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
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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?
iPhone X tech specs
Apple took the stage on Tuesday to announce a significant step forward in the iPhone as an everyday handset. The iPhone X gives Apple’s smartphone a sexy edge-to-edge OLED display complete with wireless charging, Face ID, and a whole truckload of other new features worth mentioning.
In this piece, we’ll provide an overview of the tech specs of Apple’s new flagship smartphone, which you can pre-order beginning October 27th and begins shipping this November.
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus tech specs
Read about the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus technical specifications including size, display, battery, cellular, cameras, and more.
On September 12, 2017, Apple unveiled an essential upgrade from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus that the company dubs the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
The two new handsets bring hardware and cosmetic upgrades to the current iPhone lineup. An all-glass front and rear that are reminiscent of the days of the iPhone 4/4s are standard in all three colors. Apart from that, the bodies look and feel a lot like the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus you might already use, but with a few minor tweaks.
macOS High Sierra releasing September 25
Although Apple didn't talk about macOS High Sierra during its keynote today at the Steve Jobs Theater, the company has refreshed the macOS High Sierra Preview webpage with an official release date for the forthcoming software update.
New AirPods come with Qi wireless charging case
Apple briefly talked about a new version of AirPods at its presentation today at the Steve Jobs Theater, mentioning that an improved set of earbuds come with a case that supports wireless charging via industry-standard Qi wireless charger.
Apple shows off Animoji on iPhone X
Apple today showed off another cool feature of iPhone X—Animoji (stop me if you've already heard it).
Here are glass-backed iPhone 8/Plus with A11 Bionic chip, Apple’s own GPU & more
Apple today unveiled the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus at the Steve Jobs Theater. The new devices feature glass sandwich design reinforced by a stainless steel band. The phones use the most durable glass ever in a smartphone, have True Tone Retina HD displays (LCD-based), 25 louder stereo speakers and deeper bass than iPhone 7.
$179 Apple TV 4K unveiled with A10X Fusion chip, HDR, Dolby Vision & more, available September 22
Tim Cook at today's event at the Steve Jobs Center at the new Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California announced — yes, Apple TV 4K. It provides “one of the most stunning visuals ever” and “cinematic quality to virtually everything you watch”.
Rumor: Apple to release multi-device wireless charger in 2018
An anonymous source who reached out to AppleInsider on Tuesday says Apple is working on a multi-device wireless charging accessory for early 2018 launch.