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While not flawless and still subject to criticism, iPhone X is unmistakably asserting its leadership in numerous trends more clearly than ever before.
1. 'Bunny ears', AI, a fresh selfie approach... these are the trends iPhone X is pioneering for the smartphone realm
Not without flaws and still receiving criticism, iPhone X is affirming its leading position in many trends more clearly than ever.
As the flagship brand with the iconic Apple logo in the smartphone village, the latest iPhone X is a vivid and compelling testament to their significant leap forward. Despite lingering criticisms, stating that iPhone X has opened up many fresh trends for the global smartphone community has never been wrong.
If in doubt, let's revisit the impact journey of iPhone X as it seamlessly becomes the frontrunner in many technological trends worldwide.
2. Magical Selfies - A Valuable Highlight Not to Be Overlooked
Capturing portrait photos with background blur using the dual rear cameras has become exceedingly common, almost a basic standard for today's smartphones. Google, in fact, can produce remarkably smooth background blur shots with a single camera, relying on software support. But there's something that neither Google nor other brands have thought of: Bringing portrait mode and premium features to the front camera, catering to selfie enthusiasts.
This continues to be one of the aspects where iPhone X reaffirms its leading status in the smartphone community. Truth be told, their rear camera has hardly seen much improvement since the days of iPhone 7 Plus, but the front camera is an entirely new horizon, with the enchanting features of portrait selfies and simulated environmental lighting.
In simpler terms: iPhone X, without needing dual cameras on the front, can still produce portrait selfies just like the rear camera, plus it has full control modes for adjusting lighting conditions, simulating studio environments or outdoor settings effortlessly. Thanks to iPhone X, users can forget about bulky cameras, forget about having someone else hold their smartphone to take rear camera shots; now they can comfortably indulge in a distinctly different 'virtual life' with the selfie camera.
The potential to attract numerous users in this manner has made other competitors restless. Of course, achieving exactly like iPhone X is not easy, as it requires meticulous attention to a series of sensors accompanying the front camera to achieve such results. Instead, brands like Samsung, Huawei, Oppo simply upgrade to dual front cameras - albeit in different styles, but in the end, iPhone X still leads in trendsetting and this creative, sophisticated approach.
However, a little secret before Apple, Oppo was the first company to focus on selfies on phones. In fact, this company even defined itself as a 'selfie expert'. According to recent rumors, the next version of the company - Oppo F7 will have a selfie camera with a resolution of up to 25MP, the highest in history.
3. 'Bunny ears' - A New Design Paradigm for Smartphones?
Upon its release, iPhone X faced its fair share of criticism, particularly directed at the 'bunny ears' design element that covers the top portion of the screen. However, the technology event MWC 2018 earlier this year left people astonished, as numerous Android brands also... adopted the 'bunny ears' on their smartphones.
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The two distinct features of artificial intelligence and selfies on iPhone X are entirely understandable when they receive praise and emulation, but why would this seemingly laughable point be quickly copied by so many competitors - even Google hints at a similar design for their next iteration?
Firstly, let's overlook the fact that many people dislike it for being somewhat 'clumsy' in covering the screen, but what it brings forth is a vast potential treasure trove. Concealed behind that obscured portion are intricate sensors comprising various scanning components, depth perception, light sensing,... That's precisely the core elements behind Face ID, portrait selfies, and Animoji - features that Apple pioneered and many competitors are eager to replicate.
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Perhaps in the future, there will be a different design that doesn't involve the 'bunny ears' covering, more advanced and progressive, but at this moment, it's something to accept, and Apple remains the first model willing to trade-off for significant gains. It could also be a psychological effect, that learning from the design of the world's most valuable smartphone brand will inevitably 'rub off', causing other competitors to quickly follow suit for fear of falling behind, even if called 'copying'.
Not far off, Asus recently unveiled the Zenfone 5, with the exact 'bunny ears' as iPhone X. Subsequently, a host of other tech companies like LG, Oppo... also revealed information about their smartphones with the 'bunny ears'. A bit different from Apple, Zenfone 5 offers more customization options with this 'bunny ears'. The upcoming Oppo F7 is predicted to offer even more adjustments with the 'bunny ears'.
There's no longer any doubt, this will surely be considered the screen trend of this 2018.
Conclusion
Overall, the fact that iPhone X is leading and introducing new trends to the smartphone industry - whether indirectly or directly - is undeniable. Whether a future where Android smartphones convincingly break through enough to make iPhone learn in reverse happens or not, that curiosity is only for time to answer.
