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The second problem arrives when you think about the issue of succession. The "X" is an important shift for Apple, one that represents a higher echelon of iPhone than the ones that preceded it. The X represents Apple's rebranded iPhone with secure infrared face unlock technology, no home button and state-of-the-art giant screens. The X brand is a pricier lineup than before, and it's easing you steadily, purposefully, into paying more for your phone.

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