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Poll: 1 in 3 Americans plan to buy the iPhone 12 - What you should know first
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Are you pre-ordering the iPhone 12? Apple’s latest phone just went live for Americans to purchase, and Apple fans across the country are scrambling to get theirs before supplies run out.
Based on enthusiasm, we’d say this might happen pretty soon. According to a survey conducted by Wallethub, one in three Americans plan on buying the new iPhone this year — in spite of economic setbacks and COVID-19! Tap or click here to see everything we know about the iPhone 12.
But before you lay claim to your new iPhone, there are a few things you should know. For starters, the new iPhone is missing a few key accessories that came with previous models. There’s also some controversy about battery life — as well as how long it takes for the iPhone 12 to charge. If you plan on taking the plunge, here’s what you need to look out for.
Battery life: Apple’s Achilles’ heel
As new iPhones make their way into more users’ hands, we’re finally learning how well they perform in the real world.
So far, iPhone 12 and 12 Pro have lived up to the hype in terms of graphics and speed. But there’s one major area they’re not doing so well in, battery life. A study conducted by Tom’s Guide found the iPhone 12 only lasts about 8 hours and 25 minutes with 5G enabled. Similarly, the iPhone 12 Pro lasted 9 hours and 6 minutes with 5G.
Battery life is better with 5G turned off — clocking in at about 10-11 hours for both phones. But with 5G being one of iPhone 12’s most anticipated features, it’s a bit discouraging.
Both of the new iPhones also offer wireless charging, but even this feature is a mixed bag. The new MagSafe charger sold by Apple is only 12W, which means it takes an hour to charge the iPhone 12 to 50%. Yeesh.
Thankfully, you don’t have to use wireless charging if you don’t want to. Just like any iPhone, you can use the regular charging cable and power adapter to get your phone back to 100%, right?
Yeah, about that …
Accessories: Eco-friendly versus user-friendly
For the first time ever, Apple announced that it would no longer include headphones or a charging adapter with iPhone products starting with iPhone 12. The company claims this helps it reduce its carbon footprint, but it adds an additional expense to users who don’t have the right equipment already.
Gen Z wants out: Nearly 50% of Gen Z says they’d rather live in a world without the internet, according to a recent survey. Not less of it, none. The vibe? They’re not Luddites, they’re nostalgic for a weirder, less curated life where friendships weren’t content and the boredom felt more human.
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What the average American eats each year. A 50-state survey showed one in six Americans, or a little over 16%, eats dessert daily. That percentage is highest in Tennessee, at 25%. On average, sweets cravings hit hardest at 2:30 p.m. For the record, Newman-O’s are my favorite cookie.
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14% decrease
That’s how much less money the “Tooth Fairy” is giving out these days. A survey of 1,000 parents shows payouts dropped from an average of $5.84 to $5.01. Brace yourselves, I was lucky if I got a quarter! What do tooth fairies have on their phones? Bluetooth! (Share this one with the kiddos!)
60% decrease
In high-paying remote jobs in the past year. Wanna make the big bucks? You’ll probably have to do it in person; only 4% of jobs paying over $250,000 annually are fully remote. And in a survey of 1,000 companies, 90% said they expect a full five-day week back in office by the end of 2024.
The real price of streaming
A recent survey found that fifty percent of us pay for streaming services we don’t use. Here’s how to track all of your forgotten subscriptions.
How fed up is America with Big Tech?
How fed up is America with Big Tech? I wanted to find out. Over 6,300 people answered my survey. Here’s what they had to say.