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Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:43:46 PM
Finally discussing multiple-device wireless charging. A mat that charges Watch, phone, or AirPods.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:43:49 PM
You can also place your Apple Watch Series 3 and AirPods with wireless charging case.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:43:51 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:43:56 PM
They can all charge together.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:44:12 PM
It's called AirPower.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:44:16 PM
Requires a new standard. "AirPower"
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:44:22 PM
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:44:31 PM
So, there we go: Apple supports Qi but is also pushing a new standard.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:44:33 PM
Apple will be working with Qi to incorporate this into the future of standards.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:44:37 PM
The AirPower charger will come next year.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:44:44 PM
AirPower is 2018. Oh well. Would be nice now.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:44:57 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:45:07 PM
Cue the Jony Ive narrated video.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:45:14 PM
Jony Ive's voice returns! Discussing iPhone X
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:45:37 PM
Carrie Mihalcik 9/12/2017 6:45:50 PM
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:45:51 PM
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:46:10 PM
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:46:25 PM
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:46:28 PM
Biggest X changes: larger display, less bezel. That array of front-facing cameras/sensors, w Face ID. No home button. Unless I'm missing something?
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:46:41 PM
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:46:57 PM
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:47:23 PM
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:47:28 PM
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus get the wireless charging, similar chip
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:47:49 PM
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:48:03 PM
I'm curious how face-mapping could enable facial controls for accessibility and other functions. How far can that tech extend? How power hungry is it?
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:48:26 PM
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:48:34 PM
So far, exactly as we expected. Few surprises vs the leaks.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:48:46 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:49:07 PM
The iPhone X will start at $999 (64GB and 256 GB)
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:49:13 PM
You can order on Oct. 27, and ship on Nov. 3.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:49:16 PM
64GB and 256GB versions. Starts at $999. October 27, ships November 3. Whoa.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:49:26 PM
This is the future of the smartphone, shipping this year, he says.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:49:33 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:49:39 PM
That's a pretty long wait for the iPhone X.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:49:52 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:50:15 PM
And with that Tim Cook is back on stage.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:50:25 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:50:26 PM
iPhone X really is the future, he says.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:50:30 PM
No HomePod talk at all.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:50:30 PM
Now for a new ad for this phone.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:51:27 PM
So: 64GB is not great for a $999 phone. Should have been 128GB
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:51:43 PM
Now for a summary of what's been announced.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:51:43 PM
Surprised there wasn't a 512GB iPhone X.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:51:51 PM
Which iPhone will you be buying?
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:51:58 PM
No Watch Face store for Apple Watch? Will that ever, ever happen?
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:52:12 PM
I want the iPhone X. But at that price?
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:52:15 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:52:31 PM
We began this morning with some inspiring words from Steve, Cook says.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:52:43 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:52:51 PM
We work really hard at Apple to create wonderful things. We hope you love what we've introduced today, he says.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:53:00 PM
I think Steve would be really proud of them, Cook says.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:53:13 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:53:34 PM
Cook asks for Apple employees to stand up, and nearly half the room gets up.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:53:45 PM
That front-facing camera array is the most interesting part of the event, to me.
Scott Stein 9/12/2017 6:54:05 PM
"Most beautiful hands-on area" - here we go! bye!
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:54:07 PM
And that's a wrap.
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:54:15 PM
Tim Cook says farewell, and we're off to the demo area.
David Katzmaier 9/12/2017 6:54:34 PM
Roger Cheng 9/12/2017 6:54:43 PM
I hope you enjoyed the live blog! Check back with CNET with our full Apple coverage.
Carrie Mihalcik 9/12/2017 6:56:30 PM