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iPhone X or iPhone 8: Which one should you buy?

Apple has made it harder than ever to chose an iPhone. In addition to launching the iPhone 8 ($162 at Amazon) and 8 Plus this year, the company added a super-premium iPhone X to its lineup. So, what are the differences between the three phones and which one should you buy? While we haven’t reviewed these devices …

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The iPhone X camera tech may go well beyond phones

After sitting in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s Sept. 12 event and looking at the iPhone X and its new technology for myself, I kept thinking about that front-facing camera array. TrueDepth, it’s called. It’s a bundle of sensors. It can detect faces, or moving muscles. It can see 3D objects. It can enable more advanced augmented reality. And, I can …

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Apple: Face ID didn’t fail during iPhone X demo

When Apple debuted Face ID, one of the iPhone X‘s headline features on Tuesday, it appeared to go… wrong. Ask most people who watched as Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering, was forced to reach for a backup device to show off the facial recognition tool, and they would probably say that the demo failed. But not so …

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Live Photos on iOS 11 are even more magical

When Apple first launched its Live Photos feature, it was a fun addition to iOS. The feature turns ordinary photos into short videos, complete with sound and motion. Starting with iOS 11, Apple is adding some much-needed capabilities to the Live Photos feature. Let’s take a look. Change the default photo Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET Now playing: Watch this: iPhone …

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Want to upgrade to new iPhone? Time to unfreeze your credit

Remember that nasty Equifax data breach? Turns out it may affect your ability to upgrade to the latest and greatest iPhone. That’s because Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program needs to run a credit check for you to be eligible to upgrade to the new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus when pre-orders open today (iPhone X pre-orders open October 27). But …

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Apple hikes prices on higher capacity iPad Pros by $50

The 256GB and 512GB versions of the iPad Pro cost $50 more now than they did before Apple‘s big Tuesday iPhone event. As is standard operating procedure on big Apple announcement days, Apple’s online store went offline a few hours before the event so it could be fully updated with the new cavalcade of products immediately following their unveiling. But …

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Your Apple Watch cellular plan? That’ll be $10 a month

The new Apple Watch Series 3 can double as its very own wrist phone, complete with LTE cellular data, for just $70, £70 or AU$100 more upfront. Apps, maps, streaming music and the ability to take calls from your own cell number, all without carrying your phone. But you won’t just be paying for that cellular radio. The LTE-equipped Apple …

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iPhone X: 5 biggest disappointments

Apple didn’t hold back on features for its iPhone X a stunning OLED HDR display with barely-there bezels, an A11 Bionic processor, AR capabilities and a set of cameras that could rival a DSLR. But it also has some major drawbacks that will make even the most loyal Apple fan think twice before pulling the trigger on the tenth anniversary iPhone. Price We’re …

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iPhone X, 8 ‘fast’ wireless chargers may be slower than Samsung

Just drop it on the charger, no need for a plug. That’s how inductive wireless charging works — and it’s becoming a standard feature on the new iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. You should be able to use practically any Qi wireless charger to top them up. But not all wireless charging is created equal, and it …

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Getting Apple’s iPhone 8 or iPhone X? Here’s your upgrade checklist

Now that Apple‘s iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X are officially coming on September 22 (or early November for the iPhone X) , it is time to start preparing your current phone in anticipation of upgrading (if you absolutely must be on the bleeding edge of tech, of course). Here are five tasks that should be on your …

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