iPhone 12, 5G support, new Apple Watch ... what else can we expect from Apple this year?
Apple is expected to launch a slew of new products this year, including the rumoured iPhone 12, a new Apple TV, an Apple Watch that can track your sleep and other gadgets
Last year was a big moment for Apple product launches. Not only did the company keep with its schedule of releasing a trio of new smartphones and an Apple Watch in September, but 2019 also held a few surprises such as a new iPod touch and two new pairs of AirPods.
This year has already been eventful for Apple, as it has launched a new iPad Pro with sensors for augmented reality and a new US$400 iPhone called the iPhone SE. If the rumours and reports are to be believed, Apple has a lot more in its pipeline for 2020: most notably its first 5G-enabled iPhones, which are expected to come in the autumn.
The launches would come as Apple is grappling with supply chain disruptions and weakened demand stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, which has prompted Apple to temporarily close most of its global retail stores and shift to remote work arrangements.
Here's a look at some of the new Apple gadgets we're expecting to see in 2020.
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, which may come in two new sizes and support 5G
Apple debuts its new iPhones like clockwork every September, and it's expected to introduce new models this year as well. A big question, however, is whether the company will be able to stick to its typical launch schedule given possible disruptions caused by the coronavirus. Apple has reportedly discussed delaying the launch of its 5G iPhones by months, according to Nikkei Asian Review, because of supply chain interruptions and concerns that demand may be too low. Bloomberg has also reported that certain new iPhone models may launch weeks later than usual.
What appears to be more clear are the features we can expect to see. Apple's next-generation iPhones will reportedly come with support for 5G networks, new 3D cameras, and updated screen sizes for the Pro models, according to reports from Bloomberg, Ming Chi-Kuo, and others. The new iPhones are said to come with the same Lidar sensor for enabling better augmented reality experience that's found in the new iPad Pro, according to Bloomberg.