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Apple iPhone X’s pre-orders will start in 55 countries across the globe, including India, on October 27.

The iPhone X has what Apple is calling an edge-to-edge display, which essentially means that the entire front of the phone is a screen, without any of the borders to allow for the casing that we’re used to on our iPhones.

But what about security? Apple claims that the glass on the back is the “most durable glass ever in a smartphone”. That’s slightly more than the Plus model’s 5.5 inches, though the phone’s size is closer to the regular iPhone model. Also, through special face-scanning technologies, changing their facial expressions can enable users to animate emojis. The iPhone X also has the True Tone feature. But new additions such as Infrared camera, Flood illuminator, microphone, a speaker and Dot projector are packed at the top notch. Journalists did get to see the Steve Jobs Theater, which the company used to introduce the new iPhone 8 and iPhone X models.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook told the audience that the Watch is now the best-selling watch globally, ahead of rivals such as Rolex. That, and it’s no leap to wager many won’t be willing to shell out $1,000 for a new iPhone likely to be replaced by a new and further refined version in a year. Those who will likely buy the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus won’t necessarily be too anxious about getting it quickly.

Apple also unveiled an updated smar twatch and an upgraded streaming video system for 4K high-definition television.

“With iPhone X, your iPhone is locked until you look at it, and it recognises you”. The cameras also feature advanced Augmented Reality features. Here’s what you need to know. It also has wireless charging, “true depth cameras”, and longer battery life, as well as being waterproof. As reported by one of the tech writer, this has turned out to be one of the biggest and noticeable leak causing loss to the company. The iPhone 8 starts at $699. The watch will launch on September 22 for $329. The highlight of the Apple Watch Series 3 is the built-in support for LTE connectivity, alongside the standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options.

Apple says it’s been working with movie studios to bring titles with 4K and HDR to its iTunes store. Apple’s new phones have usually been released here around a month after their USA launch.

The Series 3 cost will begin at $399 with cellular functions or $329 without cell service. Some 1.2 billion have been sold in that time. It ships on September 22. Apple TV 4K model will cost $179.