Wow! So this is it...Game 7 of the 2019 World Series. One of the Houston Astros or the Washington Nationals will take MLB baseball's biggest prize in this sudden-death winner-takes-all game in Texas tonight. And we’ll help you live stream every World Series minute, no matter where in the world you are.

The men from the capital took a fast two to zero series lead last week. But the Astros hit back, taking three back-to-back wins in Washington. Six games won on the road means that it now all boils down to the deciding Game 7.

The recent experience of the two teams on this stage could hardly be more different to one another. The Astros won the World Series just two years ago in 2017 by a margin of, you guessed it...4-3. While for the Nationals, this is the first time they've ever made the Fall Classic. And yet, we just have no idea how this final fixture will go.

The Washington Nationals made the World Series for the first time in franchise history after sweeping the Arizona Cardinals in the NLCS. The New York Yankees may have won their first game against the Houston Astros in the ALCS championship but Houston was able to turn things around and the team went on to win games 2, 3 and 4 and eventually a place in the 2019 World Series.

Whether you’re a Nationals fan in DC, an Astros fan in Houston or just a fan of the sport of baseball, we’ll show you how to live stream every game in the 2019 World Series online from anywhere in the world. Keep reading and we’ll guide you through all of the options to watch this year’s World Series on your TV, computer and even on mobile.

• Check out our guide to the best sports streaming sites

How to watch a World Series live stream from outside your country

We have your viewing options below if you want to watch the baseball from the US, UK or Canada, including the routes you need if you don't have cable access.

However, try watching your usual online coverage when you're abroad and you'll soon discover that you can due to broadcasters' geo-blocking. No, we don't suggest you go running to Reddit to see where you can stream a dodgy, illegal feed. It's by utilising a VPN - or Virtual Private Network - that allows you to change the IP address of your laptop or mobile to one in a different state or country which does have the stream so that you can watch the series from anywhere in the world.

How to watch the Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros in the US

If you’re in the US and want to watch the 2019 World Series on TV, all of the games will be shown on Fox. For those who are out and about but still want to catch all of the action, Fox will stream every game live on its Fox Sports Go app but you will need to login using your cable provider’s credentials.

Alternatively, cord cutters can watch the World Series online via a sports streaming service. We’ve listed our favorite options below to make things easier for you, so keep scrolling down to see our favorite streaming services for watching MLB online. 

How to stream World Series 2019 with MLB.TV

Other ways to watch the 2019 World Series online

The dedicated MLB.TV won't be for everyone. If you want a paid option that includes other television and sports, then going for a more all-encompassing plan might be better for you. Below are some other options to consider.

But remember that the same applies if you're trying to watch the your home team play locally during a blackout game  - you'll need a VPN to do so, so check out how to do that above.

World Series streaming for cord cutters

• Sling TV $25 or $40 - Sling TV is an inexpensive way to watch baseball though you’ll be missing out on games shown on the MLB Network.  The service splits its content into two different TV packages which does make things cheaper though to stream MLB you’ll need to sign up for both.  Sling TV is compatible with Apple TV, Roku, Xbox One, Chromecast as well as lots of other devices and its easy to get started with a 7-day free trial. 
• Hulu with Live TV $45 - Hulu with live TV includes ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS1 and TBS but does not come with the MLB Network.
• DIRECTV NOW $50 per month - DIRECTV NOW gives users all the channels needed to watch MLB online and also comes with some extra channels as well.  If you want a lot of content to choose from and don’t mind watching the games live as the service doesn’t include cloud DVR, then DIRECTV NOW’s 7-day trial will let you test out the platform.
• fuboTV $19.99 for the first month - fuboTV has a low introductory price though after that the price goes up to $44.99 a month and includes 70 channels. Unfortunately it does not have ESPN, MLB Network or TBS though it does offer strong local coverage and 30 hours of cloud DVR storage.  fuboTV does has a free 7-day trial available so you can test out its functionality for yourself.
• YouTube TV $40 per month - YouTube TV includes ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS1, MLB Network and TBS. Google’s service includes all of the networks that carry national baseball broadcasts though you’ll have to check out its welcome page to see which local networks and regional sports networks are available in your area.

How to stream Astros vs Nationals live in the UK

UK baseball fans trying to watch the 2019 World Series can do so on BT Sport which is included in BT’s TV bundles. If you aren't a BT Sport subscriber, you can sign up for the BT Sport app for £10 a month with the first three months free or subscribe via Sky TV or TalkTalk TV for £29.99 a month.

Not in the UK but wanting to watch the BT Sport stream online from abroad? Then you'll want to go scroll back up and read about how to use a VPN to watch from anywhere.

How to live stream Nationals vs Astros in Canada

If you live in Canada and have a cable subscription, you’ll be able to watch the 2019 World Series on SportsNet.

Not interested in signing up for cable just to watch some baseball? Don’t worry as MLB.TV is also available in Canada and with the Postseason Pass you’ll be able to watch the entirety of the 2019 World Series for just $24.99. 

A new image of the 16-inch MacBook Pro has leaked through files within the macOS Catalina 10.15.1 release, showing a different design for the Touch Bar and Touch ID.

None other than 9to5Mac has discovered the image file within the depths of macOS 10.15.1 code, revealing Touch Bar and Touch ID modules that are separated by a cut of aluminum. As you may know, all Touch Bar MacBook Pro models to date have included the Touch ID module within the same display enclosure.

This seems like a tiny difference, but could have implications for the rest of the 16-inch MacBook Pro design, which is expected to come with a whole new keyboard. While 9to5Mac reports that this revelation confirms that the new model will also include a physical escape key – all models feature a software-based escape key – we wouldn’t buy that at least until we see another leaked image of exactly that.

• These are the top MacBook Pro accessories
• A macOS Catalina primer
• Find the best MacBook Pro deals right here

A smaller redesign than we hoped for? Who knows…

The 9to5Mac team seems to be connecting this latest image leak with one of a few days prior: art icons within the macOS 10.15.1 beta code suggested the 16-inch MacBook Pro won’t be as big of a redesign as many had expect.

However, we’re not yet prepared to accept that these two leaks imply a smaller redesign than previously anticipated, as the image in the beta code leak is impossible to discern a physical escape key from the angle at which it’s presented. It could just as easily be an image artifact as it could be depicting a separate, physical escape key.

Also, how either of these leaks confirm or even affirm suspicion that this 16-inch MacBook Pro won’t be a drastic redesign is unclear.

All we know right now, with any degree of certainty, is that the 16-inch MacBook Pro could have a separated Touch Bar and Touch ID module. OK, well that and the assumption that this laptop is almost undoubtedly not coming out in October 2019.

• These are the best Macs we’ve tested to date

Spotify has announced a new age-appropriate app for kids called, as you’d expect, Spotify Kids. The service requires a Spotify Family Plan to use and is available starting first in Ireland, but will likely roll out to other territories in the near future. 

"[The app] welcome[s] the next generation of listeners – kids – into the Family Plan experience," Alex Norström, Spotify’s Chief Premium Business Officer, explained in a a blog post.

According to information in the post, the app will offer an ad-free experience for kids (hence why it requires Spotify’s Premium Family Plan) with a catalog of around 6,000 curated songs from Nickelodeon, Disney, Discovery Kids, and Universal Pictures soundtracks and popular children’s artists. 

Of course, if your kids are a bit older – somewhere in their teens, for example – Spotify Kids will allow you to set the age limit of their songs a bit higher, opening up artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Bruno Mars. 

Can't my kids just use my account?

Well... yes and no. Spotify Kids is basically a safety-proof sandbox for kids. There aren't any ads, the songs are checked for references to drugs, sex and violence, and its limits can be modified to fit your kid's tastes as they mature.

A kids account will take up one of the six slots in your Spotify Family Plan, but that's probably a better alternative than letting your kids use your account and ultimately tainting the recommendation algorithm with Let It Go for the hundredth time.

Right now the service is still in limited beta on iOS and Android but, should everything go well, expect a full roll out sometime later this year or early in 2020. 

• Which is the best music streaming service for you? We've got your answer!

What is Industry 4.0?

There's no question that technology is playing a huge part in our everyday lives today, but the increasingly connected culture we live in is also having an impact on the world of industry.

Welcome to Industry 4.0, the name given to the growing combination of traditional manufacturing and industrial platforms and practices with the latest smart technology.

This primarily focuses on the use of large-scale M2M and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments to provide the likes of increased automation, improved communication and monitoring, as well as smart machines that can analyse and diagnose issues without the need for human intervention. 

Industry 4.0 is already seeing factories become increasingly automated and self-monitoring as the machines within are given the ability to analyse and communicate with each other. This then free ups their human co-workers, granting companies much smoother processes that leave employees open for other tasks. 

Industry 4.0 - the latest news

24/07 - Industry 4.0: for smarter operations - Understanding the real-world applications of IIoT data capture...

13/05 - Don’t forget the human touch in Industry 4.0 - Seamless customer experiences that balance technology with human touch...

04/04 - Industry 4.0 suffering major security issues - Manufacturing sector lags behind when it comes to cybersecurity...

29/03 - Why mobile is at the heart of Industry 4.0 - Industry 4.0 or the IIoT will change every sector and mobile will play a huge role...

22/03 - IoT security spend to reach £1bn in 2018 - Gartner figures suggests increased awareness of threats is boosting spend...

10/03 - Forget smart fridges: the Industrial Internet of Things is the real revolution - Industry 4.0 is already here and making massive differences...

25/02 - Industry 4.0: an industrial evolution, rather than a revolution - The connected, intelligent factories of the future will usher in a new generation of industry...

20/02 - UK businesses unprepared for Industry 4.0 - Manufacturing industry in the UK has done little to adopt automation and other digital technologies... 

30/10/2018 - 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' could unlock billions for the UK - Embracing Industry 4.0 technologies could be key to major new benefits, report claims.. 

Why Industry 4.0? What happened to Industry 2.0 and 3.0?

Industry 4.0 is neither a new form of technology, nor a business ideal, but in fact a revamped approach inspired by new advancements to achieve results that weren't possible 10 years ago. 

It has also been labelled as "the fourth industrial revolution" - but what exactly does that mean?

The first industrial revolution saw Britain move from farming to factory production in the 19th Century. The second spanned the period from the 1850s to World War I and began with the introduction of steel, culminating in the early electrification of factories and the first spouts of mass production. Finally, the third industrial revolution refers to the change from analogue, mechanical, and electronic technology to digital technology that took place from the late 1950s to the late 1970s.

The fourth, then, is the move towards digitisation. Industry 4.0 uses the Internet of Things and cyber-physical systems such as sensors to collect vast amounts of data that can be used by manufacturers and producers to analyse and improve their work.

Recent advancements in big data and analytics platforms means that systems can trawl through the huge sets of data and produce insights that can be acted upon quickly.

Smart factories, which will be at the heart of Industry 4.0, will take on board information and communication technology for an evolution in the supply chain and production line that brings a much higher level of both automation and digitisation. It means machines using self-optimisation, self-configuration and even artificial intelligence to complete complex tasks in order to deliver vastly superior cost efficiencies and better quality goods or services.

Who started Industry 4.0?

Industry 4.0 is different in that it stems not from a single company, but instead from government, with a 2013 German government memo widely recognised as one of the first times that 'Industrie 4.0' was mentioned. 

The high-tech strategy document outlined a plan to almost fully computerise the manufacturing industry without the need for human involvement. The idea really hit the headlines when Chanceller Angela Merkel spoke glowingly of the concept in January 2015 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling 'Industrie 4.0' the way to "deal quickly with the fusion of the online world and the world of industrial production."

To date, German government is investing some €200 million (around £146 million, $216 million, or AU$278 million) to encourage research across academia, business and government, and Germany isn't the only country where advancements are taking place.

The United States has the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC), a non-profit organisation made up of manufacturers, suppliers, technology firms, government agencies, universities and laboratories that all have the common goal of advancing the way of thinking behind Industry 4.0. 

It is aiming to construct an open, smart manufacturing platform for industrial-networked information applications. The hope is that it will eventually enable manufacturing firms of all sizes to gain easy and affordable access to modelling and analytical technologies that can be customised to meet their needs.

How much is Industry 4.0 worth?

Anything attached to the Internet of Things or increased automation is worth a tidy sum and Industry 4.0 is no different, with analysis valuing the technology around the idea as practically never-ending.

Recent figures from KPMG has estimated that the component markets of Industry 4.0 are estimated to be worth more than US$4 trillion by 2020.

This is above the expected value of the Internet of Things (IoT) market, which Gartner has estimated will be worth almost US$3.7 trillion by 2020.

Businesses everywhere are thought to be able to benefit from embracing Industry 4.0, with a recent government report claiming that utilising this advanced technology could benefit the nation's manufacturing sector by around £445 billion and create around 175,000 jobs, 

Much of this is down to the thirst for higher productivity and cost reductions from using real-time data. This can also be another area where technologies of the future, such as 5G, will have an effect and make sure the "things" are buzzing away at optimum efficiency.

Whatever the cost, the value of Industry 4.0 comes from improving productivity and removing inefficiency at all levels, making it one of the most valuable ideas of our time.

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Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez steps into the ring in Las Vegas today looking to become a four-weight world champion against Sergey Kovalev. It's a potentially historic night of boxing in store, and you can watch all the action as it happens, no matter where on Earth you are, with our Canelo vs Kovalev live stream guide.

The Mexican born fighter has already won titles at light middleweight, middleweight and super middleweight and will be stepping up two weight divisions for this weekends clash.

Known as 'Krusher', Canelo's opponent in Sin City this time out will be 6ft tall Russian champ Sergey Kovalev. Best known for his trademark quick combos, Kovalev retained his belt in August following a stoppage win over Britain's Anthony Yarde , bringing his record to 29 knockouts in 34 victories.

Canelo's mastery of boxing has seen him notch up a fearsome pro record a fearsome 51-1-2, but can he make the leap up two weight divisions and score a victory over an experienced performer at this level?

Read on to find out how to live stream Canelo vs Kovalev fight from absolutely anywhere. Or, if you're in North America, you can head straight to learn about the DAZN coverage of the big fight.

Live stream the Canelo vs Kovalev fight from outside your country 

In the US, UK or Canada? Then scroll just a little further down this page and we'll tell you who's broadcasting the boxing from where you are.

But if you're abroad this weekend then you'll need another way to watch and avoid possible geo-blocking. That's where using a VPN comes in.

How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev: US live stream

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WhatsApp is fighting back following a cyberattack that installed spyware on users' smartphones.

The Facebook-owned company has filed a lawsuit against the Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group claiming it created an exploit that made the attack possible.

According to the lawsuit, which was filed in a California federal court, the NSO Group “developed their malware in order to access messages and other communications after they were decrypted” on target devices.

• WhatsApp attack allowed hackers to install surveillance tech
• Hackers can alter WhatsApp chats to show fake information
• WhatsApp chats can be hacked with a malicious GIF

The attack itself exploited an audio-calling vulnerability in WhatsApp and targeted users would think they were getting a call, when really the malware would infect their device with spyware that gave attackers complete access to their smartphone.

Breaking WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption has proven difficult which is why governments and mobile spyware companies have started targeting the devices that sent or received messages instead. Why hack the service itself when you can hack a device to obtain its data?

WhatsApp vs NSO group

WhatsApp was able to quickly patch the vulnerability that made the attack possible and while the NSO Group was believed to be responsible at that time, WhatsApp did not publicly call out the cyber intelligence firm until now.

After the lawsuit was filed, vice president of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart published an op-ed in The Washington Post in which he explained how the company determined the NSO Group was behind the attack, saying:

“As we gathered the information that we lay out in our complaint, we learned that the attackers used servers and Internet-hosting services that were previously associated with NSO. In addition, as our complaint notes, we have tied certain WhatsApp accounts used during the attacks back to NSO. While their attack was highly sophisticated, their attempts to cover their tracks were not entirely successful.”

Around 1,400 targeted devices were affected by the exploit but according to WhatsApp, over 100 human rights defenders, journalists and “other members of civil society” were targeted by the attack. Additionally government officials and diplomats were also targeted.

The NSO Group has disputed WhatsApp's claims but we won't know the full story until the lawsuit goes to trial.

• Keep your devices protected with the best antivirus software

Via TechCrunch

It's not even Black Friday and Amazon has already offered a smartphone treat - the Samsung Galaxy A40 at the cheapest price around. 

Amazon is offering the Samsung Galaxy A40 SIM-free meaning you won't have to be tied to a phone contract, paying off your phone every month. 

This smartphone, which has an RRP of £219 is on offer for £186.20 exclusively on Amazon.co.uk. So if you're interested in a Samsung phone deal  without being tied to a contract this could be ideal for you.

It may not be as new as other 2019 flagship Samsung devices, but with its full HD+ screen, 64GB storage, fingerprint scanner and dual camera it's still a pretty decent smartphone...especially at this price! 

You can get the full offer explained below, or if you do happen to want the phone on a contract make sure to check out our Samsung Galaxy A40 deals guide.

We don't have a specific end date for this offer, but with the price Amazon is offering, it's quite possible the smartphone will sell out before the retailer launches its other Amazon Black Friday deals.

• The A40 not for you? There'll be plenty of Black Friday phone deals to choose from
• Or if you need it now, then see our mobile phone deals guide

See Amazon's ace Samsung Galaxy A40 offer in full: 

Does this sound good to you? It is an excellent price for a smartphone packed with ace features.

The great thing about Amazon's offer is that the phone comes without a SIM so you don't have to be tied to a long contract. However we understand that despite the discount it is a lot to pay upfront. So that means you can get into our SIM only deals guide instead, to get the best cheap calls, texts and data offers in the UK - you could get your data, minutes and texts for as little as £4 a month.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A40 any good?

It isn't brand new or part of the best smartphones, but it is a solid device. It offers all the features you need in a mobile including dual camera, 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, a headphone jack, fingerprint scanner and 64GB of storage. It won't offer anything exciting or flagship specs, but at this price we're happy to let that go.

Is it the phone for you? Check out our Samsung Galaxy A40 review

• Want a better Samsung? Check out the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus

If you're planning on waiting until Black Friday 2019 or even Cyber Monday for that coveted Nintendo Switch deal, you may not have to.

The early Walmart Black Friday proceedings have now delivered an arguably stellar Nintendo Switch build-your-own bundle deal, with your choice of one of three games and one of three travel case options, for little more than the console's base price.

Those three game choices are some of the absolute best games on the Nintendo Switch – any of these three would be an excellent start on the console. We're personally particular to the latest Zelda game, as it's arguably one of the best video games ever released, but we hear that Splatoon 2 is Nintendo's fantastically quirky answer to Call of Duty multiplayer. Oh, and Super Mario Odyssey is the best entry in the series since Super Mario 64.

So, it's tough to go wrong with this bundle, spending half as much on one of Nintendo's top games of this generation and getting a case for free. How will anyone top this come Black Friday? Only Nintendo (and its countless retail partners) knows.

• These are the best Nintendo Switch deals elsewhere

Apple's iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are very likely to be just a matter of months away, and while the company often unveils its handsets in September it may be that the release date is slightly different for the new iPhone.

The Covid-19 pandemic may impact the iPhone 12 release date and while a variety of sources debate whether there will be a delay, and how long it will be if there is one, we're expecting to at least see the iPhone 12 range this year.

That range will likely be larger than normal too, with four phones rumored, up from the three unveiled in 2019. There's the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, all of which would be direct successors to the iPhone 11 range, but then we're also hearing talk of an iPhone 12 Max - a big screen handset without the Pro credentials.

And it's not just the number of phones that might change; the new iPhone is also expected to have the biggest design changes since the iPhone X eliminated the home button and introduced a notch back in 2017.

• What don’t we know? 5 big new iPhone facts we've still got left to learn

A lot of the core details you need to know about the iPhone 12 series have leaked already, and while the information may not be confirmed we have a clear idea of the specs, design, camera details, price and more.

We're also keeping this article constantly updated with all the latest new iPhone leaks and rumors, so make sure to check back regularly if you want to stay up to date on Apple's next flagship.

iPhone 12 key details

• What is it? The new range of iPhone products from Apple
• When is it out? Maybe September, but could be delayed
• What will it cost? We expect $649 / £700 / AU$1,200 and up

When will the iPhone 12 come out?

The exact iPhone 12 release date is a confusing topic; nothing has been made official yet, but we're almost certain Apple will be unveiling its new iPhones before the end of 2020.

September is likely to be when Apple unveils all four products, and in past years it has often been the second week of the month. It's almost always unveiled on a Tuesday, and we'd put our money on it being revealed on either September 8 or September 15.

In previous years, you've then been able to pick up the phone for yourself 10 days later. That'd mean it may land on September 18 or September 25, but that's looking less and less likely.

We can't be as confident of these dates as in previous years as there is a good chance that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on the production of the next iPhone.

The latest rumors suggest the iPhone 12 will be finishing its final testing by the end of June, and it'll enter mass production in July. That may still mean it's ready to go on sale in September, but it may be limited to only certain models.

A recent release date rumor suggests November is likely, but we may see the phone unveiled beforehand. An exec at Broadcom (which is expected to supply iPhone 12 components) has also suggested a delay is likely, while one report in The Wall Street Journal also suggested production of the iPhone 12 has been delayed by around a month.

Some sources even say it could slip into 2021 with Reuters also claiming a delay could be likely.

All of this said - we've also heard reports that had suggested that development would be unaffected, and there are even reports that the main manufacturing factories are fully staffed up. Plus, an executive at Foxconn (the main manufacturer of the iPhone) has said that company aims and hopes to make up for lost ground.

There's a strong possibility that the iPhone 12 release date may be staggered by model. This is something said by respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who says it would likely be the larger models of the phone that would come later than September.

That's backed up by one rumor suggesting that antenna designs have been changed on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max to better implement mmWave 5G technology and that has added to the delay.

The whole situation is very unclear right now. We'd say you should expect Apple to unveil the iPhone 12 in September - although we can't gurantee that - but it may be a little longer to wait to be able to buy the handset you want to.

What will be the price of the iPhone 12?

The iPhone 12 price is something that leaks have made a little clearer than the release date, and from what we're hearing it's likely to stay broadly in line with 2019's iPhone range.

For reference, the iPhone 11 started at $699 / £729 / AU$1,199, the iPhone 11 Pro starts at $999 / £1,049 / AU$1,749, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max starts at $1,099 / £1,149 / AU$1,899.

Prices for the next iPhone range probably won't be exactly the same though, as you can see in the chart below, which contains information taken from one big leak from YouTuber and prolific leaker Jon Prosser. He apparently got this pricing information from a source close to Apple, so it could well be accurate.

Model	128GB	256GB	512GB
iPhone 12	$649	$749	Not an option
iPhone 12 Max	$749	$849	Not an option
iPhone 12 Pro	$999	$1,099	$1,299
iPhone 12 Pro Max	$1,099	$1,199	$1,399

There's no clear information about prices for the UK or Australia, but we'd expect those too to broadly fall in line with last year's models if the information above is accurate. That would mean a cheaper starting price for the basic model, among some other differences, but nothing drastic.

Having said all that, one previous report suggested that the cost of materials for the iPhone 12 range might go up, which could mean even higher prices at retail. We won't know for certain until Apple announces the prices on stage.

And however much the iPhone 12 range costs, you might in one way get less for your money, as it's rumored that Apple won't bundle free EarPods with them. We do not expect Apple to throw in a pair of free AirPods to make up for that loss either.

What will the iPhone 12 look like?

Most leaks are now suggesting the iPhone 12 design is set to look very different to the most recent products from Apple. Remember the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5? You may recognize some of the elements, and there's even some elements of the iPad Pro 2020 mixed it.

Before we dig into that further, you need to know that you'll have four models to choose from, and that means different sizes too. According to the most recent information on models, those will be the below:

• iPhone 12 with a 5.4-inch display
• iPhone 12 Max with a 6.1-inch display
• iPhone 12 Pro with a 6.1-inch display
• iPhone 12 Pro Max with a 6.7-inch display

The newest addition to an iPhone line will be a larger mid-range device in the form of the iPhone 12 Max. It looks set to have a larger screen size designed for those who don't want to spend lots on an iPhone 12 Pro Max model.

Jon Prosser - a Twitter leaker who proved to have consistently correct information on the iPhone SE and MacBook Pro 13 - shared this information, and you can see some of the specs below.

Consistent leaks have suggested the iPhone 12 will have a metal frame, and the most trusted source before Prosser was Apple analyst Ming-Ch Kuo. The rear of all four phones is is still expected to be made of glass, but the edges are expected to be more squared than the rounded ones on current models.

Prosser's information suggests it'll be aluminum used on the iPhone 12, while the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max will come with a stainless steel body.

Some sources speaking to Bloomberg claim similar, and they make comparisons to the design of the iPad Pro, saying that the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will have flat stainless steel edges, more sharply rounded corners, and flat screens. 

The tweet above shows off what the design may look like. The source claims these are official molds that will be used in the production of the next iPhone.

That look has been further backed up by CAD renders that you can see in a video made by EverythingApplePro and Max Weinbach. One of the examples of what the devices will look like is included below, but note that these are just renders made using information from their sources.

The reports above also point to smaller notches on all four rumored models, which is something we've heard consistently since new Face ID technology was first rumored in October 2019.

You should still expect a notch at the top of the phone's display, but it looks like it'll be a lot smaller than before but won't be drastically different to previous models.

One of the upcoming phones might even lack a notch according to analysts, with the front-facing camera potentially set to be embedded under the screen instead. If this happens we’d expect it to be the most expensive iPhone 12 model that has this feature – likely the iPhone 12 Pro Max, or whatever it launches as.

One report has also suggested Face ID will be dropped entirely in favor of an under screen fingerprint scanner, though this seems unlikely.

This would be a big change for the brand, since current models don’t have a fingerprint scanner at all. That said, if the camera really is in-screen then it might not be possible to have all the Face ID sensors, so it could be that this fingerprint scanner will replace Face ID, though we're not convinced Apple would go that far.

Will the new iPhone be waterproof? We're currently expecting Apple to retain its IP68 water and dust resistance rating for the iPhone 12, and that means it'll be able to be submerged in water but it won't be entirely waterproof.

What colors will the iPhone 12 come in?

As for the iPhone 12 colors, we've heard a rumor that Apple will be debuting a navy blue on its top-end models. Reports say the Midnight Green color that debuted on the iPhone 11 Pro sold beyond Apple's expectations, so it may decide to keep that or it may be replaced in the lineup by this navy shade.

The iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max were available in Space Gray, Silver and Gold alongside the Midnight Green. Those shades may remain for the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, but we've yet to hear any firm evidence those colors will return.

As for the standard iPhone 12, we're expecting a similar pastel range to the iPhone 11. That phone is available in Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red and White, so you should probably expect some of those colors to return for 2020's device.

Will the iPhone 12 be 120Hz?

We've touched upon display a little bit above and the four different models you can expect in 2020, but here we're going to dive into the rumors about the tech for the screens being used.

Ming-Chi Kuo has also said that all the iPhone 12 models may come with OLED screen tech for the first time. That’s a claim we’ve heard more than once, and Prosser's source has also confirmed the same thing.

That said, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max displays are expected to be manufactured by BOE while Samsung will make the OLED tech on the top-end two models.

The iPhone 11 features an LCD display, while the iPhone 11 Pro features OLED technology. That may allow for a far stronger screen on the standard iPhone 12 models, although we don't yet have any clear details on the resolution you can expect from any of the four phone's displays.

Another source has said that the two Pro models will use a form of OLED that's both thinner and cheaper to produce than the screens used in the iPhone 11 Pro range. That could mean lower prices, but we wouldn't count on it.

The other big rumored change for the 2020 iPhone display is the move to a 120Hz refresh rate. The current iPhones - and a lot of other smartphones - sport a refresh rate of 60Hz, so upping that to 120Hz makes the screen reload quicker and gives you a smoother experience when scrolling through social media feeds or gaming.

Max Weinbach shared some leaked information on the iPhone 12 Pro that suggested this was the model that would get the improved screen tech. Prosser since suggests that tech would also come to the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

This is a claim we've now heard more than once, and some phones already have higher refresh rates than 60Hz, as do some iPads, so this isn’t unbelievable. That's especially true as top-end phones like the Samsung Galaxy S20 and OnePlus 8 Pro now feature the tech too.

All of this said, the source that provides information to Prosser has said that Apple may "nerf" the technology. That may mean there are limitations to when the 120Hz refresh rate works, and that may come down to the battery life of the handsets.

We've also heard that at least some iPhone 12 models could have thinner, cheaper and more energy-efficient screens than the iPhone 11 range. This in turn may allow the phones themselves to be thinner, as well as lasting longer between charges.

Will the iPhone 12 be 5G-ready?

Another big change could take the form of 5G, which has been widely rumored for the iPhone 12 as many of its competitors now sport the technology. Back in July 2019, Kuo predicted that all models will support 5G. 

At the time, we only expected this feature to come to one model in the iPhone 12 range but it now looks like it'll be on all four devices. Prosser has suggested as much in his specs that he learned from a source at Apple.

The big caveat here is that the base iPhone 12 models may not support mmWave 5G technology. It's expected this will be a feature reserved for the two top-end models, so those on carriers like Verizon in the US will have to opt for those.

And yet, another early leak revealing 3D-printed models of all four iPhones suggests that all four have had their SIM slot relocated from the right side to the left, with a source stating they were moved to make room for 5G antennas – even in the two cheaper models.

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What other iPhone 12 specs should you expect?

How are these phones going to power 5G connectivity? One rumor suggests it'll have a custom-made 5G antenna alongside a 5nm A14 Bionic processor.

What that means for the average consumer is an iPhone with an even longer battery life and more power than ever. That would be rather impressive, given the iPhone battery life is currently the best we've ever seen from Apple.

The RAM could also get a boost, with analysts claiming that the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will have 6GB of the stuff, up from 4GB on their predecessors - though the standard iPhone 12 will apparently stick with 4GB. This is something we've now heard again and again, so it may well be true.

The chipset seems ready to wow too, as an A14 Bionic leaked benchmark showed it had a single-core and multi-score score that was ahead of the Snapdragon 865, the processor we've seen in almost all Android flagships in 2020.

And the iPhone 12 might also support the new 802.11ay specification, which could allow it to share content at speeds of at least 20-30Gbps. So in every sense this phone is likely to be fast.

How much storage will you have? You may have seen earlier up the page, but a pricing leak from Prosser showed us the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max will come in 128GB and 256GB models while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will come in both of those and 512GB.

Battery capacity is an unknown at the moment for the iPhone 12 range. One rumor from late 2019 suggested that Apple may be using a smaller battery protection module for the iPhone 12 that would allow it to pack in a larger cell.

Whether that happens or not is currently unknown, and we may not even know that until someone manages to get one to do a teardown on the exact internals of the new iPhone.

Will the iPhone 12 use USB-C? The rumors currently suggest it'll be sticking with a Lightning cable. Multiple sources have said USB-C won't happen, with the iPhone 12 likely sticking with Lightning, and the iPhone 13 potentially switching to a portless design.

That said, a recent EU ruling may also mean future iPhones won't be able to use Lightning cables in Europe. That may force Apple to switch the connector on future phones to USB-C, and while it's not clear yet whether this will be the case for the iPhone 12 it may be something to consider.

Another report from Chinese publication Caifa news also suggests Apple and other manufacturers may soon use GaN power adapters. These are currently used by Xiaomi, and allow for fast-charging speeds up to 65 watts. 

There's no guarantee this will debut on the iPhone 12 - or any future iPhone for that matter - but it may mean we see an improved fast-charging experience along the line.

So, what's the takeaway on the new iPhone specs? That got a bit muddled there, so we've tried to distill them as easily as possible in the chart you can find below.

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Max	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Chipset	A14 Bionic	A14 Bionic	A14 Bionic	A14 Bionic
RAM	4GB	4GB	6GB	6GB
5G	Just Sub-6	Just Sub-6	Both Sub-6 and mmWave	Both Sub-6 and mmWave
Storage	128GB + 256GB	128GB + 256GB	128GB + 256GB + 512GB	128GB + 256GB + 512GB

Will the iPhone 12 camera be vastly improved?

The camera may be one area where the new iPhone excels, and the main change is likely to be the addition of a LiDAR scanner, just like we've seen on the iPad Pro 2020. This can accurately judge distances and therefore depth, and would allow for improved augmented reality and Portrait mode.

We've heard specific mentions of a LiDAR scanner being included on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max (alongside three lenses), while the basic iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max are said to have two camera lenses and no LiDAR scanner. These claims have been made by multiple sources, and the below image shows how it could look on the iPhone 12 Pro (made by Phone Arena).

We've also seen a leaked sketch supposedly showing four rear lenses on the iPhone 12 Pro. This sketch supposedly came from a build of iOS 14 and is backed up by lots of sources.

Three of the lenses look like those on the iPhone 11 Pro, if perhaps slightly bigger, but the new fourth lens looks like the LiDAR scanner found on the iPad Pro 2020, backing up other claims of such a lens.

Before all the LiDAR scanner rumors, we'd heard that a laser-powered 3D camera was rumored for inclusion. This would be on the back, and while only one rumor mentions lasers, another also talks about a depth-sensing snapper, while one mentions 3D sensing.

Another report from Fast Company cites sources close to production of the phone and also says a rear-facing 3D camera is in development. One of the sources for this rumor claims the two top models would get this, along with a triple-lens camera, while the two lower end ones would just get a dual-lens camera without 3D sensing.

All of this sounds along the same lines as the LiDAR scanner we're now expecting, so this is one very likely feature.

Elsewhere, one source says the iPhone 12 might have a 64MP main camera, over the 12MP snapper on the previous few versions, which would be a huge upgrade. This leak also suggests that the phone will have multiple lenses that support night mode shooting, and the ultra-wide snapper could have a dedicated macro mode.

We've also heard that the top-end new iPhone (likely the iPhone 12 Pro Max) will get a new image stabilization tech called 'sensor-shift', which would allow the sensor to move in order to counteract camera shake.

Plus, reputable leaker Max Weinbach says he has heard that the iPhone 12 Pro will feature Smart HDR functionality for improved low-light performance. That's alongside a 3x optical zoom, which is an increase from the 2x zoom capability featured in the iPhone 11 range.

And we've also heard that all four new iPhone models might get a camera improvement in the form of a 7-element wide-angle lens. That's one more element than current models, which could lead to fewer aberrations and less distortion.

While there are lots of sources collaborating the LiDAR scanner rumors, the actual core specs of the iPhone 12 series cameras are still a little unclear and there's plenty more for us to learn here in the coming months.

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What will iOS 14 bring to the iPhone 12?

Apple's big software developer conference is set to start on June 22. It's called WWDC 2020 and it's expected to be the event where we first hear about iOS 14, which is likely to be the software that debuts on the iPhone you're reading about right now.

It's also likely to come to your existing handset, but the iPhone 12 will be where it originates and it's likely to come with a few major upgrades over iOS 13.

So far, there are rumors of a new Fitness App that will come to iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple TV that allows you to watch fitness related videos on your phone. You may also be able to use certain apps without having to install them to your phone.

iMessage is heavily rumored to be getting some upgrades too with an ability to tag people - with an @ sign like you can do on other messaging platforms like Slack - as well as a way to delete your messages after you've sent them.

Other rumored features include improvements to iCloud Keychain to protect your passwords, better tools for Siri to work with third-party apps, a variety of new wallpapers and some even bigger tweaks to the interface of your iPhone. This could be a big update, and the new iPhone may be the first time you use it.

• Everything we know so far about iOS 14

Will the iPhone 12 come with AirPods?

The short answer to the above question is, no. It's very unlikely Apple will put a pair of AirPods in the box with a new iPhone as they've a major money maker for the company when sold separately.

Apple may choose to unveil the rumored AirPods 3 alongside the new handset at its event, but it's heavily rumored that the company will also not be including a pair of earbuds headphones alongside the iPhone 12 this year.

That may mean you won't get any headphones in the box alongside the iPhone 12. This is all just rumored for now, but it also means the company may not be bundling any accessories with its iPhones as it dropped the 3.5mm to Lightning adapter in 2018.

Should I wait for the iPhone 12?

The iPhone 12 release date is still a long way away even if the September 2020 launch window stays constant, so you should probably consider the iPhone 11 series if you need a new iPhone in the next few days, weeks or even months.

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What we want to see from the next iPhone

The iPhone 11 range was a strong - but safe, and thus a bit dull - upgrade for Apple. So for the iPhone 12 we want to see bigger, riskier changes, such as the following. We wrote these elements that we want to see soon after we reviewed the iPhone 11 range, so some may match the leaks we've seen since then.

1. Exciting new features

First things first - the new iPhone needs to be good. Brilliant. Better than expected. We’re talking things that we haven’t even thought of. Things that we’re hoping Apple’s brightest minds are currently dreaming up in the company’s labs. 

This might sound like a very vague request, but Apple is one of the biggest companies in the world and if any brand could make a decent folding handset, or one with detachable VR glasses, it's Cook's Crew.

Because a tweaked design and improved specs are expected, ordinary, and no longer enough as consumers are holding onto their handsets for longer than ever. Come on Apple, give us something mind-blowing.

2. A new design

Perhaps the thing we want most from the iPhone 12 is a new design. Apple has been rolling out basically the same design for several years now, ever since it refreshed the look with the iPhone X.

Sure, some things get tweaked, but the core is the same. And it’s starting to look a bit dated. That’s thanks mostly to the large notch, which might be necessary for all the camera components needed for Face ID, but which we’d like to see shrunk or removed if possible.

Beyond that, we’d really like a whole new look. There’s not too much wrong with the rest of the iPhone 11 Pro’s design, but it certainly feels overly familiar at this point.

3. An in-screen everything

We’d like the iPhone 12 to have an all-screen front, and one way to achieve that is to move the front-facing camera under the display. If Apple can effectively achieve that, it’s sure to impress.

While it’s on, we’d like Apple to re-add a fingerprint scanner, for those times when Face ID isn’t working quite as slickly as it should. But we want this in the screen too, or better yet, make the whole screen one big fingerprint scanner, as it has been rumored Apple might be planning for a future phone.

4. A higher refresh rate

One way some companies are further improving their displays is by upping the refresh rate from the standard 60Hz. The OnePlus 7 Pro for example has an optional 90Hz refresh rate, while the Razer Phone 2 goes up to 120Hz.

This can help make interactions with the handset and animations feel silky smooth, so we’d like to see Apple offer a higher refresh rate of its own. It’s not out of the question, especially as some iPad Pro models have a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Indeed, exactly that refresh rate has been rumored for the upcoming iPhones.

5. Further battery boosts

For the first time in years, with the iPhone 11 range it feels like Apple has really prioritized battery life in its phones, but we want the company to go even further with the iPhone 12. Or at the very least not go backwards.

We’re still waiting on an iPhone that can comfortably last two days, and we’d like the iPhone 12 (or at least the iPhone 12 Pro Max) to be it.

6. 5G support

Apple is behind when it comes to 5G, as none of the iPhone 11 range offer it, while rival handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S20 family and OnePlus 7 Pro 5G do.

Apple’s lack of support isn’t a big deal right now, as 5G coverage is still very sparse in most countries, but by the time the iPhone 12 launches it will be more widely available and a large number of other handsets will support it, so it will be time for Apple to jump on board.

The good news is that it’s heavily rumored that 2020’s iPhones will support 5G, so this is one thing we’re likely to get.

7. A lower price

We ask for this every year with new iPhones and this year we actually kind of got it, with the base iPhone 11 starting at less than the iPhone XR did. So it’s actually not impossible that we could see an even lower price – or a reduced price for the rest of the range – with the iPhone 12.

We wouldn’t count on it, but Apple’s more affordable phones are typically its best-selling in recent years, so there should be some incentive to cut costs where possible.

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