Apple Presented the iPhone 12 and the Internet Just Lost It

Don’t be hasty in your judgment — Apple played all the right cards

Walid AO
The Startup

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Screenshot from Apple.com

Apple debuted the iPhone 12 yesterday; for the first time, Apple is throwing four new models to the mix — a model for everyone.

And as it is the case with every iPhone release, the internet tech enthusiasts immediately dissected the keynote frame for frame. Ever since bendgate, every tech reporter or Youtuber is trying to be the next Unbox Therapy.

Don’t get me wrong, Apple did announce some controversial stuff in the event, but we saw it coming. Nevertheless, The amount of misleading information floating around is astonishing.

So what happened exactly?

At Tuesdays’ Apple event, the company presented two new products, the HomePod mini and the iPhone 12, in its four different variations: the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

All models have two controversial things in common; there are no wired headphones or a power adapter in the new thinner box. This move was anticipated ever since Apple released its Watch Series 6 without a power adapter as well.

Shockingly, however, Apple will include a USB-C to lightning cable in the box. In…

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