Ten already known facts about the iPhone X and five more secrets that Apple hid. M9 and Siri always active

On September 12, at the new Steve Jobs Theater campus, Apple presented new gadgets, including three smartphones - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X, dedicated to the anniversary of the first iPhone.

On September 12 in Cupertino (California, USA) in the semi-underground hall of the Steve Jobs Theater ("Steve Jobs Theater"), Apple traditionally presented its September new products.

Of course, all the attention of journalists was focused on the new iPhone, which, according to rumors, was supposed to be not only the most expensive iPhone over the 10-year history of the gadget, but also the most revolutionary.

The day before, let us remind you, the company provided information about the technical characteristics of the new gadget, which only fueled even greater interest in the event.

The head of the company Tim Cook began intkbbee presentation by paying tribute to Steve Jobs, "whose philosophy and lifestyle will always be in Apple's DNA," and calling for donations to help hurricane victims in Texas and Florida.

Apple Watch Series 3: specifications, release date

After which Apple COO Jeff Williams introduced the new Apple Watch Series 3. Now the owner of " smart watch" will be able to see your pulse and track it throughout the day, and also find out if, for example, you have an arrhythmia or some other abnormalities. But the main surprise is that a real phone has appeared in the watch!

“The phone will be the same as on your iPhone. In addition, you can listen to 40 million songs from Apple Music from the watch - “at your own risk,” says Tim Cook.

The watch also has Siri, which will communicate with the owner of the watch through the speaker. Apple Watch will work on 3G and LTE networks.

Watch Series 3 with mobile communications cost from $399, without - from $329 (in the USA). In 27 countries, the new watch will be available from September 22 (Russia, alas, is not among these countries).

The Apple Watch was followed by the presentation of another company product - Apple TV 4K. Among the main innovations - now the picture will be much higher quality than 4K HDR.

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: specifications, release date

“The next stop is the iPhone!” Tim Cook announces and finally introduces the journalists present in the hall to the main dish of the entire presentation. So, what is the most important thing a potential owner of the main Apple gadget needs to know?

The new models will be called as previously expected - iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

The “eighth iPhone” will have seven-layer glass on the front and back panels, alloyed with steel and copper.

The new iPhone will be available in gray, milky and rose gold colors.

Specifications: A11 Bionic processor is a quarter louder than its predecessor, waterproof with a Retina HD display, the screen changes colors depending on the lighting, a more advanced camera for portraits.

The new iPhone has a new, exceptional processor - A11 Bionic. 6 cores.

"The most powerful mobile processor in branch. Essentially, this means your new iPhone will be fast. Very fast. Faster than all previous models,” promises senior vice president of the company Phil Schiller.

In addition, the iPhone 8 has a dual 12 megapixel camera with improved sensitivity. Two lenses: maximum aperture 1.8 and 2.8 with optical stabilization.

One of the innovations is several modes for taking portrait photos using two cameras. As a result, portrait photographs are of the highest quality.

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Apple did not say during the presentation of the new iPhones.

On Tuesday, September 12, the company introduced the iPhone 8 and, in honor of the tenth anniversary of the release of the first model, the iPhone X. We will talk about it further, and you can read about them, which are almost no different from the previous generation, in our material.

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT IPHONE X

"Ten", not "X". A few days before the presentation, and everyone already knew what exactly Apple would present at the presentation. It was also known about the iPhone X (X). But, as it turned out, X in this case is the Roman numeral “ten”. Thus, the Apple corporation celebrated the anniversary of the iPhone. The first Apple phone was introduced by Steve Jobs in 2007.

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Monolithic glass. The iPhone X has a completely glass body - both at the back and at the front. If you are worried that the glass can break, then Apple assures you that this is almost impossible, since no smartphone has ever seen such durable glass.

Edge to edge screen. The iPhone X screen occupies almost the entire front of the smartphone. Almost - because at the top of the display there is a small strip with sensors.

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No Home button. The functions it performed were transferred to other controls. So to open home screen, you need to swipe your finger from the bottom edge up. The only problem is that this is how the Control Center is called up on previous models, so it can be a bit of a hassle until users get used to it. However, to call Siri, you need to hold down the side lock button.

Face recognition (Face ID). The Touch ID feature, which previously allowed you to unlock your iPhone with the touch of a finger, has disappeared along with the Home button. It was replaced by Face ID - a system for recognizing users' faces. iPhone X unlocks when the owner looks at the screen. Apple claims that this is a very reliable system that cannot be fooled by a photo or mask of the owner.

Animoji. Frontal iPhone camera 10 reads human facial movements and transforms them into animated emoji - Animoji. These are 3D emoji models with faces (there are a few of them: panda, fox, hare, turd and a few more) that can smile, wince, get bored and roll their eyes. Animoji can be sent to a friend via iMessage - and, for example, he will receive a turd that speaks in your voice and shows with its entire appearance that it is sad.

Long lasting battery. During the presentation, Apple emphasized that the iPhone X battery will last two hours longer than the iPhone 7.

Fewer flowers. IPhone 10, unlike its predecessors, will be available in only two colors: silver and space gray. But the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus also have a golden color.

Death to wires. The iPhone X, like the eighth iPhones, received wireless charging. It works according to the Qi standard. And from now on, all Apple devices can be charged on the Apple Air docking station.

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October surprise. While the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will be available this month, the iPhone X won't be available to order until October 28th, and will go on sale on November 3rd.

WHAT APPLE DIDN'T SAY AT THE PRESENTATION

Fast battery charging. iPhone 10 and eighth iPhones will have the ability to quickly charge, which is almost a standard feature for many Android competitors. Now you can get 50% battery charge within 30 minutes.

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256GB model for $1,149. During the presentation, only the “base” iPhone X model with 64 gigabytes of memory was talked about. Its price, as you know, is $999. But Apple did not remember the price of the 256 GB model. Its price will be $1,149.

Galileo support. The iPhone has long had built-in support for the US military GPS network, and back in 2011 it added support for the Russian version of the Glonass satellite positioning system. IPhone X, as well as eighth iPhones, are the first Apple phones to support the new satellite system"Galileo", the development of which was completed at the end of 2016.

HEIF and HEVC format. New iPhones support HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) and HEVC (High Efficiency Video Compression). These new ways to save photos and videos use better compression to save phone memory.

There are two different models iPhone X And here we are not talking about memory capacity at all. Apple designed the iPhone X with two different modem types (SKUs). Different countries use different frequency bands for wireless connections, since it is difficult for one model to be compatible with everyone, the two models are designed for different regions. Among the iPhone 8, for the same reason, there are four different models.

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Users of social networks followed the presentation online and. Most of all, users laughed because the iPhone 8 was already outdated at the presentation; they also jokingly thought about what part of the body to sell in order to afford the tenth iPhone, and asked to give the “antediluvian” iPhone 7 as a gift.

Thanks to numerous reviews from iPhone SE owners, we were able to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the 4-inch Apple smartphone, released in 2016.

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Benefits of iPhone SE

The good old 4-inch form factor

Millions of graceful women's palms have yearned for the small, comfortable contours of the bodies of old gadgets. The same can be said about the large army of Asian buyers, teenagers and children. A return to a 4-inch display diagonal and proportional body dimensions is a clear plus. Not degradation, but creative quality, rethinking the concept of a smart phone for all occasions.

A9 processor

Small but smart – iPhone SE is inferior in some ways flagship models, but this does not apply to performance. Those who have not yet changed theirs old iPhone 5, a pleasant surprise awaits. It looks like the same device, but its hardware is the most advanced, take at least the full version of the A9 processor, no modifications with reduced functionality. The last factor will become one of the most important marketing advantages of a newbie over competitors.

M9 and Siri always active

The gadget, among others, also received a function that was first demonstrated six months ago. The power of the M9 coprocessor has finally become enough to serve as a full-fledged deputy of the main chip in case it is turned off to save energy or the smartphone is simply locked. In situations like this, you can still shout “Hey Siri” and she will respond. Convenient, whatever you say.

Rose gold color

The iPhone SE can still be considered the successor to the iPhone 6s. This is indicated, for example, by a characteristic family feature – the “rose gold” color of the case, first introduced in 2015. Not a rarity, but this color is still not available on many devices in the Apple product range. But the iPhone SE smartphone received it - to the delight of those who like to splurge without extra costs.

Presentable view of the Apple logo

Not a metal stamping, but a separate stainless steel part, skillfully placed in its rightful place. The logo serves as a kind of inlay, decoration for the smartphone body, although this is not entirely logical from the point of view of minimizing the cost of the product. Or vice versa - it’s just not worth saving on such inexpensive, but catchy details in order to attract buyers.

Correct silhouette of the edges

The iPhone 5s model had excellent ergonomics, but with the transition to the phablet format, Cupertino engineers had to significantly adjust the bevels of the edges - they became more rounded. iPhone SE received its own side edge design. Comfortable to grip and protected from scratches and chips.

2 GB RAM

A small bow to Apple, which not only deigned to satisfy one of the key requests of users, but also did not skimp on a solution for budget model. It's about about the long-awaited transition from a single gigabyte that has remained unchanged for years and years random access memory to double the amount of valuable resource. Even without official confirmation, the iPhone SE model still received the coveted 2 GB of RAM - goodbye, slowdowns Safari work, unmotivated iOS freezes and other unpleasant factors.

12 MP iSight camera

Another example that users of the new product will not feel too disadvantaged compared to owners of flagship devices. Their main cameras of the iSight series are identical - the same matrix resolution, the same f2.2 aperture, almost the same set of additional modules. Whether video shooting or selfie, everything will turn out at approximately the same level and depend on the skill of the operator, but not on the capabilities of the equipment.

Thick body, but no protruding camera lens ring

Indeed, no, and that says it all.

4K video format support

iPhone SE doesn't just know how to shoot in high resolution, but also implements almost all aspects of working with most popular format. For example, the ability to merge several streams into a single video using iMovie. Or digital zoom and virtual panning for those who are not going to reproduce 4K, but would not refuse to increase the comfort of work when creating video with a resolution of 1080p.

Slow-mo shooting at 240 fps

Copied from iPhone 6s - the new smartphone supports both modes of recording video in slow motion. And playback too, both with a frequency of 240 fps, the quality level is 720p, and with 120 fps, but in a resolution similar to 1080p. Its predecessor, an old 4-inch gadget, was also familiar with slow-mo, but could do much less.

Retina-Flash

The technology, first implemented in the iPhone 6s model, allows you to neutralize the lack of lighting when working with the front camera of a smartphone. Additional source light - the display itself, which latest version capable of producing a flash three times brighter than the standard screen backlight. More importantly, the concept of “triple” is relative and in fact the required brightness is calculated very accurately based on the sensors in the FaceTime camera latest generation. Alas, the iPhone SE smartphone inherited the old front-facing module, and therefore, although it can illuminate itself during selfies, it does so rather clumsily against the backdrop of a truly smart flagship camera.

Live Photos support

One of the cosmetic functions of the latest generation of Apple gadgets is theoretically supported on older models. But only in playback format - the iPhone SE is different in that it can also create “live photos”. Nothing fundamentally new, the same automatic video capture and adding short animated inserts before and after a static image. But on at least, no lag behind fashion.

Compatible with Apple Pay

This service was initially developed for broad compatibility with the iPhone lineup, and its only bottleneck was the need for an NFC chip and a “security enclave” key storage in the mobile device. Both are present in the iPhone SE by default—you don't have to use the Apple Watch companion gadget to shop using your smartphone.

High speed communication

More than the iPhone 5s, but less than the current flagship - the result is a good average result. The iPhone SE model is equipped with Bluetooth 4.2 wireless modules, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 19-band LTE with a peak throughput of up to 150 Mb/s.

Optimized Power System

Less free space inside the case, but modern compact batteries. An advanced and energy-intensive display, but due to the 4-inch diagonal, it is not as power-hungry as similar phablet units. Together, these two factors provided the iPhone SE with better battery life than the iPhone 5s.

Announced this fall iPhone of the year 8 would be more logical to call iPhone 7s. And all because the “eight” incorporated a number of improvements to the already existing iPhone: a new processor, wireless charging. Externally, the difference between the old and new model is extremely insignificant. From the front, both are the same. The difference lies only in the back side. In the iPhone 8 it is made of glass, while in the iPhone 7 it is aluminum. Well, we’ll figure out what’s so interesting about the eighth iPhone, and why it costs so much.

It just so happened that almost immediately after the presentation of the apple company’s new smartphones in 2017, people began to look askance at the iPhone 8. The reason for this is that it has earned the title of flagship. But the “eight” was only a kind of cosmetic improvement of the iPhone 7 announced a year ago. An aggravating circumstance is that the iPhone 8 is incredibly expensive at the start of sales. The price of a similar, and in some places even more advanced, is at least 10 thousand lower than an Apple smartphone.

IN technically The iPhone 8 has some pretty solid specs. The smartphone is equipped with a 6-core Apple A11 Bionic processor, 3 GB of RAM, and 64 or 256 GB of internal memory. Compared to the iPhone 7, the performance of the built-in cameras has been significantly improved. But the Retina screen remained exactly the same as four years ago - 4.7 inches diagonal, resolution 750x1334 pixels.

Externally, the G8 is not much different from its predecessor. Front side - accurate copy iPhone 7, but the back one received a glass panel. Thanks to this, the smartphone can be charged wirelessly.

Technical specifications of Apple iPhone 8

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Characteristic	Description
Operating system:	iOS 11
Case materials:	Aluminum, tempered glass
Protection:	IP67 dust and water protection
Screen:	4.7 inches, IPS (Retina HD), resolution 750x1334 pixels (326 ppi), contrast 1400:1, TrueTone, automatic brightness adjustment, 3D Touch, oleophobic coating
CPU:	6-core A11 Bionic 64-bit, integrated M11 motion coprocessor
RAM:	2 GB
Flash memory:	64 GB or 256 GB
SIM card type:	nanoSIM, one slot
Mobile connection:	EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), WCDMA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), FDD-LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13 , 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66), TD-LTE (bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Communications:	dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, Lightning connector for charging/synchronization and headset connection, NFC for Apple Pay
Navigation:	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS
Sensors:	Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), Touch ID (fingerprint identification sensor)
Main camera:	12 megapixels, f/1.8, autofocus, quad-LED flash, optical stabilization
Front-camera:	7 megapixels (ƒ/2.2), HD video 1080p
Video recording:	4K video recording at 24, 30 or 60 fps, 1080p HD video at 30 or 60 fps, 720p HD video at 30 fps, optical image stabilization, optical zoom; 6x digital zoom, slow-motion video shooting at 1080p resolution at 120 or 240 fps, face and figure recognition, video recording in HEVC and H.264 formats
Battery:	non-removable, 1821 mAh, Qi wireless charging, operating time on the Internet - up to 12 hours, video viewing mode - up to 10 hours
Dimensions, weight:	138.4x67.3x7.3 mm, 148 g
Case colors:	gold, silver, space gray

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Delivery package and first impressions

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Like all Apple smartphone models, the iPhone 8 comes in standard hard cardboard packaging. The color of the box depends on the color of the device body. Well, since there are three color options: gold, silver, “space gray,” the packaging is golden, white and black. The front side shows the phone facing backwards. On the sides there is the logo and the inscription “iPhone”.

Inside is the standard iPhone 8 package, which includes:

Apple iPhone 8 64Gb or 256Gb

Apple USB Power Adapter

Wired stereo headset Apple EarPods with Lightning connector

Cable for Apple sync Lightning Connector to USB Cable

Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Out Adapter

"Master key" for a SIM card

Instructions

Quick Guide

iPhone 8 is very tiny by the standards of modern smartphones. Its dimensions are 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm and its weight is 148 grams. The apple phone feels great in your hands. The only thing I can note is that the body of the device is quite slippery. This applies to the glass backdrop. For this reason, you need to be extremely careful when placing your phone on uneven surfaces; it can simply slip and fall. An option to solve the problem may be to buy a cover or a protective bumper: it will protect against falls and appearance will not deteriorate over time.

There are no problems with carrying a smartphone in the pockets of tight clothing. The ergonomics are familiar. The phone is convenient.

Design and appearance

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IN iPhone design 8 is nothing new. Outwardly, this is still the same good iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 (underline as appropriate). That is, this is the fourth generation of iPhone with this design.

The changes affected only the rear panel. It is now made of glass rather than aluminum. Thanks to this, you can use wireless charging (purchased separately). When dropped, glass is susceptible to destruction and cracking. This is confirmed by reviews from iPhone 8 buyers who dropped the phone on asphalt, concrete and stones. Evidence of this can be found in a huge number in the photo on the Internet. By the way, the average replacement cost broken screen for iPhone 8 is 16 thousand rubles. In this regard, I recommend that all owners of the device buy a case, bumper, etc. accessories. This will be significantly cheaper than replacing the screen.

iPhone 8 has a very effective oleophobic coating. Although fingerprints appear on the surface, they can be removed very quickly with a cloth and other available materials.

On the front side of the smartphone you can see a 4.7-inch IPS screen with a 2.5D effect (slightly rounded edges) and fairly large frames. Above the display is a speaker for phone calls. On the left you can see a 7 MP front camera, as well as various sensors, including a light sensor, an accelerometer, etc.

Below the screen is the Home button. It has a built-in fingerprint scanner. Everything is standard here.

The back panel of the phone is made of tempered glass. Here you can also see a protruding 12 megapixel camera module with a built-in flash.

The layout of the controls is typical for Apple phones. So, on the left side there is a lever that turns on the silent mode, and just below there are two volume control buttons. On the right side is the on/off button, below is a compartment for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards. It is worth noting that the smartphone supports only one nanoSIM-sized SIM card.

At the bottom end in the center there is a Lightning connector (used to connect charging, headphones and an interface cable), and there is a speaker on the right. Speaker volume is high. The sound quality is also very decent. The sound is loud, high quality and spacious. The device also uses two microphones: one at the bottom end, the second at the rear of the camera unit. The noise reduction system works averagely; in noisy conditions, your interlocutor hears extraneous sounds.

The phone is powered by a built-in battery. There is support for wireless charging.
The smartphone has IP67 protection. It can be immersed in water to a meter depth and kept there for half an hour. But there is a footnote on Apple's official website that says water damage may be outside the warranty. So you should be careful with this.

The quality of workmanship and assembly of the Apple iPhone 8 deserves the highest praise. Not the least role in this was played by the materials of the case and the sensations they evoke.

Screen. Graphics capabilities

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The iPhone 8 uses a 4.7-inch touch screen, displaying 16.7 million colors. Compared to the G8’s display, it’s noticeably weaker. The screen resolution here is only 750x1344 pixels, versus 1440x2960. The pixel density is 326 ppi. For a high-tech company like Apple, this is more of a minus than a plus.

Nevertheless, the picture is clear, the fonts are not grainy, but for fans of the sky-high performance that Korean devices demonstrate, this will not seem enough.

Another talk of the town is the width of the frame around the iPhone 8 display. It is very wide. At least much wider than competitors. It looks out of date and attracts attention. Still, it would be possible to make them smaller, thereby providing either a larger screen or a smaller body.

iPhone 8 uses technology True Tone. Using the RGB sensor on the front panel, it evaluates lighting conditions and shifts the white balance point. Colors are more natural; for this reason, the picture looks more naturalistic, regardless of the intensity of external lighting. iPhone 8 screen contrast is 1400:1.

Hardware platform: processor, memory, performance

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At my disposal was an Apple iPhone 8 with 64 GB of memory on board. There is also a 256 GB version on sale. Memory is distributed dynamically between thematic sections.

iPhone 8 uses Apple's most advanced processor, the A11 Bionic. This is a 64-bit processor with six main cores. The Bionic prefix means that AI algorithms are supported, this is almost the same thing that is used in the Snapdragon 835 and similar chipsets.

In order not to constantly use the power of the main A11 processor, Apple used the M11 coprocessor, which is responsible for monitoring motion and position sensors. In this way, energy consumption can be stabilized.
The device has 2 GB of RAM. There is no shortage of RAM in the smartphone. The user interface of the pre-installed iOS 11 is very fast and beautiful. No freezes found. Traditionally, the iPhone demonstrates some of the highest results in synthetic tests.

Communication capabilities

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The main means of communication between the Apple iPhone 8 and a computer is an interface cable or Bluetooth 5.0. The phone is determined as removable disk on any operating system. It is possible to transfer files from an apple phone to a computer.

The smartphone supports Russian LTE networks (A1905), frequency aggregation.

The device supports Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards. Maximum speed wireless network reaches 150 Mbit. In standby mode, the user can launch the Wi-Fi Network Wizard. It can search for them in the background and, if necessary, connect to such networks. Work with wireless networks implemented with high quality. In theory, the iPhone is perfectly suited for surfing the Internet via Wi-Fi.

iPhone 8 has NFC support, there is also a popular one here payment service Apple Pay using user authentication with using Touch ID.

The smartphone can also be used as a navigator. Here it is used GPS navigation, GLONASS. Installed applications work smoothly and quickly. The location is determined with an accuracy of 3 m.

Duration of work

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iPhone 8 is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 1821 mAh. The stated operating time is about 12 hours when using mobile Internet, 12 hours of music playback, 40 hours of audio playback.
The battery capacity has decreased compared to the iPhone 7, but the battery life remains the same. This is due to optimized hardware and the Apple A11 Bionic chip.

Under testing conditions, with a number of calls of 25 - 30 minutes per day, and listening to an mp3 player through a headset for 3 hours, with Wi-Fi/4G always on, the device worked for 20 hours. When continuously watching video, the device lasted 10 hours under test conditions, and when listening only to music - 1.5 days. If you use the phone as a navigator, it can last for 3.5 hours. If you disable data transfer, the phone will work for 2 days.

To be honest, these are not the best indicators for premium smartphones. The same one works exactly 2 times longer, and - 1.5 times longer.

The phone charges in about two hours.

iPhone 8 supports Qi wireless charging. To charge, you need to buy a separate accessory. Apple wireless charging costs about 6,000 - 7,000 rubles.

User Interface and Operating System

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Apple iPhone 8 comes with iOS 11 pre-installed.

So, in iMessage app synchronization of messages between devices appeared, end-to-end encryption data and support for payments between users. When logging in from a new device, all messages and images are downloaded from iCloud, and if the user deletes a sent message, it is deleted from everywhere.

Changes in iOS 11 affect almost everything standard programs. HEVC support in the Camera application allows you to make videos less voluminous while maintaining the same quality, and photos are saved in the new HEIF format, instead of JPEG.

In iOS 11, the company has completely updated the Control Center interface. Firstly, it now consists of one page, while in iOS 10 there were two. Secondly, it actively uses the 3D Touch function to adjust various parameters. Looks much simpler and more intuitive.

The Photos app now has three options for processing Live Photos. Users were able to remove frames from the middle of live photos, loop video playback, and apply shooting effects such as long exposures. According to the developers, Live Photos will become a real tool for digital creativity.

The Apple Maps application has received an update. It now includes indoor navigation for airports and shopping centers. In navigation mode, maps will prevent the user from being distracted by messages, and will even allow you to send quick responses to incoming requests in iMessage.

iOS 11 has radically updated the store interface Apps Store. The application is designed in the style of Apple Music with large titles, fonts and covers. On home page The store has new sections “App of the Day” and “Game of the Day”. In the "Games" tab, application information includes information about in-game purchases.

Augmented reality technology deserves special mention. It provides fast and reliable tracking of movement and ambient light.

iOS 11 includes a new Files app for working with local files and data in cloud services. iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive and others are supported. From the application you can retrieve files for attachment in your email client.

Camera. Photo and video capabilities

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iPhone 8 received a 12 megapixel main camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture. There is optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. The camera received optical image stabilization, a six-element lens, and a True Tone Quad-LED flash with Slow Sync function.

It also has a BSI sensor, autofocus with Focus Pixels, touch focusing, expanded color range for photos and Live Photos, HDR when taking photos.

The quality of photos taken from the iPhone 8 camera is extremely high. Portrait mode also takes similar pictures, now called Portrait Lightning and artificially changes the lighting of the scene. For this purpose, there is a scene depth algorithm in the Apple A11 Bionic processor. It cuts out the face of the person you are filming, changes the light, distorts the color, etc. There are several new filters.

It is also worth noting that the smartphone can record 4K video at 24, 30 or 60 fps, 1080p HD video at 30 or 60 fps, and 720p HD video at 30 fps. There is optical image stabilization, optical zoom, 6x digital zoom, slow-motion video shooting with a resolution of 1080p and a frequency of 120 or 240 fps, face and figure recognition, video recording in HEVC and H.264 formats.

The front camera in the iPhone 8 has a resolution of 7 megapixels. It is noteworthy that selfies can now be taken in “studio light” mode, in which the lighting of the person and the background changes. The settings are analyzed by the True Depth depth sensor, which Apple installed for the first time in the front camera. On the street and in good lighting, the technology works great, but in difficult conditions the picture becomes blurry.

Results

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In terms of its technical equipment, the iPhone 8 is a direct competitor to devices Huawei Honor 9, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), Xiaomi Mi6, Huawei P10. The Apple device has a familiar design, an average screen, powerful hardware, and a standard set of telecommunications capabilities. The only thing that distinguishes an Apple smartphone from its competitors is more high quality camera. At the same time, the device costs 2-2.5 times more than its competitors, and this is the main problem. What’s even more surprising is that the iPhone 8 in the minimum configuration is sold more expensive than the more advanced one. It's just the finish line!

In addition, the iPhone 8 has a number of obvious disadvantages. And the most significant is the short battery life. On average, you have to charge your phone at the end of each day. Under heavy load, the battery lasts only 20 hours. It's unnerving.

It is also worth noting that software errors are constantly being discovered in iOS 11. Thank God this is being fixed with the next update.

What's worrying is the phone's glass body, which can easily break just by accidentally dropping the phone. It is better not to use iPhone 8 without a case or bumper.

Taking into account all the pros and cons, I note that the iPhone 8 is extremely decent smartphone. True, it should cost no more than 35,000 rubles for the version with 64 GB of internal memory. In reality, the price is about 50,000 rubles. Hence the conclusion - there is no point in buying an iPhone 8. It’s better to take a closer look at alternative smartphones with prices up to 30,000 rubles. , which are worth paying close attention to.

Advantages

High quality build

Good camera with optical stabilization

Fast and beautiful interface

High-quality stereo sound from speakers

Fast charging support

Wireless charger

Flaws

Extremely short operating time when actively using Internet services

Errors in iOS 11

Danger of breaking glass housing

No jack for standard headphones

You can use fast charging and wireless charging only if you purchase additional accessories (6-7 thousand rubles each)

All about iPhone X - the main smartphone of 2017.

iPhone X - flagship smartphone Apple, whose launch was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the original iPhone 2G. iPhone X has a glass body and an almost frameless OLED display Super Retina HD, TrueDepth front camera system, ultra-accurate Face ID facial scanning, support for fast and wireless charging and dual L-shaped battery. You can buy iPhone X at the price of 64 GB - RUR 63,990., iPhone X 256 GB - RUB 72,990 .

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 English language spelled "ten" and pronounced "ten".

Packaging, accessories and first impressions

The excitement of unboxing the iPhone X is off the charts. It's no joke, a smartphone for 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 and. 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, Lightning to USB cable, EarPods headphones with a Lightning connector (the return of the 3.5 mm connector has not happened and there is no point in waiting for it), a clip for removing the 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 a mobile device. 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.

Glass back iPhone cover 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. Due to the transition (or rather, return) to the use Apple glass 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 different 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 did not have a traditional one physical button"Home". 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. By iPhone sizes The X is slightly larger 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.

Dimensions comparison
iPhone X	iPhone 8	iPhone 8 Plus	iPhone 7	iPhone 7 Plus
143.6×70.9×7.7 mm	138.4×67.3×7.3 mm	158.4×78.1×7.5 mm	138.3×67.1×7.1 mm	158.2×77.9×7.3 mm

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 received a huge 5.8-inch OLED super display Retina HD. 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 the base in the center, on which the various sensors and front camera. Apple deliberately did not abandon the frames completely, so that during using iPhone X there were no accidental presses.

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 of this, the iPhone X received an HDR display with a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, highest brightness and color accuracy and 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 now supports advanced 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

IN based on iPhone X is a six-core system Apple processor A11 Bionic. 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's incredibly capable quickly perform calculations for neural networks while remaining effective.

The presence of four efficient cores in the A11 Bionic gives iPhone opportunity X complete everyday tasks faster with little energy expenditure. 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 the next level new level. The iPhone X chip significantly increases their realism and smoothness. And with regular games iPhone X will have everything on top, 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 in technical iPhone plan 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. So a large number of fixed points allows you to scan 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 iPhone unlocks X. The scanner technology will only unlock 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 system iPhone protection X. Face ID provides protection against fraud using masks or photos. 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 machine learning technologies from 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 absolutely new design and lacks the classic “Home” button, the smartphone offers a different method of protection 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 position of the face relative to the front of the iPhone X. The recommended distance between the face and the iPhone X for proper operation Face ID - 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 iPhone feature 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 is very comfortable.

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 charger

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 after iPhone release X began to appear with enviable regularity. 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 solution leaving Lighting in service, rather than switching 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

Pre-installed on iPhone X operating system iOS 12. For all the changes in the iOS interface for the iPhone X, of course, the elongated screen and the absence of a physical Home button are responsible. The iPhone X display has become larger, so 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. Standard iOS keyboard in the iPhone X it has become perfectly symmetrical, and thanks to the increased size of the keys it is also 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, 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 is equipped new outbreak- True Tone Quad-LED with Slow Sync function. By combining long shutter speeds and high flash rates, Slow Sync flash allows you to illuminate subjects without darkening the background. A True technology Tone Quad-LED 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 no less 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, 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 how light interacts 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.

Examples of pictures taken with the iPhone X camera

Examples of pictures during the day (on a cloudy day)

The iPhone X camera is another good reason why the smartphone can be forgiven for such a high price. In terms of shooting quality, the iPhone X camera is identical to average digital SLR cameras. price category. iPhone X produces crisp, bright, rich, color-corrected images. Even if the lighting leaves much to be desired.