Liveblog of Apple’s iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch on September 12

At 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on September 12, Apple is going to announce their next-generation iPhones (rumors), maybe even the Apple Watch 3, and the 4K Apple TV. This liveblog will be constantly updating to provide the latest news about the launch event. You may need to refresh this page to see the updated content. Or, you can watch the live stream from Apple. Enjoy!




11:56 AM PT

Thanks all of you for reading along with us! Apple has updated its website with the new products.


11:55 AM PT

Tim Cook is wrapping up the keynote and the event is coming to an end.


11:50 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

iPhone X is priced at $999 USD. You can pre-order it on 27 October and is going to ship on 3 November.


11:45 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch EventA new wireless charging standard, AirPower, enables the new charging pad can charge both iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPod.


11:38 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Both cameras are optically stabilized in the iPhone X. Front-facing camera also feature the Portrait Lighting mode.

The battery life of the iPhone X lasts two more hours than the iPhone 7. Wireless charging is supported.


11:32 AM PT

Demoing the iPhone X’s face tracking ability with the TrueDepth camera. Animated emoji can now be rendered in real time by the front-facing camera.


11:25 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

The new unlocking method of the iPhone X, called Face ID. It combines a couple of sensors on top of the phone. Face ID constructs the depth maps of the faces using machine learning. The neural engine is built into the A11 chip. All data is stored on the phone.

1 in 50,000 for Touch ID, 1 in 1,000,000 for Face ID about the inaccuracy of unlocking. Face ID can be used for Apple Pay and other third-party apps.


11:18 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

iPhone X (ten) is released. Silver and Black color is available. The 5.8-inch OLED display is called the Super Retina Display, with 468 ppi. The display is also HDR and True-Tone supported. Without the home button, the iPhone X uses multiple gestures to control. The side button can used to call Siri.


11:16 AM PT

One more thing…


11:08 AM PT – 11:15 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus can now shoot better video, and 1080p 240 fps slow motion video. Wireless charging is supported on the new iPhones, using Qi standard. All Qi certified wireless charger can be used by the new iPhones.

The iPhone 8’s starting at $699 USD (64GB and 256GB), and the iPhone 8 Plus at $799 USD (64GB and 256GB).  Pre-order starts on 15 September and ships on 22 September. iOS 11 is available on 19 September.


11:00 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are introduced (new gold color), with A11 Bionic chip and a new Apple-designed GPU. The SoC has two high-performance cores and four high-efficiency cores.

The new Retina HD displays are better and have True-Tone support.

Both phones have new and improved camera sensors. The iPhone 8 Plus has a new Portrait Light mode, that changes the lighting effects of the photos (simulating studio-like lighting).


10:45 AM PT – 10:55 AM PT

Apple introduces the new Apple TV with 4K and HDR support. It is equipped with the A10X Fusion SoC. Live sports are coming later to Apple TV. You can order it on 15 September for $179 USD and it start shipping on 22 September.


10:42 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

New Apple Watch can be pre-ordered on 15 September and available on 22 September. Watch OS 4 will be available on 19 September.


10:38 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Features and prices of the new Apple Watch Series 3.


10:35 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

The Apple Watch Series 3 has the same physical dimension of previous generations. Apple demos to call using the new Apple Watch.


10:30 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

The Apple Watch Series 3 is launched with cellular capability. It has a new dual-core processor with 70% improvement. The Series 3’s Siri can now talk back. It is also equipped with the new Apple W2 chip for wireless connectivity.


10:25 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple is improving the Heart Rate app on the Apple Watch. It can now show your heart rate on the lock screen, as well as showing your resting heart rate (combining accelerometer data). It can also notify users when it detects abnormal heart rate.


10:20 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple Watch has a year-to-year growth of 50% and become the number 1 watch in the world. The watch has 97% of customer satisfaction.


10:13 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

They talks about the latest development of the Apple Retail Stores, including opening up more stores (New York, Paris, etc).


10:09 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple is starting to move in from the new headquarter, which uses renewable energy to power itself.


10:08 AM PT

Tim Cook talks about the donation of the Hurricane in Florida.


10:05 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, gets up to the stage and shows respect to Steve Job.


10:00 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

Showing the new Steve Job Theater in the new Apple’s headquarter, Apple Park.


09:55 AM PT

Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Launch Event

The event is about to start. Get ready!


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