products, including a possible new Apple Television receiver. Want to follow along? Here'south a guide on live streaming the iPhone 12 consequence and what you can expect to run across.

How to watch the iPhone 12 outcome

Similar any Apple tree production launch, y'all're spoiled for options when it comes to watching the iPhone 12 unveiling. Apple says it will alive stream the event on its Apple tree.com website and the Apple TV features an Apple Events app that volition bear the iPhone 12 launch, too.

In recent years, Apple tree has also turned to YouTube to circulate its events, and there'due south a placeholder for the iPhone 12 launch event on the Apple tree YouTube aqueduct at present. Presumably, that volition get live with the iPhone 12 reveal on October. 13.

What can I expect at the iPhone 12 launch event?

The iPhone 12 event should bring four new iPhones, but there are likewise rumors that Apple tree has a new HomePod mini planned. It's also possible that we could run into new AirPods Studio headphones and AirTags trackers.

iPhone 12 lineup: Four new iPhones

Apple tree is said to exist launching iv iPhone 12 models in a range of sizes. This includes the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini, a six.1-inch iPhone 12, a 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and a half-dozen.seven-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Based on previous reports, the iPhone 12 pre-orders will start the Friday after the Apple consequence, which will be Oct. xvi. The iPhone 12 release engagement would come ane week subsequently on Oct. 23.

All of the new iPhones should offer a faster and more efficient A14 Bionic processor, besides equally 5G connectivity, which is a first for Apple. You lot can as well expect OLED displays across the board, and so no more LCD screens.

So how will the iPhone 12 differ from the iPhone 12 Pro? The iPhone 12 mini and regular iPhone 12 will likely feature two rear cameras (a wide and ultra-wide lens) while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro should pack a tertiary telephoto camera for optical zoom.

A last-minute iPhone 12 photographic camera leak says to look more than powerful digital zooms from the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12, while the iPhone 12 Pro models will go 3x to 4x optical zooms.

In that location'southward some contend around this, merely a LiDAR sensor should announced on at least the iPhone 12 Pro Max. This sensor, introduced on the iPad Pro 2020, should enhance the camera performance every bit well as augmented reality experiences.

Every bit far as pricing, the latest leak points to the iPhone 12 mini starting at $649 and the iPhone 12 costing $749. The iPhone 12 Pro would start at $999 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max $one,099.

Apple may support 20W fast charing across the lath on the iPhone 12, but multiple reports betoken to Apple not including a charger at all in order to salve on costs while helping the environment. So you'll likely have to pay extra if y'all want fast charging.

HomePod mini

Apple should unveil other new products at its October upshot, including a new HomePod mini speaker. Apple just removed 3rd-party headphones and speakers from its stores, then this is a surefire sign that Apple is getting fix to launch new audio products.

The HomePod mini is said to cost $99 and stand up simply 3.3 inches high. The release date may be November 16 or 17. The hubs may offer Ultra Wideband (UWB), which will allow devices to be tracked around your home with better accurateness.

We've also heard that Apple tree is readying AirTags, a new kind of production finder that will go right up against Tile and the best primal finders. AirTags should stand out with its use of Ultra Wideband and the ability to find products via an augmented reality app. However, the latest rumors have AirTags getting pushed back.

What almost AirPods Studio?

The AirPods Studio should be Apple's first over-ear headphones, which will compete against the likes of the Bose 700, Sony WH-1000XM4 and the other best noise cancelling headphones.

Rumor has is that the AirPods Studio price could range from $399 all the style up to $599 depending on the design, merely nosotros'll have to run into what shakes out at the Apple effect.

Marker Spoonauer is the global editor in main of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for nearly twenty years. In improver to overseeing the direction of Tom's Guide, Marking specializes in covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on Tv to discuss the latest trends. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.