LATEST TECHNOLOGY AT A HEFTY PRICE
iPHONE X
Edge-to-edge 5.8in screen covers the whole front of the phone, making it largest of any iPhone 12MP sensor camera on back 7MP camera on front Facial recognition through front camera unlocks phone - called Face ID Camera creates model of face and includes infrared to allow owner to wake up the phone, even in the dark Conventional home button removed. Instead screen is woken by tapping/swiping on screen Reinforced glass case replaces conventional aluminium New casing allows wireless charging Improved flash lighting for pictures Powerful A11 processor for high-speed performance New iOS 11 operating system software Animated emojis called Animoji, eg: monkey, robot, cat, dog, rabbit, panda Colours: Space grey or silver Cost: Starts at £752 in the USA. More expensive in UK at £999
APPLE WATCH 3
Third generation of watch will connect to mobile networks/wi-fi independently of iPhone
Users will be able to receive and make phone calls, receive directions or listen to any one of 40m music tracks through the Apple Watch on their wrist Sound can be streamed wirelessly to Apple AirPods
Device will offer new work-out coaching apps and an enhanced heart rate monitor Monitor will include a heart attack and stroke alarm, which will sound if it detects an elevated heart rate when the user does not appear to be active or if there is an unusual rhythm Initially, the new design will be sold via EE, from September 22 Apple Watch is available in two different sizes, 38mm and 42mm
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) available in gold, silver or space grey aluminium, or silver or space black stainless steel paired with a variety of bands starting at £399. US starting price for equivalent watch is £300