November 3, 2017
iPhone X released
Apple began selling the iPhoneApple's smartphone line — touch-first mobile computing and the App Store ecosystem since 2007. X on November 3, 2017 — Face IDApple's facial recognition unlock — depth-sensing cameras map the face for secure authentication., an edge-to-edge OLEDOrganic light-emitting diode display — self-lit pixels enable thin screens and deep blacks on phones. display, and the notch.
What it was for
The X eliminated the home button and introduced safe areas — every iOSApple's mobile operating system — runs iPhone and iPad with a sandboxed app ecosystem. app had to adapt layouts for the notch and gesture navigation. Face IDApple's facial recognition unlock — depth-sensing cameras map the face for secure authentication. APIs replaced Touch ID for secure auth in a generation of flagship apps.
Companies
- Apple
Why it's here
The iPhoneApple's smartphone line — touch-first mobile computing and the App Store ecosystem since 2007. X redefined iOSApple's mobile operating system — runs iPhone and iPad with a sandboxed app ecosystem. layout with the notch, gestures, and Face IDApple's facial recognition unlock — depth-sensing cameras map the face for secure authentication..
Why it mattered
Safe-area insets and facial authentication became mandatory considerations for iOSApple's mobile operating system — runs iPhone and iPad with a sandboxed app ecosystem. developers.
What it solved
Bezels and home buttons dominated phone design; secure face unlock was not mainstream.
Media
- ImageIPhone X
Rafael Fernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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