Apple introduced a new version of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini at the "Spring Loaded" event. The devices introduced in October are now available in a new color.
Apple briefly mentioned the upcoming new iPhone 12 model during the event, noting that it is a spring color. The new color is only available for the standard iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini - not the "Pro" models. The purple iPhone 12 will be available for pre-order starting Friday, April 23. It will ship a week later, on April 30. Greg Joswiak expressed as follows:

iPhone 12 in new color: specifications remain unchanged
iPhone 12 is the most popular smartphone in the world. The iPhone 12 family has a customer satisfaction rate of over 99 percent. The new purple color, just in time for spring, adds another bright and fun option to the lineup, and we think customers will love it. This gorgeous new color joins the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini family, which comes in five other stunning colors, and features an advanced dual-camera system, a Super Retina XDR display, improved durability, A14 Bionic—the fastest chip ever in a smartphone—great battery life, and the best 5G experience on a smartphone.
While the iPhone 12 starts at $799 with 64GB of storage, the iPhone 12 mini can be purchased for as little as $699. The phones feature the same A14 chip, 5G wireless and a Super Retina XDR display as the models released in the fall. (Image: Apple)