Here&8217;s how Apple will make your iPhone 12 pickup coronavirus-safe

Apple’s new iPhone 12 lineup begins dropping Oct. 23. The company’s latest mobile phone model is a bit different than its previous iterations. For example, this will be the first iPhone to come with 5G.

Another thing different about this Apple release: it’s the first flagship iPhone to launch in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Due to COVID-19, this iPhone launch will look a little different, especially if you plan to pick up your device at the Apple Store. Here’s what you could expect on iPhone 12 launch day.

If you’re planning to buy a new iPhone, it would probably be a safe bet to preorder it now. The big iPhone 12 announcement was already delayed this year due to coronavirus-related production issues. The event was pushed back a month from its usual date in September. Now, just two days after iPhone 12 preorders opened, there are reports that the device is already selling out. Read more...