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2017

What changed across Apple in 2017: ecosystem turning points, hardware launches, software releases and the support boundaries that moved with them.

Historical context

The changes that connected the ecosystem.

Curated, source-backed moments that explain how products, software and technologies changed direction together. These records add context without duplicating the canonical product or OS facts below.

Interface transitionDefining shift

Face ID resets the iPhone interaction baseline

iPhone X removed the Home button, introduced Face ID and an OLED edge-to-edge display, and shifted primary navigation toward gestures and the TrueDepth camera system.

Related products

Technology threads

Software history

Operating systems moved too.

Verified public releases in 2017, including major-version milestones, maintenance updates and products that lost major-version support.

Major releases
4
Point updates
33
Products dropped
3

iPhone OS / iOS

iOS 11

16 public releases in this major line · 15 point updates

  • App Store

    All-new App Store designed for discovering great apps and games everyday

  • Siri

    New Siri voice is more natural and expressive

  • Camera

    Portrait mode now supports optical image stabilization, HDR and True Tone flash

  • Photos

    Loop, Bounce, and Long Exposure Live Photo effects

  • Maps

    Indoor maps for major airports and shopping centers

  • Do Not Disturb while Driving

    Automatically silences notifications while driving and keeps iPhone silent and display off

  • New features designed for iPad

    An all new Dock provides quick access to your favorite and recently used apps and can even be shown on top of active apps

  • QuickType

    Flick down on letter keys to enter numbers, symbols and punctuation marks on iPad

  • HomeKit

    New accessory types including AirPlay 2 speakers, sprinklers and faucets

  • Augmented Reality

    Augmented reality technologies that apps from the App Store can use to deliver content on top of real-world scenes for interactive gaming, immersive shopping experiences, industrial design and more

Major-version support ended

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Apple TV Software / tvOS

tvOS 11

9 public releases in this major line · 8 point updates

  • 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR)

    4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR): Enjoy a cinematic experience on your Apple TV 4K with sharp, crisp images and more true-to-life colors.

  • Apple TV app

    Apple TV app: Now available in Australia and Canada, the Apple TV app gives you one place for all your shows and movies. Continue watching your favorites, and see what’s new and popular.

  • One Home Screen

    One Home Screen: Keep your apps and Home screens the same across every Apple TV you own, just by signing into iCloud.

  • Control your Apple TV from Control Center

    Control your Apple TV from Control Center: In iOS 11, you can now control your Apple TV from Control Center on all your iOS devices.

  • AirPods

    AirPods: If your AirPods are paired to an iOS device that’s signed into iCloud, you can automatically connect them to your Apple TV.

  • Appearance

    Appearance: Automatically change the background appearance of your Apple TV from light to dark based on the time of day.

  • Display languages

    Display languages: Apple TV now supports right-to-left scripts, including Arabic and Hebrew.

  • Accessibility

    Accessibility: Apple TV offers compatibility with more than 70 refreshable braille displays.

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watchOS

watchOS 4

9 public releases in this major line · 8 point updates

  • Watch Faces

    New Siri face that intelligently updates information based on time of day, location, and daily routines

  • Activity

    Intelligent and personalized notifications to help you close your Activity rings each day

  • Workout

    Redesigned app for quick starts and helpful workout type graphics

  • Heart Rate

    New visual graph showing all-day heart rate

  • Music

    Redesigned app for easy scrolling through album art

  • Other features and improvements

    News app with summaries of Top Stories and save for later to read on iPhone

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Mac OS X / OS X / macOS

macOS High Sierra

7 public releases in this major line · 6 point updates

  • Apple File System

    APFS became the modern file-system foundation for all-flash Mac storage.

  • HEVC video

    HEVC support improved compression efficiency for high-resolution video.

  • Metal 2 and Core ML

    Metal 2 expanded graphics and compute capabilities while Core ML provided on-device machine-learning frameworks for developers.

  • Photos and Safari refinements

    Photos gained stronger editing tools while Safari added privacy and browsing improvements.

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Public release history

Updates shipped during the year.

33 public point updates are recorded for this year. Expand a platform to inspect the version-by-version release dates.

iPhone OS / iOS13 updatesLatest this year: 11.2.1
  1. 10.2.1
  2. 10.3
  3. 10.3.1
  4. 10.3.2
  5. 10.3.3
  6. 11.0.1
  7. 11.0.2
  8. 11.0.3
  9. 11.1
  10. 11.1.1
  11. 11.1.2
  12. 11.2
  13. 11.2.1
Mac OS X / OS X / macOS6 updatesLatest this year: 10.13.2
  1. 10.12.3
  2. 10.12.4
  3. 10.12.5
  4. 10.12.6
  5. 10.13.1
  6. 10.13.2
watchOS7 updatesLatest this year: 4.2
  1. 3.1.3
  2. 3.2
  3. 3.2.2
  4. 3.2.3
  5. 4.0.1
  6. 4.1
  7. 4.2
Apple TV Software / tvOS7 updatesLatest this year: 11.2.1
  1. 10.1.1
  2. 10.2
  3. 10.2.1
  4. 10.2.2
  5. 11.1
  6. 11.2
  7. 11.2.1

Hardware releases

Products announced this year.

Filters below affect the hardware list only. Product relationships and generation deltas still come from the canonical lineage catalog.

10 catalogued products

  1. iPad · Standard

    iPad (5th generation)

    Reboots the classic numbered iPad at a breakthrough $329 entry price, combining an A9 processor with a brighter 9.7-inch Retina display in a durable 7.5mm enclosure.

    Retina displayTouch ID
    • Introduced$329 entry pricing

      Established the most affordable starting price point in iPad history for a full-size 9.7-inch Retina model ($329 for 32GB Wi-Fi, $299 for education), significantly below the historical $499 baseline.

    • IntroducedApple A9 chip

      Upgraded the standard tier from A8X to the 64-bit Apple A9 desktop-class chip with embedded M9 motion coprocessor (providing 1.6x faster CPU and 1.8x faster GPU over the A8 architecture in mini 4).

    • ChangedDisplay assembly reverted to non-laminated design

      The cover glass and LCD panel were no longer fused together and the anti-reflective coating was omitted. While this introduced a small internal air gap, it made the display significantly brighter and made glass replacement much simpler and cheaper for schools and families.

    • ChangedChassis thickness and weight

      Enclosure reverted from 6.1mm (iPad Air 2) to 7.5mm (matching the original iPad Air), with weight increasing from 437g / 444g to 469g (Wi-Fi) / 478g (Cellular).

    • ChangedStorage options

      Replaced the 16/64/128 lineup with simplified 32GB ($329) and 128GB ($429) tiers.

    • RetiredFully laminated display and anti-reflective coating

      Retired from the mainstream iPad tier (reserved exclusively for the iPad Pro line at the time, and later reintroduced to the mid-tier with iPad Air 3).

    • RetiredPhysical hardware mute switch

      Retained the clean switch-free chassis sides established by iPad Air 2.

    • Retained9.7-inch LED-backlit Retina display with 2048-by-1536 resolution at 264 ppi

      9.7-inch LED-backlit Retina display with 2048-by-1536 resolution at 264 ppi.

    • RetainedFirst-generation Touch ID capacitive sensor in the Home button

      First-generation Touch ID capacitive sensor in the Home button.

    • RetainedTwo-speaker stereo audio on the bottom edge (did not feature the 4-speaker array of the…

      Two-speaker stereo audio on the bottom edge (did not feature the 4-speaker array of the Pro).

    • Retained8MP rear camera with f/2.4 aperture and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera

      8MP rear camera with f/2.4 aperture and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera.

    • RetainedLightning connector and 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

      Lightning connector and 3.5mm stereo headphone jack.

    • Retained10-hour battery life with a 32.4-watt-hour battery

      10-hour battery life with a 32.4-watt-hour battery.

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  2. HomePod · Standard

    HomePod (1st generation)

    Apple's breakthrough high-fidelity smart speaker that pioneered real-time computational audio, automated room-sensing acoustics, and directional beamforming using Apple A8 silicon, a 4-inch high-excursion woofer, and 7 horn tweeters.

    • IntroducedCylindrical acoustic form factor (172 x 142 mm) wrapped in a seamless 3D-knitted mesh f…

      Cylindrical acoustic form factor (172 x 142 mm) wrapped in a seamless 3D-knitted mesh fabric in Space Gray and White.

    • IntroducedApple A8 system-on-a-chip executing real-time electro-acoustic modeling, bass managemen…

      Apple A8 system-on-a-chip executing real-time electro-acoustic modeling, bass management, and dynamic room calibration.

    • IntroducedCustom upward-facing 4-inch high-excursion woofer with 20 mm peak-to-peak excursion, dr…

      Custom upward-facing 4-inch high-excursion woofer with 20 mm peak-to-peak excursion, driven by a powerful motor.

    • IntroducedBottom circular array of 7 horn-loaded beamforming tweeters, each backed by an individu…

      Bottom circular array of 7 horn-loaded beamforming tweeters, each backed by an individual custom class-D amplifier.

    • Introduced6-microphone circular array enabling far-field voice recognition even during high-volum…

      6-microphone circular array enabling far-field voice recognition even during high-volume music playback.

    • IntroducedInternal low-frequency calibration microphone providing real-time feedback on bass diap…

      Internal low-frequency calibration microphone providing real-time feedback on bass diaphragm motion.

    • IntroducedAutomatic spatial room sensing that detects room boundaries, reflecting ambient sound o…

      Automatic spatial room sensing that detects room boundaries, reflecting ambient sound off walls while directing lead vocals into the room center.

    • IntroducedTop capacitive glass touch panel displaying an integrated multi-color LED waveform duri…

      Top capacitive glass touch panel displaying an integrated multi-color LED waveform during Siri interactions.

    • IntroducedAirPlay 2 multi-room playback and stereo pairing capability (delivered in iOS 11.4)

      AirPlay 2 multi-room playback and stereo pairing capability (delivered in iOS 11.4).

    • Introduced802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO and Bluetooth 5.0 (utilized exclusively for device setup and p…

      802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO and Bluetooth 5.0 (utilized exclusively for device setup and proximity).

    • RetainedEstablished Apple's uncompromising focus on high-fidelity computational acoustics over…

      Established Apple's uncompromising focus on high-fidelity computational acoustics over utilitarian voice-assistant hardware.

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  3. iPad · Pro

    iPad Pro (10.5-inch)

    Redefines the compact Pro form factor with a 10.5-inch reduced-bezel Retina display debuting 120Hz ProMotion technology, driven by the six-core A10X Fusion chip.

    LightningRetina displayTouch ID
    • Introduced10.5-inch display form factor

      Reduced side bezels by nearly 40%, expanding active display area by 20% compared to a 9.7-inch display while accommodating a full-sized on-screen keyboard and full-sized Smart Keyboard in a compact 1-pound enclosure.

    • IntroducedProMotion display technology

      Dynamically adjusts the display refresh rate up to 120Hz for fluid scrolling, motion responsiveness, and reducing Apple Pencil drawing latency down to an industry-leading 20 milliseconds; dynamically ramps down to 48Hz or 24Hz for video and static content to preserve battery.

    • Introduced600 nits display brightness

      Boosted peak brightness to 600 nits (a 20% increase over the 9.7-inch iPad Pro) with HDR video playback support.

    • IntroducedApple A10X Fusion chip

      64-bit architecture featuring a 6-core CPU (3 high-performance Hurricane cores and 3 high-efficiency Zephyr cores), a 12-core GPU, and an embedded M10 motion coprocessor.

    • Introduced4GB of LPDDR4 RAM

      Doubled RAM from 2GB on the 9.7-inch iPad Pro to 4GB, matching the 12.9-inch tier.

    • IntroducedAdvanced 12MP camera with OIS

      Adopted the iPhone 7 optical system with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a fast f/1.8 aperture, quad-LED True Tone flash, sapphire crystal lens cover, wide color capture, and 4K video recording.

    • Introduced7MP FaceTime HD front camera

      Upgraded from 5MP with f/2.2 aperture, 1080p Full HD video, auto HDR, and Retina Flash.

    • IntroducedSecond-generation Touch ID sensor

      Upgraded biometric sensor providing substantially faster fingerprint recognition.

    • IntroducedUSB 3.0 transfer speed over Lightning

      Compact Pro line gained USB 3.0 speeds (up to 5 Gbps) using supported Lightning adapters.

    • IntroducedFast charging via USB Power Delivery (USB-PD)

      Enabled rapid battery charging over the Lightning connector using USB-C power adapters (such as Apple's 29W adapter).

    • ChangedDisplay resolution

      Increased to 2224-by-1668 resolution, maintaining 264 ppi pixel density across the larger 10.5-inch diagonal.

    • ChangedBase storage configuration

      Base tier doubled from 32GB to 64GB, offered in 64GB, 256GB, and a new 512GB maximum configuration.

    • RetainedUltra-thin 6.1mm aluminum unibody enclosure (weight 469g Wi-Fi / 477g Cellular)

      Ultra-thin 6.1mm aluminum unibody enclosure (weight 469g Wi-Fi / 477g Cellular).

    • RetainedFour-speaker audio system with orientation-aware sound staging

      Four-speaker audio system with orientation-aware sound staging.

    • RetainedSmart Connector for Smart Keyboard attachment

      Smart Connector for Smart Keyboard attachment.

    • RetainedApple Pencil (1st generation) active stylus compatibility

      Apple Pencil (1st generation) active stylus compatibility.

    • Retained3.5mm stereo headphone jack

      3.5mm stereo headphone jack.

    • Retained10-hour battery life with a 30.4-watt-hour battery

      10-hour battery life with a 30.4-watt-hour battery.

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  4. iPad · Pro

    iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation)

    Unifies the 12.9-inch canvas with True Tone and Wide Color while debuting 120Hz ProMotion display technology and the six-core A10X Fusion chip.

    Retina displayTouch ID
    • IntroducedProMotion display technology

      Brings variable refresh rate up to 120Hz to the expansive 12.9-inch display, delivering fluid scrolling and dropping Apple Pencil latency to 20 milliseconds.

    • IntroducedTrue Tone display on 12.9-inch size

      Added four-channel ambient light sensors to the 12.9-inch model (previously exclusive to the 9.7-inch iPad Pro), dynamically adjusting white balance to match ambient environmental lighting.

    • IntroducedWide Color (DCI-P3) gamut on 12.9-inch

      Expanded the 12.9-inch color space from sRGB to wide P3 gamut for 25% richer color saturation.

    • Introduced600 nits display brightness

      Boosted peak brightness by 50% over the 1st generation (from ~400 nits to 600 nits) and added HDR video playback support.

    • IntroducedApple A10X Fusion chip

      Features a 6-core CPU (3 high-performance cores and 3 high-efficiency cores), a 12-core GPU, and an embedded M10 motion coprocessor, backed by 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM.

    • Introduced12MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

      Replaced the previous 8MP camera without flash with an advanced 12MP f/1.8 sensor featuring OIS, quad-LED True Tone flash, Focus Pixels, and 4K video recording.

    • Introduced7MP FaceTime HD front camera

      Upgraded from 1.2MP to 7MP with f/2.2 aperture, 1080p Full HD video recording, and Retina Flash.

    • IntroducedSecond-generation Touch ID sensor

      Faster capacitive fingerprint sensor for near-instant unlocking.

    • IntroducedUSB Power Delivery (USB-PD) fast charging

      Native fast charging over the Lightning connector using USB-C power adapters and Lightning to USB-C cables.

    • ChangedStorage configurations

      Starting capacity doubled from 32GB to 64GB, offered in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB tiers.

    • ChangedWeight

      Slightly lighter than the 1st generation, decreasing from 713g / 723g to 677g (Wi-Fi) / 692g (Cellular).

    • Retained12.9-inch Retina display resolution (2732-by-2048 at 264 ppi, 5.6 million pixels)

      12.9-inch Retina display resolution (2732-by-2048 at 264 ppi, 5.6 million pixels).

    • Retained4GB of LPDDR4 memory

      4GB of LPDDR4 memory.

    • RetainedFour-speaker audio system with orientation-aware sound reproduction

      Four-speaker audio system with orientation-aware sound reproduction.

    • RetainedSmart Connector for Smart Keyboard

      Smart Connector for Smart Keyboard.

    • RetainedApple Pencil (1st generation) active stylus compatibility

      Apple Pencil (1st generation) active stylus compatibility.

    • RetainedLightning connector supporting USB 3.0 throughput

      Lightning connector supporting USB 3.0 throughput.

    • Retained3.5mm stereo headphone jack

      3.5mm stereo headphone jack.

    • Retained6.9mm chassis thickness

      6.9mm chassis thickness.

    • Retained10-hour battery life backed by a 41-watt-hour battery

      10-hour battery life backed by a 41-watt-hour battery.

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  5. Mac · iMac

    iMac Pro (2017)

    iMac Pro established a workstation-class all-in-one Mac, pairing Xeon processors and Vega graphics with the familiar 27-inch Retina 5K enclosure.

    • IntroducedA new iMac Pro product line with Intel Xeon processors, Radeon Pro Vega graphics, ECC m…

      A new iMac Pro product line with Intel Xeon processors, Radeon Pro Vega graphics, ECC memory, and up to 4TB SSD storage.

    • IntroducedApple T2 chip with encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities

      Apple T2 chip with encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities.

    • ChangedSpace gray enclosure and matching input accessories

      Space gray enclosure and matching input accessories.

    • ChangedFour Thunderbolt 3 ports and a 10Gb Ethernet option

      Four Thunderbolt 3 ports and a 10Gb Ethernet option.

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  6. Apple TV · 4K

    Apple TV 4K (1st generation)

    Elevated Apple TV into cinematic 4K HDR and Dolby Vision playback, powered by the iPad Pro's high-performance Apple A10X Fusion silicon, Gigabit Ethernet, and an active fan cooling system.

    • Introduced4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) video output up to 60 fps

      4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) video output up to 60 fps.

    • IntroducedHigh Dynamic Range support encompassing both HDR10 and Dolby Vision standards

      High Dynamic Range support encompassing both HDR10 and Dolby Vision standards.

    • IntroducedApple A10X Fusion system-on-a-chip (6-core CPU with 3 performance and 3 efficiency core…

      Apple A10X Fusion system-on-a-chip (6-core CPU with 3 performance and 3 efficiency cores, plus 12-core GPU).

    • IntroducedGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) offering 10x network throughput for ultra-high-bit…

      Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) offering 10x network throughput for ultra-high-bitrate 4K streaming.

    • IntroducedActive thermal cooling system featuring a quiet internal centrifugal fan, bottom circul…

      Active thermal cooling system featuring a quiet internal centrifugal fan, bottom circular intake vents, and rear exhaust slots.

    • IntroducedHDMI 2.0a output port with automatic frame rate and dynamic range matching

      HDMI 2.0a output port with automatic frame rate and dynamic range matching.

    • IntroducedBluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

      Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology.

    • IntroducedRaised white tactile ring around the Menu button on the bundled Siri Remote (1st genera…

      Raised white tactile ring around the Menu button on the bundled Siri Remote (1st generation).

    • IntroducedDolby Atmos 3D audio passthrough and decoding (delivered in tvOS 12)

      Dolby Atmos 3D audio passthrough and decoding (delivered in tvOS 12).

    • ChangedSystem memory increased by 50% from 2 GB LPDDR3 to 3 GB LPDDR4 RAM

      System memory increased by 50% from 2 GB LPDDR3 to 3 GB LPDDR4 RAM.

    • ChangedEthernet speed upgraded from Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) to Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)

      Ethernet speed upgraded from Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) to Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps).

    • ChangedPricing adjusted to $179 (32 GB) and $199 (64 GB)

      Pricing adjusted to $179 (32 GB) and $199 (64 GB).

    • RetiredExternal USB-C diagnostic/service port (service diagnostics moved to hidden contacts in…

      External USB-C diagnostic/service port (service diagnostics moved to hidden contacts inside the Ethernet jack).

    • RetiredPurely passive cooling design

      Purely passive cooling design.

    • RetainedEnclosure footprint (98 x 98 x 35 mm, 425 g), glass-touch Siri Remote, internal power s…

      Enclosure footprint (98 x 98 x 35 mm, 425 g), glass-touch Siri Remote, internal power supply, and 32GB/64GB storage tiers.

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  7. Apple Watch · Series

    Apple Watch Series 3

    Built-in LTE cellular connectivity with an innovative display antenna, barometric altimeter, and a 70 percent faster dual-core S3 SiP allow Apple Watch to function as an independent communication and music streaming device.

    Retina display
    • IntroducedBuilt-in LTE and UMTS cellular connectivity (GPS + Cellular tier)

      Integrates a full cellular baseband sharing the iPhone's telephone number via carrier network pairing, enabling standalone calls, messaging, and Apple Music streaming without iPhone proximity.

    • IntroducedDisplay-as-antenna RF architecture

      Utilizes the OLED display surface itself as both a transmitting and receiving antenna for LTE and UMTS bands, saving internal volume.

    • IntroducedEmbedded electronic SIM (eSIM)

      Integrates an embedded SIM module over one-hundredth the size of a conventional SIM card.

    • IntroducedBarometric altimeter sensor

      Internal pressure sensor measuring relative elevation changes to track flights of stairs climbed, outdoor elevation gain, and skiing/snowboarding metrics.

    • IntroducedApple S3 dual-core SiP

      Up to 70 percent faster dual-core processor, providing sufficient local processing performance for Siri to speak aloud via the internal speaker for the first time.

    • IntroducedApple W2 wireless chip

      Delivers up to 85 percent faster Wi-Fi performance while improving Wi-Fi and Bluetooth energy efficiency by 50 percent.

    • IntroducedRed cap on Digital Crown

      (minor): Visual differentiator featuring a distinctive red surface dot on the crown of cellular-equipped models.

    • IntroducedGray ceramic Apple Watch Edition

      (minor): Deep gray ceramic finish added to the luxury Edition collection alongside white ceramic.

    • ChangedInternal storage capacity

      Upgraded to 16GB on GPS + Cellular models; standard GPS-only models remained at 8GB.

    • ChangedCase back thickness and composition

      (minor): Overall back crystal thickness increased by 0.25mm (~two sheets of paper); all Cellular models featured full ceramic backs, whereas GPS-only models retained composite backs.

    • ChangedHeart Rate tracking capabilities (watchOS 4)

      Expanded heart rate analytics to include resting heart rate, walking average heart rate, workout recovery rate, and elevated resting heart rate alerts.

    • RetiredSilent Siri interaction

      (minor): Siri gained the capability to speak responses aloud via the speaker rather than relying purely on text on screen.

    • Retained38mm and 42mm case geometry

      Preserved the classic physical case sizes and 100% backward compatibility with all Apple Watch bands.

    • Retained50-meter water resistance (ISO 22810:2010)

      Maintained swimproof rating with acoustic water ejection.

    • Retained18-hour all-day battery life standard

      Maintained 18-hour day rating (including 1 hour of connected cellular talk/workout).

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  8. iPhone · Standard

    iPhone 8

    Glass returns to enable wireless charging while A11 advances AR and computational imaging.

    Wireless charging on iPhone
    • IntroducedWireless charging

      A glass back enabled Qi-compatible wireless charging.

    • ChangedGlass-and-aluminum enclosure

      The rear enclosure returned to glass after several aluminum generations.

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  9. iPhone · Plus

    iPhone 8 Plus

    The mature Home-button Plus form gains glass, wireless charging, and Portrait Lighting.

    Wireless charging on iPhone
    • ChangedPortrait Lighting

      The dual-camera Portrait system expanded with computational lighting effects.

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  10. iPhone · X

    iPhone X

    An OLED edge-to-edge display and Face ID replace the Home-button interaction model.

    Face IDOLED on iPhoneWireless charging on iPhone
    • IntroducedSuper Retina OLED display

      OLED enabled a nearly edge-to-edge front with a new Super Retina display.

    • IntroducedFace ID

      TrueDepth face authentication replaced Touch ID as the primary biometric system.

    • RetiredHome button retired

      Gesture navigation replaced the physical Home button interaction model.

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