Apple event - as it happened: Four new 5G iPhones unveiled, as well as cheapest ever HomePod
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Apple has unveiled four new 5G iPhones, together with other new and updated devices.
The new iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max come with a complete redesign and a range of new colours. Inside is a new camera system including new photo-editing tools and improved processors.
Apple also unveiled a the HomePod Mini, a new $99 smart speaker.
It’s not just the HomePod Mini that’s leaked.
Evan Blass has shared images of what appear to be the iPhone Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max.
What better way to listen to Cook’s playlist than an Apple HomePod – or howabout a new HomePod Mini?
Notorious leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) has just shared this image of what he claims is Apple’s latest smart speaker.
It’s barely 7am in California but Apple CEO Tim Cook is up and tweeting. He’s shared his event playlist on Apple Music. Any clues in there?
With three hours still to go until it begins, #AppleEvent is already the number one trend worldwide on Twitter.
Anyone using the hashtag will have also noticed that it comes with its own special emoji.
Apple’s online store is down, as is customary ahead of a major launch. The hype is building.
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone is likely to have faster face recognition, a better zoom on its camera, and a longer battery life, according to new leaks.
Apple seems to leak its own announcements
A number of intriguing icons have arrived in iCloud – which suggests that there really will be four phones this evening, and an Apple TV, too.
The icons not only show the number of phones but give some indication of changes, as well.
Apple day coincides with Amazon Prime day
It’s not only Apple event day today – it’s also Amazon Prime Day, or the first of them, since it carries on tomorrow.
There’s plenty of crossover. You can find the best tech deals – including Apple products – here, and you can find our live coverage of everything that’s going on here.
How can I watch live?
Nowadays, just about wherever you want. Once, watching an Apple event meant having an Apple device of your own; before that, even, you couldn’t live stream them at all.
Today, it’s very easy. Apple is hosting it on YouTube as well as it’s website, so you’ll be able to stream it from wherever is easiest. Here’s where you can find the links and everything else you need to know.
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s Apple event, which begins at 10am local pacific time, or 6pm in the UK.
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