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.
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 screensNo home buttonFace ID to unlock the phone using facial recognition software.New Portrait Lighting feature Machine learning creates facial landmarks and enhances light effects on the faceiOS 11 will feature peer-to-peer Apple Pay and a redesigned Control CentreWireless charging5.8" 'Super Retina' display Supports HDR in Dolby Vision and HDR10 and True Tone12MP dual-lens cameras optimised for augmented reality
Key features -- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
All glass designSilver, space grey, new gold finishApple claims it's the most durable glass ever in a smartphoneWater and dust resistant4.7" display in the 8 and 5.5" display in the Plus12MP rear-facing camera on iPhone 8 and two 12MP dual-lens camera on iPhone 8 PlusCameras calibrated for augmented realityNew Portrait Lighting featureWireless chargingPre order on September 15, available on September 22iOS 11 available on September 1964GB 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 streamingGPSSiri talks for the first time on an Apple WatchBarometric altimeterW2 wireless chipVarious colours including silver, space grey and ceramic grey finish$329 without cellular, $399 with cellularLaunching in the UK with EEOrder from September 15, available from September 22
Key features -- Apple Watch Series 2Water resistant down to 50 metresBuilt-in GPS so you can run without your phoneAvailable in gold, rose gold, silver or space grey aluminium, or silver or space black stainless steelOption of buying it in ceramic (4x stronger than stainless steel) for £1,249Starts at £369 for standard Apple Watch 2