Why the iPhone X could be Apple's ultimate tech folly

There's a certain kind of person who will happily drop $999 (or $1,149 for the 256GB version, all before tax) on the Apple iPhone X when it launches Nov. 3. You probably know at least one of them; some of my best friends are among their number. 

It isn't enough to describe these consumers as mere early adopters. Their mania for the latest thing is so strong, it outweighs all worries about privacy and price; it erases all concern over facial scanning and the odd glass back, all doubts about whether you really need a "Super Retina" screen or whether animoji is a novelty you'll use for five days at most.  Read more...