iPhone 10 goes on sale. When will the iPhone X (10) go on sale? Back panel metal or glass

Hi all! A new iPhone model comes out every year and Apple strictly adheres to this rule. However, “once a year” is too vague a formulation, don’t you think? Therefore, I propose today to find out the exact release date of absolutely all existing iPhone models. To collect, so to speak, all these numbers in one place.

For what? Firstly, it is always interesting to track how much time passes from the moment of presentation to the start of sales in Russia and the world. Secondly, such a cheat sheet can be useful to many (for me, as the author of a blog about Apple, certainly :)). Thirdly, why not? The content, in my opinion, is useful - let it be. Let's go!

For a clearer understanding, all information is presented in the table. A little explanation:

• Start date of sales in the world - by “world” we mean the countries of the so-called “first wave” (USA, European countries, etc.)
• The start date of sales in Russia is the beginning of sales of certified (PCT) iPhones.
• The iPhone 2G was not “legally” sold in Russia, and the first official iPhone in the Russian Federation was the 3G model (a little more about this).

As we can see, the increase in Apple’s loyalty to our country is very clearly visible. The timing of the appearance of gadgets in Russia, compared to the global start of sales, decreased every year. And by the time the “six” came out, they reached their apogee. The difference was only a week!

For comparison, the official iPhone 3GS appeared in Russia almost 9 months later! At this time the whole world was already waiting for the “four” :)

And my opinion is that everything was heading towards Russia being included this year in the list of those countries where Apple devices appear first. However, this did not happen and we all know why:

• Dollar instability.
• Great prices.
• Low purchasing activity.

Well, let's wait and see and perhaps, specifically for the iPhone 7 model, a row with two identical numbers in the last two columns will be added to the table at the top :)

Updated! Well, with regards to the iPhone 7, miracles certainly didn’t happen, but Russia still got into the “second wave” of sales. In the Russian Federation, a brand new smartphone from Apple will appear only a week later than in the “first wave” countries. And that's very good! After all, the point is that starting with the iPhone 7S, our country should be among those who will receive it first.

Updated 2! Preliminary data (which are known immediately after the presentation) on the release of iPhone 8 and iPhone X have been added to the table. At the moment, opinions differ only about the G8 - will Russia be among the countries of the “first wave”? Or will iPhone 8 sales in the Russian Federation start a week later than throughout the world? Let's wait for more accurate information... We have waited. Still a week late. But Russia was included in the “first wave” of iPhone X sales - this is very cool!

Updated 3! Data about the release date of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR has been added to the table. As for the most advanced iPhone XS, Russia again fell into the “second wave of sales.” The new product will be delivered to the Russian Federation a week later than to the “first wave” countries. It's okay, we'll get through it somehow :) But sales of the iPhone XR in Russia begin at the same time as the rest of the world - October 26, 2018. Normal!

Updated 4! Added release date information for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Well... we can all be congratulated! Now, in order to be among the very first to buy a new iPhone, a Russian apple lover does not necessarily have to go to another country. Official sales of iPhone 11 in the Russian Federation will start simultaneously with the rest of the world. Hurray, comrades! :)

After the launch of the iPhone 10 (X) and iPhone 8, Apple began actively preparing for the release of a new flagship smartphone in 2018. Logically, this should be a mobile device called iPhone 9 or iPhone 11 (iPhone XI). It is quite likely that two models with different technical characteristics will be released at once. Let's look at what is already known about the new products.

iPhone 9, X Plus and XI: characteristics

The new 2018 iPhone, according to insiders, will be equipped with a slightly larger body and screen than the current year's version. This will apply to both the iPhone 11 and its larger version, the iPhone 11 Plus.

So far, “people close to the emperor” report the following expected parameters in iPhone 11:

• 5.85-inch P-OLED screen with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels. This is evidenced by a leak of information about the signing of an agreement between Apple and Samsung for the supply of such displays for the next year in sizes 5.85 and 6.45 inches (diagonally).
• Apple A12 microprocessor.
• System memory sizes are 4 GB and 6 GB.
• The size of permanent memory is from 64 GB to 256 GB.
• The rear camera will receive 2 16 MP sensors.
• The front camera is a 7 MP sensor.
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz.
• Bluetooth 5.1.
• GPS and GLONASS satellite navigation module.
• Wired Apple Lightning interface.
• OS iOS 12.
• Battery 2600 mAh.

For authentication, Face ID and Touch ID scanners will be used, and a possible option will be with the ability to read a fingerprint directly after placing a finger on the display. This will allow you to open only certain applications by clicking, as well as configure access for multiple users. The body will be metal and glass.

In addition, support for the new generation of 5G cellular communications is likely. This is evidenced by the ongoing work at Apple to test this generation based on the 28/39 GHz bands adopted for it.

As for the battery, According to The Korea Economic Daily, the LG Chem company is ready to supply Apple in 2018 with the required number of original batteries in the letter “L” format, which will save space and reduce the size of the iPhone 9 smartphone case. It is likely that such batteries will appear in the iPhone 11.

iPhone 9, X Plus and XI: price and release date

iPhone 9 and/or 11 will be presented to the world in September or October 2018. The announcement of the iPhone X Plus is also likely. The cost will not differ from the price of existing flagships at the time of their announcement. The price of a smartphone in Russia will most likely be inflated, as in many other countries of the world, because Apple is primarily offering it for the domestic American market.

2018 iPhone

The 2018 lineup might look like this:

• iPhone XI.
• iPhone X with 5.85-inch display.
• iPhone X Plus with a massive 6.46-inch display.
• IPhone 9 is entry level, LCD display with about 6 inches display.

Of course, it's still too early to talk about iPhone development in 2018. We know so much about next year's lineup because... notes The Korea Herald, work on the 2018 line of devices began “earlier than usual.”

iPhone 9, X Plus and XI: news

Below in this material we will publish news from Apple on the topic of 2018 iPhones. In the meantime, you can read information and additions about another future flagship -.

iPhone XI - photo (added 01/21/2018)

The Idrop News website published unofficial photos of the future flagship iPhone XI. The images show that the developer is trying to completely get rid of the frames around the display, and in one of the versions of the smartphone uses a tray for two SIM cards, which is a revolutionary solution for Apple. The face recognition sensor will be integrated into the front camera.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI Securities, the company will release three smartphones in total in 2018 with displays of 5.8, 6.1 and 6.5 inches. They will all also have different characteristics and costs. In addition, a new processor, communication module and L-shaped battery from LG are expected. This analyst’s theory is that there won’t be an iPhone 9 or an iPhone “11,” for sure. Instead, the iPhone, iPhone X (2018) and iPhone X Plus will appear.

The photos below show what they can be like.

Added 05/30/2018

Apple continues its shift from LCD to OLED technology in iPhones, with two of this year's three iPhone models getting OLED displays. According to new data,
the company will completely complete the migration to OLED in 2019: all of its smartphones will receive such screens. Insiders report this.

Added 04-06-2018

The new video highlights the top-end 6.5-inch variant of the new iPhone, which, however, mostly resembles the current generation iPhone X. The render is reportedly based on factory CAD drawings, which means it should be 99 percent accurate accurate. According to the leak, the largest iPhone of 2018 (iPhone X Plus?) will have dimensions of 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm.

Added 06/19/2018

The Macotakara web resource showed in detail on video what the upcoming devices will be like and compared them with the current ones. The video, naturally, features mock-ups of the devices, painstakingly recreated from the "final drawings" that surfaced through the Asian supply chain this week.

Added 07/02/2018

According to Geekbench, the upcoming iPhone will feature the latest iOS 12 and a D321AP processor, which appears to be an upgrade from the iPhone X's Apple A11 Bionic chip with model number D22AP. In addition, the new iPhone will receive 4 GB of RAM, the iPhone X had 3 GB. The smartphone scored 4673 points in the single-core test and 10912 in the multi-core test. By comparison, the iPhone X scored around 4,200 and 10,000 in these tests, respectively.

Added August 1, 2018

iPhone 2018 photo

iPhone X Plus with a dual camera, 6.5" screen diagonal. Smaller and with a single camera - "just" an iPhone with a 6.1-inch display. The third one has not yet been published.

All about iPhone X - the main smartphone of 2017.

iPhone X is Apple's flagship smartphone, the launch of which was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the original iPhone 2G. iPhone X has a glass body, a virtually frameless Super Retina HD OLED display, a TrueDepth front camera system, an ultra-precise Face ID face scanning function, support for fast and wireless charging, and a dual L-shaped battery. You can buy iPhone X at the price of 64 GB - 55 990 rub., iPhone X 256 GB - RUR 59,990 .

How to call iPhone X correctly

In the Apple fan community, the iPhone X is often called by different names. Very often, a smartphone is called “iPhone X”, reading the “X” symbol as a letter. Many users abroad call the iPhone X in the same way, with one difference that the model is called “iPhone ex”, in their own way of pronouncing the letters.

In the Russian-speaking community, the iPhone X is often referred to as “iPhone ten.” Here the logic is reversed - the symbol “X” is read not as a letter, but as the Roman numeral ten. Several derivatives follow from this name, which are possible due to the great diversity of the Russian language. iPhone X becomes, for example, the “tenth iPhone”, “top ten”, etc. These smartphone names are close to correct.

It is most correct to call the iPhone X as “iPhone ten”. X is the Roman numeral 10, which is written as "ten" and pronounced "ten" in English.

Packaging, accessories and first impressions

The excitement of unboxing the iPhone X is off the charts. It’s no joke, a smartphone costs 63-72 thousand rubles, anyone will get excited. True, the packaging of the iPhone X is somewhat subduing. Before us is the same classic rectangular iPhone box. The front side shows the iPhone X itself with a corporate background, and the inscription “iPhone” on the side. Apple is not used to experimenting with the packaging of its devices, so you shouldn’t be surprised by this state of affairs.

When the cover is removed and the iPhone X comes into your hands for the first time, the smartphone literally makes you admire it. At least because there is no such familiar “Home” button on its front side. The entire front part of the smartphone is filled with a display that, at first impressions, is simply huge. In September we reviewed in detail iPhone 8 And iPhone 8 Plus. Unboxing these smartphones turned out to be quite boring, since even when removing the devices from the box, there was no real surprise. And where did he come from? The Eights look too much like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

The iPhone X is a different story. There is a wow effect. And it’s noteworthy that you don’t even need to pick up a smartphone for it to happen. The almost completely frameless display that greets the new owner speaks for itself.

The configuration of the iPhone X was disappointing, like all the latest iPhones. There's nothing new in it. While the Chinese equip their smartphones with protective films and other nice accessories, Apple remains itself. The iPhone X package comes with the most standard set possible in principle: a 5 W charger, a Lightning-USB cable, EarPods with a Lightning connector (the return of the 3.5 mm jack has not happened and there is no point in waiting for it), a paperclip for removal SIM card tray and documentation.

However, the frankly boring equipment failed to spoil the impression of the iPhone X. When the smartphone is in your hand for the first time, you immediately understand and feel that the iPhone X is very different from the iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus and all previously released iPhones . But the difference in sensations between the iPhone X and the “eight” is especially noticeable.

It would seem that both the iPhone X and the iPhone 8/8 Plus have a back made of glass, the strongest glass ever used in mobile devices. However, in terms of tactile sensations, which are extremely important when talking about smartphones with the cost of a used foreign car, the iPhone X is very different from previously released models. What's the secret?

The peculiarity of the iPhone X in terms of tactile sensations is that the side edges of the smartphone are made of surgical stainless steel. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus have aluminum edges. To hear the difference is insignificant, but in practice these are two completely different things.

The glass back cover of the iPhone X is much more noticeable due to its steel edges. There is a clear feeling of the volume of the iPhone X body. The picture is complemented by reflections from the steel frame on the glass, which are simply not present in the case of the seemingly identical glass iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. When light falls on the back cover of the latter, it simply dissipates. In the case of the iPhone X, the light falls under the protruding steel edges and, when reflected, clearly outlines the appearance of the smartphone. It's really hard to describe, but the effect is colossal.

Design

For the first time in three years, Apple has decided to seriously change the design of its smartphones. iPhone X is radically different from previous models. The back cover of the smartphone is made of reinforced glass, and not aluminum, as before. By switching (or rather, returning) to the use of glass, Apple managed to significantly refresh the appearance of the iPhone X.

True, the glass panels of the iPhone X are not ordinary. They are both made from the strongest glass Apple has ever used in its devices. The color on the panels is applied in a special way in seven layers. This is the only way the company’s engineers were able to achieve the correct shade and the required density. In addition, the final reflective optical slot makes the color of the glass as saturated as possible. Both the front and back glass of the iPhone X are covered with an oleophobic coating. It is problematic to get them dirty, but even in this case, fingerprints and smudges can be removed very easily.

The element between the glasses is no less impressive. The design of the iPhone X case is strengthened by a steel frame made of a special stainless steel alloy. The alloy is distinguished by the highest purity, beauty and strength.

The shape of the iPhone X body has also changed. It has become more elongated, which is due to the smartphone being equipped with a display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. However, the iPhone X remained similar to its predecessors and did not lose the classic and recognizable look for Apple smartphones.

The main changes in the design of the iPhone X are on the front panel. The frames around the smartphone display have almost completely disappeared, not only the side ones, but also the bottom one. Along with the bottom frame, the iPhone X also lacked the traditional physical Home button. The top frame has also changed. On its sides there are original cutouts for the screen.

On the substrate remaining from the upper chamber there is a whole scattering of sensors. It houses: a speaker, a microphone, a 7-megapixel camera, a dot projector, an ambient light sensor, a proximity sensor, an IR emitter and an IR camera.

The dimensions of the iPhone X are 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm. The iPhone X is slightly larger in size than the iPhone 6/7/8, but smaller than the Plus models. A comparison of the dimensions of the iPhone X with previous models is presented in the table below.

The iPhone X is close to the ideal size when it comes to ease of use. The smartphone doesn't feel bulky like the 5.5-inch iPhone Plus and fits perfectly in the hand.

Case colors

iPhone X is available in two colors: silver and space gray. Note that for the steel frame of the iPhone X in space gray color, Apple used a vacuum deposition process. Thus, it was possible to achieve a perfectly accurate match between the color of the frame and the color of the glass on the back panel.

Display

iPhone X has a huge 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED display. Apple has equipped its smartphone with an OLED display for the first time - before that, all iPhones had LCD displays. The iPhone X's OLED display has many advantages over the LCD displays of previous iPhones. It has better color reproduction, increased contrast and much more saturated colors. In addition, the OLED display consumes less energy, which will have a beneficial effect on the autonomy of the iPhone X.

There are virtually no bezels around the iPhone X display. The side and bottom frames have been reduced to a minimum, and all that remains of the top frame is a base in the center, on which various sensors and the front camera are placed. Apple deliberately did not completely abandon the frames so that there would be no accidental clicks while using the iPhone X.

The iPhone X display supports True Tone color temperature adaptation technology, which first appeared in smartphones. True Tone technology involves the use of four-channel light sensors in the display. They monitor the ambient light conditions and automatically change the color temperature of the iPhone screen. Thanks to True Tone technology, reading from the iPhone X display is comparable to reading a regular paper book.

The OLED technology in the Super Retina HD display has been enhanced. Apple has spent a lot of effort and brought technology to its own highest standards. As a result, iPhone X features an HDR display with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, extreme brightness, color accuracy, and an expanded color gamut.

The resolution of the 5.8-inch iPhone X display is 2436x1125 pixels, with a pixel density of 458.

The iPhone X display extends to the very edges of the smartphone's bezel. Apple went further than its competitors, who presented frameless smartphones earlier, and used a new approach to the location of the controller and tiered placement of chips. This ensured the effect of perfect pixel smoothing in the corners of the display. The edges of the iPhone X screen look smooth and are not distorted at all.

The latest Super Retina HD display uses an advanced color management system that displays both sRGB and P3 content correctly. An iPhone X user will see on the screen of their smartphone exactly the color that was intended by the artist, designer or director.

The iPhone X display has support for high dynamic range (HDR). iPhone X owners will be able to watch TV series, TV programs or films shot in HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats. In addition, photos in HDR mode on the iPhone X screen will look even more realistic.

Specifications

The iPhone X is powered by a six-core Apple A11 Bionic processor. Four of the A11 Bionic cores are efficient, while the remaining two are efficient. However, if the iPhone X needs more processing power, the CPU starts using all six cores to complete tasks. The A11 Bionic efficiency cores are 75% faster than the Apple A10 Fusion found in iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and the performance cores are 25% faster.

A11 Bionic received a new name for a reason. The thing is that it is not an improved version of the A10X Fusion. This is a completely new processor, which is based on a dual-core neural system that can recognize faces, objects and places. The neural system of the A11 Bionic chip processes machine learning tasks at speeds of up to 600 billion operations per second! The neural system itself is a device that was created specifically for machine learning. It can perform calculations for neural networks incredibly quickly while remaining efficient.

The A11 Bionic's four efficient cores enable iPhone X to handle everyday tasks faster with little energy consumption. When the user loads the smartphone more, the productive cores will come into play with full activity.

The A11 Bionic processor takes AR-enabled apps and games to a whole new level. The iPhone X chip significantly increases their realism and smoothness. And with regular games, the iPhone X will be at its best, again thanks to the A11 Bionic. The A11 Bionic GPU (designed by Apple) is optimized for all modern 3D games, including those created using the next generation of Metal 2 graphics technology.

Synthetic testing confirms that technically the iPhone X is one of the most powerful smartphones. In AnTuTu 6, the iPhone X's performance varied significantly depending on testing. Most often, the iPhone X received an overall result of 206-207 thousand points, but sometimes it earned a much more modest 189-190 thousand points. However, even this result puts the iPhone X in first place in terms of performance according to the AnTuTu rating, but together with the iPhone 8 Plus, which has similar indicators.

Now, as for how the iPhone X compares with other latest smartphones. In the Geekbench 4 single-core benchmark, the iPhone X demonstrated its incredible superiority over other flagships. The difference is truly amazing. The iPhone X earned 4,245 points, while other smartphones failed to cross the 2,000-point threshold.

In multi-core mode in Geekbench 4, the situation for Android flagships has improved, but only slightly. iPhone X showed an absolutely amazing result, firmly entrenched in first place in terms of performance among all smartphones ever released.

In the BaseMark OS 2.0 benchmark, the iPhone X retained its advantage over its opponents, but the gap was no longer so serious.

The amount of RAM on the iPhone X is 3 GB, the built-in memory is 64 and 256, depending on the model.

Face ID scanner

iPhone X is equipped with an ultra-accurate Face ID facial scanner. Using Face ID, smartphone owners can both unlock the device and confirm their identity when making purchases in the App Store, iTunes Store, or regular online stores via Apple Pay.

The Face ID facial scanner is based on the TrueDepth camera system. It includes:

• infrared camera,
• dot projector,
• infrared emitter.

The Dot Projector projects over 30,000 invisible dots onto an iPhone X owner's face to create a map that is unique to them. Such a large number of fixed points allows scanning with maximum accuracy.

The infrared emitter is responsible for ensuring that the Face ID scanner can recognize the owner’s face even in complete darkness. The emitter emits an invisible beam of infrared light, due to which it recognizes the user.

An infrared camera reads the dot structure and creates an image in the infrared spectrum. After that, it sends the image to the Secure Enclave module, which is built into the A11 Bionic processor. Here, in the heart of the iPhone X, a match is made between the face of the owner of the smartphone and the user who is trying to unlock it.

By creating Face ID, Apple provided protection against accidental unlocking of the iPhone X. The scanner technology will remove locks only when the user specifically looks at the smartphone.

Face ID is more than a full-fledged replacement for the Touch ID fingerprint scanner in terms of the main iPhone X security system. Face ID provides protection against fraud using masks or photographs. This means that iPhone X cannot be unlocked by using the owner's photo.

The face card scanned by Face ID is only stored on the device in encrypted form. In addition, it is additionally protected by the Secure Enclave module. The Face ID facial scanner recognizes the owner even if his appearance changes. Face ID uses the machine learning technology of the A11 Bionic processor to remember the user.

Now, regarding personal impressions of using the Face ID function. To begin with, we had to spend some time setting up Face ID. And it was great! For the first time in many years, the new iPhone surprises to such an extent that you have to learn something new. From 2013 with the iPhone 5s until the iPhone 8/8 Plus in 2017, users were only required to enroll their finger in Touch ID. This procedure became very boring and boring. So much so that even the second generation Touch ID, which debuted in the iPhone 6s, did not bring any new sensations.

The iPhone X cannot be reproached in this regard. Not only does the iPhone X have a completely new design and lack the classic Home button, but the smartphone also offers a different method of security and authentication. Let's tell the truth that getting used to it is difficult, but pleasant. You really feel like you are using some truly unique technology. Technology of the future. Moreover, the latter is not an ode to Apple. No other manufacturer has yet demonstrated anything even close to Face ID.

Face ID stability is excellent. The lock from the iPhone is removed without any problems, most often the first time. Of course, the success of the operation depends on the location of the face relative to the front panel of the iPhone X. The recommended distance between the face and the iPhone X for Face ID to work correctly is 25-50 centimeters. If you bring the iPhone X closer or further to your face, problems may arise. Owners of the iPhone X definitely need to know about this, since otherwise the pleasure of using the function will be overshadowed by unsuccessful attempts to unlock it.

One major downside to Face ID is security, which Apple is known to be sensitive to. The downside is that after successfully scanning the face, the iPhone X does not completely remove the lock. In order to get inside the iPhone X, you additionally need to swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

This feature of the iPhone X and Face ID will definitely not appeal to everyone, because in order to access the smartphone you still have to touch it. Going to the main screen immediately after unlocking would be much more convenient, as it would save users from an unnecessary gesture. On the other hand, such a system would be less secure.

We would like to highlight how Apple implemented Face ID support in iOS. The App Store is incredibly easy to use on iPhone X. In order to download an application from the App Store on all previous iPhones, you must enter a password or place your finger on Touch ID to confirm. With iPhone X, thanks to Face ID, you don't need to do anything at all. You simply click “Download” or “Buy” - the operation is instantly completed. This is not about deteriorating security. Face ID just works. A split second after you press the button, Face ID scans your face and gives the App Store permission to download or purchase the app. It's very convenient.

There is similar simplicity when launching applications that can be protected using Face ID. When you launch such an application, it seems that there is no special protection on it. However, it only seems so. In fact, Face ID simply understands that it is the owner who launches the application and allows you to enter it without delay.

Touch ID

The iPhone X does not have a fingerprint sensor. The Face ID facial scanner has completely replaced the Touch ID fingerprint scanner.

Battery

iPhone X lasts a very long time without recharging:

• Up to 21 hours talk time.
• Up to 12 hours on the Internet.
• Up to 13 hours when watching videos.
• Up to 60 hours of audio playback.

Wireless charging

iPhone X comes with wireless charging support. Contrary to numerous early rumors, wireless charging on Apple's flagship is quite traditional and is performed using a special Qi standard docking station.

The fact that Apple decided to use a generally accepted standard is definitely encouraging. You can charge the iPhone X using any Qi standard docking station, of which there is no shortage, to put it mildly. And new charging stations began to appear with enviable regularity after the release of the iPhone X. Belkin and Mophie, for example, have already created several docking stations specifically for the iPhone X.

Fast charging

The iPhone X also supports fast charging, directly through the Lighting connector, which has Type-C Power Delivery technology. Apple's decision to leave Lighting in service, rather than switch to the rapidly growing popularity of USB-C, will affect the convenience of users switching from older iPhone models to iPhone X. iPhone X charges from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes using a USB-C power adapter.

Water resistance

iPhone X received protection against water and dust according to the IP67 standard. Thus, there was no improvement in comparison with this characteristic for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

Software

The iPhone X comes pre-installed with the iOS 12 operating system. All changes in the iOS interface for the iPhone X, of course, are responsible for the elongated screen and the absence of a physical Home button. The iPhone X display has become larger, which means there is also more space for content of any type.

The differences in the interface, menus, and appearance of applications on the iPhone X compared to any other iPhone are noticeable throughout the entire system, from the Home screen (note the top and Dock) to Control Center. To be fair, you easily get used to most of the changes, and some you don’t even notice if you don’t think about it.

However, there is one thing that iPhone users, even with little experience, will have to get used to. The button with the image of a globe, responsible for switching layouts, has disappeared from its usual place in the lower left corner. On the iPhone X it is located even lower, at the very bottom of the display. It’s so unremarkable that at first we didn’t even notice it and almost went into the system settings to check if the second layout had been randomly disabled.

Although the button with the globe appeared, it became extremely unusual to press it. And this is no wonder. After many years of mechanically clicking on the globe in one place, starting to click on it in another turned out to be not so easy. At least it has become more difficult to do it quickly. However, the displacement of the globe button has an obvious and big advantage. The standard iOS keyboard in the iPhone X has become perfectly symmetrical, and the larger key sizes make it even more convenient to use.

Cameras

The main camera of the iPhone X is dual, including a wide-angle and a telephoto lens. True, it is not at all similar to the iPhone 7 Plus camera of a similar type, including in appearance. The dual camera of the iPhone X is located vertically.

The resolution of each lens is 12 megapixels, the aperture of the wide-angle lens is ƒ/1.8, and the telephoto lens is ƒ/2.4. iPhone X's camera uses dual optical image stabilization to help you take great photos in low-light conditions.

One of the main features of the dual camera, Portrait mode, has been improved in the iPhone X. The details of images with the depth of field effect have become clearer, and the background blur has become more natural. You can also shoot in portrait mode on the iPhone X in low-light conditions, both thanks to improvements to the camera itself and the ability to use the flash.

The iPhone X camera supports Portrait Lighting. The smartphone detects the depth of space and facial contours, allowing you to create photos that simulate professional lighting.

• Daylight - focusing on the subject's face, blurred background.

• Contour light - halftones with dark and light areas.

• Studio light - the subject's face is brightly illuminated, the image is as clear as possible.

• Stage light - the subject's face seems to be illuminated by a spotlight, a rich black background.

• Mono stage light is a similar effect to the previous one, but in black and white.

The image signal processor (ISP) in the iPhone X camera has been improved. He was able to recognize both people and various parameters in the frame, such as movement or lighting brightness. By receiving this information, the processor makes the frame much better even before the actual shooting.

Technologically, the iPhone X camera has been improved wherever possible. The color range has been expanded, autofocus has become faster, advanced pixel processing technologies have been applied, and the quality of images in HDR mode has been improved.

iPhone X features a new True Tone Quad-LED flash with Slow Sync. By combining long shutter speeds and high flash rates, Slow Sync flash allows you to illuminate subjects without darkening the background. And True Tone Quad-LED technology allows you to avoid overexposed areas in photographs due to uniform illumination.

The quality of video shooting on the iPhone X has also been improved. The smartphone camera allows you to shoot in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, 1080p at 240 frames per second (Slo-mo), as well as in time-lapse mode. In any mode, new video stabilization technology eliminates shake as much as possible.

The front camera has been updated just as globally in the iPhone X. The large-scale changes in the front camera are directly hinted at by its name - TrueDepth, and not FaceTime, as in previous iPhone models. Apple decided to give the front camera of the iPhone X a new name, of course, for a reason.

The TrueDepth camera includes a complex system consisting of an IR camera, an IR emitter, a dot projector and a 7 MP camera itself. Together with the A11 Bionic processor, this system powers four key functions of the iPhone X's front camera.

The first key feature is the Face ID facial scanner discussed earlier. The second is the “Portrait” mode when taking selfies. Only a year ago, Apple made it possible to take photos with the effect of depth of field on the main camera, as now the same opportunity appears on the front camera. Moreover, with the front camera of the iPhone X, portrait mode works much easier than it was before. Focusing on the subject is done with exactly one touch. You don't have to set up specially for shooting. The effect is the same - the subject is in focus, and the background is blurred.

The third key feature is the ability to create portrait lighting, just like the main camera. Apple has conducted extensive research in the field of portrait art and created a function that calculates the pattern of light interaction with the facial features of an iPhone X user. Based on the data obtained, amazing lighting effects are created:

• Daylight - the background is blurred, and the focus is clearly on the face.

• Contour light - expressive halftones with light and dark areas are used.

• Studio light - the image is as clear as possible, the user's face is brightly illuminated.

• Stage Lighting - The user's face is illuminated by a spotlight and the background is deep black.

• Stage light - mono - a similar effect to the previous one, but in black and white.

And finally, the fourth unique feature of the TrueDepth front camera is the ability to create Animoji. Animoji are animated emoticons based on the user's face. The TrueDepth camera, together with the A11 Bionic processor, analyzes the facial expressions of more than 50 facial muscles and, based on this, animates one of the 12 animoji. Apple's new emoji can even talk! While recording an Animoji, it is enough to say the desired phrase and the recipient will receive not only a visual, but also a voice message.

When will iPhone 11(Xl) be released? What characteristics will it have and how much will it cost?

In today's realities, the competition for any large company producing smartphones is enormous. In order to stay afloat and not lose your own audience, you need to be competitive, supplying the latest technologies to the market in a timely manner at reasonable prices.

Apple is no exception, because in order for products to remain a brand, it is necessary to maintain interest in their own products among users. So, despite the time frame, the iPhone 11(Xl) will be released soon, which will bring a large number of innovations to the iPhone line.

Release date of iPhone 9 and iPhone 11(Xl) in Russia and the world (Sales start date)

The release of the new iPhone 9 and iPhone 11(Xl) is scheduled for September 2018. In turn, we will receive more detailed information about its characteristics at the global conference for developers on Apple platforms. In the same way, at this conference the updated and long-awaited accessories will be presented.

However, in 2017, the company began selling its new devices at different times. The iPhone X came out a month after the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Whether this was done intentionally or for objective reasons is unknown. It is possible that Apple specifically held back the iPhone X to sell more iPhone 8, but most likely there were some production problems, such as a shortage of components.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo doesn't think Apple will miss its favorite date in 2018. Kuo believes that the company will try to introduce all of its new models at the same time. “Apple wants to deliver its products smoothly and on time,” he said in a research note.

What new models will Apple release in 2018?

Japanese publication Nikkei, citing "a source related to Apple product design," reports that we can expect two new models with OLED screens (OLED, 6.3 and 5.8 inches) and one phone with an innovative LCD display that differs from predecessor with lower energy consumption (TFT-LCD, 6.1 inches).

Ming-Chi Kuo believes that all three new products will be released in the fall. They will be united by a similar All-Screen design (a screen covering almost the entire front area) with the already familiar slot. Most likely the devices will be called: iPhone 9, iPhone 9 Plus and iPhone 11(Xl).

What price will the new iPhone 11(Xl) and iPhone 9 have?

Apple positioned the iPhone X as a premium phone at a premium price (minimum price £999/$999), while the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus cost £699/$699 and £799/$799 respectively.

Based on information from the Chinese publication Economic Daily, in 2018 it will be possible to purchase a relatively cheap phone “for iPhone X”. This “budget” version of the iPhone 11 has already received the code name “Hangzhou”, and the more expensive version is “Lisbon”.

Most likely, Economic Daily's statements are based on the opinion of Ming-Chi Kuo, who believes that Apple will introduce a cheaper iPhone. It will have most of the features of the iPhone X, including an edge-to-edge display.

However, in order to reduce the cost of the device, manufacturers will install a screen based on liquid crystals and thin film transistors (TFT-LCD), as a result, due to the reduced number of pixels, the cost will be reduced.

According to Kuo, the budget new product will cost $649-749, while its brothers will cost about $1099-1199.

Major design changes for the new iPhones

There is reason to believe that in 2018, all Apple flagships will have a screen across almost the entire frontal area, like the iPhone X. This means that the successors to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, as well as the successor to the iPhone X, will be frameless, with the “Face” unlocking function ID" and do not support the "Home" button. The iPhone 11 design will not be radically new.

On the front of the smartphone, at the top, we will most likely find the usual slot, containing a FaceTime camera and facial recognition sensors. The appearance may well change by 2019. South Korean media (ET News) reports that Apple "wants to integrate the facial recognition module with the camera module." If so, the slot will become smaller.

Is the back panel metal or glass?

According to Nikkei, Apple wants to play it safe when it comes to materials. In the fall of 2018, two phones with organic semiconductor (OLED) screens and one with a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) will be released. It is the second model that will most likely have a metal back panel. Because of this, it is unlikely to boast wireless charging functionality.

Also, in May 2014, Apple received a patent for “Electronic devices with side-mounted displays.” This means that in the future the iPhone screen will not only be on the front, but also on the side. The side display becomes a continuation of the front one, and it is also touch-sensitive.

Company representatives say that on the sides it will be possible to place application icons, a swipe unlock function, music player buttons, message and caller information, system buttons and much more.

It seems to us that one problem will arise with such screens: it will be impossible to put a case on the smartphone without losing functionality, and without a case it can be accidentally broken.

OLED, LCD-TFT and Micro LED screens

What screens will the three new iPhones have? In November 2017, Kuo said that two of the new 2018 models will have OLED displays like the iPhone X, and the third will have an LCD-TFT screen. For this reason, the last of the named devices will cost less. Unfortunately, the resolution of this model will also be lower.

The analyst also predicts that the “budget” version will have a 6.1-inch screen, which is slightly larger than the more expensive device (5.8 inches).

“The two OLED models are very high-tech products, and the TFT-LCD model is aimed at people whose budget is limited. We believe that the main difference between the first and second models is size. Different sizes of smartphones are designed to satisfy the various needs of users of Apple products. The new model with a TFT-LCD screen will differ significantly from the first two in its hardware and design, for example, the pixel density will be lower. The buyer will be primarily attracted by the large screen and 3D Touch for reasonable money (about $649-$749),” Kuo said.

It is also reported that Apple is working on introducing screens based on miniature light-emitting diodes (Micro LED). Initially, they will most likely appear on the Apple Watch, as was previously the case with OLED, and then the technology may be introduced on the iPhone.

In 2014, Apple acquired LuxVue, a company that specializes in miniature LEDs, which proves the company's interest in this technology.

Miniature LED screens are very sensitive, functional and durable. They consume little energy and at the same time provide a very bright and clear image with rich colors.

You can challenge this claim by saying that OLED displays have the same characteristics. Yes - this is true, but miniature LEDs offer lower power consumption and lifespan.

The new technology may appear in the Apple Watch in 2018, and in the iPhone a year later.

The most important new features of iPhone 11 (Xl), what's new?

As stated earlier, in order to remain competitive, it is necessary to bring the latest technology to the market at affordable prices.

iPhone 11 is not an absolute copy of previous versions with an updated design. It should bring great contributions to the smartphone industry by bringing innovation in its own body.

Face ID on all models... but Touch ID is still available

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has published a report predicting that Apple will roll out its new facial recognition technology (Face ID) to all phones expected in the fall of 2018, as an in-display fingerprint scanner (Touch ID) remains a technologically challenging option. However, it may not disappear anywhere.

Kuo warns that Apple's plans depend on user feedback about the security and functionality of Face ID. If there are a large number of complaints suggesting difficult, frustrating use with occasional glitches, the company will dedicate more resources to resolving Touch ID issues.

Apple used Face ID technology in the iPhone X, but has also explored the possibility of integrating Touch ID into the display of a smartphone or tablet. The company registered a patent for on-screen Touch ID back in January 2013.

The patent describes how to place your finger on the screen to scan a fingerprint. An earlier version of the scanner was located on the “Home” button. The touch screen is covered with a fingerprint-reading layer. The technology allows several people to use one gadget with varying degrees of access.

The setup is quite flexible and supports limited use. So a person, by placing a finger, gains access only to certain applications. This is a useful feature if there are children in the family who like to rummage through their parent's iPhone or iPad.

And that's not all. The technology can be used in applications for learning to play the piano, specifically for practicing correct finger placement.

It would seem that just recently we became acquainted with 4G, and now gigabit LTE is on the way - an intermediate standard on the way to 5G. It looks like the flagship iPhone will support this technology.

Gigabit LTE can provide download speeds of up to 1,000 megabits per second (in practice, the speed will be much lower). Smartphones supporting gigabit LTE pick up the signal at great distances from the tower; they will not lose connection, even if there are many other devices around looking for connection, for example, in a crowded area.

Some phones already support the new technology (Galaxy Note 8). Unfortunately, the iPhone X does not have this feature.

The gigabit LTE standard is currently only available at the test sites of the Tech City in London and also in Cardiff. But in 2018 the technology will begin to spread across Britain. Then the phones that support it will show what they are capable of in terms of upload and download speeds.

Wireless charging that works at a distance

Wireless charging, available to owners of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, is not something surprising with modern technological development. We put the device on a special mat, and the process begins. Convenient, but the essence does not change: the two elements must be in contact with each other.

A representative from Bloomberg believes that Apple is already developing a wireless charger that can charge the device from a distance. The work is based on near-field magnetic resonance. So far this is about one meter, but there is an opinion that the plans are much more ambitious.

The new iPhone will come with L-shaped batteries from LG

Economic Daily reports that Apple has selected Korea's LG Chem as the exclusive supplier of batteries for the next-generation iPhone. According to an unnamed source, LG has invested “hundreds of billions” in equipment and will begin full-scale production in early 2018, just in time for the release of the iPhone 11.

But that's not all either. The battery in the next generation iPhone will be shaped like the letter L. The shape is said to be changed to better utilize internal space and reduce charging time, which is exactly what previous models lacked.

Camera update

Undoubtedly, the camera occupies a special place in the life of every person. The iPhone X's camera was a great example of quality, but it's not perfect. The camera of the new iPhone 11 could be a significant update to Apple's smartphone line.

3D scanner on the back (for augmented reality)

It's unlikely that Face ID or any other TrueDepth feature will make its way to the rear camera. However, that doesn't mean the camera on the back won't get some smart new options.

Bloomberg, citing “people in the know,” reports that the rear camera of the iPhone 11 will work as a 3D scanner. This is in addition to the TrueDepth scanner on the front, which is needed for Face ID and other similar structured light-based features. That is, 30,000 laser dots are projected onto the user’s face, and the device recognizes its owner.

A new system in the rear camera calculates the time it takes for the laser to reflect off surrounding objects.

It is believed that this new scanner will primarily be used for augmented reality applications, which the company has spent a lot of effort developing over the past year. It will build a 3D model of the environment and then add information and functionality to it.

Photos with “super resolution”

Apple is going to expand the camera capabilities of its devices on the iOS platform. A patent published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in May 2014 suggests that phones will soon take “super resolution” photos. All this thanks to optical image stabilization (this is already available in the iPhone 6 Plus).

The patent describes a system that takes a series of photos from slightly different angles, and then “stitches” them together. The result is a photograph with the highest resolution.

Apple isn't saying that all photos will be like this: super resolution mode can be enabled, like high dynamic range (HDR) or panorama mode.

There are rumors that the company plans to provide phones with this option in the very near future. Digital SLR (DSLR) quality shooting will be possible, making it the biggest camera upgrade in iPhone history

Removable lenses

Apple is also exploring the possibility of adding detachable lenses to iPhone cameras. In January 2014, the company patented methods for attaching camera modules to devices such as iPhone and iPad.

The first of the two patents is entitled "Rear panel of a portable electronic device with the ability to mount different lenses on the camera." Remove the back cover and install a regular wide-angle or fisheye lens.

The second patent is called "Magnetic Removable Lenses with Alignment Edge." An alternative method of magnetic mounting is proposed.

The ability to use removable lenses on the iPhone is still possible, but for now these are accessories from third-party manufacturers.

What's the result?

The new iPhone will not be revolutionary, unlike the iPhone X. However, its changes in design, technical aspects and price deserve respect.

In 2017, Apple surprised us with new iPhones. The company has released two and a half new smartphones with strange naming. She skipped and jumped over the iPhone 9. Let's deal with the last one.

iPhone 8 and iPhone X (10ka) were released in 2017

The first two are almost identical to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. However, they received three new body options, a glass back, wireless charging and the A11 Bionic processor - the most powerful mobile solution on the market.

The iPhone has never had such durable glass on both sides. The frame matches the body and is made of aerospace-grade aluminum. Three colors to choose from:"space grey", silver and gold. (Apple)

The glass of 8rock is indeed a little harder than that of 7rock. At least tests show that it reaches 6 on the Mohs scale versus 5, which was previously.

iPhone X is Apple's main innovation. An almost frameless smartphone with a strangely shaped screen. A new price, which is especially scary in Russian realities, and a real Kinect instead of Touch ID. We still need to touch it, but so far it’s scary.

iPhone 8 - marketing, iPhone X - anniversary

We've already talked about why Apple skipped the iPhone 7s and went straight to the 8k in the name. It seems to me that this is nothing more than a marketing ploy - and quite obvious.

The fact is that Apple's main competitor (the one with Korean roots) already produces flagship smartphones of the 8th line. A lag in this case can be fraught with a significant decrease in sales. That's the whole story.

We always dreamed of making an iPhone one large display. A display so impressive that you'll forget about the physical device itself. And such a smart device that it responds to touch, word and even glance. (Apple)

And this is how Apple describes the iPhone X, which isn't even out yet. In 2017, it was exactly ten years since the release of the very first iPhone (popularly known as the iPhone 2G). Therefore, there is not an “X” in the name, but a proud 10ka.

In the end, everything seems to be logical. But with this situation, Apple has led itself into a real naming trap. And it is in this article that I want to make my assumption about how she will look for a way out.

iPhone 9: out of date a year before presentation

The iPhone X, which not everyone will be able to afford this year, will turn out to be a real testing ground for Apple. With its help, she will test new technologies that will be used in the future. Yes, on you and for your own money.

Therefore, next year the iPhone X will not replace the iPhone 8 in the company's line of smartphones. Most likely, in 2018 Apple will release the iPhone 9, which will have a design that is familiar from the days of the iPhone 6. What else will it contain:

• New processor A12 with a strange code name
• A little more RAM - at least 4 GB
• Perhaps Face ID- there is just a place for him on the “forehead”

iPhone 9 will definitely not be called a revolution. It will be another evolutionary continuation of the classic line of Apple smartphones. I’m sure that I myself will similarly lean towards the iPhone 9 or 9 Plus.

Well, the masses will scold the 9s for the lack of innovation, but they will buy them with great pleasure. And all because fresh alternatives with a logo in the form of a bitten apple will be much more expensive.

iPhone X Update: will be delayed until 2019

In September next year, Apple should introduce something like the iPhone XI (11). This device will be slightly different from the iPhone X - the same body size, similar screen, and so on.

But some characteristics will definitely need to be improved for the sake of 2018. And this is natural, because selling last year’s device without changes at the same price will be too difficult. What will change:

• New processor A12 with a strange code name
• A little more RAM - at least 4 GB
• Some new body color, it’s already like a tradition
• Another new selling feature

Similar to the iPhone X, which obviously will not hit the masses until 2018, the iPhone XI will be delayed until 2019. Apple will definitely still have problems with the supply of OLED screens, so there are no options here.

But 2019 is the time to present a fundamentally new iPhone. This year the company will definitely abandon classic smartphones and will have to surprise with something new. Previously, I simply would not have expected any innovations.