iPhone X's headlining feature is a new depth-sensing facial recognition capability afforded by a TrueDepth camera system hidden in the notch at the top of the OLED display.
Video: Apple flubs its first public demo of Face ID during iPhone X keynote
iPhone X Wallpaper Pack 1
Yesterday, Apple unveiled the most advanced iPhone to date. The iPhone X is an incredible machine with an amazing OLED screen. In a special Wallpapers of the Week series, we are releasing multiple iPhone X wallpaper packs. We are excited to take full advantage of the wide color spectrum and intense black contrast capabilities of this new phone, through wallpapers.
Why wait until you have your shiny new device in hand before collecting wallpapers into a folder, ready to sync on day one? Take a look for an iDownloadBlog exclusive pack of iPhone X Wallpapers by @Axellvak!
Soft handmade leather iPhone X case by Nodus Collection
Taking an early bet, Nodus Collection has pre-product samples ready for the upcoming iPhone X. Having reviewed Nodus cases in the past, it was no surprise to me the British company nailed this update for the new flagship Apple handset, by not changing anything. I am excited to admit, this updated option is just as amazing as the first two versions. If you like portfolio style cases and soft hand stitched leather, step inside for more.
Let’s Talk iOS 204: Unpacking the iPhone X event
Cody and Sebastien unpack the iPhone X event, which unfortunately didn't offer many surprises. These are hot reactions to the event and what was unveiled. And of course, the results of last week's event draft.
With one hour of LTE talk time, the true cost of cellular Apple Watch is battery
US carriers have already unofficially announced the pricing of their service for cellular Apple Watch, with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all charging $10 per month. But digging into Apple's battery page information for Apple Watch, it seems the true cost of owning a cellular Apple Watch won't necessarily be the price itself, but rather the toll on battery life.
AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile will charge $10 per month for cellular Apple Watch service
With some Apple Watch Series 3 models gaining cellular support, the big unknown from Apple's event was the cost of that add-on to users' existing phone plans. We've now had that answer as AT&T and Verizon have revealed to The Street that they will both charge $10 per month. T-Mobile also confirmed to iDB reader Matthew M. that the carrier will also be charging $10 per month.
Videos: first impressions of Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 8, and iPhone X
Apple unveiled quite a bit of new hardware during its iPhone X event. There's the new Apple Watch Series 3, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, and the all-new iPhone X. After the event Apple allowed members of the press to go hands-on with the new devices, and as usual, we've put together a roundup of their initial impressions.
Apple Watch Series 3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1g7n0QZvvE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62cWuFjzOgs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtXbnLe64jw
iPhone 8 and 8 Plushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxwnTw6gaQg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-NxvaVWjBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-A3jDa2-Yc
iPhone Xhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L7JFN7tQLs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HTXMhKWqnA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9bYO7uSnrg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZTGeQ5msaU
The Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus all launch next week. The iPhone X is slated to launch in early November.
Watch the videos from Apple’s iPhone X event
Apple has posted various videos shown during today's iPhone X event to its YouTube channel. These include ads for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X, the Apple Watch, and the touching Dear Apple feature, where Apple Watch users read aloud their letters to Apple, telling them how the wearable has changed their lives.
Of course you can watch a replay of the event in its entirety, but for the folks who want to just get to the meat of today's big announcements, these videos serve as a great jumping off point.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-x8Ik9G5Dg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUvD80mNKBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL3K5QJKOLg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmEqgjT61FA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4wEI5zhHB0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW6hFttt_KE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0DN-BZrM4o
Stay tuned to iDB for more coverage of today's event and the iPhone X.
iPhone X, iPhone 8 & Apple Watch Series 3 water/dust resistance has not improved
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are “precision‑engineered to resist water and dust,” in Apple's own words, as is the flagship iPhone X model, but the company has not increased water resistance of the new phones as some were hoping it would.
Apple Watch Series 3 tech specs
The Apple Watch Series 3 is almost what everyone has been waiting for in an Apple Watch since the beginning: the ultimate luxury of cellular connectivity such that an iPhone isn’t required to use the device.
Although both cellular + GPS and -only models are available, and we go over the tech specs of both in this piece, so you’re aware of what’s under the hood on the latest Apple Watch models.
Apple introduces new Sport Loop band for Apple Watch
In addition to the new Apple Watch Series 3, Apple also introduced a new band for its popular wearable today. They're calling it the Sport Loop, and it sports a soft, breathable nylon weave with an easily adjustable hook-and-loop fastener. It comes in Flash (yellow), Orange, Electric Pink, Midnight Blue, Black, Seashell (white), Dark Olive and Pink Sand colorways, and it retails for $49. It's available for order now, but shipping is a week or so out.
Additionally, there are some new color options for current Apple Watch bands. The Sport Band is now available in Rose Red, Blue Cobalt, Ultra Violet, Dark Olive, Soft White and Gray. There's a new Pure Platinum and Black Nike Sport Band. Woven Nylon is now available in most of the colors mentioned above, as well as Berry, and there are also some new colors for the the Classic Leather Buckle, Leather Loop, and even the Hermès band.
You can check out all of the new Apple Watch bands here. So who is getting one?
Apple TV 4K tech specs
Apple announced a plethora of new products Tuesday, including the new Apple TV 4K. It brings several new features aside from 4K including HDR 10 & Dolby Vision support, updated Siri remote, live sports and news, among others.
Let's go ahead and take a look at the tech specs of Apple latest set top box, which goes up for pre-order September 15, and starts shipping on the 22nd. A few notable things include the addition of gigabit ethernet that was removed in the last generation, and the removal of USB Type-C which was added in the 4th generation for servicing, and connecting to your Mac.
The tech specs of the Apple TV 4K are listed below:
Size
Height: 1.4 inches (35 mm) Width: 3.9 inches (98 mm) Depth: 3.9 inches (98 mm) Weight: 15 ounces (425 g)Capacity
32GB $179 64GB $199Siri Remote
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology IR transmitter Accelerometer and three-axis gyro Lightning connector for charging Rechargeable battery providing months of battery life on a single charge (with typical daily usage)Ports
HDMI 2.0 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology IR receiver Built‑in power supplyProcessor
A10X Fusion chip with 64-bit architectureVideo Formats
H.264/HEVC SDR video up to 2160p, 60 fps, Main/Main 10 profile HEVC Dolby Vision (Profile 5)/HDR10 (Main 10 profile) up to 2160p H.264 Baseline Profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 fps, Simple profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formatsAudio Formats
HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, and WAV; AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound)Picture Formats
HEIF, JPEG, GIF, TIFFIn the Box
Apple TV 4K Siri Remote Power cord Lightning to USB cable Documentation