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Why Does the iPhone 9 Not Exist? Explained

Discover why Apple skipped the iPhone 9 and jumped from iPhone 8 to iPhone X to celebrate the 10th anniversary.

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Video transcript

The iPhone 9 does not exist for strategic marketing reasons. Apple skipped directly from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone X (ten) to mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. This jump highlighted a major technological leap and underscored the significance of the new features introduced with the iPhone X.

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  1. Why did Apple skip the iPhone 9?

    Apple skipped the iPhone 9 to mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone by releasing the iPhone X, emphasizing a technological leap and new features.

  2. What was special about the iPhone X?

    The iPhone X introduced major design and technological advancements, such as an OLED screen and Face ID, representing a significant step forward from the iPhone 8.

  3. Is there any rumor about an iPhone 9 release?

    Apple never released an iPhone 9, and the company continues to follow their current naming conventions starting from iPhone X onward.

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