“9.9.2014. Wish we could say more.” Only Apple would print a one-liner this vague on an invitation. After months of speculation from every news outlet and tech junkie, the wait is finally over: the iPhone 6 has landed, ladies and gentlemen.
Today in Cupertino, California, at the Flint Center, Apple dropped some big bombs on us. While the Apple Watch was a cool announcement, the real show stealer was the unveiling of the company’s newest update to its most demanded product, the iPhone, one that makes up almost 50 percent of its profits. In the past, the tech powerhouse has released more than one iPhone model at an announcement event, but never before has it presented models that differ in size.
The iPhone 6 comes in two models: the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. The main difference between the two is that the Plus is significantly larger, measuring in at 6.22 inches tall and 3.06 inches wide, while the standard model is 5.44 inches tall and 2.64 inches wide.
Apart from the new and improved size, both come with a list of impressive upgraded features. Here are some of the highlights we can expect:
• “Retina HD” displays. With more than 1 million pixels in the iPhone 6 – a third more than the iPhone 5S – and 2 million pixels in the iPhone 6 Plus, we are talking a whole new viewing experience.
• Much needed extended battery life. The iPhone 5S offered 10 hours of video watching and now the iPhone 6 ups that to 11 hours, and the iPhone 6 Plus takes it even further with 14 hours.
• A better camera for all those selfies you have been trying to perfect. Both models will feature an 8 megapixel camera with a new sensor that will help with faster focus.
• A handful of new software additions. First, iOS 7 is now iOS 8. There are also new applications including HealthKit, which monitors health-related information such as weight and blood pressure, and HomeKit, which can control all items in one’s home.
• A new way to pay. ApplePay, which has been running through the rumor mill for a while now, is an iPhone app with sends payment through a simple tap. Apple will be partnering with American Express, Visa and MasterCard for this upgrade.
