iPhone X Release Date, Pre-Order Update: Manufacturers Struggling With Face ID Components

Yet another report, this time from Nikkei, claims Apple is facing production issues with the iPhone X's 3D sensors for the new Face ID feature. This could severely impact the availability of the iPhone X on its release date as pre order for the phone are set to begin. The dot projector, dubbed Romeo, uses a laser to beam 30,000 infrared dots on the user's face to map their unique traits, while the receiving module is called Juliet. Trouble with Romeo modules are reportedly holding back mass production of the iPhone X. The report comes as Apple gears up to start taking pre-orders for the iPhone X this month.