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These affordable cases protect iPhone 12 against almost anything

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SwitchEasy case for iPhone 12
Prices start at just $14.99.
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iPhone 12 may be Apple’s prettiest smartphone to date, so you’ll probably want to keep it looking that way by protecting its glass and metal frame. Do it with a brilliant new case from SwitchEasy.

SwitchEasy’s new lineup is available today from the Cult of Mac Store, with prices starting at under $15. It includes super-slim skins that keep things thin, and rugged cases that protect against almost anything.

iPhone 12 display-maker reports its highest earnings in years

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LG Display reported its highest quarterly profit in more than three years.
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Ahead of Apple’s Wednesday Q1 2021 earnings call, iPhone screen-maker manufacturer LG Display has posted its latest earnings — and they’re good. Very good, in fact.

According to Reuters, the South Korean company reported its highest quarterly profit in more than three years. The success of the iPhone 12 is said to be one of the big reasons.

Apple cuts iPhone 12 mini production to meet stronger Pro demand

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iPhone 12 mini isn't as popular as its bigger brothers.
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Apple reportedly cut iPhone 12 mini production so it can meet stronger demand for the pricier iPhone 12 Pro.

Cupertino’s smallest handset apparently accounted for just 6% of all sales during the iPhone 12 series’ launch period last fall. And it suffered from lackluster demand ever since.

New ‘Shot on iPhone’ images showcase what’s possible with iPhone 12

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iPhone 12 Pro Max image
NKCHU from China took this stunning image using an iPhone 12 Pro Max.
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Whether it’s the iPhone 12 mini or the high-end iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple’s latest handsets are pretty darn great when it comes to taking photographs. To show just how good, on Tuesday Apple released a lineup of images, snapped using its latest iPhones.

From hyper-detailed close-ups to moody interiors to gorgeous landscapes, they show off just how versatile Apple’s new camera phones actually are.

This MagSafe charger will fast-charge your iPhone 12 -– and it’s on sale for 17% off

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If you have an iPhone 12 this cable is the perfect accessory
If you have an iPhone 12, this wireless charger is the perfect accessory.
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If you pride yourself on being up-to-date with the latest iPhone 12, you need to do your device justice by upgrading to the best accessories for it, too. One essential you can’t go without for optimal use is a powerful wireless charger.

Thankfully, right now this cool MagSafe Wireless Charging Cable + 20W Adapter for iPhone 12 is on sale for just $32.99 – that’s a great 17% discount off the regular price of $39.

A14 chipmaker earnings hint at monster success for the iPhone 12

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Signs look good that the iPhone 12 has been a big hit for Apple.
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We won’t definitively know how well the iPhone 12 is doing until Apple’s next earnings call January 27. But the signs are certainly looking good.

On Thursday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the company that makes Apple’s A-series chips, reported better-than-expected earnings for the December quarter. This was apparently helped by “robust” demand for the iPhone 12.

Samsung Galaxy S21 will ditch power adapters just like iPhone 12

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Galaxy S21
“Whaaaaaaat's in the box?!”
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Samsung was quick to mock Apple when it revealed that it was going to stop including power adapters with the iPhone. But a few months later, it seems the South Korean tech giant has reconsidered its stance, and realized that maybe Apple actually kind of had a good point.

At least, that’s according to images leaked by tipster Evan Blass, showing what he claims are promotional images for the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra. The new premium handsets boast a refreshed design, support for 5G — and no charger in the box.

iPhone 12 costs Apple a premium compared to last year’s handset

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Apple ProRAW is one of benefits of the iPhone 12 Pro series.
Counterpoint Research says the iPhone 12 cost 21% more than the iPhone 11.
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The iPhone 12 reportedly costs at least 21% more to manufacture than the iPhone 11, Counterpoint Research claims.

In a recent post, the publication totted up what it believes are the materials cost for the 128GB iPhone 12 and found them to add up to around $415. That’s due not only to the 5G components, but also other new components for the 2020 device versus the previous year’s model.

Shield your iPhone with great cases, protectors and stands at 20% off

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Check out Laut's new iPhone 12 lineup today.
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The Cult of Mac Store’s big January sale is in full swing, offering big discounts of up to 72% on must-have accessories. We’re now expanding it by adding all products from Laut, which are now available at 20% off the usual price.

You’ll find iPhone cases and screen protectors, stands for all your Apple devices, and lots more. Bag yours before the sale ends!

Despite pandemic, 2020 was Apple’s best year ever [Year in Review]

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The big story for Apple in 2020, was, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In spite of a devastating pandemic, a moribund economy, widespread unemployment, factory and store closures, and a workforce toiling from home, Apple in 2020 had one of its best years ever.

The company released a raft of new products, saw its stock soar, enjoyed a record valuation, made record amounts of money, experimented with virtual product launches and events, released great advertising, and mostly skated through government antitrust hearings.

The company even killed off a hated product feature, to widespread plaudits from fans.

iPhone utterly dominates Christmas phone activations

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Lots of iPhone activations show that Apple handsets were the most popular to gave and receive this Christmas.
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Nine of the top ten handsets activated on Christmas Day in the U.S. were iPhones, according to a market-analysis firm. Only a single Android slipped onto the list… and in last place.

But it’s not Apple’s newest that dominated holiday sales. Older, more affordable models were the top sellers.

Totallee clear cases show off the iPhone 12 series like there’s no case at all

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Totallee's clear cases for the iPhone 12 series preserve the device's beauty while they protect it.
Totallee's clear cases for the iPhone 12 series preserve the device's beauty while they protect it.
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This iPhone case post is presented by Totallee.

With iPhone prices rising to heights that make the devices more of a serious investment with each new model, those lucky enough to find themselves the proud owner of a new device had better protect it. That means putting it in a case. Some people hate that because it bulks up and obscures their sleek and beautiful new smartphone.

But your new case doesn’t have to look like it’s as protective as blast barriers and barbed wire. You could try the case that is almost like no case at all — the Totallee clear case for iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. The thin, flexible, transparent case is for anyone who wants to protect their brand-new iPhone while retaining its aesthetic.

Protect your iPhone 12 with this transparent case

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Get crystal-clear protection for your iPhone 12.
Get crystal-clear protection for your iPhone 12.
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There’s probably no better feeling than receiving and setting up a brand new iPhone, whether you’re transferring over all your old data or looking up the best new apps to download and experience. On the flip side of that, there’s probably nothing more worrisome than dropping your brand-new phone for the first time.

If you recently bought a new iPhone 12, protect your investment with this Crystal iPhone 12 Transparent Case. Not only will it protect your phone from drops and spills, it also won’t interfere with the device’s beautiful, sleek lines.

This magnetic wireless charger is perfect to power up your iPhone 12

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This magnetic wireless charger for iPhone12 is the perfect stocking stuffer
This magnetic wireless charger for iPhone 12 is the perfect stocking stuffer.

So you’ve gotten every accessory possible for your iPhone 12, from an ultra-tough OtterBox to keep it safe, a nonslip dashboard pad to keep it secure in your car and even a spare set of headphones that let you take conference calls on the fly.

But what about a wireless charger? Stop getting tangled up in wires when you could use this Magnetic Wireless Charger for iPhone 12. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer for the Apple fan in your life. And it’s affordable enough that you can treat yourself with one, too.

Strong demand for iPhone 12, new Apple TV on the way in 2021

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The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are proving particularly popular.
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The iPhone 12 is seemingly shaping up to be a massive winner for Apple, with a Tuesday report claiming that Apple is set to produce between 20% and 30% more handsets than it did last year.

The report says that Apple has plans to produce up to 230 million iPhones in 2021. While that also includes older handsets like the iPhone 11 and SE, it is primarily driven by “demand for [Apple’s] first-ever 5G” phones, according to Nikkei.

iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are hardest iPhones to get your hands on right now

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iPhone 12 Pro Max screen looks great, even from an angle.
Customers can't get enough of Apple's top-tier smartphones this year.
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The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are reportedly proving to be customer favorites this year, based on a new report by J.P. Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee.

In a note to clients, Chatterjee observed that the lead times for the two high-end iPhones “continue to build,” representing a “favorable indicator of customer demand.”

Satechi’s wireless iPhone 12 charger is like MagSafe Lite

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Satechi USB-C Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable
Satechi’s newest iPhone 12 wireless charger does most of what MagSafe does. But not everything.
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The Satechi USB-C Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable uses the magnets built into the iPhone 12 series to cling to the back of the handset, providing more reliable wireless charging.

That makes it similar to Apple’s MagSafe Charger. But Satechi’s cheaper alternative doesn’t offer faster powerups as Apple’s does.

It’s not just you: Complaints about iPhone 12 battery life and dropped calls are widespread

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It’s not just you: iPhone 12 battery problems & dropped call complaints are widespread
Other people also have iPhone 12 battery problems or dropped calls.
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Some iPhone 12 users are reporting problems with either battery life or dropped calls. The difficulties aren’t happening to every user, but they seem to be fairly widespread.

There have been complaints about all four variations of the iPhone 12, not a specific model.

iPhone 12 is Apple’s best-selling handset in years

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Week one iPhone 12 sales were higher than any Apple launch in at least three years. The Pro Max did extremely well, but the mini...
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In the first weeks they were available, each of the iPhone 12 models sold far better than any of their predecessors released in the past three years, according to a research firm.

And the biggest, most expensive version sold far better than any recent Apple model. But iPhone 12 mini sales might surprise some people.