Here’s how you can get your hands on the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Well folks, the latest and greatest iPhones are finally here, boasting a number of awesome new features as well as a snazzy new design. Apple launched three new iPhones this year, including the premium iPhone X, and the continuation of the standard iPhone line, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

If you’re looking into getting a new iPhone, but don’t want to lose an arm and a leg paying for the iPhone X, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus may be up your alley. Both are excellent and capable phones in their own right. But how can you get your hands on one? Here’s everything you need to know about pre-ordering and ordering the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

How to buy an unlocked iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus

If you’re one of the many people who don’t want to buy the iPhone through a carrier, you’ll be able to get it unlocked from the Apple website just like before. You will have to pay full price, but Apple does offer financing options to help you out.

The standard iPhone 8 starts at $700 for the 64GB version, while the iPhone 8 Plus starts at $800 for the same storage size. Pre-orders will open up for the devices on September 15, while a full release for the phones is scheduled for September 22.

Buying the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus from wireless carriers

If you want to buy the iPhone through your carrier, you’re in luck. It will be available on every major carrier in the U.S. Here’s a quick rundown of each carrier, when they’re offering the latest iPhone, and how much it will cost.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile confirmed it will be offering the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus on Friday September 15 starting at 12:01 a.m. PT. You’ll be able to pre-order the phone in retail stores as they open across the country. The company also noted that if you trade-in an iPhone 6 or newer in good condition, you’ll be able to get $300 off through monthly bill credits over 24 months.

T-Mobile has not yet released information about pricing, but we’ll update this article when it does.

AT&T

We’ve reached out to AT&T regarding iPhone 8 availability, and will update this article when we hear back.

Sprint

We’ve reached out to Sprint regarding iPhone 8 availability, and will update this article when we hear back.

Verizon

We’ve reached out to Verizon regarding iPhone 8 availability, and will update this article when we hear back.

Thatgamecompany’s ‘Sky’ coming first to Apple devices this winter

Why it matters to you

Did you ever want to play Journey with several friends? Sky might be your answer.

Journey developer Thatgamecompany announced its next project, a “romantic, social adventure game” called Sky, coming first to Apple TV, iPad and iPhone in winter 2017. Studio founder and lead designer Jenova Chen took to the stage during Apple’s September press event to reveal it. A representative of thatgamecompany reached out to Digital Trends to clarify that Sky is a timed exclusive on Apple platforms, and will be coming to others at a later date, though they provided no particulars.

According to Chen, the players are “Children of Light” with the goal of spreading light to where it is needed most. These little, cape-clad cherubim live on floating islands among a sea of fluffy, white clouds and blue sky, flying around by gliding and flapping their capes as wings. The world also features enormous birds that the player can draft off of while soaring through the clouds.

Like most of Chen’s previous work, Sky looks to be mechanically simple and “adaptable to the most casual players” (controlling with just a single finger), instead focusing on aesthetic experience and, like his award-winning Journey, shared play. Up to eight players from around the world can play simultaneously. During the demonstration, Chen mentioned meeting up with a friend, so it seems the social element might be a bit more structured than the silent, ephemeral encounters of Journey.

“Compassion and generosity are key,” Chen said. Thatgamecompany previously teased the game by mentioning that theme. One way this manifested in the demonstration is players being able to share in-game skills and knowledge with one another, in this case how to summon a magical creature. The players then go on to bring light to a dark temple, freeing a chest of glowing butterflies before moving on.

Although the particulars of puzzle solving and the gameplay’s structure remains unclear, Sky is very much in Chen and Thatgamecompany’s wheelhouse. Chen explored the sensation of flight in previous titles award-winning titles like Cloud and Flower, and Journey garnered extraordinary accolades for both its gorgeous presentation (it was the first game score to ever be nominated for a Grammy) and its simple, but compelling cooperative play. Sky is a logical progression from Chen’s body of work to date and we are eager to check it out when it arrives first on Apple TV, iPad and iPhone this winter.

updated on 9-12-2017 by Will Fulton: thatgamecompany clarified timed exclusivity

Apple’s Animoji uses your facial expressions to customize emojis in iOS 11

Why it matters to you

With Animoji, you can change the way you communicate with emojis through iMessage. You can now create animated messages using facial expressions and your voice.

After officially announcing the iPhone X at its launch event on September 12, Apple also debuted a new feature called Animoji, which are “custom-animated messages that use your voice and reflect your facial expressions.”

Thanks to facial recognition, you can now control emojis using your own facial expressions. Known as Face ID, it works using the TrueDepth camera system and an infrared camera. You can not only unlock your phone by simply glancing at the lock screen but you can also bring emojis to life.

Animojis work with the help of the A11 bionic chip. Featuring a six-core CPU design, the neural engine processes faces in real time, and was specifically built for facial recognition. It also won’t be confused by changes in appearance, whether it’s a new hairstyle or accessory — your face data is stored inside the chip with protection against masks and pictures.

Available as a pre-installed app inside iMessage on iOS 11, it immediately begins to track your expressions. By capturing and analyzing more than 50 facial muscle movements, Animoji will mirror when you smile, frown, laugh, and even raise your eyebrows. While using the app, simply make an expression and choose which emoji you’d like to use as a sticker, and you’ll have a grinning cat emoji in no time.

You can also record messages using Animoji with your voice. After choosing your emoji and pressing record, the app captures your message, as well as all your different facial expressions. Once you press send, it will appear as a looping video within the message window.

Before sending over the final product, you’re able to watch the animation in real time and edit it fullscreen mode. The recipient — who also must be running iOS 11 — then has the option of sending their own recorded Animoji in response.

For now, the drawer will offer only 12 characters. Among them are the dog, kitten, and chicken emojis, along with what will most likely be the two popular choices — the unicorn and poop emojis. There aren’t a ton to choose from yet, but the array of new emojis in Unicode 10.o could make up for it. The new additions will most likely be released along with the new operating system.

Although the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X were all announced September 13, iOS 11 won’t launch until September 19. The new operating system introduces a slew of features for the next-generation devices.

Teach your child how to sleep right with the new Suzy Snooze baby monitor

Why it matters to you

Every new parent wishes for more sleep, With Suzy Snooze, children can develop good sleeping habits sooner.

Talk to any new parent or veteran of the child-rearing experience and you will find that one of the biggest difficulties to overcome is the lack of sleep. Of course, new children need attention, but if they would just go to bed on time and not awaken until morning, everyone’s lives would be a lot easier. That is what Suzy Snooze wants to make happen and it is already turning more than a few parents’ heads.

Combining a baby monitor, sleep trainer, and nightlight all in one connected gadget with its own smartphone app is quite a tall order, but that is what the cutesy little Suzy Snooze is. It is the brainchild of Bleep Bleeps, the same company that Kickstarted Sammy Scream in 2014. This time it is back with a design that is the complete opposite, but no less smart and cute.

Created in partnership with Mumsnet and the chief medical officer at Sleepio, Colin Espie, Suzy Snooze is a small plastic device with a bright orange paint job and a cute little face on its front. When a child is ready for dreamland, one press on its head sets Suzy to work, providing your child with a comforting orange glow and relaxing sounds to help them slip off to sleep.

Once there, Suzy acts as a nightlight, which will run all the way through the night. Suzy will also listen in through a built-in microphone to give you an all-in-one baby monitor, too. All communications are sent over Wi-Fi, with secure AES encryption to ensure anyone listening in would not be able to understand anything.

Most importantly though, Suzy’s face stays hidden until you decide that wake-up time has arrived, which is a great way to teach your kids when they can get up. If Suzy’s not awake yet, it is not rising time yet.

All in all, this device should provide parents with some extra sleep and may start to build healthy sleeping habits for their kids that will last for years to come.

Suzy Snooze is available starting Wednesday, September 13 for $248.

Update: Added news that Suzy Snooze goes on sale on September 13. 

Apple Watch Series 3 hands-on

You didn’t think this show was just about iPhones, did you? Apple also pulled back the curtain on its 3rd-generation Apple Watch, which is… well, exactly what we expected. The physical differences between this thing and earlier models aren’t much to write home about, aside from the nifty red dot on the digital crown. The good news is that means all the older watch bands will work with the Series 3, and Apple has some nice new ones you’ll see in our pictures as well. I got the chance to play with Apple’s truly wireless wearable for a little bit — check out our photos to start, and I’ll be back with more nuanced impressions shortly!

Developing…

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Here’s every Apple Watch model, finish, and band compared

The Apple Watch Series 3 is finally here, and it boasts major improvements over the original Apple Watch. With features like LTE cellular connectivity, speedy Wi-Fi, and a long-lasting battery, it’s Apple’s most refined interpretation of a smartwatch yet.

But there isn’t just one Apple Watch Series 3. Apple discontinued the Apple Watch Series 2 but kept around the Apple Watch Series 1 (at a reduced price), and the sheer number of models, finishes, and bands make choosing a new Apple Watch a challenging feat. To help simplify things, we’ve put together a guide to every variant of Apple Watch Series 3 available.

Apple Watch models

There are two basic versions of the Apple Watch: The Apple Watch Series 1 and the Apple Watch Series 3. The Apple Watch Series 1 will retail at the reduced price of $250, and the Apple Watch Series 3 will launch later this year in two models: One non-LTE version for $330, and an LTE-equipped version for $400.

Here’s what you need to know first:

• The Apple Watch Series 1 is available now on Apple.com and anywhere the Apple Watch is sold.
• New Apple Watch bands are available today on Apple.com, and will be available soon at Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers, and carriers in the U.S., and over 35 countries and regions.
• Apple Watch Series 3 models (with and without LTE), Apple Watch Hermès, and Apple Watch Edition (ceramic), will go on sale beginning September 15 in most countries and regions, with availability beginning September 22.
• The Apple Watch Nike+ will be available to order September 15, with limited availability on October 5.

If you opt for the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE, you can pick up cell service for an extra fee. Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T say it’ll cost $10 to add the watch to an existing plan.

Here’s a quick spec comparison of the Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 3.

Apple Watch Series 1

Apple Watch Series 3

Processor
S1P
S3
Operating System
watchOS 4 (available as update)
watchOS 4
Body (Dimensions)

Aluminum case

38mm

1.52 x 1.31 x 0.41 inches

42mm

1.56 x 1.43 x 0.41 inches

Aluminum case

38mm

1.52 x 1.31 x 0.45 inches

42mm

1.67 x 1.43 x 0.45 inches

Resolution (pixels)
272 x 340

390 x 312

272 x 340

390 x 312

Weight

Aluminum case

38mm: 25 grams

42mm: 30 grams

Aluminum case

38mm: 26.7 grams (GPS), 28.7 grams (GPS + Cellular)

42mm: 32.3 grams (GPS), 34.9 grams (GPS + Cellular)

CPU
520 MHz
Dual Core
Screen
Sapphire crystal glass
Ion-X strengthened glass (aluminum cases)

Sapphire crystal glass (stainless steel and ceramic cases)

Wirless
Wi-Fi
Cellular LTE, GPS, and Wi-Fi
Waterproof
Splash resistant only
Waterproof up to 50 meters
Display 
OLED Retina display with Force Touch
Third-generation Retina display with Force Touch
Price
$250
$330 (GPS), $400 (GPS + Cellular)

There are a few differences between the Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 3 worth noting.

The Apple Watch Series 3 adds LTE connectivity, which means it can stand in for your iPhone. You can make and receive calls, stream from Apple Music’s catalog of more than 40 million songs and radio stations, and chat with friends over WeChat and iMessage, all without the need to bring your phone along.

The Apple Watch Series 3 also packs a dual-core processor that’s 70 percent more efficient (compared to the Apple Watch Series 2), and a Wi-Fi chip that’s faster while drawing significantly less power. And for good measure, the Series 3 throws in an altimeter that measures the verticality of stairs, slopes, and ski runs.

What does all that mean if you’re buying a new Apple Watch? If you live an active lifestyle that involves a lot of running and walking and you don’t want to carry your phone around all the time, then you’re probably going to want to buy the Series 3. The same’s true if you’re a speed demon who want the absolute fastest and longest-lasting Apple Watch on the market. But if you don’t need a cutting-edge processor and don’t care about a cellular connection, you might be better off saving a little cash and sticking to the Apple Watch Series 1.

Apple Watch sizes and finishes

Once you’ve chosen the device you want to go with, you’re going to need to pick a size: 38- or 42-millimeter. They’re targeted at those with small and large wrists, respectively.

You’ll notice when you go to the Apple Watch website, there’s more to choose from than simply ‘Series 1’ or ‘Series 3.’ The Apple Watch doesn’t just come in different sizes and hardware — it also comes in different materials, some of which are exclusive to individual models. Below is a rundown of the finishes available for each device.

Apple Watch Series 1
Apple Watch Series 3
Apple Watch Nike+
Apple Watch Hermès
Apple Watch Edition
Silver Aluminum
✓
✓
✓

Gold Aluminum

✓

Space Gray Aluminum
✓
✓
✓

Space Black Stainless Steel

✓

✓

White Ceramic

✓
Gray Ceramic

✓

As you can see, the Apple Watch Nike+ and the Apple Watch Hermès are pretty much just variations of the Apple Watch Series 3 — we’ll talk more about what sets them apart in the ‘bands’ section. Worth noting, though, is the Nike+ model’s exclusive Run Club app, which has audio-guided tours and fitness-oriented social features.

The Apple Watch Edition, meanwhile, is made from a strengthened ceramic. In fact, Apple says the device is four times as strong as the stainless-steel version. (The Edition line used to include actual gold-plated Apple Watches, but those have gone the way of the dodo.)

Apple Watch bands

Part of customizing the Apple Watch is changing the band, but not all bands are available for all Apple Watch models. In fact, part of what makes certain models unique is their band.

Below is a quick guide outlining which bands you can get for which device, and here’s our guide to the best Apple Watch bands you can buy right now.

Apple Watch Series 1
Apple Watch Series 3
Apple Watch Nike+
Apple Watch Hermès
Apple Watch Edition
Sport
✓
✓

✓

 

Woven Nylon (new for 2017)

✓

Leather

✓

Stainless Steel

✓

Nike Sport

 ✓

Hermès

✓

There are two Apple Watch models that are differentiated based mostly on their bands: The Nike+ and the Hermès.

The Nike+ Apple Watch’s Sport Loop is lighter than other Apple Watch bands thanks to rows of perforations, which make it more breathable and comfortable.

The Apple Watch Hermès’ bands, on the other hand, are more about fashion. They’re made of classy brown leather, and feature an array of unique buckle designs. Two new band watchband designs introduced alongside the Apple Watch Series 3 include the Single Tour Rallye (in perforated Gala calfskin), and the Single Tour Eperon d’Or (in printed Gala calfskin).

Not to be outdone by the Nike+ and Hermès models, the Apple Watch Edition has its own exclusive bands: Two new two-toned Sports Bands.

So which one should I get?

Before you make a decision, there’s one more table you need to see — the pricing table.

Apple Watch Series 1
Apple Watch Series 3
Apple Watch Series 3 LTE
Apple Watch Nike+
Apple Watch Hermès
Apple Watch Edition
Base price
$250
$330
$400
$330
$1,150
$1,300

It’s important to keep in mind that the prices above are base prices. The Apple Watch Series 3, for example, only costs $330 if you get the sports band. Spring for the woven nylon band and you’ll pay $400 and up. If you opt for the leather band, you’ll have to shell out even more.

Still trying to decide which Apple Watch to get? For the average Joe, the Apple Watch Series 1 is going to be fine. But if you’re sold on the Apple Watch Series 3’s LTE connectivity and faster processor, you’ll probably find it worth the extra premium.

It’s a little unfortunate that bands cost so much because the sports bands may not fit well, for example, with a suit and tie. If you’re more fashion-conscious and want the device to fit in with your outfits, you’re going to need to shell out a little more dough — likely $600+ if you’re fine with Apple’s standard leather band, or more than $1,000 if you really want the Hermès name. Finally, if you’re captivated by that ceramic look and have an extra $1,000 lying around, get the Apple Watch Edition. Who cares if it comes with a sports band?

Alternatively, you could always check out third-party watch bands for your Apple Watch, but keep in mind that not everything you see on Amazon is going to be of premium quality.

US DOT outlines safe transition to self-driving cars

US legislation for self-driving cars first made its way to the House of Representatives this past July. The bipartisan SELF DRIVE Act passed the House vote on September the 6th, and will now need to go through the Senate. Odds are that we’ll see autonomous cars on the road sooner rather than later, thanks to this bill and new voluntary guidance The US Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The governmental agencies released new guidelines on Tuesday that provide federal guidance for automated driving systems to both individual states and businesses.

There are driver assist systems already in place that can help you swerve before you even realize you need to, of course. According to the NHTSA, 94 percent of serious crashes are due to human error. The new federal guidelines attempt to make sure we can transition from these semi-autonomous cars to fully driverless ones safely and effectively.

“The new Guidance supports further development of this important new technology, which has the potential to change the way we travel and how we deliver goods and services,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao in a statement. “The safe deployment of automated vehicle technologies means we can look forward to a future with fewer traffic fatalities and increased mobility for all Americans.”

Called “A Vision for Safety 2.0,” the voluntary guidelines build on the previous policy by focusing on the next three levels of automated driving systems (ADSs): conditional assistance, high assistance, and fully automated systems. Under the new guidance, states and companies do not need to wait to test or deploy their ADSs, either. The Department of Transportation is already planning for the next version 3.0 to make sure automated vehicles can be on the nation’s roads safely and quickly.

Via: US DOT

Source: NHTSA

Apple’s AR efforts will only work if the battery can keep up

All of Apple’s new iPhones are ready for augmented reality. The iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X are designed with AR capabilities built-in, a lot like ASUS’ ZenFone AR and other Google Tango-powered devices. AR is being billed as the medium of the future, allowing users to seamlessly blend the real world with fantastical creatures, sprawling battlefields and cosmic adventures — or to just see if that IKEA Billy bookcase will actually work in their living rooms.

The promises of AR are vast. On-stage today during its 10th anniversary iPhone event, Apple showed off a competitive multiplayer game called The Machines that superimposed a gritty sci-fi warzone over a blank table. On the iPhone 8, tanks and soldiers blasted lasers into buildings and enemies, and a spaceship was eventually engulfed by a massive explosion. It looked like the future of gaming. And it might be — for 30 minutes at a time, at least.

We’ve been here before. Pokemon Go was the first AR game to truly take off in the mainstream market and it’s still going strong — but it offers a cautionary tale for anyone dreaming of untethered AR gaming.

On mobile devices, AR is a massive battery suck. Plain and simple.

Playing Pokemon Go for an hour, with no other apps open, will drain about 30 percent of an iPhone 6S’s battery, according to CNET. And with other apps open, it’s easy to lose 45 percent of an iPhone 6S’s battery life in just 30 minutes. Anecdotally, plenty of Pokemon Go enthusiasts using a range of phones have reported massive battery drain when playing for extended periods of time — that’s why they usually have portable-power-pack cables slithering out of their pockets and purses.

The iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X are more powerful than ever, and all of our smart phones are only going to get more sophisticated as time rolls on. However, no amount of dual-camera action, f/2.4 aperture or 12-megapixel sensors can save the new iPhones from themselves. Simply put, AR is useless if it bricks your phone every time you flip it on.

This isn’t just Apple’s problem. Battery life was a major concern when we reviewed the ASUS ZenFone AR last month. The phone itself was pleasantly powerful, running AAA-style games like Afterpulse and VR experiences nearly flawlessly — but the battery simply couldn’t keep up. The ZenFone AR packs a 3,300mAh cell, far outpacing the iPhone 6S’s 1,715mAh battery, but still, the phone couldn’t stay charged for a full day. Here’s how reviewer Chris Velazco explained it:

“I’d pull the phone off the charger between 7 AM and 8 AM, and it would be right on the edge of death by 6 PM. Things got worse when I spent time playing Daydream VR games or using Tango apps for more than a few minutes.”

You catch that? Messing around with AR for just a few minutes has a drastic impact on the ZenFone AR’s battery life, and that phone features one of the most powerful cells in the business.

There are no concrete battery details for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus or X, though Apple did reveal the iPhone X should last two hours longer than the iPhone 7, which features a 1,960mAh cell.

Apple is clearly excited about AR. In June, it opened up the tech to developers with ARKit, a platform that has already resulted in some truly freaky and fun experiences. However, these are early days for AR and the hardware is still catching up to this software explosion.

But, that may be just fine with Apple, at least for now. After all, the company generally makes billions each year from accessory sales alone, and a shorter, AR-driven battery life may mean they’ll sell a few more AirPower mats this holiday season.

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Apple finally embraces wireless charging with new iPhones, AirPower charging mat

Why it matters to you

If you’re an Apple user, you’ll soon be able to charge your devices much more easily thanks to Qi wireless charging support.

Apple has finally taken the wraps off the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X — a new generation of iPhones with a host of innovative features. Perhaps most notable of those new features is wireless charging, which has long been requested of Apple and is now finally a significant part of the iPhone experience.

In fact, Qi wireless charging goes beyond the iPhone. It was already available on the Apple Watch, and it’s now available in a new AirPods charging case, so you’ll be able to wirelessly charge all your mobile Apple devices.

Does that mean you’ll need three wireless charging pads? Thankfully, no. After announcing that the iPhone would support wireless charging, the company also announced that it’s working with Qi to develop AirPower, Apple’s Qi-based wireless charging standard that basically allows for the charging of multiple devices at one time. Apple will launch the AirPower charging mat in 2018, which unfortunately means that you’ll have to use multiple charging pads until then.

Still, there are third-party options. For starters, Powermat’s charging mats work through Qi, which means the iPhone will support all Powermat chargers.  They are located in public places like Starbucks restaurants and airports around the world, and you can find nearby Powermat chargers by downloading the app.

Companies like Belkin and Mophie are also working on charging mats of their own. In fact, Belkin has already released information about its new wireless charging mat, called the Boost Up Wireless Charging Pad. The device costs $60, and is able to charge through cases up to 3mm thick.

Apple embracing wireless charging is good news, but not all that surprising. Rumors have been circulating for some time that Apple would start implementing wireless charging on the iPhone. Some reports even indicated that Apple is working with wireless charging company Energous, which has already shown off tech for truly wireless charging — whereby your devices will charge simply by being in range of a charging device, without the need to place them on a mat.

It’s still possible that Apple could be working with Energous — though that tech is still in its early stages, and it will likely be a few years before we see any kind of consumer implementation of it.

The new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus phones will both go up for pre-order on September 15, with full sales set to start on September 22. The iPhone 8 starts at $699 for the 64GB version, while the 8 Plus has a starting price of $799. The iPhone X starts at $999, and will be available in November.

Update: Powermat charging pads around the world will support the iPhone.

Here’s how you can get your hands on the iPhone X

The iPhone X has been revealed at long last, but you’ll have to wait well more than a month before you’re able to get one in your hands. While Apple’s futuristic flagship was announced at its special event on September 12, the device won’t be available for pre-order until October 27, and won’t ship to customers until a week later on November 3.

It won’t be cheap. The base model of the iPhone X with 64GB of storage starts at a whopping $1,000 if you buy through Apple. The 256GB variant will go for an extra $150. You only get two color options, too — Silver and Space Gray — with no hue resembling gold anywhere to be found.

Still, that won’t stop all four major carriers from issuing special discounts and promotions to earn your dollars. We take a look at the deals out there to make Apple’s latest and greatest a bit kinder to your wallet. If the iPhone X is out of your budget, take a look at our iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus buying guide to see if it’s a better fit.

How to buy an unlocked iPhone X

Apple typically makes unlocked models of its phones available shortly after they launch on wireless carriers, and we expect the same for the iPhone X. If you want to buy the device with no commitment, this is the way to go. Apple also offers its own financing, so you aren’t required to pay all up front. Do note, there’s no mention of an unlocked, SIM-free model on the Apple website yet.

How to buy on T-Mobile

T-Mobile will issue you $300 toward your iPhone X if you trade in your iPhone 6 or newer in “good condition.” This deal also applies to the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. The savings will be issued in 24 monthly bill credits, so you’ll receive them in installments over the life of the device as your pay it off.

T-Mobile has not yet announced how much it will sell the iPhone X for, nor has the company said when it will open up pre-orders. We’ve contacted the carrier and will report back as soon as we receive word.

You will be able to upgrade to the iPhone X if you are already enrolled in the iPhone Upgrade Program. We’re still awaiting information from Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint, and we’ll continue to update this guide as soon as we know more.