Apple iPhone 12 Launch Details
Apple released the iPhone 12 lineup on October 23, 2020, with preorders starting October 16, 2020. The launch included the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, both featuring a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, A14 Bionic chip, and 5G connectivity. Storage options started at 64GB, with prices beginning at $799 for the base model. Apple also introduced MagSafe accessories for magnetic charging and mounting. Read more on Forbes.
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max launched on November 13, 2020, with preorders opening October 30, 2020. The Pro models added a LiDAR scanner, telephoto lens, and ProRAW photo support. The iPhone 12 Pro Max featured a 6.7-inch display, the largest ever on an iPhone at that time. Apple shipped the devices with USB-C to Lightning cables but excluded power adapters and EarPods from the box. Apple newsroom.
Tesla October 2020 Updates
Tesla held its Battery Day event on September 22, 2020, with key announcements extending into October 2020. The company outlined plans for a new 4680 battery cell, promising higher energy density and lower cost per kilowatt-hour. Tesla also detailed its structural battery pack design for the upcoming Model Y and future vehicles. Tesla blog.
In October 2020, Tesla continued deliveries of the refreshed Model S Plaid variant, with a tri-motor setup rated at over 1,000 horsepower. The Plaid promised a 0 to 60 mph time under 2 seconds and a projected range of more than 390 miles per EPA estimate. Tesla also updated its Full Self-Driving hardware suite across its vehicle lineup. Tesla Model S page.
SpaceX and Other October 2020 Launches
SpaceX launched its 14th Starlink mission on October 24, 2020, deploying 60 satellites from Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 first stage booster landed on the droneship Just Read the Instructions. The mission brought the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 900. SpaceX launches page.
Other notable October 2020 product launches included Sony's PlayStation 5, which released on November 12, 2020, with preorders opening in September. Microsoft announced Xbox Series X and Series S, with the Series X priced at $499 and the Series S at $299. Both consoles featured SSD storage and ray tracing support. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings confirmed updated revenue guidance for several tech companies tied to these launches. SEC filings.