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Apple's iPhone gets a Face ID lift (The 3:59, Ep. 282)

Apple reveals the iPhone X, with new Face ID, in addition to the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

Ben Fox Rubin Former senior reporter
Ben Fox Rubin was a senior reporter for CNET News in Manhattan, reporting on Amazon, e-commerce and mobile payments. He previously worked as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and got his start at newspapers in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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Alfred Ng was a senior reporter for CNET News. He was raised in Brooklyn and previously worked on the New York Daily News's social media and breaking news teams.
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Apple wrapped up months of rumors and speculation about its latest flagship phones with an unveiling Tuesday of three new models: the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

We run through many of the details on the phones, with the X (pronounced "10") getting many of the newest features but also a higher price, starting at $999. Especially notable, the X will have Face ID, which allows users to unlock their phones and use Apple Pay with the help of facial-scanning technology.

The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder.

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