Today’s Apple event at the Flint Center in Cupertino was a whirlwind of powerful announcements surrounding the company's line of iPhone products. After walking up on stage, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook announced the brand new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
“iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the biggest advancements in iPhone history,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The iPhone is the most loved smartphone in the world with the highest customer satisfaction in the industry and we are making it much better in every way. Only Apple can combine the best hardware, software and services at this unprecedented level and we think customers are going to love it.”
Senior Vice President Phil Schiller then took the stage to run through the iPhone 6 enhancements at a swift pace. For the first time, Apple is simultaneously releasing multiple screen sizes – the iPhone will be available in a 4.7” and a 5.5” version. These phones will be technologically similar, varying only in screen resolution and slight camera model differences. They will sport a more powerful A8 64bit processor, larger Retina HD screen, and NFC technology for using the brand new Apple Pay service.
Hardware
The core of every iPhone revision is the advancements Apple makes as they continue to push the bounds of mobile technology. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus announcement definitely lived up to the expectations.
Apple announced a new generation of Retina displays that they are branding as “Retina HD”. The 4.7“ iPhone 6 model will feature a 1334x750 screen resolution and have 38% more pixels than its iPhone 5s predecessor. The larger iPhone 6 Plus model will feature a 5.5” screen with an impressive 1920x1080 resolution – nearly three times the pixels in the iPhone 6 Plus versus the previous generation. In addition to the higher resolution, the new screen technology features a much higher contrast for replicating darker black colors.
Despite the larger screen, Apple was able to take the already slim 7.6mm iPhone 5s down to an impressive 7.1mm and 6.9mm in the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6, respectively, and they will include ion-strengthened glass that beautifully curves around the outer edges of the device. Apple even promotes a broader angle of viewing in the all new photo-aligned IPS display which should come in handy when sharing photos and videos with those around you. This is achieved through a technology Apple refers to as dual-domain pixels which help in displaying correct pixel colors at even the widest supported view angles.
The processor that powers the next generation iPhones is a desktop-class 64bit Apple A8 chip. It has a 20 nanometer structure that reaches new levels of both performance and efficiency. During the keynote, Phil Schiller boasted some interesting statistics and claimed the new chip gains 20% more CPU performance, 50% faster graphics performance, all in a package that is 13% smaller than the A7 chips found in current models.
In addition to the A8 processor, the M8 motion coprocessor also received a spec bump during the media event. It gained an additional sensor that is called a Barometer which is used to estimate relative elevation. It can also now estimate distance traveled on this low-power coprocessor which will integrate well with iOS 8’s new Health app.
The camera is debatably one of the most important aspects of any mobile device these days and Apple never leaves it untouched. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus received substantial upgrades in the photo and video department.
The iSight cameras that ship in the new iPhones are 8 megapixel cameras with new sensor technology known as Focus Pixel which allows for faster auto-focusing; it also uses dedicated hardware resources for quicker face detection. However, the interesting part came when Phil Schiller announced Optical Image Stabilization, available only in the iPhone 6 Plus. This is a critical feature because so many people rely heavily on their mobile phones as their primary cameras that they may be willing to spend the additional money just to get the iPhone Plus for its optical technology.
But what is Optical Stabilization? Schiller described it as additional movements that are now possible in the lens of the iPhone 6 Plus. It was previously possible for the lens to move in and out as it focused, but it is now capable of moving side to side and up and down to focus quickly and accurately, resulting in fantastic photos with less effort (this will also improve shooting images in low light which is a common occurrence). Video recording features will also utilize the optical power in the lens of the iPhone 6 Plus. Other notable features mentioned included tone mapping, noise reduction, an 5 element lens and brand new Apple designed image signal processor.
Other additions to the iPhone 6 included advanced wireless technology and NFC for mobile payments in the form of Apple Pay (which will be covered in more depth in a separate article). As for wireless technology, Apple has built in 150Mbps LTE with the help of a technology the refer to as “Carrier Aggregation”. The Wi-Fi chip has been upgraded to Wireless AC and is capable of an astounding 433Mbps when used with an appropriate router.
Also announced was the inclusion of VoLTE. This exciting technology takes voice calls off of the carrier’s 3G network and places them on LTE, which should allow for simultaneous voice and data usage.
No iPhone hardware revision would be complete without a mention of battery life. As expected, the new iPhone 6 outlasts the previous generation substantially thanks to its larger housing. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus last roughly 14hrs/ 24hrs, respectively, when talking on 3G and 10hrs / 12hrs browsing the web on LTE. Truly impressive for a slimmer generation of iPhones.
Software
Both iPhones will ship with iOS 8, Apple’s next generation mobile operating system. As seen during the keynote – the iPhone 6 Plus had small additions to its larger UI that was not visible in the smaller iPhone 6 model. For example, the new Messages displays the image of the contact in the conversations list. Apple has been preparing developers with tools released at this year's WWDC event for building adaptive user interfaces: tools like Auto Layout and new Size Classes in iOS 8 will help developers build unique experiences for every screen and orientation available in the iOS ecosystem.
Storage and Pricing
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will come with three storage sizes: 16GB, 64GB, 128GB options. They will be available in three colors as well: Gold, Silver, or Space Gray.
iPhone 6
16 GB: $199, two-year contract
64 GB: $299, two-year contract
128 GB: $399, two-year contract
iPhone 6 Plus
16 GB: $299, two-year contract
64 GB: $399, two-year contract
128 GB: $499, two-year contract
Also launching with the release of the new iPhones will be new iPhone 6 cases.
New leather cases will available in Black, Soft Pink, Olive Brown, Midnight Blue, and Red. These will be priced at $45 for the iPhone 6 and $49 for the iPhone 6 Plus. In addition, brighter colored silicon cases will also be available for only $35 for the iPhone 6 and $39 for the iPhone 6 Plus.
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in 10 countries when it releases on Friday, September 19th:
US
Australia
Canada
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Japan
Puerto Rico
Singapore
UK
Excitingly, there will be a pre-order for the devices available starting Friday, September 12th.
Round up from Around the Web
A collection of interesting links, photos, and videos about the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Constantly updating.
Apple's Tech Specs page for the new iPhones.
Apple's official Accessories page for the iPhone 6.
Leather case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Silicone case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Highlights
RAM:1 GB Screen Size (in cm):11.938 cm (4.7) Rear Camera:8 MP Front Camera:Below 2MP Internal Memory:16GB Battery Capacity (in mAh):1810 Processor Cores:Dual SUPC: SDL692531484
Specifications
In The Box
Box Contents iPhone with iOS 8, Apple Ear Pods with Remote and Microphone, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter and Documentation
General
Brand Apple
Model iPhone 6
Form Smartphone
SIMs Single
SIM Size Nano SIM
Colour Space Grey/ Silver/ Gold
Other Features -
Call Features Loudspeaker
Display
Screen Size (in cm) 11.93 cm (4.7)
Display Resolution 750 x 1334 pixels
Display Type LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen
Screen Protection Fingerprint- resistant oleophobic coating
Pixel Density 326 ppi
Multitouch Yes
Other Screen Features 16M colours, HD Retina display screen
Software
OS Version iOS 9
Preinstalled Apps -
Multi-languages Supported Yes
Camera
Rear Camera 8 MP
Auto Focus Yes
Flash Yes
Front Camera 1.2 MP
Other Camera Features Rear Camera Video Resolution: 1080p, Front Camera: 720p at 30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular; 1.5um pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
Connectivity
GSM Yes
CDMA No
3G/WCDMA Yes
4G/LTE Yes
Processor
Processor A8 Chip with 64-bit Architecture and M8 Motion Co-processor
Processor Brand Apple
Memory & Storage
RAM 1 GB
Internal Memory 16 GB
User Memory -
Expandable Memory No
Memory Card Slot No
Hardware
Accelerometer Yes
Compass Yes
Proximity Yes
Gyro-sensor Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Hardware Connectivity
Bluetooth A2DP Yes
Audio Jack 3.5mm
SAR Value SAR US - 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) / SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
FM Radio No
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity 1810 mAh
Replaceable Battery No
Talk Time Up to 14 h
Standby Time Up to 250 h
Dimensions
HxWxD 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm
Weight 129 gm
Warranty
Warranty Type Brand Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Warranty
Period 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
www.youtube.com/watch?v=61TAqY03xwk
“iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the biggest advancements in iPhone history,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The iPhone is the most loved smartphone in the world with the highest customer satisfaction in the industry and we are making it much better in every way. Only Apple can combine the best hardware, software and services at this unprecedented level and we think customers are going to love it.”
Senior Vice President Phil Schiller then took the stage to run through the iPhone 6 enhancements at a swift pace. For the first time, Apple is simultaneously releasing multiple screen sizes – the iPhone will be available in a 4.7” and a 5.5” version. These phones will be technologically similar, varying only in screen resolution and slight camera model differences. They will sport a more powerful A8 64bit processor, larger Retina HD screen, and NFC technology for using the brand new Apple Pay service.
Hardware
The core of every iPhone revision is the advancements Apple makes as they continue to push the bounds of mobile technology. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus announcement definitely lived up to the expectations.
Apple announced a new generation of Retina displays that they are branding as “Retina HD”. The 4.7“ iPhone 6 model will feature a 1334x750 screen resolution and have 38% more pixels than its iPhone 5s predecessor. The larger iPhone 6 Plus model will feature a 5.5” screen with an impressive 1920x1080 resolution – nearly three times the pixels in the iPhone 6 Plus versus the previous generation. In addition to the higher resolution, the new screen technology features a much higher contrast for replicating darker black colors.
Despite the larger screen, Apple was able to take the already slim 7.6mm iPhone 5s down to an impressive 7.1mm and 6.9mm in the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6, respectively, and they will include ion-strengthened glass that beautifully curves around the outer edges of the device. Apple even promotes a broader angle of viewing in the all new photo-aligned IPS display which should come in handy when sharing photos and videos with those around you. This is achieved through a technology Apple refers to as dual-domain pixels which help in displaying correct pixel colors at even the widest supported view angles.
The processor that powers the next generation iPhones is a desktop-class 64bit Apple A8 chip. It has a 20 nanometer structure that reaches new levels of both performance and efficiency. During the keynote, Phil Schiller boasted some interesting statistics and claimed the new chip gains 20% more CPU performance, 50% faster graphics performance, all in a package that is 13% smaller than the A7 chips found in current models.
In addition to the A8 processor, the M8 motion coprocessor also received a spec bump during the media event. It gained an additional sensor that is called a Barometer which is used to estimate relative elevation. It can also now estimate distance traveled on this low-power coprocessor which will integrate well with iOS 8’s new Health app.
The camera is debatably one of the most important aspects of any mobile device these days and Apple never leaves it untouched. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus received substantial upgrades in the photo and video department.
The iSight cameras that ship in the new iPhones are 8 megapixel cameras with new sensor technology known as Focus Pixel which allows for faster auto-focusing; it also uses dedicated hardware resources for quicker face detection. However, the interesting part came when Phil Schiller announced Optical Image Stabilization, available only in the iPhone 6 Plus. This is a critical feature because so many people rely heavily on their mobile phones as their primary cameras that they may be willing to spend the additional money just to get the iPhone Plus for its optical technology.
But what is Optical Stabilization? Schiller described it as additional movements that are now possible in the lens of the iPhone 6 Plus. It was previously possible for the lens to move in and out as it focused, but it is now capable of moving side to side and up and down to focus quickly and accurately, resulting in fantastic photos with less effort (this will also improve shooting images in low light which is a common occurrence). Video recording features will also utilize the optical power in the lens of the iPhone 6 Plus. Other notable features mentioned included tone mapping, noise reduction, an 5 element lens and brand new Apple designed image signal processor.
Other additions to the iPhone 6 included advanced wireless technology and NFC for mobile payments in the form of Apple Pay (which will be covered in more depth in a separate article). As for wireless technology, Apple has built in 150Mbps LTE with the help of a technology the refer to as “Carrier Aggregation”. The Wi-Fi chip has been upgraded to Wireless AC and is capable of an astounding 433Mbps when used with an appropriate router.
Also announced was the inclusion of VoLTE. This exciting technology takes voice calls off of the carrier’s 3G network and places them on LTE, which should allow for simultaneous voice and data usage.
No iPhone hardware revision would be complete without a mention of battery life. As expected, the new iPhone 6 outlasts the previous generation substantially thanks to its larger housing. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus last roughly 14hrs/ 24hrs, respectively, when talking on 3G and 10hrs / 12hrs browsing the web on LTE. Truly impressive for a slimmer generation of iPhones.
Software
Both iPhones will ship with iOS 8, Apple’s next generation mobile operating system. As seen during the keynote – the iPhone 6 Plus had small additions to its larger UI that was not visible in the smaller iPhone 6 model. For example, the new Messages displays the image of the contact in the conversations list. Apple has been preparing developers with tools released at this year's WWDC event for building adaptive user interfaces: tools like Auto Layout and new Size Classes in iOS 8 will help developers build unique experiences for every screen and orientation available in the iOS ecosystem.
Storage and Pricing
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will come with three storage sizes: 16GB, 64GB, 128GB options. They will be available in three colors as well: Gold, Silver, or Space Gray.
iPhone 6
16 GB: $199, two-year contract
64 GB: $299, two-year contract
128 GB: $399, two-year contract
iPhone 6 Plus
16 GB: $299, two-year contract
64 GB: $399, two-year contract
128 GB: $499, two-year contract
Also launching with the release of the new iPhones will be new iPhone 6 cases.
New leather cases will available in Black, Soft Pink, Olive Brown, Midnight Blue, and Red. These will be priced at $45 for the iPhone 6 and $49 for the iPhone 6 Plus. In addition, brighter colored silicon cases will also be available for only $35 for the iPhone 6 and $39 for the iPhone 6 Plus.
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in 10 countries when it releases on Friday, September 19th:
USAustralia
Canada
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Japan
Puerto Rico
Singapore
UK
Excitingly, there will be a pre-order for the devices available starting Friday, September 12th.
Round up from Around the Web
A collection of interesting links, photos, and videos about the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Constantly updating.
Apple's Tech Specs page for the new iPhones.
Apple's official Accessories page for the iPhone 6.
Leather case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Silicone case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Highlights
RAM:1 GB Screen Size (in cm):11.938 cm (4.7) Rear Camera:8 MP Front Camera:Below 2MP Internal Memory:16GB Battery Capacity (in mAh):1810 Processor Cores:Dual SUPC: SDL692531484
Specifications
In The Box
Box Contents iPhone with iOS 8, Apple Ear Pods with Remote and Microphone, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter and Documentation
General
Brand Apple
Model iPhone 6
Form Smartphone
SIMs Single
SIM Size Nano SIM
Colour Space Grey/ Silver/ Gold
Other Features -
Call Features Loudspeaker
Display
Screen Size (in cm) 11.93 cm (4.7)
Display Resolution 750 x 1334 pixels
Display Type LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen
Screen Protection Fingerprint- resistant oleophobic coating
Pixel Density 326 ppi
Multitouch Yes
Other Screen Features 16M colours, HD Retina display screen
Software
OS Version iOS 9
Preinstalled Apps -
Multi-languages Supported Yes
Camera
Rear Camera 8 MP
Auto Focus Yes
Flash Yes
Front Camera 1.2 MP
Other Camera Features Rear Camera Video Resolution: 1080p, Front Camera: 720p at 30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular; 1.5um pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
Connectivity
GSM Yes
CDMA No
3G/WCDMA Yes
4G/LTE Yes
Processor
Processor A8 Chip with 64-bit Architecture and M8 Motion Co-processor
Processor Brand Apple
Memory & Storage
RAM 1 GB
Internal Memory 16 GB
User Memory -
Expandable Memory No
Memory Card Slot No
Hardware
Accelerometer Yes
Compass Yes
Proximity Yes
Gyro-sensor Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Hardware Connectivity
Bluetooth A2DP Yes
Audio Jack 3.5mm
SAR Value SAR US - 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) / SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
FM Radio No
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity 1810 mAh
Replaceable Battery No
Talk Time Up to 14 h
Standby Time Up to 250 h
Dimensions
HxWxD 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm
Weight 129 gm
Warranty
Warranty Type Brand Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Warranty
Period 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
www.youtube.com/watch?v=61TAqY03xwk
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