Apple iPhone X Launch Event Summarised

Apple has today finally launched the iPhone 8 and a much anticipated iPhone X at the newly built Steve Jobs Theatre, North Tantau Avenue, Cupertino, CA, USA. The event was an exciting featuring several product launches, honor to Steve and his memorable life and a lot of giggles just what you expect at an Apple Event. 



We've summed up all the things you need to know that was unveiled yesterday at the event. Let's get going!


iPhone X

Possibly the much-anticipated device for this event, Apple officially unveiled its special 10-year anniversary iPhone device, the iPhone X. Starting from $999 the new iPhone with a completely overhauled design packs the new A11 bionic chip that accelerates device performance and battery life, a facial recognition technology called as Face ID, along with several new features and a cute little "Notch" at the top!


FACE ID: HOW MUCH SECURE? 

The new Notch on the iPhone X pack some really cool tech in it for a new exclusive biometric authentication system  "Face ID". The notch has an infrared camera that captures the pattern of approx 30,000 dots projected on the user's face via flood illuminator and then matches the pattern to the already stored user's face pattern on the phone's chip. If you don't have an identical twin, the risk of a random face unlocking your phone is 1 in 1,000,000 according to Apple.



Apple took several precautions in developing this system to make sure it is secure and accurate. Apple has stated the following:
  • High-end masks can't fool it
  • Printed photos of a face can't fool it
  • Videos of a face can't fool it



OTHER SPECS


The new A11 Bionic processor is more powerful than the previous generation chip, support for wireless charging, and a new animated emoji feature for messaging. The cameras are also upgraded, with dual 12-megapixel rear cameras with dual optical image stabilization, and an improved front camera that supported portrait mode, too. On the battery front, Apple says that the iPhone X will last up to two hours longer than the iPhone 7.

The Phone now has a glass back that means that it can also be charged wirelessly, but don't get much excited though. The AirPower charging mat itself would cost a significant amount. 



VERDICT





The iPhone X comes in two colors: space gray and silver. It’ll come in two storage configurations — 64GB for $999, and 256GB for a whopping $1,149. Preorders will start on October 27th, with shipping set to start on November 3rd.
Considering the fact that this year's iPhone isn't much special except the fact of a new processor and Face ID authentication, we don't think it is worth it to spend a hefty amount of cash just for upgrading your existing iPhone for the new one. But we will surely see what is the response of public once it is launched worldwide. 

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