iPhone XS: The same, only much better
This device is definitely an update, but the shifts and benefits are largely ‘under the hood’
iPhone XSCool factor 5/5Usability 5/5Value for money 3/5 In November 2017, Apple released the iPhone X ("10"), which was the most significant update to the iPhone range in ages. In that device, Apple took out the home button and moved to a bezel-less screen with just a small "notch" on top to accommodate the speaker and front-facing camera. It also incorporated Face ID, which let you unlock the device and pay for goods using face recognition. Now, just less than a year later, the iPhone X has been essentially discontinued. It’s still available through resellers, but the Apple site will redirect users to the device that has recently replaced it, the iPhone XS ("10-S"). This device is definitely an update, but the shifts and benefits are largely "under the hood". These include a more powerful processor and a better-performing dual camera. Analysts believe this was a pricing strategy move for Apple, as the XS was announced at the same premium price (read: whopping expense) as the X. Ho...
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