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Apple Released the iPhone X Nine Years Ago Today

Apple's iPhone X went on sale nine years ago today, November 3, 2017. The 10th-anniversary iPhone was the first with an all-screen OLED display and no Home button, and its gesture navigation and Face ID authentication shaped the flagship iPhone models that followed it. Announced on September 12, 2017 , the iPhone X used its TrueDepth camera to introduce Face ID, which replaced Touch ID on the…

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Apple Released the iPhone X Nine Years Ago Today

Nine years ago today, on November 3, 2017, Apple launched the iPhone X, a device that marked a significant shift in the company's flagship lineup. The first iPhone to feature an all-screen OLED display without a Home button, the X introduced gesture navigation and Face ID authentication, setting the stage for future iPhone models.

Powered by the A11 Bionic chip and priced at $999 at launch, the device was classified as vintage by Apple in 2024. Recently, Touch ID has made a surprising comeback with the iPhone Duo, while Apple is reportedly planning to unveil a redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone in late 2027.

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