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iPhone 6 specs and features – Everything you need to know

Jane Vivian

Sep 10, 2014 07:31 am / Posted by Jane Vivian | Categories: Hot Topics

The long wait is over – Apple has taken the wraps off its new flagship smartphone. Read on for all the details of iPhone 6, including specs and features.

iPhone 6
Apple on Tuesday unveiled two new, bigger iPhones, just as all the leaks suggested, including the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. The increase in screen size isn’t the only change coming to the iPhone line, so in what follows you can check out the full set of specs for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 model.

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  • Size: 138.1 x 67 x 6.9mm
  • Weight: 129g
  • 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD LED-backlit display with 1334 x 750 resolution (326ppi) with ion-strenthened glass and 38% more pixels than iPhone 5s
  • 64-bit 20-nanometer Apple A8 processor (20% faster CPU, 50% faster graphics)
    second-generation M8 motion coprocessor
  • 16/64/128GB of storage
  • 8-megapixel camera with True Tone flash, 1.5micron pixels, f/2.2 aperture, digital image stabilization, cinematic video stabilization and continuous autofocus video
  • new 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Wi-Fi calling
  • 150Mbps LTE support (up to 20 LTE bands and VoLTE)
  • Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the Home button
  • Battery life (50 hours of audio, 11 hours of video/Wi-Fi browsing, 10 days of standby)
  • iOS 8 and Apple Pay support

The iPhone 6 will be available in silver, gold and space gray beginning with September 19 in various countries, with on-contract prices starting at $199 for the 16GB model, $299 for the 64GB version and $399 for the 128GB model. Special Apple-made cases for the new model will also be available to buyers, priced at $45 (leather cases) and $35 (silicone cases).

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iPad Air 2 Release Rumored with Major New Feature – Gotta Be Mobile

Jane Vivian

Aug 13, 2014 08:20 am / Posted by Jane Vivian | Categories: Apple, Hot Topics

Leaks point to a new iPad Air 2 design, but only in small areas. Alleged iPad Air 2 photos show a recessed volume button area and a new speaker design.

If Apple succeeds and delivers an iPad Air 2 that is easier to read in the sun, it would knock down one of major points that Amazon uses to sell the Kindle over the iPad.

In the report Bloomberg’s sources claim the new iPad mini is headed to production soon and that we can expect an iPad mini 3 release by the end of the year. The rumored iWatch could make an appearance at this event or at least in this time frame.

iPad Air 2 vs iPad mini 3 Rumors

Rule it out before going with the larger model. You can thank us later.
iPad Air 2

Apple is planning a new iPad Air 2 tablet with a 9.7-inch display and a new iPad mini 3 tablet with a 7.9-inch display for an event and holiday release according to many rumors. Both of these devices will feature Apple’s high-resolution Retina Display and the iPad Air 2 could include a new coating that makes it easier to use outdoors.

The video above shows how an anti-glare iPad screen could compare to the glossy screen.

Like the iPad Air, the iPad mini with Retina Display comes with an A7 64-bit processor, upgraded camera, and Apple’s iOS 7 software. Some models also are capable of connecting to a 4G LTE network for extremely fast connections when Wi-Fi isn’t available.

According to Bloomberg’s sources the iPad Air 2 will feature an anti-reflective coating that could make it easier to use in harsh lighting. It’s unlikely that this will be a full on matte display for the iPad Air 2, but it could help users that want to read and use the iPad Air 2 outdoors. The report indicates this could lead to some restrictions in manufacturing, which means the iPad Air 2 may be in short supply for the first several weeks after release. There is no indication that the iPad mini 3 will feature the same coating.

The iPad Air 2 production is already in progress as Apple preps to announce the new iPad in the end of this quarter or early next. With an iPhone 6 event rumored for September 9th and an iPhone 6 release in late September, the good money is on an iPad Air 2 release in the next quarter. October is very likely, though if there are production issues it could be early November.

Bloomberg reports that Apple suppliers are already making the new iPads for 2014, including the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3. These are not the official names of the new iPads, but it is what many are calling the new iPads until Apple announces them with official names as iPad Air 2nd generation and iPad mini Retina 2nd generation. Even then consumers will likely shorten the names of the new iPads to something more manageable.

The iPad Air 2 release window of this fall is good to know, but Apple’s releases are fairly easy to predict thanks to annual updates. What’s more exciting is the rumor of a new iPad Air 2 feature that may let users take the iPad outdoors without the hassle of finding shade to see the screen in the sun.

We’ve heard that Apple plans to announce the new iPads for 2014 in the fall, with October as a possibility and a new report lines up with this, sharing new details on the production and a possible iPad Air 2 feature that could convince some users to upgrade.

The iPad Air 2 release details are lining up with a new report that outlines when Apple could announce the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3, and shares details on a new iPad Air 2 feature that could change where you use your iPad and give it an edge over Amazon.

Please do yourself a favor and check out Apple’s 7.9-inch iPad mini with Retina Display before you buy the iPad Air in August. It comes with many of the same features, it’s just a little more portable and it’s cheaper.

iPad mini With Retina Display

A iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air comparison shows a slightly new design.

Apple’s iPad mini with Retina Display is essentially a smaller version of Apple’s iPad Air. Instead of a 9.7-inch display, it offers up a smaller 7.9-inch Retina Display with a more compact design. The smaller footprint makes the iPad mini with Retina a much easier device to take on-the-go.

There is no mention of the iPad Pro, a rumored iPad with a larger screen in the 13-inch range that could act as a laptop replacement for more users.

With the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 in production soon, expect an iPad Air 2 release in the near future, and an iPad mini 3 soon after.

iPad Air 2 Design Shares Features with iPhone 6

A leaked iPad Air 2 shell shows a collection of changes to the appearance of the new iPad Air model that could arrive in October. The iPad Air 2 design shown in this leak shares one key change with iPhone 6 leaks and also features a new design for 2014, but the iPad Air 2 doesn’t show the same major overhaul as the new iPhone.

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Why The iPhone 6 Will Be The Device Of The Year

Jane Vivian

Aug 11, 2014 06:45 am / Posted by Jane Vivian | Categories: Apple, Hot Topics

Apple is announcing the iPhone 6 release date on September 9th, and everyone is going wild trying to guess what that date will be. German carrier Deutsche Telekom recently published a blog post (written in German) indicating that the iPhone 6 could be released on September 19th. Of course, a statement released on a blog is hardly definitive.

iphone 6

And all indications are that it will be a new iPhone. The iPhone 6, as it’s being called in the press, will deliver a lot of changes over the iPhone 5s, which got relatively modest updates compared to the iPhone 5. The large screen and its value to Apple shouldn’t be underestimated.

As is generally the case, at this point we have a pretty good idea of what’s coming thanks to the rumor mill, which has been in high gear over the past month or so. Whispers suggest we’ll see a larger screen, with a 4.7-inch model launching first and a 5.5-inch model also being unveiled at the same time, but possibly shipping a bit later or in constrained supply.

The large screen and its value to Apple shouldn’t be underestimated. Samsung delivered a commercial recently that attempted to lambaste Apple for having waited so long to deliver a larger display, but in fact it pointed out only that there is now a strong appetite for a larger face on Apple’s smartphone, not that people were eager to jump ship to another device manufacturer in order to get that feature.

But the screen size isn’t the whole story – Apple is also expected to use a new material that offers a lot more durability to protect its display. This will likely be some kind of sapphire composite, and based on leaked videos of durability tests, it should be much better able to withstand both shattering and scratching. This would give Apple a considerable advantage over the rest of the market, which finally mostly uses Gorilla Glass, the material it pioneered with its original iPhone but which it now looks ready to leap beyond.

Apple’s work on both these things, display size and display durability, speak to some of the most sought-after requests of both existing and would-be iPhone buyers. The company will also likely improve the cameras on its devices, and might finally add NFC into the mix, opening the door for a lot more potential when it comes to mobile payments.

Cupertino will deliver all the things that normally encourage their loyal customers and many new ones to jump on board, including improved processor power and performance, but if they can also deliver on some of the fever dreams of iPhone watchers, we’ll see a launch that exceeds any that came before it. The iPhone is currently exhibiting a late-cycle strength that it rarely has before, and anyone who thinks that “just” putting a bigger screen on its flagship device won’t do much to improve its fortunes hasn’t been paying attention – plus, Apple being Apple, they’ll do a lot more besides.

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