Apple explains what you need to do to prepare for the arrival of your new iPhone

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If you pre-ordered an iPhone 13 handset, Apple is ready to lend a hand to help you prepare for your new arrival. It's not exactly the same as getting ready for a bouncy new bundle of joy (a baby, of course), but if you look at the Settings app, you might see that you've got some helpful tips from 'Apple on what to do to prepare. your new handset.

Apple is preparing those who have pre-ordered a new iPhone to quickly move their apps and data to the new handset

According to MacRumors, if Apple has reached out to you in an effort to help you smoothly transition to the 2021 iPhone models, the first thing you'll see in the Settings menu is a prompt that says, "Get ready for your new iPhone. Underneath, Apple writes, "Use iCloud to move your apps and data to your new iPhone." Tap the blue "Get Started" link to begin. You will see another page that says "Prepare your new iPhone" with two headings. One reads "Get ready to move your apps and data" and says this prompt will "automatically keep your iCloud backup up to date so you're ready to move on to your new iPhone."

The third page notes that by "uploading apps and data to iCloud, your apps and data will be up to date and ready to transfer when your new iPhone arrives." Additionally, Apple says that "when your new iPhone arrives, turn it on and place it near your current iPhone to quickly connect and start setup." You are also asked if you would like to know the trade-in value of your current iPhone and if you would like to receive an Apple Gift Card worth that amount.

Some of those who pre-ordered their 2021 iPhone model early last Friday have already discovered that their new phones have already shipped. The new iPhone models are officially launched this Friday, September 24. For those who do not know how to distinguish an iPhone 13 Pro from an iPhone 13, we told you about a video guide that Apple released this morning. And if you think the current setup is confusing, wait until next year.

In 2022, Apple reportedly ditched the iPhone mini and replaced it with a non-Pro version of its larger phone. In other words, next year we might see Apple deliver the 14-inch iPhone 6,1, 14-inch iPhone 6,7 Max, 14-inch iPhone 6,1 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This line should allow consumers to buy an iPhone with the bigger screen without paying a king's ransom.

Not everyone who has pre-ordered an iPhone received this prompt from Apple, and the difference between those who received and those who didn't is unclear. Apple is trying to make it easier for those who get a new iPhone to install the same apps they had on their old iPhone. By backing up this data and apps to the cloud, setting up the new iPhone is as easy as loading that data and apps from iCloud.

It's a much easier and faster way to update your new iPhone. Otherwise, you might find yourself trying to remember exactly every app that you downloaded to your device.

Pre-orders for 2021 models exceed those made last year for the iPhone 12 series

Speaking of pre-orders, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro have sold better than last year's models during the pre-order period. Along with improvements to the cameras, the 120Hz ProMotion display on Pro variants (meaning the screen refreshes 120 times per second to provide smooth scrolling and improved animations), and the narrower notch, the Best selling point with this year's models might be the improved battery life.

5G connectivity and a 120Hz refresh rate will quickly drain the battery (although the LTPO backplane allows Apple to reduce the refresh rate to 10Hz when on-screen content is static). That alone has forced Apple to increase battery capacities on the 2021 models. Still, Apple says users will get up to two and a half hours of extra battery life on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. And Apple says the phone can stream video for 25 hours when fully charged.

If battery life is important to you, Apple has piqued your interest in the iPhone 13 series with good progress over last year's models.

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