It’s a big week for Apple lovers everywhere, as the company has finally revealed its highly-anticipated iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, and a revolutionary wearable technology, the Apple Watch. On Tuesday, September 9th, Tim Cook stood before an eager crowd in Cupertino, California, and excitedly shared to the world the introduction of Apple’s latest innovations. Want a summary on what to expect from these new products? FSC is here to help.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Apple recently unveiled their new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Image courtesy of variety.com
- Size. Is bigger always better? Seems to be the case for every evolution of Apple’s popular iPhone. The iPhone 6 comes in with a 4.7″ display, while the 6 Plus will be a 5.5″ screen. By comparison, Apple’s previous iPhone, the iPhone 5C, had a 4″ screen. Colors include gold, white and space gray.
- Speed. Both phones will be powered by the new A8 processor chip, which Apple claims is 50 times faster than the chip in the original iPhone.
- Selfies. An 8 MP rear-facing camera has been installed in both phones, as well as an improved 2.1 MP front-facing camera. The iPhone 6 Plus will also feature optical image stabilization.
- Price. The iPhone 6 will be available for $199 (with a two-year contract) for the 16GB, $299 for 64GB and $399 for 128 GB. The iPhone 6 Plus is little pricier, coming in at $299 for 16GB, $399 for 64GB, and $499 for 128GB (with a two-year contract.)
The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus go on sale September 19th, with pre-orders beginning September 12th.
Apple Watch
- Name. Everyone was assuming it was going to be the iWatch. Well, it’s not. It’s just Watch.
- Functionality. You must have an iPhone linked to your Apple Watch for it to work. It’s compatible with the 5, 5C, 5S, 6 and 6 Plus.
- Features. The display is touch screen, and filled with sensors that can track everything from your heart rate to daily activities and excercise. Third party developers are already hard at work on customizable apps for this wearable tech device.
- Design. The Apple Watch will be available in three different collections: the Watch in a stainless steel finish, the Watch Sport in a lightweight aluminum version, and the Watch Edition in 18-karat gold.
Apple Pay
- Purpose. Apple Pay is Apple’s first payment platform. The idea is that you can securely use your payment information at one of their 200,000 supported merchants. It will be available with the updated mobile operating system, iOS 8.