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Apple Promotes iPhone 12 as 'Most Powerful iPhone Ever' in New Ad

Following the launch of the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, Apple has begun marketing them through TV commercials, ads, billboards, and more. An ad uploaded to YouTube this afternoon promotes the new iPhone 12 and 12 Pro as "the most powerful iPhone ever," highlighting the design, camera, 5G connectivity, and more.


The spot features the songs "Gopher" by Yma Sumac and "Drumdown Mambo" from Whethan. It shows off the iPhone's design and then features a shockwave that's set off when the device is unlocked as a demonstration of its power.

Apple's iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are available for pre-order as of today, with the first orders set to arrive to customers on Friday, October 23.

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Top Rated Comments

PSeg90 Avatar
72 months ago
Aren't they always the most powerful iPhone ever...at the time?
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
justperry Avatar
72 months ago
Apple Promotes iPhone 12 as 'Most Powerful iPhone Ever' in New Ad.

Sure they do, what else.


They won't say "Our new iPhone is slower than last generation."
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sjsharksfan12 Avatar
72 months ago
"We think you're going to love it" - Tim Cook while he is doing the praying gesture. ;)
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
72 months ago
Since Apple has been completely drowning us in 5G speed talk, I thought I’d bring back this thing for nostalgia.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
72 months ago
No, I would've thought it'd be slower than the previous iPhones!
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
72 months ago
Each year the newest model is touted as the most powerful and basically best model ever -- it would be rather odd if that wasn't the case.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)