By Catherine Hilliard
Staff Writer

It’s been a year since the iPhone 5s was released, and for those who’ve been waiting since then to upgrade, the wait is over. The iPhone 6 is finally here! The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were released on Friday, Sept. 19, but pre-orders were available one week earlier on Friday, September 12, 2014.

Pre-orders launched at 12:01 a.m. PT., and due to the large demand for new phones, the website had technical difficulties. An apple sales representative said, “The sale for this phone was incredible.”

Pre-orders for the iPhone 6 made a record of 10 million sales in one weekend.
With a noticeably larger screen that displays more content, consumers can view more apps on the home screen. Unlike the iPhone 5s, which displays a 4 inch screen and is 7.6 millimeters in thickness, the iPhone 6 screen is bigger than any other previous iPhone’s; featuring a 4.7 inch screen with thickness of 6.9 millimeters. The iPhone 6 Plus reveals an even larger screen of 5.5 inches, and a thickness of 7.1 millimeters.

The new iPhones were described by Apple as “bigger than bigger.” A newer, thinner body and rounded corners give new iPhones a futuristic and sleek look. Along with faster processors and a state of the art Apple Pay payment system, this phone can be used by both young and old.

Phones come in three different storage sizes of 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB, as well in three different colors including gold, silver and space gray. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have a lot in common, however their prices vary. The iPhone 6 starts at $199 and increases by $100 with each addition to capacity size resulting in $300 for 64 GB and $400 for 128 GB. The iPhone 6 Plus on the other hand starts at $299, and increases $100 with each capacity size.

Apple made significant improvements to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus’ already stellar camera. The device now performs optical image stabilization and uses “Focus Pixel” technology, therefore improving upon the phone’s ability to select autofocus points, resulting in the end of lots of consumer frustration. Battery life has improved as well, so that iPhones dying halfway through the day on a full charge are a thing of the past.

Fingerprint ID technology allows buyers access to their phones with a touch of their fingers, as well as the capability to purchase apps and music.

One main aspect to be worried about is resistance to weight. The phones cannot withstand the weight of 70 pounds and will bend. If a consumer’s iPhone bends, the circuitry could get damaged and the phone may need a replacement.

Apple’s statement on the iPhone 6 said, “It’s one continuous form where hardware and software function in perfect unison, creating a new generation of iPhone that’s better by any measure.”

http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-6/

http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/iphone-6-1264565/review