{"id":3601,"date":"2015-02-19T12:34:27","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T12:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=3601"},"modified":"2015-12-04T10:26:34","modified_gmt":"2015-12-04T10:26:34","slug":"2015s-most-anticipated-smartphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/02\/19\/2015s-most-anticipated-smartphones\/","title":{"rendered":"2015\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most anticipated smartphones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of the Mobile World Congress next month, we take a look at some of this year\u2019s most anticipated smartphones.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>iPhone 7\/iPhone 6s<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/apple-logo-31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-250\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/apple-logo-31.jpg\" alt=\"apple-logo-3\" width=\"780\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/apple-logo-31.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/apple-logo-31-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The iPhone 6 has only been out for a few months but the Apple rumour mill is gearing up again already.<\/p>\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/news\/iphone\/iphone-7-rumours-roundup-release-date-new-features-images-3530504\/\">main rumours doing the rounds<\/a> is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowyourmobile.com\/mobile-phones\/apple-iphone-6s\/22904\/iphone-6s-iphone-7-release-date-specs-price\">there will be <i>2 <\/i>iPhones this year<\/a>: an iPhone 6s in the spring and the iPhone 7 in September. It seems highly unlikely given Apple\u2019s release history, but it\u2019s not beyond the realms of possibility with <a title=\"The Surprisingly Easy Guide to the Apple Watch\" href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/2014\/09\/10\/the-surprisingly-easy-guide-to-the-apple-watch\/\">the new Apple Watch launching in April<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also been heavily rumoured that Apple are going <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/news\/iphone\/iphone-7-rumours-roundup-release-date-new-features-images-3530504\/\">to release a 4 inch version of the iPhone 6<\/a>, which is good news for those who struggled to adapt to the 6\u2019s size.<\/p>\n<p>Other rumours include the home button doubling as a joystick for gaming and a camera capable of producing SLR quality images. However, as Apple tend to announce their products just a few weeks before launch, it\u2019ll be a while before we know for sure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Samsung Galaxy S6<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/samsung-unpacked.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3603\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/samsung-unpacked.png\" alt=\"Samsung Unpacked\" width=\"800\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/samsung-unpacked.png 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/samsung-unpacked-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Samsung are planning to unveil the new Galaxy on the 1st March, a day before MWC 2015, although there are still very few concrete details on the device.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been suggested that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/phone-and-communications\/mobile-phones\/samsung-has-begun-work-on-the-galaxy-s6-and-it-could-be-totally-unlike-the-s5-1271594\">S6 will be a radical departure from the rest of the Galaxy line<\/a> after the muted reception to the S5 and the phenomenal success of the iPhone 6, especially as its codename is \u201d\u02dcProject Zero\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/uk\/news\/leaked-photos-is-this-the-samsung-galaxy-s6\/\">Pictures obtained by CNET (see above) suggest otherwise<\/a>, although they do hint that there will be a number of different versions of the S6, including an \u201d\u02dcEdge\u2019 version (inspired by the Galaxy Note Edge).<\/p>\n<p>What we do know for certain is that the S6 will run on Android, despite Samsung working hard on its own Tizen OS. It should have a QHD display and a Snapdragon 810 processor, making it one of the prettiest and most powerful phones available.<\/p>\n<p>Factor in a 20MP camera, fingerprint scanner and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/gadgets-and-tech\/news\/samsung-galaxy-s6-wireless-charging-set-to-be-built-in-to-new-flagship-phone-10051726.html\">wireless charging<\/a> and the S6 could see Samsung back to their best.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>HTC One M9<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/htc-utopia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3605\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/htc-utopia.jpg\" alt=\"Utopia in Progress\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/htc-utopia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/htc-utopia-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Uh-oh, we smell trouble! The cheeky chaps at HTC have decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowyourmobile.com\/mobile-phones\/htc-one-m9\/22974\/htc-one-m9-release-date-specs-price-rumours\">launch the HTC One M9<\/a> on the same day as Samsung reveal the Galaxy S6 (although, to be fair, it could have been the other way round).<\/p>\n<p>The M8 is generally considered to be one of the best phones available, so the M9 is likely to retain its premium all-metal construction and design. HTC will apparently be making it waterproof as well, which is useful if you like using your phone while swimming (not recommended, by the way).<\/p>\n<p>The M9 is likely to boast a quad-core processor, as well as a 5 inch screen, a 20MP camera and a Micro SD slot (hooray!).<\/p>\n<p>One rumour suggests that HTC may \u201d\u02dcdo an Apple\u2019 and launch 2 versions of the M9 (one standard and one \u201d\u02dcPlus\u2019), although only time will tell if thats true or not. Either way, we\u2019re excited.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Sony Xperia Z4<\/h4>\n<p>The Z4 was due to be unveiled at MWC 2015 but may not make an appearance after all due to rumours <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/ewanspence\/2015\/02\/18\/sonys-smartphone-surrender-abandoning-the-xperia\/\">Sony is withdrawing from the smartphone market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, without getting too excited, let&#8217;s look at what the Z4 <em>could <\/em>be like <em>if <\/em>Sony decide to release it (we&#8217;re guessing it&#8217;ll be the last Sony smartphone for a while if it is released). Given that the Z3 only game out 6 months ago, the Z4 is likely to be more of an update than a total overhaul of the Z3, with a faster processor, a better display and an ever-so-slight redesign.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201d\u02dcbig\u2019 rumoured feature is a CMOS image sensor, which makes taking picture of fast-moving objects easier. Hopefully it\u2019ll fix some of the Z3\u2019s 4K video shooting problems too.<\/p>\n<p>It could also come in two versions, as is the current flavour of the month, with 5.5\u201d\u009d and 5\u201d\u009d models rumoured.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>One Plus Two<\/h4>\n<p>The One Plus One was the best phone no-one owned. Not because it was expensive &#8211; it was actually ridiculously cheap &#8211; but because the only way to get one was through a complicated invite system.<\/p>\n<p>With lessons learned from the One Plus One, the team behind the One Plus 2 will hopefully make it a lot easier to buy (although, given the size of the company, its unlikely to reach iPhone like production levels). It should boast the specs of most major smartphones with a sub-\u00a3300 price tag, which is very appealing indeed and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcadvisor.co.uk\/new-product\/mobile-phone\/3530166\/oneplus-2-oneplus-two-release-date-rumours-uk-price-specs-2015\/\">should be released in the next few months<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re sick of iOS, Android and Windows, then the Aquaris could be the handset for you. Its the first smartphone to use Ubuntu, the Linux-based OS favoured by many coders and techy-types, offering up a world of potential customisation using open web technologies.<\/p>\n<p>The Aquaris is available to buy now, although you won\u2019t find it in the shops. Instead, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/gadgets\/2015\/02\/the-first-ubuntu-phone-will-finally-go-on-sale-next-week\/\">follow Ubuntu on Twitter and wait for them to announce a sale<\/a>. That\u2019s the price you pay for wanting cool stuff!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to upgrade to any of the phones in this post, why not <a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/sell-mobile-phones\/\">sell your phone<\/a> with musicMagpie? We\u2019ll give you an instant price, you don\u2019t have to pay any seller\u2019s fees and you won\u2019t pay a penny in postage. Just click the button below to get started!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/start-selling\/basket-elec\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3555\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/phone-button.png\" alt=\"Phone Button\" width=\"299\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of the Mobile World Congress next month, we take a look at some of this year\u2019s most anticipated smartphones. iPhone 7\/iPhone 6s The iPhone 6 has only been out for a few months but the Apple rumour mill is gearing up again already. 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