All signs point to \u201d\u02dciPhone 6S\u2019.<\/p>\n
Traditionally, Apple releases a \u201d\u02dcnew\u2019 iPhone every other year with an \u201d\u02dcupgraded\u2019 version in the years between. As the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus was launched last September, we\u2019re in an \u201d\u02dcS\u2019 year.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also becoming clear that the new iPhone will share the same design as the iPhone 6, which gives further weight to it being named 6S (and 6S Plus).<\/p>\n
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Announcement and release date<\/strong><\/h3>\nWednesday 9th<\/sup> September is the expected announcement date, as revealed by an insider to Buzzfeed<\/a>. As usual, the device will likely be unveiled with a slick presentation from Apple chief Tim Cook.<\/p>\nThe actual release date hasn\u2019t been announced, although a leaked Vodafone email<\/a> claims that it\u2019s Friday 25th<\/sup> September<\/strong>. This seems fairly likely given that most iPhones have launched a few weeks after announcement in the past.<\/p>\nAnd there\u2019s great news for fans of camping outside shops for days on end too; after the low key launch of the Watch, Apple are planning to return to the \u201d\u02dcbig store launch\u2019 format. Hooray!<\/p>\n
\nAppearance <\/strong><\/h3>\nLet\u2019s get the bad news out of the way first: leaked images suggest that the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will look exactly <\/em>the same as the iPhone 6<\/a>. There will potentially be a Rose Gold version<\/a>, although we don\u2019t know whether that\u2019s actual Rose Gold (like the \u00a38,000 version of the Watch) or a Rose Gold colour.<\/p>\n
\nThe new features likely to be included<\/strong><\/h3>\nMost of the changes will come inside the phone, with a new A9 processor, Qualcomm LTE chip and 2GB RAM improving the phone\u2019s speed and performance.<\/p>\n
It will also be the flagship device for iOS 9. As previously revealed, iOS 9 will feature an improved version of Siri, as well as improved News, Notes and Maps.<\/p>\n
Apple wouldn\u2019t get away with just launching a slightly faster phone, though, so we can expect a few new \u201d\u02dcheadline\u2019 features too.<\/p>\n
Force Touch<\/strong><\/p>\nOf the new features rumoured, the introduction of Force Touch seems most likely. Force Touch allows you to carry out different actions based on how hard you press your screen, such as pressing a fast forward button harder to speed it up. With Force Touch already present on the Watch and MacBook and mass production of the components reportedly in full flow<\/a>, it\u2019s a relatively safe bet.<\/p>\nDon\u2019t expect to use Force Touch for everything just yet though. According to a report, Apple are aiming the feature at \u201d\u02dcpower users\u2019 for now<\/a>, with more uses rolling out as users and developers catch up.<\/p>\nA new DSLR quality camera<\/strong><\/p>\nAnother likely addition is a new camera, with multiple sources claiming a big improvement in quality. According to blogger John Gruber<\/a>, the iPhone 6S will represent \u201d\u02dcthe biggest camera jump ever\u2019 and could offer DSLR quality images. Meanwhile, respected Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo claims the device will have a 12MP camera<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe features that might <\/em>be included<\/strong><\/h3>\nSapphire glass screen<\/strong><\/p>\nThere is a slim possibility that the iPhone 6S will have a sapphire glass screen too. It was strongly rumoured Apple would use sapphire for the iPhone 6 screen, but ran into a number of production issues. They\u2019ve since used it for the Apple Watch, however, which has set a few rumour mills churning.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, it\u2019s unlikely. Sapphire costs 10 times more than standard glass, which could increase the price of the already expensive iPhone by around \u00a3100. It also takes more energy to produce a bright enough display, which would eat into the already criticised battery life. Talking of which…<\/p>\n
Battery life improvements<\/strong><\/p>\nAh yes, battery life. For years, people have been begging Apple to improve the iPhone\u2019s battery and they might finally be getting what they wish for (with a massive emphasis on \u201d\u02dcmight\u2019).<\/p>\n
There are two main clues to Apple improving the new iPhone\u2019s battery life. In March, they began advertising a number of battery life-related job vacancies<\/a>. We don\u2019t know if they actually hired anyone, and they were presumably quite far along with the new device at that point, but it\u2019s something to cling to at least.<\/p>\nMore promisingly, the motherboard on the new device is ever so slightly narrower. That means Apple could use a slightly larger battery<\/a>, which in turn means we wouldn\u2019t have to scramble around for a charger every couple of hours. But again, it\u2019s a long shot.<\/p>\n
\nThe features that probably won\u2019t happen, but we\u2019d like to happen<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe death of the home button<\/strong><\/p>\nThe introduction of Touch ID has made the home button an essential part of the iPhone, although it has limited how much Apple can change the standard iPhone design. However, Apple has recently patented technology that will add Touch ID to the display itself<\/a>; could we about to lose the home button forever?<\/p>\nThe short answer is no, or at least not yet. A report suggests that the technology won\u2019t be ready until 2017, while leaked snaps of the iPhone 6S show the home button alive and well. So that\u2019s that.<\/p>\n
A wraparound \u201d\u02dcedge\u2019 display<\/strong><\/p>\nSamsung beat Apple to the wraparound display punch with the Galaxy S6 Edge, but Apple is unlikely to retaliate immediately (even though the Edge has sold quite well). Apple has a reputation for taking their time to adopt technology already released by their rivals (see: big screens and tablets), but the result is usually worth the wait. Plus, those pesky leaked shots look distinctly un-edged.<\/p>\n
While we\u2019re unlikely to see a wraparound display this time, Apple holds a patent<\/a> and will probably include one in a future device.<\/p>\n
\nAre you planning to upgrade to the new iPhone? Find out how much you could make selling your phone<\/a> with musicMagpie today; just click below to get an instant valuation!<\/p>\n
The actual release date hasn\u2019t been announced, although a leaked Vodafone email<\/a> claims that it\u2019s Friday 25th<\/sup> September<\/strong>. This seems fairly likely given that most iPhones have launched a few weeks after announcement in the past.<\/p>\n And there\u2019s great news for fans of camping outside shops for days on end too; after the low key launch of the Watch, Apple are planning to return to the \u201d\u02dcbig store launch\u2019 format. Hooray!<\/p>\n Let\u2019s get the bad news out of the way first: leaked images suggest that the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will look exactly <\/em>the same as the iPhone 6<\/a>. There will potentially be a Rose Gold version<\/a>, although we don\u2019t know whether that\u2019s actual Rose Gold (like the \u00a38,000 version of the Watch) or a Rose Gold colour.<\/p>\n Most of the changes will come inside the phone, with a new A9 processor, Qualcomm LTE chip and 2GB RAM improving the phone\u2019s speed and performance.<\/p>\n It will also be the flagship device for iOS 9. As previously revealed, iOS 9 will feature an improved version of Siri, as well as improved News, Notes and Maps.<\/p>\n Apple wouldn\u2019t get away with just launching a slightly faster phone, though, so we can expect a few new \u201d\u02dcheadline\u2019 features too.<\/p>\n Force Touch<\/strong><\/p>\n Of the new features rumoured, the introduction of Force Touch seems most likely. Force Touch allows you to carry out different actions based on how hard you press your screen, such as pressing a fast forward button harder to speed it up. With Force Touch already present on the Watch and MacBook and mass production of the components reportedly in full flow<\/a>, it\u2019s a relatively safe bet.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t expect to use Force Touch for everything just yet though. According to a report, Apple are aiming the feature at \u201d\u02dcpower users\u2019 for now<\/a>, with more uses rolling out as users and developers catch up.<\/p>\n A new DSLR quality camera<\/strong><\/p>\n Another likely addition is a new camera, with multiple sources claiming a big improvement in quality. According to blogger John Gruber<\/a>, the iPhone 6S will represent \u201d\u02dcthe biggest camera jump ever\u2019 and could offer DSLR quality images. Meanwhile, respected Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo claims the device will have a 12MP camera<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sapphire glass screen<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a slim possibility that the iPhone 6S will have a sapphire glass screen too. It was strongly rumoured Apple would use sapphire for the iPhone 6 screen, but ran into a number of production issues. They\u2019ve since used it for the Apple Watch, however, which has set a few rumour mills churning.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, it\u2019s unlikely. Sapphire costs 10 times more than standard glass, which could increase the price of the already expensive iPhone by around \u00a3100. It also takes more energy to produce a bright enough display, which would eat into the already criticised battery life. Talking of which…<\/p>\n Battery life improvements<\/strong><\/p>\n Ah yes, battery life. For years, people have been begging Apple to improve the iPhone\u2019s battery and they might finally be getting what they wish for (with a massive emphasis on \u201d\u02dcmight\u2019).<\/p>\n There are two main clues to Apple improving the new iPhone\u2019s battery life. In March, they began advertising a number of battery life-related job vacancies<\/a>. We don\u2019t know if they actually hired anyone, and they were presumably quite far along with the new device at that point, but it\u2019s something to cling to at least.<\/p>\n More promisingly, the motherboard on the new device is ever so slightly narrower. That means Apple could use a slightly larger battery<\/a>, which in turn means we wouldn\u2019t have to scramble around for a charger every couple of hours. But again, it\u2019s a long shot.<\/p>\n The death of the home button<\/strong><\/p>\n The introduction of Touch ID has made the home button an essential part of the iPhone, although it has limited how much Apple can change the standard iPhone design. However, Apple has recently patented technology that will add Touch ID to the display itself<\/a>; could we about to lose the home button forever?<\/p>\n The short answer is no, or at least not yet. A report suggests that the technology won\u2019t be ready until 2017, while leaked snaps of the iPhone 6S show the home button alive and well. So that\u2019s that.<\/p>\n A wraparound \u201d\u02dcedge\u2019 display<\/strong><\/p>\n Samsung beat Apple to the wraparound display punch with the Galaxy S6 Edge, but Apple is unlikely to retaliate immediately (even though the Edge has sold quite well). Apple has a reputation for taking their time to adopt technology already released by their rivals (see: big screens and tablets), but the result is usually worth the wait. Plus, those pesky leaked shots look distinctly un-edged.<\/p>\n While we\u2019re unlikely to see a wraparound display this time, Apple holds a patent<\/a> and will probably include one in a future device.<\/p>\n Are you planning to upgrade to the new iPhone? Find out how much you could make selling your phone<\/a> with musicMagpie today; just click below to get an instant valuation!<\/p>\n
\nAppearance <\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThe new features likely to be included<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThe features that might <\/em>be included<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThe features that probably won\u2019t happen, but we\u2019d like to happen<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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