Analyst believes regular iPhone 12 will be series' bestseller

Four new iPhones are expected to launch at the upcoming Apple "Hi, Speed" event, and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the second cheapest option, the regular iPhone 12, will sell the most at launch. It'll supposedly garner 40% of the iPhone 12 series' total shipments, while the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max will each get 20%.

While you might think the cheapest variant will earn the company the most, Kuo believes its smaller size might not have as broad an appeal as the rumoured 6.1-inch display on the regular iPhone 12. This model is expected to cost around US$799 (around CA$1,048), which is US$100 (CA$131) more expensive than the mini. It's believed the new iPhones won't sell as well when compared with the iPhone 11 because of its later launch and the effect of COVID-9 on the economy.

Source: GSMArena

Apple hides AR Easter egg on iPhone 12 event site

As you probably already know, Apple will be holding its iPhone 12 event next week on Tuesday, October 13, at 10 am PDT. Hoping to get iOS users excited, Apple hides an Easter egg on its Events website. Tap on the "Hi, Speed" event's image on your iPhone and iPad to get a hidden augmented reality experience.

It'll show an interactive animation that transforms the floating circles into many orbs with the date "10.13" at the center. You can swipe and spin the animation to see it from any angle, and the graphic transitions between the circular graphic and exploding orbs.

Apple is expected to launch four iPhone 12 models. Products like AirPods Studio and AirTag item trackers are expected to make an appearance, too.

Source: 9to5Mac

iPhone 12 Pro rumoured to get a 120Hz display

iPhone 12 render courtesy of Svetapple

This iPhone-related rumour has been going around, and now another notable tech leaker gives credence to the reports. According to serial tech leaker Ice Universe, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will have a display with a 120Hz refresh rate. If the rumours are true, it will help the company go up against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S20, OnePlus 8 Pro, and the upcoming Galaxy Note 20, which is rumoured to get the same refresh rate. 

The iPhone 12 Pro is expected to take advantage of the Pro Motion technology found on the iPad Pro 2020 as well as earlier models of Apple's premium tablet line. A 120Hz refresh rate would mean scrolling, video playback, and gaming will look and feel more responsive and smoother. The standard iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max are rumoured to retain the regular 60Hz refresh rate. The reason for not including the high refresh rate with the other models could be because they're trying to keep costs down.

Source: Tom's Guide

Renders show iPhone 12 in new navy blue colour

Rumour has it Apple is bringing a new flat-edge design to the iPhone 12, making it look like the iPad Pro while also bringing us back to the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 days. A new render that surfaced online shows us what this phone could look like in a new navy blue colour. 

There's only one rumour that claims that the upcoming iPhone will come in navy blue. But with the iPhone 11 coming in a midnight green option, we won't be particularly surprised if Apple decides to branch out and introduce another new shade to add to its usual options. These renders do make us hope there is more truth to the rumour.

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