# Futuristic All-Glass Smartphones The Apple iPhone X Packs the A11 Bionic Chip and Much More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-x References: [apple](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-x/) & [apple](https://www.apple.com/iphone-x) The much-anticipated [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13) [iPhone X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-x-galaxy) from the Cupertino-based technology brand has been unveiled with a series of features and functionalities that aim to breathe new life into the smartphone market. The new device boasts a Super Retina Display, Face ID technology for advanced security, the A11 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine and the TrueDepth Camera System that is reported to deliver images on the device like never before. The smartphone boasts an all-glass design that provides a clean aesthetic, while also enabling [wireless charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate) to be achieved with Qi-enabled charging mats. The Apple iPhone X will retail for a cost of $999 in the US and is positioned as a device to encourage existing users to upgrade their smartphone to a truly new, powerful option. This is a response to recent sales drops, which have come about from consumers choosing to not upgrade their device just for incremental updates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **All-glass Smartphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new manufacturing processes and materials for all-glass smartphones to enhance aesthetics and enable wireless charging. - **Face ID Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement advanced facial recognition technologies in various industries for enhanced security measures and personalized user experiences. - **A11 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore applications of neural engine technology in industries such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and data processing for improved performance and efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer new techniques and processes for smartphone manufacturing that prioritize all-glass designs, wireless charging capabilities, and advanced components. - **Security Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and implement facial recognition technology in various security-related industries, such as access control systems and identity verification processes. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the power of neural engine technology in industries like AI research, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing for more efficient and intelligent systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Pro-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17.md) - [Color-Infused Glass Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15.md) - [Ultra Slim Light Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-1.md) - [Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16e.md) - [Aluminum Unibody Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-pro.md) - [Pro-Grade AI Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-pro.md) - [Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-vision-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Sculpted Designer Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-pro-max-concept.md) - [Always-On Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14-pro.md)