Published 13:55 IST, October 13th 2020

Apple 'Hi, Speed' event: From iPhone 12 to AirTags; here's what to expect

If rumours are to believed, Apple will launch four iPhone models at the event, including iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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Apple Inc on October 13 will host its virtual event titled 'Hi, Speed', where company is slated to launch four iPhone 12 models. company held a similar event in September, where it launched Apple Watch Series 6, iPad Air 4th Gen, iPad 8th Gen, etc. Usually, Apple unveils its new iPhone models in September event, but this time around due to uncertainties caused by COVID-19 pandemic company had to delay release. 

Apple event will be streamed across various platforms like company's official website, YouTube channel, and Apple TV App. event will start at 10:00 a.m. PDT and like September event, it is expected to be a high-production pre-recorded show. 

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iPhone 12 

If rumours are to believed, Apple will launch four iPhone models at event, including iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Media reports suggest that iPhone 12 mini, which is expected to be cheapest among lot, will be priced at $699 (around Rs 51,100) for 64 GB model. iPhone 12 base model will be available at $799 (around Rs 58,400), while Pro and Pro Max base models are expected to go on sale for $999 (around Rs 73,299) and $1,099 (around Rs 80, 636) respectively. 

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iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 are expected to come in four colour options - Black, White, Blue, Green, and Red. premium variants of Apple phones are rumoured to come in Gold, Silver, Graphite, and Blue colour options. Some reports also suggest that re won't be a charging adapter inside Apple iPhone 12 box and customers will have to buy a 20W charger separately. This may be because Apple wants its customers to adapt to future -port iPhones or some suggest because company wants increased margins. 

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HomePod mini

Apple logo for event invite has been coupled with circular rings which represent Siri, re have been rumours about company also introducing a new lineup of smaller HomePod models. Media reports suggest that Homepod mini will be half size of original HomePods by Apple. HomePod mini is expected to come at a lower price to compete with low-priced speakers from Amazon and Google. 

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AirTags

It is expected that Cuperti-based company will launch GPS-enabled device that will allow users to track location of ir valuable products if y have been pre-attached with AirTags. It is rumoured that device will allow owners to track ir items using augmented reality on iPhones, iPads, AR Glasses.    

AirPods Studio

Media reports suggest that Apple on October 13 will unveil all-new headphones named AirPods Studio, which will come with superior ise cancellation and better sound quality. If rumours are to believed, AirPods Studio will be launched in two variants, a luxury and a standard and will be priced at somewhere around $600.  

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13:56 IST, October 13th 2020