Apple's iPhone 12 Marks a Mainstream Breakthrough for 5G Technology

But current 5G speeds are still far from reaching full potential

Apple announced on Tuesday that the iPhone 12 will include 5G connectivity for the first time, marking an important turning point for the nascent next generation of wireless technology.

Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg delivered the widely anticipated news during Apple’s virtual launch event, at which the tech giant unveiled a thinner, smaller and lighter iteration of its flagship mobile device. Verizon also took the opportunity to announce that it would roll out 5G coverage nationwide for the first time starting on Tuesday.

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