N470, 000 Iphone X: Apple Finally Reveals It's Best Ever Smartphone(Photos)

Following months of anticipation, Apple has finally unveiled its souped-up 'anniversary' phone, the iPhone X.

The $999 (£999 in the UK) iPhone X features an edge-to-edge display with richer colours, and facial recognition software called Face ID that allows users to unlock the phone without the need for a fingerprint reader or physical home button.

Apple has also revealed the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, alongside an upgrade to the Apple Watch and a higher-definition Apple TV.

Apple has announced the iPhone X, pronounced 'iPhone 10', that comes with no home button.

Users have to swipe up from the bottom to unlock or to go home from an app or to multitask.

It also includes 'Face ID' that allows users to unlock the phone by looking at it.

The device which is is dust and waterproof at a microscopic level will be available in space grey and silver.

It features a glass front and back, with a band around the edge made from surgical grade stainless steel, as well as an edgeless display.