'The next generation is here': Apple unveils its first-ever 5G iPhone

Apple unveils its 5G iPhone, the first for the tech giant. 'Today is the beginning of a new era for iPhone,' Apple CEO Tim Cook said.

New 5G technology features higher speeds, larger capacity and much lower latency, how fast a network reacts to things.

The iPhone 12 was"designed with 5G in mind" and comes in five new colors , Kaiann Drance, Apple's vice president of marketing, said at the virtual event. The pro version of the iPhone 12 comes in four stainless steel finishes, including graphite, silver, gold and pacific blue.The iPhone 12 is 11% thinner, 15% smaller in volume and 16% lighter than the current iPhone 11, Drance said.

The iPhone 12 comes in a slew of new options, including a mini version and a pro version. The iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max feature a more advanced camera, and the Pro Max even has a 5x optical zoom range. The Pro versions also have a telephoto lens and are much better at taking low-light photos, according to Apple.

Preorders for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro begin this Friday, with availability starting Oct. 23. Preorders for the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone Pro Max begin Nov. 6 and will be in stores by Nov. 13.

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