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A new report shows 3D-printed mock-ups of four iPhone 12 units, revealing a potential physical design and some insight: if they’re to be believed, this year’s Apple phones have all had their SIM trays relocated to make room for 5G antennas.

The iPhone 11 series had the SIM slot and tray on the right side below the power button, but photos of 3D-printed mock-up units of the iPhone 12, which were posted by Japanese tech site Macotakara, shows they’ve been moved to the volume rocker on the left side. They were relocated to make room for a 5G antenna in package (AIP) like Qualcomm 5G NR’s mmWave antenna module, Alibaba sources told the site.

We’ll take this early rumor with a grain of salt, especially since these are the first time we’ve seen supposed physical designs of the upcoming phones. It’s unclear where the 3D design came from – if the models were leaked or just measurements – but for clarity, here they are:

The models do align with what we’ve heard before, which suggest four total iPhone 12 units: two lower-end units that come in 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch displays, with higher-end Pro and Pro Max versions featuring 6.1-inch and and 6.7-inch screens (curiously, the Macotakara report mentions 6.0-inch measurements for both middle-sized versions). 

But the dummy units match those predictions, with the presumed lower-end models packing two rear cameras versus three cameras on the back of the two higher-end models. And since all the SIM slots were moved, it suggests all four units will be getting 5G – another prior prediction for the iPhone 12 line.

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Other discoveries from iPhone 12 mock-ups

Given this is the first we’ve seen of the iPhone 12’s supposed physical design, we’re not sure how accurately they’ll predict the Apple handsets’ final looks. But if they are true, there’s a few things to note.

First, they retain the wide notches of Apple’s phones since the iPhone X. Their overall design is boxy, much like the squared-off iPhone 4 and iPhone 5. Per the mock-ups, the iPhone 12 will also retain the Lightning port, opposing rumors that they’ll be switched to USB-C, like the latest iPad Pro.

These 3D-printed models are also of identical size to the mock-ups Macotakara previously unveiled, which claimed all models will be 7.4mm thick. That’s about the same size as the iPhone 8 (and 7 and 6S before it), but remarkably thinner than the latest phones, with the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 thicknesses at 8.1mm and 8.3mm, respectively. 

It’s too early to give these details much credence, but it does suggest that Apple may have trimmed down its next array of flagship phones.

Via 9to5Mac

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With the budget smartphone market in Australia heating up thanks to new competitors like Realme, Oppo has announced a new addition to its affordable A-series line-up. 

Priced at only AU$299, the new Oppo A72 offers premium looks and an impressive quad camera array on its rear, along with a very modern punch-hole selfie camera nestled in its 6.5-inch 1080p LTPS 'Neo-Display'. 

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Camera features

Boasting a 48MP AI-powered main camera, the Oppo A72 also sports an 8MP ultra-wide lens, along with two additional 2MP portrait-style lenses. As for the device's selfie camera, you get a 16MP snapper with full access to Oppo's beautification technology.

Despite the handset's low price point, the A72's cameras are said to offer Oppo's 'Ultra Night Mode 2.0' for improved low-light photography, and the ability to record video at 120fps ultra slow-motion or 4K resolution. 

More specs and availability

Sporting Android 10 right out of the box, Oppo A72 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 665 chipset, which is backed by 4GB of RAM. Additionally, users get 128GB of onboard storage (up to 256GB via microSD), dual 4G SIM slots and a massive 5,000mAh battery.

Available in Aurora Purple (pictured) and Twilight Black colour options, Oppa A72 will be available to purchase via Optus from June 9, 2020. 

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Flipkart's Farmermart, the e-commerce outlet's ambitious plan to operate a full-fledged food retail business, including its own private label, a grocery supply chain and even open stores, has run into trouble.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has rejected the e-tailer's proposal to sell food products through online and mobile platforms.

Flipkart had planned to set up Flipkart Farmermart Pvt to deepen its penetration in the food retail space, take on Amazon, and run a farm-to-fork operation.

Amazon, as it happened, secured its food retail licence in July 2017, and has since been investing to build its grocery business. In 2017 itself, another online grocer Grofers too got the nod to retail food products in India.

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Hits a Roadblock 

Flipkart had sought the government nod for Flipkart Farmermart in March this year. According to reports, Flipkart had got its own board approval to invest Rs 2,500 crore to expand its operations in the grocery business.

But, at least for the time being, all the plans look nixed.

Flipkart, though, has put out a typical corporate statement.

"We are evaluating the department's response and intend to re-apply as we look to continue making a significant impact on small businesses and communities in India," the company said in its statement. 

"At Flipkart, we believe that technology and innovation driven marketplace can add significant value to our country’s farmers and food processing sector by bringing value chain efficiency and transparency. This will further aid boosting farmers’ income and transform Indian agriculture," the statement added.

But why?

When Amazon is running a similar business, why is Flipkart's proposal rejected? 

The government has not been really been specific in its response.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which falls under the commerce ministry, has cited 'regulatory issues', which is too vague and gives room to a lot of speculation.

There is one theory that since Flipkart wanted to integrate the food retail unit into its e-commerce platform, which seems to be a violation of this government rule.

The rules mandate e-com marketplaces cannot hold inventory or have ownership over goods sold on their platforms. 

Such a rule is in place to ensure that the e-commerce outlets do not turn into inventory-based models and remain a platform, where third-party sellers directly engage with buyers.

India has historically been wary of allowing FDI in retail business for variuous reasons, including political with a lot of voices clamouring for supporting the local traders. 

It may be recalled that Amazon’s food unit, Amazon Retail India was granted permission in 2019 to continue selling on its e-commerce platform after de-linking its warehouses and supply chains. 

But the denial of licence to Flipkart should also worry Amazon, as there is room to believe that the government is rethinking its special rules for food retail.

Is the umpire a player, too?

Also, this is where things get interesting if you factor in the development that Jio Mart has been launched in 200 cities across India last week.

Jio Mart is in direct competition to Amazon e-grocery business and also Flipkart's planned Farmermart.

Jio Mart, of course, need not contend with the FDI rules as it is a domestic player.

Also, interestingly and intriguingly, there is another player waiting to enter the market: BharatEMarket.

This is a national e-commerce marketplace to be run by Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) --- basically, a body of Indian traders who have been crying hoarse over the arrival of foreign players in Indian retail.

As per this report, this service, as a pilot program, is already available in six cities --- Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur and Bengaluru.

Most importantly, this BharatEMarket is being launched in collaboration with DPIIT, which of course is the government body that has now rejected Flipkart's proposal.

Now, draw your own conlcusions.

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