Apple Event: Last Minute iPhone 12 Rumors and a Look Back
As we approach the final days and weeks before an Apple Event, rumors and leaks tend to accelerate and this year was no exception. Our summarized What to Expect was published on Friday shortly after the iPhone 12 launch was fully detailed from someone considered a reliable leaker.
The event takes place on Tuesday, October 13th at 10am Pacific. You can watch online or join us here for our live blog.
Last Minute Apple Event Rumors
This past week has solidified our expectations for Apple's October Event with these final rumors:
Earliest iPhone 12 Rumors - A Look Back
It's easy to forget, but iPhone 12 rumors have been circulating for almost two years now. The earliest buzz came in late 2018, while concrete details of the specific form factors first came out as early as 16 months ago.
Many of the early rumors have actually held up and matches up with what is still expected on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, rumors for the 2021 iPhones have already been circulating. Here are some early rumors but we're sure to hear more as Apple starts ramping up suppliers for the next iPhone:
We'll post any truly last-minute rumors tonight and tomorrow as we wait for Apple's event. Join us at MacRumors for our live blog or participate in the iPhone forum where readers are anxiously awaiting the event.
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Top Rated Comments
I mean what else fits the "speed" part? Either 5G or A14 (and Apple already spoiled the A14 performance with the iPad Air announcement). So 5G is left.
Unless Apple got the A14X or whatever ready for the iPad Pros or AS Macs, but unlikely.
It will be a highly produced boring keynote.