The iPhone 12 has a mysterious feature that Apple hasn’t addressed during the launch event or on its website: Built-in support for reverse wireless charging. The feature is disclosed in Apple’s documentation with the FCC, where Apple says reverse wireless charging might work with a single “potential Apple accessory.” It’s unclear what that accessory might …
Apple brought COVID-19 Exposure Notifications to iOS 13 earlier this year, but some iPhone 12 owners are running into error messages when they attempt to use contact tracing apps. It appears that using an iCloud Backup to transfer data from an old iPhone to an iPhone 12 turns off exposure notifications, though it’s not clear …
A real-life speed test shows the iPhone 12 Pro’s advantages over its predecessors, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone XS. Aside from the faster, more efficient, A14 Bionic processor, the iPhone 12 Pro also features an upgrade that Apple did not detail on stage. The iPhone 12 Pro handsets come with 6GB of RAM, compared …
The first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro drop test shows that Apple’s drop performance claims are real. The new iPhones appear to prevent accidental glass damage much better than earlier models. Ceramic Shield glass withstands drops from up to 10 feet without damage. A case and screen protector are still advised, as dents and …
The first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pros reviews are already out ahead of Friday’s in-store launch of the two handsets. All reviewers have touched on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro camera performance to some degree, but there’s only one iPhone 12 camera review you need to see. Professional photographer Austin Mann took …
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro ship without free chargers and EarPods in the box. None of the iPhones that Apple sells come with complementary accessories. But there is one exception to Apple’s new rule, and it applies to a whole country: France. Local regulators require smartphone makers to bundle accessories with phones to …
Early iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro battery tests show that 5G has a significant effect on battery life. When Tom’s Guide tested the battery life of the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, both phones died about two hours faster when 5G was on the entire time. Apple has included a Smart Data Mode feature …
The first official iPhone 12 benchmark and speed tests show the A14 Bionic has no rival. When it comes to performance, the closest phone is last year’s iPhone 11, not one of the best 2020 Android phones. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro feature the same powerful A14 Bionic chip, and they’re faster than …
The first reviews for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are out, and they all agree they’re the best iPhones so far. But 5G connectivity is so limited and spotty it shouldn’t even be a consideration unless you’re future-proofing. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are very similar to their predecessors when it comes …
The first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro unboxing videos show what the two handsets look like in real life. The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 models are both available for preorder, and they’ll ship to buyers on Friday. The phones are virtually identical, with the iPhone 12 Pro featuring a better camera and a stainless steel …
