It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated smartphones of 2020, and now it seems that the iPhone 12 could be released alongside several other new Apple devices.
A new report by Bloomberg claims that Apple is preparing to release four new iPhone models, as well as two Apple Watches and an iPad Air.
The report cites ‘people who asked not to be identified’, and claims that the big unveiling could be this October.
Bloomberg writes: “Among a comprehensive product refresh in the fall, Apple is also preparing a new iPad Air with an edge-to-edge iPad Pro-like screen, two new Apple Watch versions and its first over-ear headphones outside the Beats brand. A smaller HomePod speaker is in the works, too.”
According to the report, Apple has been preparing components for as many as 75 million new iPhones.
The four new iPhones are expected to include two regular iPhone 12s with a 5.4-inch display and 6.1-inch display, as well as two Pro devices with a choice of a 6.1-inch display or 6.7-inch display.
All four variants are rumoured to have squared edges similar to the iPhone 4, as well as 5G capabilities and the new A14 chip. D
However, Bloomberg claims that the four iPhones won’t ship at the same time.
It explained: “Apple plans to ship the lower-end phones sooner than the Pro devices, according to people familiar with the staggered release strategy.
“During a recent conference call, Apple said the new iPhones would ship a ‘few weeks’ later than last year’s models, which started shipping Sept. 20. This year’s rollout is on course to be the latest since the release of the iPhone X in November 2017.”
Aside from the new iPhones, Apple is rumoured to be announcing two new Apple Watches, expected to be a successor to the Apple Watch Series 5, and a lower-cost replacement for the Series 3.
Meanwhile, the tech giant could also be set to announce a smaller HomePod speaker, and a new iPad Air with an edge-to-edge iPad Pro-like screen.
As always, Apple is remaining tight-lipped about its plans and is yet to announce a launch date.
Watch this space!
