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In the 71st episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, tune in as David and Conner discuss their experience with the iPhone X, including using Face ID, navigating without a Home button, taking selfies with the front-facing Portrait mode, and more. 

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If you’ve recently upgraded to the cellular Apple Watch series 3, you’re likely one of many people who were surprised that WatchOS 4 didn’t included the ability to stream music, even though Apple made it a huge selling point at its event. But the wait is over! WatchOS 4.1 is available to the public now. This watch update allows cellular users to stream Apple Music right on their watch, as well as a new Radio app that lets cellular watch users play live internet radio stations like Beats 1 and ESPN. This update also includes support for GymKit, which allows the Apple Watch to connect with upcoming gym equipment. Check out more of the new features below.

We’ve been patiently waiting for the official release of Apple’s tenth-anniversary iPhone. Now, it’s just days away from being in stores— get it on November 3. But why wait in line when you can pre-order the iPhone X online now. I would hurry though; it wouldn’t surprise me at all if the shipping date gets moved further out very quickly. It’s Apple’s first thousand dollar iPhone, and many of you have said you’re all-in and ready to buy. Now’s your chance! The iPhone X is officially available for pre-order on apple.com.

The iPhone X is available for pre-order at 12:01 a.m., west coast time, on Friday, October 27. Basically this means you will be staying up very late on October 26. Supplies are expected to be extremely limited, so you'll want to make sure to click Buy the second pre-orders become available to increase the odds of you getting the iPhone X sooner rather than later. Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has said that the iPhone X will also be available for purchase in store on November 3, but wouldn't you rather just buy the phone using your Apple Store app instead of waiting in line and hoping they don't run out before you get to the front?

When Apple announced the iPhone X, many had sticker shock over the $1,000 price tag. Not only is this the most expensive iPhone that Apple has ever created, but it’s also one of six different iPhones the company now sells. Building such a large (some would argue fragmented) product line is one of the biggest departures in strategy Tim Cook has taken from his predecessor. Under Cook, Apple has dabbled in budget markets by offering the cheaper iPhone 5c and SE. However, these releases were more consistent with Apple’s image as being a luxury brand for the masses; with the iPhone X, Apple is becoming a luxury brand for the rich.