Since the iPhone’s inception, Apple top management – once led by the brilliant Steve Jobs – has argued against Android. But now it has become apparent that Apple is only playing catch up, launching new features they once adamantly opposed. Though Apple is late three years to large screen party in the smartphone world but it has done with panache. Apple has not disappointed its fans by announcing not only two new iPhones, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, but the much-anticipated Apple Watch at a keynote event in California. While the iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch screen that is significantly larger than the 4-inch display on the iPhone 5 and 5S, the iPhone 6 Plus marks the company’s entry into the "phablets" segment like Samsung's 5.7-inch Galaxy Note.
Speaking at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California, where Steve Jobs unveiled the first Apple Macintosh computer 30 years ago, chief executive Tim Cook said the launch is "the biggest advancement in the history of iPhone".
Here is a quick rundown of best reasons to buy the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Thinnest iPhones yet!
Right from the rounded back of the original iPhone to the flat design of the 5S, Apple has continued to vary its design with the new models. Apple calls the design of the new iPhones "a continuous, seamless design". In the new models, the glass front melts into the curved all-metal sides. While the company’s current flagship 5S, already a thin phone in its own right, measures 7.6 mm in thickness, both the new phones are also somewhat thinner at 6.8 and 7.1 mm, respectively.
Both the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus come with diagonal screens with "Retina HD" displays. While the iPhone 6 offer a higher resolution: 1334 by 750 pixels (326 pixels per inch) the iPhone 6 comes with a 1920 by 1080 pixels screen resolution (401 pixels per inch). The new screens offer broader viewing angles, and both the phones have dramatically higher contrast ratios (iPhone 6 – 1400:1, iPhone 6 Plus 1300:1) and brightness ratings (500 cd/m2) despite Apple stating that it slimmed down both phone’s display backlights. Although the screens do not utilize sapphire glass as had been previously rumored, they are "ion-strengthened" for extra protection.
The iPhone 6 measures in at 5.44 inches long and 2.64 inches wide, and weighs 4.55 ounces. The iPhone 6 measures in at 6.22 inches long and 3.06 wide, weighing 6.07 ounces. In comparison, the iPhone 5s is 4.87 inches long, 2.31 inches wide, and it weighs 3.95 ounces.
The 5.5-inch screen offers 88 per cent more real estate than prior models and full HD resolution. This makes it compete against Note like phablets, which trade compactness for the benefits of a large-screen experience, such as better video viewing. In terms of viewing experience, a big advantage with iPhone 6 Plus is the landscape mode. The mode enables you to view apps and home screen in a wider landscape mode. It's expected that many apps for iPhone 6 will also more closely resemble iPad apps than traditional iPhone apps.
Better A8 processors
Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are now powered by the new Apple-designed 64-bit A8 processing chip. The A8 offers longer sustained performance and better energy efficiency, which makes it run games with better, smoother frame rates. Apple claims the new chip offers up to 25 per cent faster processor speed and 50 per cent faster graphics. This means as compared to the original iPhone, the new processor in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is 84 times faster.
The new A8 is also up to 50 percent more power-efficient and will be able to sustain power-intensive tasks for longer while generating less heat. Apple has also unveiled the M8 motion coprocessor, which measures data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass. It's more than a step tracker, the new M8 can distinguish between sports such as cycling and running. It also can calculate distance and elevation using an onboard barometer to measure air pressure changes. Third-party app integration also will be available with Nike already confirming it will updates its Nike+ app to support these advanced capabilities.
Camera
Both the devices offer features an 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5-micron pixels and a f/2.2 aperture. The new camera sports an all-new Focus Pixels sensor that senses light quickly for swift auto focus. The new sensor also allows for exposure control (the ability to lighten or darken a photo as you're taking it), better face detection, and automatic image stabilization.
Powered by the iPhone’s new 64-bit A8 chip, the iPhone 6 Plus features optical image stabilization, in which the A8, M8, and gyroscope work together to compensate for hand-shake and allow for better photos in lower light. The camera sports a five-element lens and a new image signal processor that Apple says vastly improves performance.
Both models have a “best shot” mode. Now users can take Panorams at up to 43 megapixels. The biggest changes might be to video: you can now capture 1080p HD video at 60 fps, or even opt for slo-mo videos at 240 fps. Continuous autofocus and cinematic video stabilization promise to make your recordings look better than ever.
Wireless Capabilities
The iPhone 6 now features faster LTE than iPhone 5s and support for up to 20 LTE wireless bands. You'll benefit from Wi-Fi calling and voice over LTE. The iPhone 6 also supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, for a connection that's up to triple the speed than that of an iPhone 5s.
NFC & Apple Pay
Finally the iPhone 6 offers the much-awaited NFC (near-field communication) capabilities. These capabilities are an important part of Apple's new mobile-payment service called Apple Pay. Used in conjunction with Touch ID and a data-storage system dubbed Secure Element, the NFC features will allow you to use Apple Pay to quickly, easily, and securely buy goods in retail stores without having to use your actual credit card.
Battery Life
The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus both offer improved battery life. Battery life on the smaller iPhone 6 has seen a minor upgrade, with 10 hours more talk time and an hour more Wi-Fi browsing time. The iPhone 6 Plus offers 3G talk time of 24 hours and 12 hours of web browsing on 3G and 4G.
New Operating System (iOS 8)
The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus will ship with iOS 8, Apple's newest mobile operating system. iOS 8's main goal is to improve integration between Apple devices, both mobile and desktop, through the use of "Continuity." This means users can seamlessly transition tasks between iPhones, iPads, Macs, and the Apple Watch. iOS 8 offers features like interactive notifications, widgets in the Notification Center, third-party keyboards, and a new QuickType predictive keyboard.
Pricing
The devices will be available on September 19, 2014 (in the US, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Australia). The rollout to other countries will begin "soon after," according to Apple. As for the price, the iPhone 6 will cost $199 for the 16GB model, $299 for 64GB, and $399 for 128GB. The iPhone 6 Plus will run $100 more: $299 for 16GB, $399 for 64GB, and $499 for 128GB.
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