Year: 2020

Carriers fight for plan upgrades by offering FREE Apple 5G iPhones

Dan Uff October 15, 2020 0

Since Apple’s official announcement of the iPhone 5G, cell phone companies have been stirring for new customers by offering deals to help draw in those customers, as Bloomberg reports.

The promotions announced Tuesday coincide with Apple’s introduction of its first 5G iPhone. Customers can begin placing orders online starting Friday, according to the companies. They’ll have to sign up for unlimited plans and trade in qualifying phones.

The 5G iPhone is Apple’s biggest product introduction of the year… The wireless industry has been awaiting this event for more than a year, and as the giveaways suggest, each carrier is eager to use the moment to win or at least solidify its customer base…

The free offer is available on the $799 iPhone 12, but not on the $699 mini, the $999 Pro or the $1,099 Max, according to the carriers.

T-Mobile US Inc. is also in the promotion game. The carrier, now second largest in the U.S. thanks to its Sprint Corp. merger, is offering two iPhone 12 Pros for $100 each to new customers with trade-ins. It’s also selling the new iPhone for half off with a trade-in.

Belkin Lauches iPhone 12 and MagSafe Accessories Line

Dan Uff October 14, 2020 0

As demonstrated during the Apple event, Belkin has officially launched its series of accessory hardware for the upcoming iPhone 12 lineup.

Belkin has been a long-popular accessory maker for Apple products, and they have worked directly with Apple for the latest releases. The new releases include a 3-in-1 wireless charger, a car vent mount, and a new screen protector.

"Working alongside Apple has enabled us to design accessories that are an ideal complement to our customers' most personal devices," said Steven Malony, senior vice president and general manager, Belkin International. "We're excited to delight consumers by connecting them to the technology and experiences they love and can't wait to introduce these new accessories for iPhone users."

Apple Hi Speed event quick Notes

Dan Uff October 13, 2020 0

Apple event - 11/13/2020

HomePod

HomePod Mini.
Apple S5 Chip.
Multi room sound.
Handoff
Built in Siri
Able to play Apple Music, Pandora, TuneIn, and more later.
Check iMessage, Calendar, and more.
Intercom.
White and Space Gray.
Available November 6th.

iPhone

5G.
iPhone 12.
5 Colors.
A14 Bionic.
Dual camera system.
Smart HDR3.
MagSafe charging.
USB-C.

iPhone 12 Pro

6,7” Display.
A14 Bionic Chip.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

5X Zoom.
ApplePro Max.
LiDAR
$1099.00
10/16 preorders.

iPhone 12 Mini

5.4 inch display.
Same features as regular iPhone.
$699.00 for Mini, $799.00.

Apple’s Hi Speed event expected to reveal larger AND smaller iPhones

Reuters News October 13, 2020 0

Apple later today (10am PDT / 1pm EDT) is expected to announce next-gen iPhones with screen sizes ranging from 5.4-inches to a whopping 6.7-inches, the largest iPhone ever, that will each be capable of tapping into faster 5G networks. Analysts expect the new iPhones to spur sales during the company’s busiest sales quarter.

The event is nearly one month later than normal and comes as the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted Apple’s well-oiled machine for designing and churning out its biggest-selling product.

The iPhones announced Tuesday will test whether Apple can keep up that streak and ride a wave of consumer excitement around 5G wireless data networks, whose speediest variants outstrip their predecessors’ data rates multiple times over…

Apple is in a delicate position of needing to excite consumers with 5G without setting them up for a disappointment: For many of its fans, it will be their first experience with 5G networks, which in the United States remain years away from delivering dramatic speed boosts for most consumers. Some analysts worry Apple will be selling a high-powered sports car while its customers remain confined to sleepy village roadways.

Ahead of the event, Apple’s stock jumped 6.4% on Monday, adding $128 billion to its stock market value.

Via: Retuers