By <https://9to5mac.com/author/filipeesposito/> Filipe Espósito.
Apple will hold a special event this Tuesday and we expect new Apple Watch
and iPad hardware, a new subscription bundle, and more. 9to5Mac has now
learned from a trusted source specific details of the new iPad models and
also the iPhone 12 lineup, which corroborate previous rumors.
4th gen iPad Air and 8th gen iPad
Weve been hearing about the new 4th generation iPad Air for some time,
including details such as a potential new design. 9to5Macs source
reinforces that the new iPad Air will have a similar design to the 2018 and
2020 iPad Pro models without a home button. However, this iPad Air will lack
Face ID, which implies that it will have a reallocated Touch ID most
likely to the side button.
While details about the chip inside it are still unknown, weve learned that
the 4th generation iPad Air will have a single-lens rear camera. The LiDAR
scanner and telephoto lens will remain exclusive to the 2020 iPad Pro. Apple
will launch the new iPad Air with the following model variants: A2072,
A2316, A2324, and A2325.
Apple is also working on a new entry-level iPad model, which is presumably
the 8th generation iPad and it might be introduced tomorrow as well. The 8th
generation iPad will keep the same design as the 7th generation, with larger
edges around the screen and a home button with Touch ID built-in.
The company is most likely upgrading the entry-level iPad model with a new
A-series processor, as the current 7th generation iPad features an A10
Fusion chip. The 8th generation iPad will be available in these models:
A2270, A2428, and A2429.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
Rumors point to four new iPhone models this year, ranging from a 5.4-inch
model to a 6.7-inch one. iPhone 12 is expected to be offered in two models
with 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch displays, while the current iPhone 11 is only
available in a single model with a 6.1-inch display. As Apple is upgrading
this years iPhone midrange model from LCD to OLED displays, we may see
larger resolution screens as well.
Earlier this year, 9to5Mac
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/07/22/ios-14-beta-gives-us-a-glimpse-of-the-system
-interface-on-the-5-4-inch-iphone-12/> exclusively revealed a first look at
the interface of the smaller 5.4-inch iPhone 12 model, and we mentioned that
this model could have a 425 PPI screen instead of a 326 PPI screen like the
iPhone 11 and iPhone XR.
Our source also confirmed that iPhone 12 will have the same camera
arrangement as iPhone 11, with only wide and ultra-wide lens, but no
telephoto lens or LiDAR scanner. As you might expect, iPhone 12 will have
Face ID and U1 chip in both models. iPhone 12 will be available in the
following model variants: A2176, A2172, and A2403.
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will have a 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch OLED
display, respectively. One of the most notable changes on this years
high-end iPhone models besides the new design is the addition of a LiDAR
scanner to the triple-lens camera system. The LiDAR scanner will be
available in both Pro models, despite some rumors indicating that the new
sensor would be exclusive to the 6.7-inch Pro model.
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are coming later this year with these
variants: A2407, A2408, A2411, A2341, and A2342. Its worth mentioning that
all these model variants are the same ones found in
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/11/eec-iphone-12-imac-leaks/> Eurasians
database a few months ago, and theyre usually related to different regions
due to LTE and 5G bands.
More details
While we were working on this article, Evan Blass (known as EvLeaks) also
confirmed that Apple will introduce the 8th generation iPad tomorrow with an
A12X chip and Lightning connector. He also mentioned that the 4th generation
iPad Air will have the A14 chip with USB-C connector.
According to the latest Blass tweet, Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE
the rumored entry-level Apple Watch model are also coming tomorrow in
two sizes and GPS and Cellular versions each.
===========================================================
The fb-exchange mailing list
Manage account, subscribe or unsubscribe:
//www.freelists.org/list/fb-exchange
Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/fb-exchange ;
Administrative contact: insight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
===========================================================
