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Apple iphone X, iphone 8, 8 plus launched: Price, specifications and all you need to know

The 256GB handset will start from $1,149. It will be available to pre-order from October 27 and will ship from November 3.

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The iPhone X will go on sale in the US starting at $999 for the 64GB version.
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In its first-ever event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, technology giant Apple unveiled the iPhone X, the latest generation of its flagship device. The all-glass device has an edge-to-edge display and no home button. It unlocks using facial recognition software. Tim Cook also introduced the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, with screen sizes of 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch, respectively. Like the iPhone X, the devices also have an all-glass design and can be charged wirelessly. Moreover,  a third generation of iWatch and a 4K Apple TV were also announced.

The iPhone X will go on sale in the US starting at $999 for the 64GB version. The 256GB handset will start from $1,149. It will be available to pre-order from October 27 and will ship from November 3.  

Key features -- iphoneX 

Edge-to-edge display screens
No home button
Face ID to unlock the phone using facial recognition software.
New Portrait Lighting feature Machine learning creates facial landmarks and enhances light effects on the face
iOS 11 will feature peer-to-peer Apple Pay and a redesigned Control Centre
Wireless charging
5.8" 'Super Retina' display Supports HDR in Dolby Vision and HDR10 and True Tone
12MP dual-lens cameras optimised for augmented reality 

Key features -- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

All glass design
Silver, space grey, new gold finish
Apple claims it's the most durable glass ever in a smartphone
Water and dust resistant
4.7" display in the 8 and 5.5" display in the Plus
12MP rear-facing camera on iPhone 8 and two 12MP dual-lens camera on iPhone 8 Plus
Cameras calibrated for augmented reality
New Portrait Lighting feature
Wireless charging
Pre order on September 15, available on September 22
iOS 11 available on September 19
64GB and 256GB
$699 for iPhone 8, $799 for iPhone 8 Plus

Key features -- Apple Watch Series 3

Built in 3G/4G cellular - no need to take your phone with you. Supports phone calls.
Music streaming
GPS
Siri talks for the first time on an Apple Watch
Barometric altimeter
W2 wireless chip
Various colours including silver, space grey and ceramic grey finish
$329 without cellular, $399 with cellular
Launching in the UK with EE
Order from September 15, available from September 22

Key features -- Apple Watch Series  2
Water resistant down to 50 metres
Built-in GPS so you can run without your phone
Available in gold, rose gold, silver or space grey aluminium, or silver or space black stainless steel
Option of buying it in ceramic (4x stronger than stainless steel) for £1,249
Starts at £369 for standard Apple Watch 2

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