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APPLE HAS GOT fanbois hot under the collar with the unveiling of the XS iPhone, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.

The iDevice trio had a few surprises in store with Apple's launch event; The iPhone XS and XS Max 5.8in pack and 6.5in OLED screens, respectively, while the "low-end" XR features a 6.1in LCD 'Liquid Retina' screen.

Apple's homegrown A12 Bionic CPU, the first commercially available 7nm processor, and all come back with the notched display that first debuted on the last year's iPhone X.

We've gone rounded up everything you need to know about Apple iPhone XS, XS Max and XR below.

Release date
Apple's XS iPhone, XS Max and XR iPhone are now available to order. The latter is up for pre-order, with orders set to ship on 26 October.

Price
Apple is taking pre-orders for the iPhone XS and XS Max. Here in Blighty, the XS will fetch £ 999, £ 1,149 and £ 1,349, while the XS Max will set you back £ 1,099, £ 1,249 and £ 1,449, respectively.

The iPhone XR, which is being offered with 64GB, 128GB or 256GB storage, is priced at £ 749, £ 799 and £ 899, respectively, when it goes on sale next month.

The handset is also available to all UK operators:

BT: iPhone XS (from £ 70 per month with £ 25 upfront cost), iPhone XS Max (from 75 a month with a one-off fee of £ 35).

EE: iPhone XS (from £ 68 per month plus £ 70 upfront), iPhone XS Max is (from £ 78 per month plus £ 70 upfront), iPhone XR (from £ 54 per month with £ 100 fee).

O2: iPhone XS (for £ 29.99 has a £ 63.50 per month tariff), iPhone XS Max (£ 29.99 on a £ 66.50 per month contract), iPhone XR (from £ 46.66 per month).

Sky Mobile: iPhone XS (from £ 43 per month), iPhone XS Max (from £ 47 per month), iPhone XR (from £ 34 per month)

Three: iPhone XS (from £ 51 per month with a £ 99 upfront cost), iPhone XS Max (from £ 54 per month with £ 99 fee), iPhone XR from £ 42 per month with £ 99 fee).

Vodafone: iPhone XS (from at £ 54 per month with a £ 199 upfront cost). iPhone XS Max (from £ 58 per month with a £ 269 one-off fee), iPhone XR (from £ 50 per month with £ 29 upfront fee).

Virgin Mobile: iPhone XS (from £ 41 per month), iPhone XS Max (from £ 46 per month), iPhone XR (from £ 32 per month).

In the US, the XS iPhone, XS Max and XR can be ordered at AT & T, Best Buy, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon.

Latest news
18/10/18: Sky mobile has become the first UK operator to reveal iPhone XR Tariffs before pre-orders kick off in Blighty on Friday. It will offer the 'affordable' iDevice from just £ 34 per month with 1GB data and unlimited calls and texts. Data can be upped to 4GB, 5GB or 15GB for £ 40, £ 43 and £ 48 per month, respectively.

09/10/18: Apple has pushed out iOS 12.0.1, which fixes a handful of early bugs plaguing users of the XS iPhone and XS Max users. This includes the WiFi and LTE issues, with users complaining that connectivity is sub-compared to the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, and an issue affecting the handsets' charging. According to those suffering the glitch, Apple's new iPhones will not recognize their lightning cable unless their phone is unlocked when plugging it in.

04/10/18: Apple is reportedly investigating 4G LTE issues affecting owners of its new iPhone XS and XS Max handsets. According to early adopters of the handsets, they are experiencing slower WiFi speeds and a poorer signal on the XS compared to the iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

One Twitter user claims that Apple has reached out for him and is asking for a baseband logger so that it can monitor his phone's connections to cellular towers.

Apple still has not spoken publicly about the issue, but it could push a fix in iOS 11.2, which will also be a problem related to the charging of the two new iPhones.

03/10/18: Apple's next software update, iOS 12.1, will fix the charging issue iPhone XS iPhone and XS Max handsets. The update, which also comes with it's newer, is currently available in beta and will come on all iPhones and iPads later this year.

01/10/18: Some iPhone XS and XS will not charge if the handsets' screen is turned off. That's going to be a part of the news, and they're going to be able to identify them with their phones.

Apple, naturally, has yet to speak out about the issue, but some are speculating that it's related to Apple's new law enforcement-defying USB Restricted Mode feature.

09/27/18: The iPhone XS Max is Apple's most-expensive smartphone yet, but it does not cost the company that much to make.

TechInsights, an Ontario-based firm that analyzes their contents, said on Tuesday that the iPhone XS Max model with 256GB storage – and a starting price of £ 1,249 – costs Apple around $ 443 (£ 337) in parts and assembly costs . Last year's 64GB iPhone X, by comparison, cost (£ 300) to put together.

According to TechInsights, the XS Max's priciest component is its $ 80.50 (£ 61) display, compared to $ 77.27 (£ 58.20) for last year's iPhone X, which featured a smaller 5.8in screen. This small increase, despite the Max's hefty 6.5in screen, was because Apple removed its 3D Touch system.

09/26/18: The battery performance of the XS iPhone and XS Max fail to match that of the last year's iPhone X, despite Apple's claims to the contrary.

While the firm says the iPhone XS should last 30 minutes longer than last year's flagship and the XS Max up to 90 minutes Tom's Guide's battery endurance test seems to debunk these claims.

XS managed 9 hours and 41 minutes before shutting down, while the iPhone XS Max lasted 10 hours and 38 minutes, above an industry average of 9 hours and 48 minutes. However, by comparison, the iPhone X lasted 10 hours and 49 minutes in an identical test.

The publication noted that "the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are the best of the best Android phones," pointing to Huawei, Google, Samsung, and OnePlus flagships with better battery performance.

09/25/18: Early adopters of the iPhone XS and XS have been quick to complain with LTE and WiFi connectivity. Over on Reddit, owners of the smartphones claiming to experience slowing down speed and a poor signal on the XS compared to the iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

While some are speculating that lackluster 4G performance could be due to Apple's switch from Qualcomm to Intel modems, WiWavelength 'iPhone / iPad / iPhone / iPad / iPhone / iPad / iPod / iPhone / iPad / iPod / iPhone / iPad / iPod / iPhone / iPad The networking blog notes that the performance problems some users are experiencing a cause by an "antenna issue," specifically related to weak gain antenna.

Apple has yet to comment, and it remains unclear if a software update could rectify the borkage.

09/24/18: The teardown team at iFixit has pulled apart Apple's new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Plus, revealing the handsets' unusually-shaped batteries and Intel-supplied modems.

While the engineers struggled to get into their homeowners' property, they found some interesting tidbits when they were inside.

Apple's "battery origami" sees the iPhone XS Max stuffed with two batteries, for example, with Apple equipping the duo of cells with a, er, notch to reduce the stress on the corners of the battery. The teardown also reveals that the new iPhones come kitted out with Intel modems, with Apple ditching Qualcomm's tech due the firm's ongoing legal battle.

Elsewhere, iFixit uncovers a new Apple-branded power management chip in the iPhone XS Max, a heftier wide-angle sensor camera and louder speakers.

Overall, iFixit gives the iPhone XS XS and iPhone an overall repairability score of 6/10, the same score given to last year's iPhone X.

09/20/18: A filling at China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, known as TENAA, has revealed more details about the new iPhones' internal specs. Shared by MyDrivers, the filing reveals that the run-of-the-mill iPhone XS packs at 2,658mAh battery, around 2 per cent smaller than the 2,716mAh battery inside the iPhone XS, while the XS Max packs at heftier 3,174mAh offering.

The iPhone XS, Apple's lower-spec offering that launches next month, is a battery capacity of 2.942 mAh, roughly 8 percent larger than the iPhone X, and more than 10 percent larger than the iPhone XS.

Elsewhere, the filing confirms that the XS iPhone and XS Max each pack 4GB RAM, while the iPhone XR has 3GB.

09/17/18: Apple oracle Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that demand for the iPhone 5.8in XS has been lower than expected. In a research note seen by Apple Insider, Kuo estimates the 5.8in flagship has so-far seen "lackluster demand", accounting for just 10 to 15 per cent of new iPhone shipments.

The iPhone XS Max, however, has been selling for, accounting for 25 to 30 per cent of new iPhones sold. While the handset's 'one to two-week' is shorter than the 'two to three-week' dates seen by the last year's iPhone X, this is likely to be improved within the supply chain rather than relaxed demand, according to Kuo.

09/13/18: Apples not-yet-day-old iPhones have been shown in Geekbench (via LetsGoDigital), revealing the performance you expect from the firm's 7nm A12 Bionic chip.

The lowest-spec iPhone XR, which lists features features 3GB RAM, earns itself at a single-core score of 4,754 and a multi-core score of 9,367. While the run-of-the-mill iPhone XS has not yet been listed on Geekbench, its biggest Max-branded sibling, which comes with 4GB RAM, ranks with a single-core score of 4,813 and a multi-core score of 10,266 .

In comparison, last year's now-defunct iPhone X reached a Geekbench score of 4.055 in single-core and 10.375 in multi-core.

09/12/18: Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR at its much-hyped 'Gather Round' event.

The iPhone 5.8in XS is the last successor to the iPhone, while the Max model, which offers the same footprint as Apple's previous 5.5in smartphones despite its larger 6.5in OLED display, mostly replaces Apple's now-defunct Plus-branded models.

Both the XS and XS Super feature Super Retina resolution screens, which offer HDR, Dolby Vision and carry the debuted on last year's flagship. This is to suit Apple's souped-up Face Tech ID, which the firm is now touting the "most secure facial authentication ever in a smartphone".

Both of them also come from the most durable glass ever in a smartphone, with the new iDevices now boasting souped-up IP68 certification.

Apple's A12 Bionic CPU, the first commercially available 7nm chip. The processor, which includes a four-core CPU, six-core GPU has next-gen eight-core neural engine, promises to deliver a 15 percent performance boost compared to last year's A11 chip, 40 percent lower power consumption and support for real-time machine learning.

On the photography front, the iPhone XS and XS Max pack has a dual 12MP camera setup, which boasts a larger sensor than the iPhone and an improved TrueTone flash. There's a bunch of new Camera software features incoming too, including a new 'Smart HDR' mode and the ability to adjust a photo's depth of field after it's been taken.

Around the front, you'll find the same 7MP TrueDepth camera as last year's model, but – according to Apple, at least – the sensor is "twice as fast" as before.

The iPhone XS and XS Max are also the first iPhones to support dual SIM, with a SIM card and Apple's own eSIM. For China, Apple is one of the most popular SIM slots.

In terms of battery life, Apple has the iPhone XS will last, 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X, while the iPhone XS Max will deliver an extra hour and a half.

The iPhone XS and XS Max will be available with a choice of 64GB, 256GB, 512GB of storage, and Gold and Silver, Space Gray color options.

Apple is showcased the iPhone XR at its 12 September launch event, which arrives to the spiritual successor to the last year's iPhone 8. It has not escaped the notch treatment, though, with Apple equipping the lower-end smartphone with a cutout screen to accommodate its previous X-exclusive iPhone Face Tech ID.

The handset, which takes the cues from the iPhone 5C with its jazzy color options, comes crafted from aluminum and glass, which houses its 6.1in LCD 'Liquid Retina' display and offers IP57 certifications.

While the iPhone XR packs the same A12 Bionic CPU as the XS and XS Max, it lacks the dual-camera setup of its more expensive siblings and wholly a single 12MP wide-angle lens on its rear. You'll find the same 7MP TrueDepth camera around the front, though.

The iPhone XR also offers dual SIM card slot support and a digital eSIM and, in terms of battery life, Apple claims you'll get an hour and a half more than the iPhone 8 Plus.

The iPhone XR will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB configurations and white, black, blue, coral, red and yellow color options.

09/12/18: Apple's XS iPhone, the last successor to the last year's iPhone X, has been exposed in hands-on images (belowwith just hours to go until its official unveiling. Weibo user posted images of the soon-to-be-unveiled smartphone, confirming that it will look almost identical to its predecessor with its notched display and chamfered edges. The leak does not tell us much about the iPhone XS, but we do not have to wait until all is revealed.

09/11/18: Apple's low-cost iPhone will be available in the market today. That's according to Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac), backed up by Bloomberg, who claims that the so-called iPhone XR will launch in "late September-early October" due to issues attaching backlights to the LCD screen. These manufacturing problems will be lead to supply constraints at launch, according to the two reports.

09/10/18: The incoming entry-level 6.1in LCD iPhone could arrive as iPhone XC, according to a presentation from China Mobile, via Macotakara. The slide also casts some doubt over the name of Apple's incoming 6.5in OLED model, suggesting it will be called the iPhone XS Plus, rather than the XS Max.

The leak claims will be called iPhone XC will fetch around £ 540 at launch, while the XS iPhone and XS Plus will fetch around £ 700 and £ 775, respectively.

09/07/18: Apple's incoming 6.1in LCD iPhone, tipped to arrive at the iPhone 9, has leaked in a series of images that confirm it will be available in three color options: white, red and blue. In contrast, the XS iPhone and XS Max are expected to launch in white, gold and black variants.

The leaked images, which come courtesy of SlashLeaks, also confirm that the iPhone 9 will pack a dual-SIM tray, confirming rumors that the handset will be made available in a. dual-SIM variant.

09/06/18: Apple is a new version of the iPhone OLED iPhone models next week – an upgraded 5.8in model set to launch the iPhone XS and a heftier 6.5in version that's going to be called the iPhone XS Max, according to 9to5Mac. This backs up BloombergApple is planning to drop the 'More' label from its 2018 iPhones.

9to5Mac's report, which has been compiled from multiple sources, adds that both iPhone XS and XS are likely to include 4GB RAM, up from 3GB in last year's iPhone X, alongside a new A12 chip and dual-SIM options in some countries .

09/03/18: A mega-leak courtesy of 9to5Mac has revealed that Apple's new OLED iPhones will arrive as the 'iPhone XS', and will be made available in 5.8in and 6.5in versions. The incoming iPhones, previously referred to as the iPhone 11 and 11 Plus, will also be made available in a new gold color option (Above), according to the leak, and both will be released before the end of September.

08/30/18: Apple's 'affordable' will be delayed September, according to – who else – Ming-Chi Kuo. In a research note seen by Apple Insider, Kuo claims that the high-end OLED models will be available to buy next month, the 6.1in LCD model will be made available later in the report.

There is some good news, though, as Kuo expects the device to be powered by the A12 SoC that will be found in the higher-spec models. The 7nm chip will reportedly offer '20 to 30 per cent 'performance gains compared to Apple's A11 chip, and will offer better battery efficiency.

Contrary to earlier reports, Kuo also predicts that the new Apple will not support the Apple Pencil, as the accessory "does not currently offer a good user experience."

08/29/18: Apple looks set to 3D Touchcheck from all of its 2018 iPhones. That's according to Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis, via MacRumours, who claims that it's "understood understood" that 3D Touch will be removed from iPhones with OLED displays in 2019.

This contradictions with earlier rumors from Apple oracle Ming-Chi Kuo, who said that 3D Touch would not be a feature on the rumored 6.1in iPhone, and could not be expected to haptic screen tech.

08/28/18: Apple's 2018 iPhones is set to offer a hefty performance boost, according to Macworld, which has taken a look at what we expect from TSMC 's incoming 7nm A12 chip.

Based on TSMC 's own claims, and some educated guessing, Macworld says it expects the A12 processor to offer 20 to 30 percent performance gains compared to last year's A11 Bionic CPU, along with a 40 percent reduction in power consumption.

It expands the 7nm processor to a six-core design, which will earn it a multi-core performance score of around 13,000 in Geekbench 4. For single-core performance, it's likely to increase the A11's 4217 score to around 5,000 mark .

08/21/18: Apple's 2018 iPhones will be available to pre-order in less than a month's time on September 14, according to German publication Macerkopf. The website, citing two unnamed German carriers, is suggesting that Apple is planning an announcement that will be made on September 12th.

Last year, we saw new iPhones on September 12th, pre-orders on September 14th.

08/17/18: Taiwanese publication Economic Daily News Apple's 2018 OLED iPhones will ship with Apple Pencil report. The site, which got its information from "industry insiders", claims that the second-gen iPhone X and 6.5in iPhone X Plus will both be compatible with the Apple Pencil, but notes that the 6.1in LCD model will not be compatible with the stylus.

08/15/18: Apple's 2018 iPhones will offer Apple Pencil support and up to 512GB built-in storage, according to research firm TrendForce.

It's unclear whether or not these features, similar to those found on Samsung's newly-launched Galaxy Note 9, will be available on all three incoming iPhones or reserved for Apple's higher-end OLED models.

These OLED models will, unsurprisingly, be more expensive than the "budget" 6.1in LCD iPhone 9, which Trendforce expects to have a starting price of around $ 699 to $ 749. The so-called iPhone X (2018) and iPhone X Plus will have starting prices from $ 899 to $ 949 and $ 999, respectively, according to the research firm.

The report confirms that the two OLED models are already assembled, while the budget is expected to be ready for release in September, in line with the smartphones' rumored September and October release dates, respectively.

08/14/18: Yet another video showing off Apple's 2018 iPhones has cropped up on YouTube (below), courtesy of DetroitBORG. The seven-minute video shows off new dummy units by Sonny Dickson, and refers to the incoming devices as the iPhone 9, iPhone X (2018) and iPhone X Plus. The clip does not have many surprises in store, but the "fairly accurate" models do not have a design to accommodate Face ID. The 'cheap' LCD iPhone 9 will sport a single-lens camera on its rear, while its presumaly more expensive siblings will retain the iPhone X's dual camera system.

09/08/18: Well-known phone reviewer Brands Brownlee has given us our best look at the Apple's 2018 iPhones yet – though, presumably accidentally, refers to them as 2019 models.

In a video posted to YouTube (Below), Brownlee goes hands-on with dummies of the so-called iPhone X2, iPhone X Plus and iPhone 9, confirming that the will be the same size, and that the 6.5in iPhone X Plus will boast a smaller design than Apple's current iPhone 8 Plus.

He also gives a good look at the protruding camera lenses on the iPhone, with the iPhone X2 and X Plus This 'cheaper' model will also stick with Apple's first-gen Face ID tech, according to Browlee, while the duo of iPhone's X-branded models will be upgraded to the firm's second-gen tech.

08/07/18: We've seen plenty of mock-ups from Apple's incoming iPhones, but thanks to a new leak courtesy of Slashleaks, we may have caught a glimpse at a 6.1in iPhone 9 in the flesh for the first time.

The image (Above), which seems to be taken in a factory, gives us a little bit of a so-called iPhone 9 look. repositioned dual LED flash.

08/06/18: Apple's rumored dual-SIM iPhone will be exclusive to China, according to a report from Economic Daily News.

The Chinese news outlet, citing a source at Foxconn, reports that the 6.1in LCD iPhone will be the only model to support the functionality, with the handset to be made available in both single and dual-SIM models; it will be made available exclusively in China.

According to the report, Apple's made the decision because it's common for people in China to have more than one mobile phone number, with as many as three billion customers using dual SIM cards.

08/03/18: Apple will not bundle to Lightning-to-3.5mm with its 2018 iPhones, according to Cohen analyst Matthew D Ramsay.

Cirrus Logic, which makes audio hardware for iDevices, which is supposed to bundle the DAC headset converter 'dongle' in its new iPhone models.

As per Apple Insider, Ramsay notes that the dongle will continue to ship with older iPhone models, just with Apple's incoming iPhone 9, iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Plus.

08/01/18: Apple's latest iOS 12 beta has spilled yet more secrets, with references to the 6.5in iPhone X Plus.

Brazilian Apple news site iHelpBR has uncovered evidence in the fifth iOS 12 beta that appears to be a feature of the screen design feature of 1242×2688 and support for iPad-esque design app landscape. According to the website 's digging, inventory apps such as Calendar, Contacts, and Posts are being optimized for a landscape layout.

"Apple released the fifth test version of the iOS 12 for developers yesterday." To our surprise, when the new build with the supposed resolution of the iPhone XS Plus, it was possible to view the applications in landscape mode as they are displayed on the larger models, " iHelpBR noted.

07/31/18: Apple released the fifth beta developer of iOS 12 on Monday, which appears to have been released by the company.

Spotted by 9to5Maca component of the system responsible for the generation of diagnostic reports including "second SIM status" and "second SIM status status", while another component references to "dual sim device". This all but confirms that a dual-SIM model will start this year, but it will still be made to make its way to Blighty.

07/30/18: Twitter tipster Benjamin Geskin has shared images of what he claims to be dummy units of the 6.5in iPhone 11 Plus and the 6.1in LCD iPhone 9 (below).

The images, if legit, do not tell us much we do not know, but 'confirm' that the LCD iPhone features a single rear camera, while the iPhone 11 More uses a dual-camera layout similar to that on the iPhone X, not a triple-lens camera as previously speculated. As expected, they also show the so-called iPhone 9 with larger bezels than its higher-spec sibling.

07/26/18: Qualcomm, NXP merger, has confirmed that Intel will be the sole supplier of modem chips for Apple's 2018 iPhones.

Confirming an earlier report from Ming-Chi Kuo, Qualcomm's CFO George Davis said on Wednesday, "We're going to be able to provide modems for Apple's legacy devices." "

Davis did not mention Intel by name, but the rival chipmaker is the only other supplier of that component for Apple's smartphones.

Apple's decision to say that Qualcomm likely comes as a result of escalating tensions between the two firms, which have been embroiled in a legal battle for more than a year.

07/25/18: The cheapest of Apple's 2018 iPhones, the 6.1in LCD iPhone 9, will be made available in six different colors, according to Macotakara.

Apple guru Ming-Chi Kuo has already had a similar prediction and last month claimed the iPhone iPhone would come in gold, gray, white, blue, red and orange color options. Macotakara, orange, electric blue and taupe – all colors of cases that Apple currently flogs.

There is no need for Macotakara's prediction, which makes it easier for Apple's (PRODUCT) RED launches.

This iPhone 5C-esque color lineup will likely be reserved for the iPhone 9, with rumors claiming that the 5.8in and 6.5in iPhone 11 and 11 will be available in three colors: gold, gray and silver.

07/19/18: Apple's incoming USB-C fast charger will be exclusive to 2018 iPhones, offering backwards compatibility.

So says Japanese blog Macotakara, which reports that the 18W will be loaded with a USB-C to Lightning connection, will not be available to purchase. Apple's needs for 2018 iPhones, so buyers will have to wait until next year to purchase the accessory.

07/17/18: Apple's entry-level 2018 iPhone will not feature an edge-to-edge screen with the iPhone X, according to leaked glass panels.

Images posted by Twitter tipster Benjamin Geskin (below) Apple's so-called iPhone 9, iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Plus.

If legit, the images confirm that low-cost, 6.1in LCD iPhone 9 will not feature a fully bezel-free display of the 5.8in and 6.5in OLED models, despite Apple's plan to adopt new backlight-reducing chips order to achieve a full-screen design.

The leak does not give you a lot more, it's going to be easier to design Apple's Face ID tech.

07/13/18: Apple will adopt backlight-reducing chips for its upcoming LCD iPhone in order to equip it with a full-screen design.

A report out of Digitimes claims that Apple will "exclusively" use Japanese manufacturer Nichia's 0.3t LED chips for its 6.1in LCD iPhone, which will equip the device with similar brightness to previous LCD models also with the same super-thin bezel as the iPhone X.

"While LTPS-LCD smartphone screens with LED backlights using 0.4t LED chips have bottom bezels of 4.0-4.5mm, use of 0.3t LED chips can reduce them to 2.0-2.5mm, enhancing LCD screens' Valuable against OLED all (bezel-free ) screens panels, "the report explains.

Digitimes notes that while using 0.3t LED chips comes with greater technical risk, especially when it comes to accuracy and stability, Nichia "successfully started production" in the first half of 2018.

According to earlier rumors, Apple's LCD iPhone – which is expected to be the cheapest of the three-way iPhones with a starting price of $ 700 – will likely be made available in gray, white, blue, red and orange color options.

5/17/18: Apple is reportedly planning to introduce new technologies with its 2018 iPhone line-up.

At least that's according to a report from renowned Ming-Chi Kuo analyst, seen by 9to5Mac. He claims that the 6.5in OLED iPhone, expected to arrive at the iPhone X Plus, will be offered in black, white and a new gold option.

The 'entry-level' 6.1in LCD iPhone will probably start out in gray, white, blue, red and orange flavors, according to Kuo.

As noted by 9to5Mac, the reference to 'gray' and 'white' models could be a nod to Apple's current Space Gray and Silver finishes, while the rumored model could arrive as Apple's PRODUCT (RED) lineup has been launched.

There is no word yet 5.8in iPhone X will be offered in any new color variations.

In his research note, Kuo is also raising his prediction for iPhone sales. It expects the cheaper, LCD iPhone to account for 55 per cent of sales when the new iPhones launch, and take even more share through 2019.

He's clearly expecting a burst of demand, too, and expects that Apple will see significant growth with sales of 70 million iPhones in the fourth quarter.

07/04/18: Images posted on Chinese blog Chongdiantou claim to show off the USB-C charging that will ship with this year's iPhones.

The images allegedly give us a glimpse at an "engineering sample" of the 18-watt USB-C charger, which is also expected to be bundled with Apple's incoming iPads.

While the labelling looks different to Apple's usual style – suggesting this could be a third-party accessory from China – the design of the charger matches up with earlier leaks, which suggested that the 18W accessory would be oval-shaped and offer a USB-C input.

While the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X all offer support for wireless charging, Apple doesn't currently offer the accessories to enable it. With third-party accessories, though, USB-C fast chargers can just an iPhone from empty to 50 per cent in less than half an hour.

3/7/18: The iPhone X Plus has cropped up on Geekbench, confirming that it'll offer a decent upgrade under the hood.

The handset, referred to as the 'iPhone 11,2' in the Geekbench listing first spotted by BGR, will come equipped with a new six-core CPU (D321AP), 4GB RAM (1GB more than the iPhone X) and Apple's iOS 12 software, which has a major focus on performance.

The aforementioned CPU will likely be Apple's homegrown A12 chip, built by TSMC, which is expected to be the industry's first 7nm chip, which will – in theory, at least – offer more speed and better efficiency than the 10nm chips found in current iDevices.

That rings true in the Geekbench scores, as the so-called 'iPhone 11,2' trounced Apple's current iPhone X flagship with a single-core score of 4673 and a multi-core score of 10,912.  The iPhone X, for comparison, scored 4206 and 10,123, respectively.

2/7/18: A video showing alleged dummy models of Apple's 6.1in 'iPhone 9' and 6.5in 'iPhone X Plus' has surfaced online.

The video (below), sent to 9to5Mac by tipster @shaimizrachi who has shared accurate dummies for iPhones in the past, shows off the duo of incoming devices next to current iPhone models, including the flagship iPhone X.

Cases from accessory maker Sketch are also shown in the video, suggesting that case companies are already started making designs ahead of an official announcement from Apple in September. Probably, at least.

The iPhone 9, as expected, appears to have a single camera on its rear, adding weight to rumours that it'll be Apple's entry-level offering this year. Earlier rumours also point to a 6.1in LCD screen, with Apple opting against OLED in order to keep the cost of the handset low.

The iPhone X Plus appears to be the same size as the iPhone 7 Plus it's stacked up against, despite packing a larger 6.5in screen. This is because Apple has ditched the large bezels seen on its Plus-sized model in favour of its notch-equipped, iPhone X design.

The audio-less video also appears to show a dual camera setup on the rear of the so-called iPhone X Plus, despite some rumours pointing to a Huawei P20-esque triple-camera setup.

The video does not show the expected 5.8in OLED model, but Mizrachi has teased that "another surprise" is coming.

29/6/18: Apple has reportedly roped in LG to supply OLED screens for its 2018 iPhones in a bid to lessen its reliance on Samsung.

The South China Morning Post reports that LG Display will initially supply Apple with between 2 and 4 million OLED screens, small fry compared to how many tens of millions of iPhones the firm likely will produce, as it "continues to work on ramping up capacity".

However, LG – which is reportedly considering opening a new OLED production factory in the Chinese port city of Guangzhou – has bigger ambitions though, and is reportedly looking to secure all OLED orders for one of Apple's 2018 iPhones, likely the 6.5in iPhone X Plus.

Such a move would help Apple to lessen its reliance on Samsung, which is currently the sole supplier of displays for the iPhone X and has been linked to the smartphone's £1,000 starting price. However, on the other hand, LG's OLED displays have previously received lacklustre reviews – particularly when it comes to the bork-ridden screen on Google's Pixel 2 XL.

"Securing a second supplier for OLED screens is crucial for Apple as it will allow the company to reduce its reliance on Samsung, which is currently the sole supplier," said Jerry Kang, a senior principal analyst at IHS Markit.

"At the same time, it will help accelerate a broad adoption of OLED screens. More suppliers means more volume, and in turn, lower pricing."

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