iPhone X has introduced a fair share of all-new gestural interactions for the commonly used iOS features that used to require Home button presses or taps. In addition, the handset provides some previously unavailable shortcuts, like instant jumping to your last-used app.
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Apple’s Federighi explains why Face ID is a single-user affair
Face ID permits a single user to register their face, as opposed to Touch ID which supports up to five different fingerprints. Apple's chief of software engineering explains why.
Order your iPhone X from Apple and receive it in less than a week
If you are still looking for an iPhone X, Apple now has them available to order, and be delivered in a week. If you place an order today, you should receive your new phone by December 8th.
Qualcomm files 3 new suits against Apple, seeks ban on latest iPhones
Apple's battle with Qualcomm shows no sign of slowing down. Just in the last few days Apple filed a counterclaim against Qualcomm. The company has now seemingly retaliated with three more patent claims back at Apple. Additionally, they are looking to ban the iPhone 8 and iPhone X from sale in the US.
Google Maps picks up iPhone X support
Google has finally begun updating its most important apps with support for the new iPhone X display resolution, starting with Google Maps, arguably its most widely-used mobile software.
The best camera apps for the iPhone X
One of the best features on the iPhone X is the camera. It is the best iPhone camera to date, with exclusive features like the wider aperture and OIS on the tele lens. We scourged the App Store to find the best apps for shooting photos and videos that have been updated for the iPhone X, and this is what we found.
Review & discount: Alto—the best leather cases for iPhone you’ve never seen
I can't make my mind up when it comes to cases. No joke. I think my phone looks best completely unburdened by a case. On the flip side, I can see the practicality.
Analyst estimates Apple sold 6+ million iPhone X units over Black Friday weekend
Even though AirPods and iPads topped the list for most popular gadgets during Cyber Monday, Apple sold some crazy amounts of the new iPhone X as well.
China’s top OLED maker recently visited Apple to talk exclusive iPhone deal
Samsung Display may not remain the sole provider of flexible OLED panels for iPhone X for much longer if Apple cuts a multi-billion dollar deal with BOE, China's top display vendor.
Beating Face ID with a mask is not as simple as this video makes it look
Cybersecurity researcher firm Bkav released a video shortly after the iPhone X launch showing a mask fooling Face ID. Now they have shared a second video with more details and how they were able to pull it off.
New series of iPhone X ads feature Animoji and Face ID
Now that iPhone X shipping times have stabilized thanks to the end of the production delays, Apple has rolled out four new ads for the device. Three of them feature Face ID, and the last features my new favorite YouTube genre, Animoji Karaoke.
There has been quite the litany of concerns regarding Face ID, and these latest ads aim to dispel them, as well as highlight the features exclusive to the iPhone X.
It quells worries about whether Face ID will work in the dark and if it will work with different facial changes (like different hair, glasses, makeup, etc). The third video on Face ID shows off all the different ways to use it, such as using Apple Pay and entering passwords.
Google updates Docs, Sheets and Slides with iPhone X, iOS 11 & drag and drop support
Google today updated its mobile Docs, Sheets and Slides apps in App Store with full support for iOS 11, the new iPhone X screen resolution and drag and drop on compatible iPads.