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Apple Introduces iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus

Next Generation of Multi-Touch Arrives in The Most Advanced iPhones Ever

• a new state-of-the-art 12-megapixel sensor with advanced pixel technology and Apple-designed image signal processor, for truer colors and sharper, more detailed photos; and
• a new 5-megapixel FaceTime® HD camera and Retina Flash, which momentarily makes the display three times brighter with True Tone® lighting, for wonderfully bright selfies in low light.
• iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in gold, silver, space gray and the new rose gold metallic finishes for $0 down with 24 monthly payments starting at $27 (US) and $31 (US), respectively, from Apple’s retail stores in the US,  Apple.com , select carriers and Apple Authorized Resellers.³
• Exclusively at Apple’s retail stores in the US, customers can choose their carrier and get an unlocked iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus with the opportunity to get a new iPhone annually and AppleCare+ on the new iPhone Upgrade Program with monthly payments starting at $32 (US) and $37 (US), respectively.⁴
• Both models will be available in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, the UK and the US beginning Friday, September 25, with pre-orders beginning Saturday, September 12.
• Apple-designed  accessories  including leather and silicone cases in a range of colors and Lightning Docks in color-matched metallic finishes will also be available.
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Apple executives demonstrate new iphones, in san francisco, apple’s chief executive, timothy d. cook, called the new iphone 6s and 6s plus “the most advanced smartphones in the world.”.

By Katie Benner

• Sept. 9, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO — As it nears a size and scope never before approached by a technology company, Apple is doing things its executives said it never would.

Apple’s co-founder, Steven P. Jobs, once announced that using a stylus with a computing device was passé. But guess what? The company is now offering a stylus, called Apple Pencil, for $100.

And in a move sure to make Apple old-timers squirm, the newest version of the iPad , which has an optional keyboard that attaches to the tablet, is even imitating some of the features of Microsoft’s competing product, called the Surface.

Together, the tablet, stylus and keyboard make for a combination computing device that Apple executives had long said that they wouldn’t create, perhaps indicating the people running the company today are willing to forget about the past as they try to cater to shifting consumer tastes.

But the center of this ever-expanding Silicon Valley giant is still the iPhone , which accounts for 56 percent of Apple’s profits. And in a presentation that lasted more than two hours on Wednesday at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium here, Apple executives emphasized several new iPhone features that — despite other announcements, ranging from an improved version of the company’s television controller to chic watchbands — are still the key to Apple’s success.

“Investors have been rewarded by assuming Apple can continually push the envelope on what a phone and the company can do,” said Michael A. Sansoterra, the chief investment officer at Silvant Capital Management, which owns Apple stock.

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Hands-on with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

“The only thing that’s changed is everything,” Apple said about the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus at Wednesday’s Apple event. That’s both true and untrue. The case looks pretty much the same, the screen sizes didn’t change, and the entry-level model still has a paltry 16GB of storage. But inside it’s an all-new iPhone with some impressive new capabilities.

I got hands-on time with the new models, and even though the presentation didn’t blow me away, the new 3D Touch and Live Photos features deliver a delightful experience.

Live Photos

“What is a picture?” pondered Phil Schiller on stage. After more than an hour and a half of keynote, this wasn’t a philosophical debate I was excited about having. But he had a point: A photo is a still image of a moment, but a moment can have a beginning, middle, and end that one frame can’t always fully represent. Enter Apple’s new Live Photo feature. It’s on by default in the main Camera app, and if you leave it on, it automatically captures 1.5 seconds, er, moments before and after your shutter press.

That sounds like a video, but Apple says it’s not a video. These are 12-megapixel photos captured by the rear iSight camera, and if you send them to a friend who’s using iOS 9 or El Capitan, an animation comes with. (And if you send them anywhere else, they arrive as plain JPEGs like usual.)

Flipping through the Live Photos in the Camera Roll, you’ll see a little glimpse of the animation—it’s just enough motion to let you distinguish a Live Photo from a standard one. When you press harder on a Live Photo (a maneuver Apple calls 3D Touch on the new iPhones), you’ll see the full three seconds of motion.

I have a 3-year-old, and a lot of my photos of him wind up blurry because at least some part of his body is in motion virtually all of the time—the boy is a walking wiggle. I don’t think you get to scrub through a Live Photo frame by frame and pick out the single still image that’s not blurry, but getting to see an animation of one of his wiggles would beat any blurry photo, or one where his eyes are closed.

Developers will get to use Live Photos too—Facebook is working on supporting the feature, aiming to finish by the end of this year. But even if they never leave the iPhone itself, Live Photos are just plain cool. You can even use one as your lock screen wallpaper, and then 3D Touch it to make it move.

3D Touch, you ask? Yup, that’s the other big feature exclusive to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. It works just like Force Touch on the Apple Watch—you press harder, like you’re trying to push right through the screen, and that’s a different kind of touch than a regular swipe or tap. This will let you interact with apps (from Apple and third parties) in new ways.

3D Touch icons on the home screen for some quick shortcuts, like to your three most recent contacts.

For example, you can 3D Touch icons on the home screen for shortcuts to certain features: The Facebook icon hides shortcuts for changing your status or checking in, while the Camera app’s icon holds options for taking a selfie or shooting a new video. If you attempt to use 3D Touch on an icon that doesn’t support it (like Health), you’ll see the icon pop a little to let you know that the 3D Touch did in fact register, but nothing else is going to happen.

Here’s the “peek,” a preview of a Mail message. Don’t lift your finger or it’ll go away, so it’s not quite as handy as Quick Look in OS X. 

3D Touch gets even cooler once you open apps. You can use it to preview a new message in Mail, but it’s not quite as handy as Quick Look in OS X, because the preview disappears when you lift your finger back off the screen. During my hands-on time, I found myself 3D Touching a message, and then lifting my thumb to see what it says. But of course, the message preview vanishes, so I 3D Touch it again. And again, and again. It would be quicker to just tap the message to open it.

Swipe the peek right to mark a message as read, or left to delete it. The action happens the second you lift your finger. 

But the preview isn’t really for reading, it’s for quick triage. Apple calls the first preview the “peek,” and if you don’t lift your finger, you can swipe up, left, or down for options. Swipe right to mark the message as read—you’ll see a Mark As Read option as the preview slides to the right to remind you what will happen when you lift your finger.

Swipe left to delete the message. Swiping the message up produces buttons to reply, forward, flag, remind you about the message later, or move it elsewhere. Since you need to tap those buttons separately, the swipe-up move does fix the preview window in place.

Swipe the preview up for the rest of your options. Now you can lift your finger in order to tap one of these buttons—the preview will stay onscreen while you decide. 

If you 3D Touch the peek again, you’ll open the message, a move Apple calls the “pop.” If you peek and don’t pop, the message doesn’t get marked as read, so peeking in is a quick way to see if an email is the droid you’re looking for without having to go back and mark it as unread if it wasn’t.

3D Touch does tons of things in Messages, too: Hard-press a name for options to call, FaceTime, add to contacts, and so on. Hard-press URLs to peek at them, and again to pop into Safari. Hard-press street addresses to see them on a map, or dates to make a calendar appointment. This should prevent a lot of switching back and forth between apps when you’re making plans with groups of friends.

Safari’s Reading List will never be more than a 3D Touch away. 

As with Live Photos, the 3D Touch feature is open to developers. For example, Facebook’s app icon has shortcuts to post a new status or check in right from your home screen. Instagram lets you 3D Touch everything, peeking into thumbnails and user profiles anywhere in the app. I asked if 3D Touch could be used to provide haptic feedback for an iPhone keyboard, and the rep didn’t think that was in the API just yet, but wasn’t totally sure. Still, even as it is today, I think 3D Touch has the potential to make Apple’s large-screened phones easier to navigate with one hand.

Early adopters of the Apple Watch had mixed feelings about Force Touch on that device. It’s unbelievably handy, but not exactly intuitive—there’s definitely a long learning curve before your brain remembers where to Force Touch and what you’ll find once you do, since every app can use it differently. In my short hands-on time with the iPhone, I had the same problems, but hopefully once the iPhone 6s is in my possession full-time, 3D Touch will quickly become second nature.

Camera and hardware

The iPhone’s rear iSight camera has been upgraded to 12 megapixels, and can shoot 4K video. The improved FaceTime camera on the front can take 5-megapixel stills. I didn’t get to fully test either in the demo room, of course, but the shutter speed is crazy fast, and zooming in on the demo photos on each device revealed tons of detail. Panoramas are up to 63 megapixels now, and I love how their dedicated album in iOS 9 shows you the whole panorama in each thumbnail.

Besides the new cameras, though, the hardware is nearly the same. The second-generation Touch ID home button works faster, according to Apple, so we’ll do some side-by-side tests when we get our iPhone 6s review unit. The new rose gold color is really nice in person, and Apple was smart to release it alongside a rose gold-colored aluminum Apple Watch Sport, so you can match colors without having to mortgage your home for a rose gold Apple Watch Edition.

Rose gold is really pretty.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are ever-so-slightly thicker than the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but only by two-tenths of a millimeter, so definitely not noticeable when you’re holding them. Cases for the new phones should fit the old phones, and cases for the old phones may fit the new ones, depending on their design and materials. All the buttons and ports are in the same place, and so is the camera.

Preorders start September 12, with the phones launching in the U.S. and 11 other countries starting September 25. We’ll have a full review up as soon as we can—post your questions in the comments and we’ll do our best to answer them!

Author: Susie Ochs , Contributor

Susie has been covering Apple since 2006, and when she isn't glued to her MacBook Air and iPhone, you can find her building sand castles at the beach or snowboarding in the mountains.

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Apple announced its ninth-generation iPhones, the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus, at a media event in San Francisco, California on September 9, 2015. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus can be summed up beautifully with a single quote from Apple CEO Tim Cook: "While they may look familiar, we have changed everything about these new iPhones."

Available with the same 4.7 and 5.5-inch Retina displays , the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have the same exterior design as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus , but much of the hardware inside, from the camera to the processor, is new and improved. Core technologies like the touchscreen and the vibration engine have been updated, and the devices are even constructed from a new material.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are made from a 7000 Series aluminum alloy , which is stronger and more durable than the 6000 series used in the previous-generation iPhones. Apple's also updated the devices with stronger glass , made using a dual ion exchange process. One of the biggest changes is the introduction of a new aluminum finish in Rose Gold , which accompanies the traditional Silver, Space Gray, and Gold color options.

A second-generation Touch ID module makes fingerprint detection twice as fast, and the 64-bit A9 processor in the two devices is 70 percent faster at CPU tasks and 90 percent faster at GPU tasks than the A8 processor in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. A built-in M9 motion coprocessor enables new features, such as always-on "Hey Siri" functionality.

With the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, Multi-Touch has been expanded to encompass a third dimension through a 3D Touch feature, and Apple is calling this "the future of Multi-Touch." In addition to recognizing a tap, sensors in the iPhones can also recognize pressure , enabling a range of new shortcut gestures Apple's calling the "Peek" and "Pop." A new Taptic Engine provides tactile feedback whenever the pressure-based gestures are used.

Most of Apple's "S" year upgrades include camera improvements, and the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are no exception. Both devices have a 12-megapixel camera with some internal improvements to preserve color accuracy and speed up autofocus. The iPhone 6s Plus has Optical Image Stabilization , while the iPhone 6s does not.

With the improved camera, 4K video at 30 FPS is supported, and the iPhones can capture 63 megapixel panoramas . There's a 5-megapixel front-facing FaceTime camera with a True Tone Retina Flash feature that lights up the display of the iPhone just before a photo is captured.

The most novel camera-based feature available for the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus is Live Photos , a feature that captures 1.5 seconds of movement before and after a photo is taken to display short animations and sound when a 3D Touch gesture is used on an image. Live Photos is designed to add a sense of vitality and life to still photos.

When it comes to connectivity, both LTE and Wi-Fi speeds have been improved. With LTE Advanced, LTE is twice as fast at up to 300 Mb/s , and 23 LTE bands are supported. Compared to the previous-generation iPhones, the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus are twice as fast when connected to Wi-Fi, with Wi-Fi speeds up to 866 Mb/s .

The iPhone 6s has been succeeded by the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8 and is now two generations old. It is positioned as Apple's lower-end device available at a more affordable price point alongside the iPhone SE.

The iPhone 6s was discontinued in September 2018 following the introduction of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. It has been replaced by the iPhone 7 as Apple's most affordable device.

In devices that have degraded lithium-ion batteries, Apple has introduced power management features that can slow down the iPhone during times of peak power draw to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

Apple first introduced the power management features in iOS 10.2.1, but the issue received additional attention at the end of 2017 after it became clear that power management involved slowing down iPhones with batteries that are running at a sub-optimal level.

Several lawsuits have been filed against Apple accusing the company of deliberately slowing devices to encourage upgrades, which Apple says it does not do. Power management features are designed to extend the life of the iPhone rather than shorten it.

Following significant backlash over the issue, Apple announced a $29 battery replacement program , which allows customers who have an iPhone 6 or later to replace their batteries for $29 regardless of battery health. Each older iPhone is entitled to one low-cost battery replacement . Supplies were limited in early 2018 due to demand, but Apple is offering reduced-cost batteries through the end of the year.

Customers who already paid for a battery replacement for an iPhone 6 or later in 2017 from Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider are eligible for a $50 credit .

Any customers who are affected by the power management features and slowdowns because of a depleted battery will see improved performance after replacing the battery. It's important to note, though, that even those affected by throttling will not see it at all times -- it only kicks in at certain times when the processor is taxed.

As promised back in December, iOS 11.3 introduces a new "Battery Health" section to the Battery portion of the Settings app, which provides iOS users with more information about the health of their iPhone battery.

It includes details on current maximum capacity, current operating performance, and if an iPhone is subjected to throttling via power management features, it offers a toggle to turn it off. More details can be found in our how to post .

Power management features impact the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus.

Some iPhone 6s models manufactured between September and October 2015 suffer from an issue that causes them to unexpectedly shut down due to a problem with the battery. Apple has launched an iPhone 6s repair program to address the bug, and will offer new batteries to affected customers free of charge. Customers can see if their iPhone 6s is affected by using Apple's support tool and entering a device serial number.

According to Apple, the affected iPhone 6s models are experiencing shutdowns because of a manufacturing issue that resulted in some batteries being overexposed to " controlled ambient air " when being built. Some models outside of the September and October 2015 timeframe may also be affected, so Apple introduced a diagnostic tool in iOS 10.2 to better diagnose the issue.

In iOS 10.2.1, Apple introduced a fix that significantly cuts down on random shutdowns on iPhone 6 and 6s devices. On the iPhone 6s, shutdowns have been reduced by 80 percent, and on the iPhone 6, shutdowns have been reduced by 70 percent. The issue is caused by uneven power draw on devices with older batteries, so Apple has updated its power management settings. While the problem has not been entirely resolved, Apple has made it less bothersome by introducing an auto-restart feature that will turn an iPhone back on without it needing to be connected to power.

As it turns out, the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus use chips sourced from two different suppliers : TSMC and Samsung. There don't seem to be performance differences between the two processors, but the chip produced by Samsung is about 10 percent smaller than the chip from TSMC.

Tests suggest TSMC produced approximately 60 percent of the A9 chips while Samsung produced 40 percent. The iPhone 6s Plus seems to use an equal number of each chip, but the iPhone 6s appears to feature more TSMC chips than Samsung chips.

There's no indication the two chips perform differently when it comes to speed, but battery benchmark tests on iPhones with TSMC chips and iPhones with Samsung chips initially suggested there could be some significant battery life differences between the two devices, with the TSMC iPhone 6s lasting approximately two hours longer than the Samsung iPhone 6s.

Battery tests conducted to demonstrate real world usage showed much more minor performance differences. Testing by Ars Technica , for example, showed nearly equal battery life between an iPhone with a TSMC chip and an iPhone with a Samsung chip under identical conditions.

According to Apple , battery benchmarks like the Geekbench 3 battery test are not reflective of real world usage conditions. Data from internal testing and data gathered from Apple customers has suggested there's only a two to three percent performance difference between the two iPhone variants, which is well within normal manufacturing tolerances.

With the Apple-designed A9 chip in your iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, you are getting the most advanced smartphone chip in the world. Every chip we ship meets Apple's highest standards for providing incredible performance and deliver great battery life, regardless of iPhone 6s capacity, color, or model. Certain manufactured lab tests which run the processors with a continuous heavy workload until the battery depletes are not representative of real-world usage, since they spend an unrealistic amount of time at the highest CPU performance state. It's a misleading way to measure real-world battery life. Our testing and customer data show the actual battery life of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, even taking into account variable component differences, vary within just 2-3% of each other.

Based on Apple's data, in real world conditions, any slight difference in battery life between iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models with a Samsung chip and those with a TSMC chip would be too small to notice.

Like the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, the new iPhones come in two sizes: 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches. While they continue to have the same physical design with prominent antenna bands, soft, rounded corners, and a curved glass screen that melds into the thin body of the device, they're made from a stronger aluminum alloy.

Apple first introduced its 7000 Series aluminum alloy in the Apple Watch, and in 2015, the company brought the alloy to its iPhone lineup. Compared to the 6000 Series aluminum used in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the 7000 Series aluminum is stronger, more durable, and less malleable. It's the strongest alloy Apple has used in an iPhone and is the same alloy used in the aerospace industry.

Externally, the iPhones are the same, but part leaks ahead of the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus revealed some minor interior design tweaks to strengthen the areas around the volume buttons and the home button.

The switch to 7000 Series aluminum and the reinforcing were likely done in part to eliminate weak points in the construction of the iPhone that led to bending in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Some iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users saw their iPhones bend when placed in a pocket, an issue that should come up much more rarely with the reinforced body. In a preliminary bend test , the iPhone 6s Plus proved much harder to bend than the iPhone.

The addition of 3D Touch and the use of 7000 Series aluminum have not come without minor downsides. The iPhone 6s and the 6s Plus are slightly thicker, taller, and heavier than their previous-generation counterparts. The iPhone 6s is 7.1 mm thick and it weighs 143 grams, while the iPhone 6 was 6.9 mm thick and weighed 129 grams.

The iPhone 6s Plus is 7.3 mm thick and weighs 192 grams, while the iPhone 6 Plus was 7.1mm thick and weighted 172 grams. Both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are 0.1 to 0.2 mm taller and wider. These size changes are minimal enough that the average user won't notice a difference between the devices, and the majority of iPhone cases and accessories work with both device generations.

Almost all of this weight can be attributed to 3D Touch , as the display module for both devices is much heavier than the display module used in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The display in the iPhone 6s weighs 29 grams, while the iPhone 6s Plus display weighs 40 grams. In the iPhone 6, the display weighs 12 grams, while the iPhone 6 Plus display weighs 19 grams.

There also appear to be a few internal changes contributing to improved water resistance. In tests, the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus seem to hold up to water a bit better than the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

In device teardowns, iFixit discovered a new strip of glue acting as a gasket surrounding the entire inside edge of both the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus. The gasket accounts for an 0.3mm increase in width and the iPhone's frame was designed specifically to accommodate the gasket. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus logic boards also appear to include a small silicone barrier around all cable connector.

Combined, the glue-based gasket and the new silicone barriers on the logic board help contribute to water resistance, but internal components like the headphone jack, speaker, power, and volume buttons do not have any new waterproofing, so it's still advisable for iPhone users to avoid exposing their devices to liquid.

A Rose Gold color option for the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus is the only significant exterior change made to the two new devices. The Rose Gold is a pink-tinged gold color that joins the original Gold, Silver, and Space Gray color options.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus feature a 3D Touch-enabled Retina HD display, with resolutions of 1334 x 750 (326 ppi) and 1920 x 1080 (401 ppi), respectively. New this year is a cover glass constructed using a dual ion exchange process, which makes the glass stronger at a molecular level. According to Apple, it's the most durable glass in the smartphone industry.

Like the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the new iPhones include an improved polarizer for better outdoor viewing and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

Built into the display of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus is an expanded multi-touch feature called 3D Touch , which allows the iPhone to measure different levels of pressure in addition to taps, swipes, and pinches. 3D Touch is a key new feature in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, with the potential to totally change the way we interact with our phones.

3D Touch is used across iOS 9 to enable shortcut gestures called a "Peek" and a "Pop" both at the home screen and in iOS apps. A light press enables a Peek, while a deeper press enables a Pop, and there are unique swipe gestures to open up menus and take actions when using Peeks. 3D Touch is similar to the right click function of a MacBook, as it opens up menus, different app options, and content previews.

Pressing on the Phone app on the home screen, for example, brings up a list of favorite contacts, allowing a call to be placed without the need to open the app. Pressing on the Camera app brings up a list of options like "Take a Selfie" or "Record Video," which automatically opens to the front-facing camera, or the video recording mode. Apple calls these "Quick Actions."

In Mail, a light "Peek" press previews a message, and a flick gesture is available for replies. A quick slide over lets a message be deleted or marked as read, while a longer "Pop" press pops you into the full mail message. In Messages, a Peek can be used to do things like look up flights, check your calendar, or preview Safari links, all without leaving the app. In the Camera app, after a photo has been taken, a Peek press lets you preview your shots.

Using a 3D Touch press on the keyboard in apps like Notes, Mail, and Messages, turns the keyboard into a trackpad for quick cursor movements, and in apps like Notes, 3D Touch enables pressure-sensitive drawing. Pressing lightly results in thinner lines, while pressing harder results in thicker lines.

Pressing on the left side of the home screen switches to the multitasking view, making it quicker to switch through different apps as an alternative to opening multitasking view through a double tap on the home button.

Third-party developers can take advantage of 3D Touch. A press on the Facebook app icon on the home screen brings up options for updating a status or checking in, and in Dropbox, a press on the app icon brings up options to search or access recent documents. In Instagram, a lighter Peek press while browsing an image feed brings up full image and video previews.

The new gestures can be built into games, enabling new gameplay dimensions. In Warhammer Freeblade , for example, the camera is controlled with a finger on the screen, and with 3D Touch, it's possible to zoom in and out while panning around the game field. A deeper press lets users swap weapons.

3D Touch is a second-generation version of the Force Touch used in the Apple Watch, MacBook, and latest Retina MacBook Pros. Force Touch on those devices is used in similar ways, but they only recognize a single level of pressure, rather than multiple levels of pressure like 3D Touch.

3D Touch works through capacitive sensors built into the backlight of the iPhone display. These sensors measure microscopic changes in the distance between the glass cover of the display and the backlight, combining signals from the touch sensor and the accelerometer to continually respond to finger pressure.

There was some speculation screen protectors would not work with 3D Touch, but in an email to a customer, Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller confirmed screen protectors would work with the feature as long as they follow Apple's design guidelines.

When using 3D Touch Peek and Pop gestures, a new Taptic Engine built into the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus provides tactile feedback for guidance, making users aware of what action has been taken and what can be expected.

The new Taptic Engine also powers all of the vibrations for alerts, alarms, and notifications, so the feel of the vibrations in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus is different from the vibrations in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are powered by a next-generation A9 chip that offers faster performance while also being more energy efficient, cutting down on overall power usage. The A9 is 70 percent faster at CPU tasks and 90 percent faster at GPU tasks than the A8 in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, which was already an impressive chip.

For the first time, the A9 chip includes a built-in M9 motion coprocessor. The motion coprocessor, first introduced with the iPhone 5s, is the chip that captures motion-based data from the compass, accelerometer, and gyroscope to power Apple's health and fitness capabilities without significant power drain.

In the past, the motion coprocessor has been a separate chip, not integrated as the M9 is into the A9. Building the M9 into the A9 allows it to be powered on all the time, facilitating the launch of an expanded "Hey Siri" feature. With the iPhone 6 and older iPhones, saying "Hey Siri" activates Siri whenever the iPhone is plugged into power.

With the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, "Hey Siri" can be used at any time to activate Siri, even when the iPhone is not charging. It's a small convenience factor preventing users from needing to press the home button to get Siri's attention.

The M9 motion coprocessor in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus is also able to measure walking and running pace in addition to steps, distance, and elevation changes.

Geekbench 3 benchmarks conducted on the iPhone 6s suggest the A9 processor offers significant gains over the A8 processor in the iPhone 6. It's nearly on par with the A8X processor in the iPad Air 2 with its multi-core score, which is impressive because the A9 is a dual-core chip and the A8X is a triple-core chip.

The iPhone 6s achieved a single-core score of 2292 and a multi-core score of 4293 in benchmarks done on a device delivered ahead of launch. Comparatively, an iPad Air 2 scores 1808/4256, while an iPhone 6 scores 1607/2887 on the same Geekbench 3 benchmark test.

Apple never reveals the amount of RAM in its devices, but rumors ahead of the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus suggested the new iPhones are equipped with 2GB of RAM, which was later confirmed by data discovered in Xcode .

2GB RAM in the iPhone 6s lets the phone keep more apps and data in recent memory , which is especially noticeable in Safari in the video below. Safari can have more open tabs without needing to reload a page.

The iPhone 6s has a 1715 mAh battery , which is smaller in capacity than the 1810 mAh battery in the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6s Plus has a 2750 mAh battery , also smaller in capacity than the 2915 mAh battery used in the iPhone 6 Plus.

Apple may have used a smaller battery to make room for vital 3D Touch components in the new iPhones, both of which include a new part called a "Taptic Engine." The Taptic Engine provides haptic feedback for 3D Touch gestures and also powers the vibrations for alarms and notifications.

Though there's a smaller battery in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, efficiency improvements introduced with the A9 chip and other performance enhancements have resulted in the two devices offering the same battery life as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

On paper, the iPhone 6s offers up to 14 hours of talk time, 10 days of standby time, 11 hours of video playback, 10 hours of Internet use on LTE. The iPhone 6s Plus offers 24 hours of talk time, 16 days of standby time, 14 hours of video playback, and 12 hours of Internet use on LTE.

There's a 12-megapixel iSight rear camera in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, a significant upgrade from the 8-megapixel camera in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. With more megapixels, the iPhones are able to capture more detail in photos for crisper images. Autofocusing speeds are also improved, and there's a new image signal processor that offers better noise reduction and improved tone mapping.

According to Apple, increasing the megapixels of the iSight camera has not resulted in any downgrades to image quality like color bleeding, artifacts, or noise, thanks to precise placement of color filters and "Deep Trench Isolation," which adds small barriers between each pixel so the colors can't bleed into one another to affect color accuracy.

For the last several years, Apple's iPhones have remained at 8 megapixels, and Apple executive Craig Federighi explained why during the iPhone event. "Our team wasn't going to upgrade pixels until we could add them without compromising image quality," he said. "We've done that in the iPhone 6s."

With the 12-megapixel camera, it's now possible to capture 63-megapixel panoramas. Optical Image Stabilization, a feature introduced in the iPhone 6 Plus, continues to be available in the iPhone 6s Plus, and it's expanded to work with video. Optical Image Stabilization is not available in the smaller iPhone 6s.

In a video comparison between the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus, Optical Image Stabilization in the larger-screened device proved to heavily cut down on unintentional movement, resulting in a much smoother video.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus can capture 4K video at 30FPS for the first time, allowing iPhone users to take videos with incredible levels of detail. 4K video joins 240FPS Slo-mo video and Time-Lapse video, both features introduced in past-generation devices. Time-Lapse video gains new stabilization features with the new iPhones.

When taking 4K video, it's also possible to take 8-megapixel still photos at the same time.

There's a 5-megapixel FaceTime front camera in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, which is a significant improvement over the 1.2-megapixel FaceTime camera in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Selfie shots are crisper and more detailed than ever with the upgrade, and there's a new True Tone Retina Flash that works with the front-facing camera.

Retina Flash causes the display of the iPhone to flash brightly just ahead of when a picture is snapped, improving selfies in low light. The Retina Flash is three times as bright as the standard display thanks to a custom display chip, and it's been engineered to match the ambient light, just like Apple's rear-facing True Tone flash.

Live Photos are a new feature designed to add a bit of life and vitality to the standard still photo. When taking a picture, the Live Photos feature in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus captures an extra 1.5 seconds before and after a shot, and this extra footage is used to animate the photo with movement and sound whenever it's pressed with a 3D Touch gesture.

Live Photos are similar to the animated photos shown in the Harry Potter movies, dislaying a few seconds of animation over and over again. These short animations are also displayed when flicking through images in the Camera Roll.

Every photo taken with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus with either camera is a Live Photo by default, but the feature can be turned off in the Camera app. Live Photos combine a 12-megapixel JPG with a MOV file containing 45 frames playing back at around 15 frames per second. Combining a JPG with a MOV file means Live Photos take up twice the space of a normal image .

Live Photos can only be created on an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus and can be viewed on iOS devices running iOS 9, the Apple Watch with watchOS 2 installed, and Macs running OS X El Capitan. When sending a Live Photo to an unsupported device, the MOV component is stripped and the image is sent as a standard JPG. More details on how Live Photos work can be found here .

Live Photos can be set as the photo face on an Apple Watch running watchOS 2, and the short animation plays each time the wrist is raised. Live Photos can also be set as a Lock screen wallpaper on the iPhone, where it animates when pressed.

APIs for the Live Photos feature are available to developers, so support for displaying Live Photos can be built into third-party apps.

Second-generation Touch ID technology is used in the new iPhones, making fingerprint recognition up to twice as fast. On the iPhone, Touch ID is used in place of a password as a method for verifying identify. It's also used to verify Apple Pay payments. iPhone 6s owners have been highly impressed with the speed of Touch ID, as it instantly unlocks the phone as soon as a finger is placed on the Home button. Some users have even complained that it's too fast .

There's an NFC chip in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus to allow the two devices to work with Apple Pay, Apple's payments service.

With LTE Advanced, LTE in the new iPhones is twice as fast, reaching data transfer speeds of up to 300 MB/s. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus also support up to 23 LTE bands, making them ideal for world travel.

According to Apple, iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Wi-Fi connection speeds can reach speeds of 866 MB/s, which is twice as fast as the maximum Wi-Fi connection speeds of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The phones support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with MIMO.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus include Bluetooth 4.2 technology.

Live Photos fall into the category of "Dynamic Wallpapers," but iOS 9 also includes several pre-made animated wallpapers that can be used on the Lock screen. Options include different fish and colored smoke.

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Apple iPhone 6s Specs

Sep 25, 2015

4.7 inches 1334 x 750 pixels

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Not much has changed on the surface since the Apple iPhone 6 introduced an updated look with a laminated screen and comfortably round corners. This time around, though, Apple is beating its chest for incorporating Series 7000 aluminum instead of the anodized aluminum it's been traditionally using. The screen on the iPhone 6s is virtually unchanged from what the iPhone 6 brought to the table, but the smartphone has gained 3D Touch control that lets users deliberately choose between a light tap, a press, and a "deeper" press, triggering a range of specific controls. Other notable additions include the Apple A9 chipset, and a 12MP rear camera with 4K resolution video recording.

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The specs are nice, and it still supports the latest version of iOS, but this phone has a lot of small details that really irk me. It runs well for the most part, but still falls short of most newer smartphones, like the Pixel 4a. If you're looking for a budget phone, I'd get an entry-level Samsung Galaxy or Xiaomi instead.

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Garbage! Piece of garbage! I prefer a iPhone 3g instead of this piece of s*** This phone that I had, is piece of garbage! I don't know why it is so bad but it is! I don't recommend this phone. Don't buy it.

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iPhone 6S review: an elegant evolution

Excellent fundamentals, 3D Touch is intuitive and interesting, beautiful camera performance, stronger aluminium enclosure.

Largely incremental upgrade, battery could be improved, base model has just 16GB storage

WIRED.co.uk editor Michael Rundle runs through what's different this year, from the design to the vital components inside the new aluminium case, while WIRED Product Editor Jeremy White gives his verdict on using the handset in the weeks following his preview at the launch in California.

What's New?

Michael Rundle, Editor, WIRED.co.uk

In retaining the same design, and largely the same form factor as the original iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the headline feature in this year's new iPhone is 3D Touch. Described as "the next generation of multi-touch" this allows you to press on the display with different amounts of force, and make the OS do different things with that information. It's a major change in how iOS works, and it will take months to establish how developers are embracing it and using it -- but right now it's baked deep into Apple's software and will surely become more compelling.

Press hard on the display and iOS will pop up an email message or playlist into the foreground. If you hold on an icon with force, it will display options without even opening an app. With feedback from the new, much more subtle Taptic Engine you'll have a new sense of using a product that is genuinely responsive to the touch.

The camera is also upgraded, with a 12 megapixels sensor, capable of shooting 4K videos. It makes it possible to shoot "Live Photos", which record moments before and after you press the shutter and shows them to you as you scroll through your images. There's also a new 5-megapixels FaceTime HD 'selfie' camera.

In performance terms you'll get a new 64-bit A9 chip, said by Apple to offer 70 percent faster CPU performance and 90 percent faster GPU performance.

There are also design improvements to the outside of the device. The enclosure is made of 7000 Series aluminium for a stronger (non bendy) frame, and there's a new rose gold finish which looks pink but is not, apparently, pink. Apple has also improved the Touch ID sensor to be far faster at recognising your fingerprints, boosted the maximum LTE and WiFi speeds with LTE Advanced while retaining the same core battery performance and display tech.

WIRED Verdict

Jeremy White, Product Editor, WIRED

It is always tricky asking people to part with their cash for a new phone when outwardly the device looks no different. It makes the sell on the updates that much harder -- you hear lots of phrases like "it’s the same, but everything’s changed" and "redeveloped from the ground up" -- sometimes you also get a nice hard figure of the number of different components contained within the familiar facade.

It’s our own fault, demanding that any company should produce a brand spanking new, completely redesigned phone each and every year -- I’d actually have the utmost respect for a brand that turned around and said, "Actually, we love this phone and it’ll do you lot for a good while, and we’ll update it incrementally over the next few years, of course. We’re off now to work on a new phone and we’ll be in touch when it’s done, and not before." Shareholders, of course, would have a fit.

Such is the mixed emotions that greet the arrival of an "s" batch of iPhones -- new, better, faster but familiar, too. So familiar in this year’s case (unless you opt for the new pink hued 'Rose Gold' handset) that there will be no obvious bragging rights for anyone sporting one, unless they go around telling people -- in which case they will immediately undo the image they have strived for.

The good news is in the case of the iPhone 6s it really does feel like there is a difference here. The chassis is stronger, the camera sharper, 4K video capture is present at last, and the performance noticeably quicker. The dimensions are ever so slightly thicker and if has a touch more weight, but WIRED could not tell the difference in day-to-day use and had to keep checking it was carrying the correct handset, the change is that subtle.

Apple also claim the new glass is stronger than any other smartphone on the market -- but frustratingly will not supply any yardstick for this. How much stronger? Two times? Three? Or for that matter any evidence. How was this extra strength measured? We are supposed to take Apple at its word on this. But if another manufacturer came along and said its device was better than an iPhone in some regard yet refused to prove it or offer data, Apple may have a thing or two to say about that -- and understandably so.

The instant improvement one notices is the lightning quick response of the new fingerprint scanner on the 6s. Fast doesn’t quite cover it, it’s almost too quick. Sometimes it had woken up the phone and unlocked it simply when WIRED was only trying to press the button to check the time. It is a huge leap forward for this feature and make the scanner everything you wanted it to be when it was first announced.

Then we are on to 3D Touch territory, the next clear addition to the features on the 6s. Integrating the Force Touch technology from the Apple Watch into this new handset has given it a new lease of life and will definitely change the way you use your iPhone -- once you become accustomed to the feature being there. At the beginning it is all too easy to forget, but after just a few experiments with the screen that lets you press into it with varying degrees of force to perform certain actions you will be hooked.

Apple has made much of this ability to peek and pop in certain apps -- and these features come into their own in Mail, Messages and Safari. WIRED loved being able to bring up a preview of a URL while still in a mail message simply by pressing firmly on the link without having to go into Safari, then all you need do is press harder to "pop" into the web app and look at it properly. It is simple, intuitive and requires no explanation -- it is one of those features that, after a time, makes you feel as if it has always been there.

In fact, the only downside is that as it is such a new feature so many apps do not have peek and pop abilities or shortcuts yet. The Apple ones do, naturally, but then you get frustrated that the third-party apps aren’t offering the chance to play with this new 3D Touch interface, too. This will no doubt change very quickly as they play catch-up, and game developers will have a field day with this new capability.

The improved processing power from the A9 chipset is also clear when you start to tax the OS -- WIRED compared the 6s with a 6 with exactly the same apps and content on AnTuTu Benchmark -- the iPhone 6 got 45722, while the 6s jumped to 58339.

Now to the camera -- boosted to 12MP on the back and now with the addition of Live Photos. These animated pictures are created by the camera capturing 1.5 seconds of video either side of your snap. Audio is recorded too. Others have tried this and Apple’s version is simpler to use, and operates very much in the background -- and if you don’t like it taking up extra memory (Live Photos are twice the size of "normal" ones) then just turn the function off.

WIRED found the results of Live Photos very much mixed -- often jerky and nowhere near the professional standards of the ones seen in Apple’s slick presentations. You can achieve good results if you try hard to capture subtle movement and keep the camera very stable, but it is not good for fast actions. Stick to landscapes, is the advice.

It seems Apple know there are a few kinks to iron out here, to their credit, as Live Photos in an upcoming software update will intelligently sense when you raise or lower your handset, and as a result Live Photos will automatically not record these movements.

The ability to capture 4K video is a boon too, as is 120 FPS slo-mo in 1080p.

For the selfie-obsessed, the addition of the Retina Flash is very clever indeed. The screen itself becomes the light source, and can boost itself to three times normal brightness to make sure you look your finest in darker surroundings. And with the bump up to a 5MP sensor from 1.2MP, the improvements are obvious and most welcome.

On the issue of power, WIRED has noticed no large decrease in battery life for all this new tech, but as always, we’d like a little more juice on board if wishes were being granted.

In conclusion, should you switch to this new model? It’s a tough question, especially as this is, as ever, one of the most expensive phones on the market. If you don’t try it out, and are happy with your iPhone 6, then perhaps it is not worth the cost, but once you experience 3D Touch and all the other bells and whistles then it is very hard indeed to go back to the old 6 and let that extra interactivity go. WIRED is hooked.

If you have a model older than a 6 then this upgrade is undoubtedly worth it without any caveats. The iPhone 6s, as well as the 6s Plus with its optical image stabilisation now available on video in low light, is a superb handset and even though it doesn’t break away from the 6 as much as WIRED would like, it’s still excellent.

Colours : Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Gold

Display : 5.5-inch 1920x1080 pixels (401ppi) or 4.7-inch 1334x750 pixels (326ppi)

Contrast ratio : 1300:1 (6S Plus) or 1400:1 (6S)

Storage : 16GB, 64GB, 128GB

Chipset : A9 (64bit) with embedded M9 motion coprocessor

Connectivity : LTE Advanced/802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi‑Fi

TouchID : Second-generation fingerprint sensor

Camera : 12-megapixels, 4K video, f/2.2 aperture, optical image stabilisation (6S Plus)

Front-facing camera : 5 megapixels

This article was originally published by WIRED UK

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Want an iPhone 6S? Here’s everything you need to know and where you can get it

Apple’s September 9 event was jam-packed with cool new products and features, but the headliner of the the event was the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus launch. Here’s everything you need to know about the new iPhones.

Updated on 10-30-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that the 3D Touch feature on the iPhone 6S can be used to weigh objects –sadly, it’s only for jailbroken devices for now. Also added a table of contents.

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Price and release date.

Apple’s new 3D touch-enabled screen takes multitouch to the next level by adding a third dimension: pressure. It’s sort of like Force Touch on the Apple Watch, but with special features for the iPhone and different levels of pressure. Apple calls it “3D Touch.” A light press on the screen will bring up a preview of content, whether it be an image, a website, or an itinerary. If you keep pressing, you’ll enter the content you selected. It allows you to dip in and out of where you are without losing context. The background of the app you’re in blurs out a bit, so you can see a preview on top.

The feature can also apparently allow the iPhone to weigh objects. App developer Simon Gladman  created an app that weighs plums called the Plum-O-Meter. It uses 3D Touch to weigh the plums and tell you which is heavier. The weighing function is not supported by Apple — Gladman had to jailbreak the device to make it work — however, it may be supported in the future.

According to Apple, you won’t have to jam down on the screen like you do on the Apple Watch; just a small bit of pressure can be registered on the screen, and the phone can tell the difference between mini taps and full taps. Capacitive sensors in the backlight portion of the display measure microscopic changes in distance between the glass and sensors. It also uses the accelerometer to determine pressure levels with more accuracy.

Apple showed off a demo of 3D Touch in action with Mail and iMessage apps. You can flick up from the bottom of the screen for actions like send, forward, etc. If the person you’re conversing with mentions a time, a flight plan, or other info, a light tap will bring up your calendar so you can check if you’re free, or show you the flight status.

3D Touch also works with apps on your home screen to bring up quick actions, so if you tap on the phone app, you’ll see your favorite contacts. You don’t have to actually enter the app to access features you use the most. If you tap on the camera, it’ll bring up “emergency selfie” mode. Of course, this mostly works with Apple apps, but some third-party apps will get the feature, including Dropbox, Facebook, WeChat, and Instagram.

Apple integrated 3D Touch into  iOS 9 on several other levels, so it also works with multitasking. To get to multitasking mode, you no longer have to double tap the home button, but rather apply a little force on the edge of the screen to get into app carousel.

The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus both launched in a handful of countries in September, but now Apple is continuing its rollout to other countries. As of October 9 and 10, the new iPhones are on sale in 40+ more countries , including many Eastern European countries, Scandinavia, some parts of Asia, and the Middle East.

Here’s the full list for October 9: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Taiwan. And for October 10: Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates

In the United States, Apple will sell the iPhone 6S for $200 and the iPhone 6S Plus for $650 and up unlocked or for $300, with two-year contracts. For carriers with installment plans instead of contracts, typical installments will start at $27 per month for iPhone 6S and $31 per month for the iPhone 6S Plus. Apple also has a new iPhone upgrade program, which nets you a new iPhone every year – for a variable monthly fee. You can check out our comparison of all the offers here and see our breakdown of the Apple upgrade plan here.

We’ll keep you updated on availability, as more countries receive the phone.

A 12-megapixel camera with 4K video

The iPhone 6S’s camera finally got a huge upgrade with a 12-megapixel iSight camera and a two-tone flash. The increase in pixels improves the detail in photos, but Apple claims that image quality won’t be degraded thanks to new technology like “deep trench isolation,” which separates the photo diodes to maintain accurate colors and limit noise. The sensor has 50 percent more pixels as well as 50 percent more focus pixels to make auto focus faster.

The company showed off a number of incredible images taken with the iPhone 6S, and assured the crowd that none were retouched. A new panorama shot shows off how much bigger the panoramas can be, too. The iPhone 6S can now shoot 4K video, too — though you won’t be able to appreciate all the extra pixels viewing videos on the phone’s sub-4K screen.

Apple showed some love to the selfie cam, too with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a “true tone” flash. It lights up the phone’s main display to produce an accurate “flash” that matches the colors the camera sees. That way, the flash doesn’t wash out your face in the selfie.

Design stays the same

Apple chose to keep the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus’ physical design the same, but now offers a rose gold aluminum finish in addition to the silver, space gray, and gold versions. The new iPhones are made out of the new 7000 series aluminum that was used on the Apple Watch.

Faster A9 processor, Hey Siri, and more

Apple’s iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are powered by the A9 64-bit processor, which boasts a new transistor architecture for better energy efficiency. Apple says it’s 70 percent faster than the A8 at CPU tasks, and 90 percent faster at graphics tasks than the A8. An onboard M9 co-processor is always on to track steps and other fitness metrics. The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus support LTE Advanced, so it should be twice as fast, and Apple supports 23 frequency bands. Wi-Fi is allegedly twice as fast, too.

As expected, the Hey Siri feature lets you speak directly to your iPhone without it being plugged in. Just say, “Hey Siri,” and you’re in. The iPhone 6S has a new Touch ID sensor that is “faster than ever,” which should improve the Apple Pay experience greatly.

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Archived old rumors about what we thought the iPhone 6S would be

It seems like just yesterday Apple unveiled the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Now, the industry has shifted focus from the iPhone 6 models to the inevitable sequels/upgrades. If history is any indication, the consumers will soon follow. We expect the masses to clamor for the latest from Cupertino. We’ll keep you abreast below of all the news about Apple’s next iPhone.

Updated on 09-03-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added rumor of 5-megapixel front-facing camera on the iPhone 6S.

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A 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel camera setup

It seems that Apple may finally bump up the resolution of its main and front-facing cameras. Analyst Ming Chi-Kuo , who is usually on-point with his predictions, said that Apple may upgrade its front-facing camera, too. Kuo believes that a 5-megapixel shooter will grace the front of the iPhone 6S. It would be a huge upgrade for iPhone users, who currently have a lousy 1.2-megapixel camera for selfies. Most Android phones now launch with 5-megapixel front-facing cameras, and some go even higher to 8- or 13-megapixels.

9to5Mac says Apple may even add 4K video recording, though it’s unclear if the iPhone 6S will get that feature this time around.

Chinese publication Sogi claims that it has discovered a leaked document from Foxconn, which details the camera’s specs. The document mentions a 12-megapixel rear camera with 4K video recording support and a new 240FPS slow motion recording mode. A 5-megapixel front-facing camera is also rumored for the iPhone 6S. Of course, Sogi isn’t exactly a well-known publication, so it’s best to take this report with a grain of salt, even if it seems to match some of the earlier reports.

A report from Chinese site Feng agrees with most reports that the iPhone 6S will have a sharper, 12-megapixel camera sensor, which could possibly come from Sony. The camera may also feature a RGBW color sensor for improved photos in low light conditions. The report hints that Apple has been testing the sensor for some time, and originally intended to add it to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus last year.

Earlier on, the IHS Technology Research Director in China, Kevin Wang, stated in a Weibo post that the iPhone 6S will have a 12-megapixel camera, but that the pixels will be smaller in size. His report is in agreement with other sources who say the iPhone’s camera will get more pixels.

Additionally, in a note to investors obtained by AppleInsider , KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hinted that the iPhone 6S will sport a 12-megapixel camera sensor. Apple has stuck with an 8-megapixel sensor for years, preferring to enhance its camera instead of jack up the pixel count. The note did not say whether the front-facing camera would also get a boost.

Early on, Apple commentator John Gruber said the next iPhone will feature a special “two-lens system where the back camera uses two lenses and somehow takes it up into DSLR quality imagery.” Since then, G4Games published a similar report, claiming the iPhone 6S will sport a dual lens camera and optical zoom. The aperture may also be altered to let in even more light.

HTC already experimented with a similar camera setup on the One M8 . The Ultrapixel camera lens lets in more light than your average lens to improve the image quality, and a second sensor is present for additional information like depth of field. The two images are then sewn together and edited to accentuate specific elements.

It’s unclear if Apple’s new technology would work in the same way or employ different techniques to increase the quality of images taken with the iPhone 6S. So far, no smartphone camera has been able to replace the DSLR, but Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus is generally regarded as one of the best smartphone cameras out there. The company also has several patents for camera-related technology.

The most obvious advantage to dividing the lens in two would be slimming down the camera module to fit flush against the back of the incredibly thin phone. Currently, the camera module on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus sticks out, a problem that many users have noted with annoyance. At this point, there’s no saying whether the two-camera solution described by Gruber will debut on the iPhone 6S, the iPhone 7, or at all.

In fact, Yuanta Securities Investment Consulting Co analyst Jeff Pu told the Taipei Times that the iPhone 6S will have the same, 8-megapixel camera sensor as the iPhone 6. Luckily, even if this report proves true, Apple’s latest iPhones are generally considered to take some of the best shots around.

Pricing leaks

According to Dutch site Techtastic , the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus pricing will be about the same as last year’s iPhones. Based on the site’s sources, it seems that Apple will continue to sell iPhones with 16, 64, and 128GB of storage. Here’s the rumored price breakdown:

Seeing as these European prices match last year’s prices, it seems likely that the American price will not change, either. Techtastic also estimates that the new iPhones will go on sale on September 25. Of course, since Apple staggers release dates around the world, it’s possible the U.S. sale date could be the previous Friday, September 18. These are just rumors, so we’ll keep you posted on the final prices once Apple announces them.

Apple confirms September 9 launch date

On August 27, Apple confirmed that it will hold an event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PST in San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Obviously, it’s widely expected that the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will launch at the event, though Apple could introduce some other products as well. The only teaser on the invite is the tagline, “Hey Siri, give us a hint!” The Siri reference could be referring to iOS 9’s new Proactive predictive feature, HomeKit controls, or both.

Previous rumors mostly agreed that a September 9 launch date was planned. Multiple sources referred to a September 9 event, and now 9to5Mac has found some evidence that supports the launch date and hints at a possible in-store sale date for the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. The publication’s sources state that BestBuy and Apple have agreed to sell Apple Care warranties at the retail store on September 14.

Although it could be a coincidence, it’s more likely BestBuy would introduce Apple Care plans in stores to coincide with the launch of new iPhones. Also, Apple traditionally starts selling its new iPhones in stores about a week after the launch date, so the timing makes sense. Of course, nothing is written in stone yet.

Buzzfeed News hinted a September 9 launch date for the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus is possible. The news comes from sources familiar with Apple’s plans, and is plausible, though Apple has yet to confirm a launch date. The publication also stated that the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and new Apple TV could launch at the event.

In early July, the  Micgadget  blog reported the iPhone 6S will launch on September 11 and appear in stores September 18. The blog stated that Foxconn sources verified the dates, but it’s highly unlikely Apple would choose the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks for its iPhone 6S launch date. The source isn’t terribly reliable, either, and supply chain sources may not know launch date details this early on.

In June, we received our first indication of when the iPhone 6S would arrive in stores and online for purchase. A Vodafone memo obtained by Mobile News states the “new iPhone” will go up for preorder on September 18 and come to stores on September 25. Although a September launch would follow Apple’s precedent of fall iPhone launches, it’s still wise to take this rumor with the customary grain of salt.

Some of the earliest iPhone 6S rumors speculated the updated handset could debut as early as spring 2015. A spring launch obviously didn’t happen. Before this, a report from Economic Daily  claimed Apple was ahead of schedule on iPhone 6S component production, and hinted it may have the phone ready earlier than expected. An — unlikely — August launch, instead of the traditional September date, was mentioned.

Earlier, the  Economic Daily News ‘ supply chain sources stated that the iPhone 6S would arrive in the fall at the earliest. Apple typically incrementally updates its most recent iPhones with new processors and occasionally, a few new features, one year on from release. Apple only just gave Samsung the go-ahead to start work on the A9 processor, according to a report from Korea’s ET News , and it’s only just caught up with 6 Plus production. Therefore, it’s highly unlikely that the iPhone 6S will arrive so soon after the iPhone 6.

Leaked video

In late August, MacRumors got its hands on a a video of an alleged iPhone 6S going through the booting process. The device in the video looks just like the iPhone 6, but that’s to be expected since this is a S update and not a brand-new iPhone generation. Of course, the similarities in the appearance of the iPhone 6 and the rumored 6S shown in the video make it difficult to ascertain whether the video is real or not.

The person in the video does open up the back of the device to show the components too. Some, like the camera module, are missing, which implies that the device is not a finished product. MacRumors also got access to a handful of pictures of the logic board.

Unfortunately, the pictures don’t show the A9 branding on the processor, which appears to have been built using a 28nm process, MacRumors notes. A new Qualcomm radio frequency receiver chip, which will pair with a new LTE modem for better cell service, is also visible. The photos don’t confirm the amount of RAM onboard, though, nor the presence of Force Touch.

Force Touch may work on the iPhone 6S and the Plus

It’s long been rumored that the next iPhone will sport the same Force Touch functionality as the Apple Watch, but now  The Wall Street Journal’s sources are also saying the feature will be added to the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus.

Even though several sources had all-but confirmed Force Touch for the next iPhones, very little was known about how the feature would be used on the phones. In August, 9to5Mac revealed several possible uses for Force Touch based on reports by individuals who had supposedly used the feature.

• When using Maps, Force Touch on the destination to start turn-by-turn directions. This will speed up the process and eliminate two steps.
• In the Music app, using Force Touch on a listed track would bring up a menu with the options to add the song to a playlist or save it for offline listening.
• Force Touch on some app icons to bring up special functions. For example, pressing the phone icon brings up voicemail. The News icon would bring you to your favorites or the “For you” tabs.
• Some of the same Force Touch uses from the new MacBook will work on iPhone, including a press to look up a word, a link press to see a preview of the webpage, and more.

The sources say that Force Touch is nice and consistent across the iPhone. Although the applications of Force Touch don’t sound revolutionary, they will serve as speedy little shortcuts across iOS.

In late June, the feature was all-but confirmed by Bloomberg , which is typically a reliable source when it comes to news. Anonymous sources familiar with Apple supply chain partners plans stated that iPhones with pressure-sensitive screens are already in the initial stages of production. Manufacturing for the new iPhones with Force Touch will reportedly get started in earnest next month.

An earlier report from G4Games hinted that the iPhone 6S will have a 3D pressure sensor built in to enable a new Force Touch action. Now, sources have told 9to5Mac that the iPhone 6S will add the new feature and optimize it for the iPhone. ForceTouch is said to come along with iOS 9 on the iPhone 6S, and it will be open to developers for use in their apps. Force Touch will reportedly offer more functions for power users, including a new way to “control space across the system,” and eliminate the need for long-press interactions like rearranging app icons across home screens.

Analyst Kuo also believes that both the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus will have the Force Touch feature. However,  another report from G4Games indicates Apple may only add Force Touch to the larger iPhone 6S Plus, and the standard, 4.7-inch model won’t have the new tech.

For those of you who didn’t analyze every word of the Apple Watch presentation, Force Touch is the new Apple Watch feature that distinguishes between short taps and long, harder presses. It’s possible that Apple has come up with a few new ways to interact with the iPhone using Force Touch. If that’s the case, it would be strange to exclude the very popular 4.7-inch iPhone from the experiment. The most recent reports seem to hint that the feature will work on both models.

The return of a 4-inch iPhone?

A few different reports hinted Apple may release a smaller, 4-inch iPhone along with the rebooted iPhone 6S and 6S Plus in 2015. While most agree that such a move seems unlikely, reports continue to spread. While most sources seem to have given up hope for the iPhone 6C this year, noted leaker Evan Blass (@Evleaks) tweeted that the iPhone 6C will arrive “concurrently” with the 6S and 6S Plus, which are expected to debut this September. He did not name his source and admitted that plans can change.

An August report from DigiTimes cited supply chain sources who claim that Apple will launch the iPhone 6C in the second quarter of 2016, instead. The publication’s sources say that Apple plans to use 14/16nm FinFET chips from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung, which will not be ready for 2015. Originally, Apple planned to use TSMC’s 20nm process, but the FinFET processors proved to be the best bet because they would allow the iPhone 6C to have better specs and battery life.

DigiTimes ‘ sources stated that the iPhone 6C will be a follow-up to the iPhone 5C, so it will cost less than the premium iPhones. However, the 4-inch form factor was not confirmed in the report.

In late July, analyst Timothy Arcuri of Cowen and Company — who was the first to hint of the return of the 4-inch iPhone — stated that plans for the 4-inch iPhone 6C have since been scrapped. Earlier on in January through March, Arcuri saw signs of a smaller iPhone in production line plans, but in recent months, the iPhone 6C seems to have disappeared.

“I think one of the reasons is because the iPhone 6 has sold so well,” Arcuri said, reports Business Insider . “And they said, ‘Look, why would we want to cannibalize? If we came out with an iPhone 6C, we would essentially cannibalize a price-reduced iPhone 6.'”

Of course, it’s entirely possible that Arcuri is wrong, or that Apple may launch a smaller iPhone 6C in the future, even if it doesn’t include one in the new lineup this year. A recent leaked image of what appears to be a smaller 1,715mAh battery that could have been for the iPhone 6C recently appeared on Nowhereelse.fr , a site with a good track record with Apple products.

In July, Jefferies analyst Ange Wu wrote in advice to clients that Foxconn — a major Apple supplier — had won the contract to build at least half of the total number of iPhone 6C bodies for Apple, and that they would be made of metal. The original iPhone 5C came only in plastic, and so far, leaked images supposedly of the iPhone 6C have also shown a device that has a plastic body.

The report also hints at the iPhone 6C’s release in 2016, which fits in with an early June story from Chinese site UDN that stated  manufacturer AU Optronics had been asked to produce 4-inch iPhone screens for a device that may arrive in the first quarter of 2016. The rumor doesn’t seem to have a lot of weight behind it, though, and rejects the idea that the smaller iPhone will arrive this fall with the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. However, the Jefferies statement seems to back it up.

Recently, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also  dismissed the idea of the return of the 4-inch iPhone in 2015. He earlier stated in a note to investors obtained by AppleInsider that Apple won’t launch the 4-inch iPhone 6C until 2016. The company’s reasoning seems to be that the iPhone 5S is still enjoying strong sales among customers, and Apple is reluctant to throw in another device to compete with those sales. He also believes that when the 6C does launch, it will support Apple Pay.

Leading on from this, when Apple itself launched a new Lightning dock for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, it was accompanied by an image of a brightly colored phone docked into it. The iPhone 5C is Apple’s most colorful phone, but this device held a secret. Looking closely at the Home button revealed a chrome surround and an absence of a square icon, giving the impression it’s a Touch ID sensor — a feature not found on the iPhone 5C.

Could this be the iPhone 6C, accidentally leaked by Apple itself? It’s possible, but it could also be a poorly constructed press render, in which we’re seeing something that doesn’t really exist. However, the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is an essential part of Apple Pay, and the mobile payments system isn’t compatible with Apple phones without it. If an iPhone 6C is coming, it’ll almost certainly have Touch ID. The picture has since been removed from Apple’s site.

Before this, the first pictures of what appears to be the colorful plastic housing of the iPhone 6C leaked, and in a very similar color to the model used in Apple’s dock promo photo. The pictures were spotted by Future Supplier , a relatively unknown publication, so take a look at the pictures with a healthy dose of skepticism.

DigiTimes , which occasionally gets Apple supply chain news correct, reported that Apple will launch a 4-inch iPhone 6C along with the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. The smaller iPhone is said to be powered by the A8 processor, have NFC, and sport the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Presumably, that means the iPhone 6C could use Apple Pay.

First, analyst Timothy Arcuri of Cowen and Company voiced the rumor. Although he hasn’t always been right with his Apple predictions, Arcuri occasionally hits the nail on the head.

In a note to investors leaked to AppleInsider , Arcuri suggested Apple may launch an “iPhone 6S Mini” with a 4-inch screen. The device would supposedly sport similar specs to the iPhone 5S, but include a few low-cost components. This may make the device more budget friendly, making it sound like a revamped iPhone 5C. Arcuri claims the smaller iPhone will have the same, curved edge design as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

Shortly after Arcuri’s note surfaced, MyDrivers picked up a note from U.S. investment firm Zacks Equity Research, which states that Apple hopes to sell 10 million 4-inch iPhone 6S handsets in 2015. According to the firm, Apple feels “forced” to comply with customers’ desires and continue selling 4-inch iPhones. The smallest iPhone 6S is also expected to cost less than the two larger phones, making it more appealing to those who want a mid-range phone.

However, supply chain sources told the Chinese media that they haven’t heard any news of a 4-inch form factor.

Components leak, as production of record-number iPhones starts

It seems that Apple is ramping up production for the Phone 6S and 6S Plus, based on a few reports. Although things have been going relatively smoothly for Apple, noted KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that production for the iPhone 6S may be delayed by 1-2 weeks. Luckily, the delay shouldn’t affect Apple’s launch plans, Kuo said, thanks to overtime work and the devotion of more supply chains to the upcoming iPhone.

Several leaked pictures of components were spotted by Nowhereelse.fr  in late July. The leak includes pictures of the single flex cable for the volume rocker, mute switch, power button, and LED flash, as well as the Lightning connector and headphone jack, camera rings, and the home button.

In early June, sources familiar with Apple’s plans told  The Wall Street Journal that Apple placed orders for as many as 85 to 90 million iPhone 6S units, which are expected to ship by the end of 2015. In contrast just 70-80 million iPhone 6 orders were placed initially, a misjudgment of demand that resulted in delayed shipments to customers. The reported increase in iPhone production could have been made in response to the high demand Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus saw in 2014.

Foxconn is reportedly recruiting more workers, and Apple may even take on help from more factories, including Wistron Corp. Large-scale production has already begun, the sources say.

Same design, but a fourth color is coming

Apple doesn’t typically shake up iPhone design too much with S releases, and most agree that this year’s changes will be minimal. Now, we’ve seen the first leaked images of the casing of both the iPhone 6S and the iPhone 6S Plus.

The 6S Plus photos leaked in mid July on a site called Future Supplier . The photos show a casing that looks much like the current iPhone 6 Plus’ aluminum body, but the site notes a few changes, such as the speaker and the quality of the aluminum, which it claims is sturdier. According to 9to5Mac , it’s the same 7000 series aluminum used in the Apple Watch Sport — Apple says the alloy’s 60 percent stronger than standard mixes.

The first pictures of what appears to be the aluminum casing for the iPhone 6S leaked on the last day of June. The images show little to no changes in the iPhone 6S’s design, either.

It’s been a few years since Apple added the champagne gold color option to its iPhone lineup, and now  The Wall Street Journal’s sources say the next iPhone will come in four color options, but would not say which color would be added to the lineup.

Earlier on, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple will add a new color this year. The iPhone 6S will come in rose gold too, Kuo claims, bringing the color options up to four. It’s unknown whether the new option will be real gold like the Apple Watch Edition — with a price tag to match — or simply mimic the color of the precious metal, reports AppleInsider .

Some reports do hint at a slightly thicker body for the iPhone 6S, but the difference is a mere 0.2mm, according to a leaked schematic from Engadget Japan . The increased thickness could be due to the new aluminum that was previously rumored to cover the iPhone 6S or the Force Touch taptic engine. Otherwise, the schematic shows a pretty similar-looking design to today’s iPhone 6.

Remember the #Bendgate scandal  that plagued the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus for months after the phone’s release? So does Apple, and apparently, the company want to ensure that it never happens again. As such, the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus may be made out of the same extra-strength aluminum alloy that Apple used on its Watch,  Taiwan Daily Economic News  reports.

The series 7000 alloy includes specific amounts of zinc and magnesium to make the aluminum 60 percent stronger, while also ensuring that the device stays super light. Given how much Apple emphasized the impressive qualities of the new alloy during its Apple Watch event, it seems likely that the new aluminum will end up on more devices in the near future.

A Full HD resolution for the iPhone 6S and 2K for the 6S Plus

The iPhone 6 currently has a 1,334 × 750 pixel resolution and the iPhone 6 Plus has a Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Now, a report from Asian site Feng says that the iPhone 6S will sport a Full HD resolution, while the iPhone 6S Plus will jump up to a 2K resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.

It’s not a huge difference, but the bump up in resolution would match the iPhone 6S Plus with competitors like the LG G4 and Samsung Galaxy S6. The iPhone 6S, meanwhile, would be on par with the HTC One M9, in terms of resolution. Of course, the higher resolution screens could drain the battery faster, so Apple will need to compensate in that area.

iOS 9 will spruce up the iPhone 6S

In late may, sources told 9to5Mac that iOS 9 will bring a slew of cool new features to iPhones and iPads, including the upcoming iPhone 6S. Among the new features are Force Touch, a revamped keyboard, iMessage improvements, and Apple Pay for Canadian users. We have a rumor roundup on iOS 9 , and we’ll bring you all the news from Apple’s developer conference , which is to occur in June 8-12.

The 6S may have the A9 chip and 2GB RAM

Despite their previous quarrels, Apple and Samsung will reportedly work together on the A9 processor, which will arrive on the iPhone 6S. Samsung reportedly started production on the A9 processor in mid-December, based on reports from Korea’s ET News . The chip will be manufactured using 14nm FinFET technology, which should use 35 percent less energy and offer 20 percent more power. The A9 chip may also be 15 percent smaller than 20nm processors, thanks to the 14nm technology, and that means more space for battery packs and other components.

Additionally, the Taiwanese media hints that Apple may finally boost the RAM on the iPhone 6S. The next-generation iPhone may pack as much as 2GB of LPDDR4 RAM, which doubles the devices’ bandwidth, but consumes very little power. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo later stoked the fire with a report that the iPhone 6S will be powered by 2GB of RAM. In late June, Chinese site Sogi claimed that the phone will have 2GB of RAM, too. An August report from 9to5Mac also mentioned the 2GB RAM spec and the A9 processor.

Apple will take Touch ID up a notch

Apple Pay has revitalized the Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the iPhone’s home button. Now, high-profile Apple predictions guru Ming-Chi Kuo, who works as a KGI Securities analyst, says the iPhone 6S will sport a far superior fingerprint scanner. He’s repeated the claim multiple times.

Apple’s latest Touch ID module will reportedly “offer a better and safer Apple Pay user experience by reducing reading errors.” Kuo also predicts that the new sensor will head into production in the second quarter of 2015. He warned against unrealistic expectations for Touch ID’s placement on the next iPhone, adding that it will remain embedded in the home button.

“Though Apple has filed patents for the integration of Touch ID and touch panel, this isn’t likely to bear fruit near term as complex algorithms and sapphire cover lens are also required,” Kuo cautioned in a note to investors spotted by Apple Insider . “We therefore don’t see any impact on supply chain momentum.”

Kuo has a pretty solid record of predicting Apple’s moves accurately, so a new and improved Touch ID sensor is a very real possibility.

We’ll keep updating this post with more iPhone 6S news, so stay tuned.

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Previous updates:.

Updated on 10-09-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added a list of the new countries in which the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will go on sale as of October 9 and 10.

Updated on 09-02-2015 by Kyle Wiggers:  Added rumor about stronger aluminum in the iPhone 6.

Updated on 08-27-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  We’ve added Apple’s official announcement of a September 9 event.

Updated on 08-25-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  We’ve added a leaked video which allegedly shows the iPhone 6S booting up, as well as leaked pictures of the logic board, which appear to confirm several rumored specs.

Updated on 08-17-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  We’ve added rumors about Apple extending its Apple Care warranty to customers who buy iPhones at BestBuy on September 14, which may indicate the day that Apple starts selling the iPhone 6S in stores.

Updated on 08-11-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  We’ve added news about Force Touch functions, 2GB of RAM, 4K video recording, and reports that the iPhone 6C will launch with the 6S and 6S Plus. Go to the Force Touch, Processor and RAM , iPhone 6C, and Upgraded cameras sections for more

Updated on 08-10-2015 by Malarie Gokey: We’ve added news that iPhone 6S may launch on September 9.

Updated on 08-07-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  We’ve added news that iPhone 6S production may be delayed by 1-2 weeks, but the projected launch date plans aren’t likely to change.

Updated on 08-04-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  We’ve added news that the iPhone 6C may launch in 2016, based on supply chain sources familiar with Apple’s processor needs.

Updated on 07-30-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  We’ve added leaked pics of several iPhone 6S components, including the single flex cable for the volume rocker, mute switch, power button, and LED flash, as well as the Lightning connector and headphone jack, camera rings, and the home button.

Updated on 07-27-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  We’ve added a new report that the 4-inch iPhone 6C has been scrapped, and a picture of what may be the iPhone 6C’s battery pack.

Updated on 07-21-2015 by Joshua Smith:  We’ve added a video rounding up some of the biggest rumors about the iPhone 6S! Check it out.

Updated on 07-17-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added leaked photos of alleged iPhone 6S Plus casing.

Updated on 07-08-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added report from The Wall Street Journal that hints at record iPhone production numbers, Force Touch, and a new color option.

Updated on 07-06-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added rumor of an unlikely September 11 launch date and September 18 release date in stores. Also added in leaked schematic of what could be the iPhone 6S, which hints at a 0.2mm increase in thickness.

Updated on 07-02-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added in leaked document from Foxconn that details the camera’s specs, which include a 12-megapixel sensor, 4K video recording, and more. Also added leaked photos of iPhone 6S casing and new rumors of 2GB of RAM.

Updated on 07-01-2015 by Andy Boxall:  Added in analyst predictions the iPhone 6C will have a metal chassis.

Updated on 06-29-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added report from Bloomberg that iPhones with the same Force Touch feature found on the Apple Watch are now in production.

Updated on 06-08-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news of a possible September 18 preorder date for the iPhone 6S and a September 25 in-store availability date for the device.

Updated on 06-03-2015 by Malarie Gokey: Added news of the iPhone 6S getting a Full HD resolution, the 6S Plus getting a 2K resolution, and the 4-inch iPhone arriving this year.

Updated on 05-26-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news of the iPhone 6S possibly getting a RGBW, 12-megapixel camera sensor and more news on Force Touch and iOS 9.

Updated on 05-22-2015 by Andy Boxall:  Added leaked image that may show an iPhone 5C with a Touch ID sensor, that could be evidence of an iPhone 6C model. 

Updated on 05-18-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that the iPhone 6S may launch earlier than expected in August.

Updated on 05-15-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that the iPhone 6S may have a 12-megapixel camera.

Updated on 04-22-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that the 4-inch iPhone 6C may not arrive until 2016.

Updated on 04-17-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that the same special aluminum alloy used to make the Apple Watch may be used to make the iPhone 6S.

Updated on 04-02-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that Force Touch may be included on the iPhone 6S Plus

Updated on 03-30-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added first leaked pictures of what may be the housing of a 4-inch iPhone 6C.

Updated on 03-26-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added new rumors that Apple may release a 4-inch iPhone.

Updated on 02-10-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that Apple may improve Touch ID.

Updated on 02-09-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that Apple may keep the 8-megapixel camera.

Updated on 1-15-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news that Apple may boost the RAM in the iPhone 6S.

Updated on 1-13-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added news of a 3D pressure sensor, dual camera lens, and 4-inch size for the iPhone 6S.

Updated on 1-02-2015 by Malarie Gokey:  Added yet another rumor that Apple will sell an iPhone 6S Mini with a 4-inch screen.

Updated on 12-23-2014 by Malarie Gokey:  Added a rumor that Apple will sell an iPhone 6S Mini with a 4-inch screen.

Updated on 12-12-2014 by Malarie Gokey:  Added a new report from Korea, saying Samsung has started producing the A9 processor.

Updated on 12-11-2014 by Malarie Gokey:  Added a new report from China on the iPhone 6S’s production schedule and possible release date.

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“The new system will allow Siri to take command of all the features within apps for the first time,” the report says. The most notable capability is that Siri will only require voice prompts to interact with apps, thanks to a major change in the AI architecture powering it and putting large language models in command, just the way Gemini or ChatGPT draw their own skills from such models.

Apple is the only major name in the world of Big Tech that hasn’t made its ambitious AI plans public yet. But that will change in a few weeks, with a focus on reimagining the iPhone experience. Bloomberg, citing internal sources, has detailed how Apple plans to integrate generative AI experiences with iOS 18, the next major build of its iPhone operating system.

The company plans to push new AI-powered capabilities not just in such in-house apps as Safari and Maps, but also in experiences like the notification system and a supercharged Spotlight search. Notably, Apple will push the bulk of AI processing to the iPhone’s silicon, and only a minor portion of it will be pushed to the cloud.

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The new emoji announced today include ones for a sleepy face, fingerprint, leafless tree, vegetable root, harp, shovel, and splatter. The emoji examples provided by Unicode serve as starting points for Apple designers to create finished designs and are not the final images Apple will use. Google and other platform users will also work with these emoji as a starting point.

10 things you need to know about the iPhone 6S

This is what you really need to know

The iPhone 6S is Apple 's mainstream iPhone choice for the rest of 2015 and 2016. And guess what: it looks just like the iPhone 6.

But before you go kicking up a stink on Facebook, complaining Apple has gone down the pan, you need to school-up on a few things. We've put together the 10 things you absolutely need to know about the new iPhone 6S.

At least then you can slag off the new mobile and sound like you know what you're talking about. And, who knows, maybe we'll help to change your mind. Because we can pretty much guarantee this isn't going to be a bad phone.

1. It now comes in a pinky colour

Let's start with the flimsiest new bit of the lot. Apple will make the iPhone 6S in a pinky shade as well as the usual grey, silver and gold.

Apple calls it rose gold, although it's most certainly still made of aluminium rather than gold. It also doesn't really look gold at all. It's definitely, well, pink. The shade has enough smokiness to it to avoid looking remotely gaudy, though. Apple doesn't make cheap-looking gear, after all.

If you don't want to own a pink phone, you can also get the iPhone 6S in the more familiar grey, silver and gold shades.

2. The dinky-ish 4.7-inch screen remains

If you were hoping Apple would nudge the iPhone 6S screen size up a bit, to bring it in-line with the Android crowd, you're going to be disappointed. It still has a 4.7-inch screen, now considered a size common only to budget phones outside of the Apple line-up.

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The tech behind the display hasn't changed, either. You get a good IPS LCD panel and 1334 x 750 pixel resolution. That's right: closer to 720p than Full HD, which may seem a bit of a cheek when Sony just made a 4K -resolution phone. Or, more to the point, that you can get Full HD Androids for half the price without even trying,

3. Camera megapixel count is up

After years of making clever behind-the-scenes improvements to its phone camera, Apple has finally bumped up the iPhone iSight camera resolution, from 8MP to 12MP. The sensor uses deep trench isolation to help avoid cramming more pixels into (presumably) the same-size sensor causing any image quality loss.

You see, when you squeeze sensor pixels in closer, making them smaller, you're more likely to get crosstalk. That's where light from one sub pixel ends up in the 'box' of another. Trench isolation helps avoid this, letting the iPhone 6S whack up its sensitivity further while keeping a tighter rein on noise and colour distortion. With any luck it'll mean we get more detail, but no more noise than before.

Apple didn't talk about iPhone 6S optical image stabilisation, though, leading us to believe it has, once more, been left out of this smaller iPhone. If that's the case it means the iPhone 6S will have worse low-light performance than the best Android cameras. Oh well.

4. You can shoot 4K video, and low-light selfies

With the move to a 12MP sensor we get 4K video capture, where each frame has as much information in it as an 8MP photo. Not bad, right?

As in previous iPhones, the iPhone 6S will likely crop into the sensor slightly when shooting video to get you software stabilisation, letting you get rid of some of that ugly hand shake effect.

What might be of more use to some of you though is the TrueTone selfie feature. What this does is use your phone's display as a makeshift flash unit, overdriving the LCD to make it even brighter than normal. It works by assessing what the front 5-megapixel selfie cam sees and then altering the tone of the screen to deliver the most natural-looking photo.

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As in every other "S" year, the new 6S and 6S Plus look the same as their predecessors -- in this case, 2014's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models. But you'll notice the changes as soon as you start touching them. The transformations underneath are plentiful: new front and rear cameras, faster processors and more memory, a stronger metal body and always-on Siri.

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But the biggest change is called 3D Touch: the touchscreen is now pressure-sensitive. Push in, and you can actually make things happen: new options pop up on the screen, offering you shortcuts without needing to actually go into an app. And that's just for starters.

Is that a big deal? In theory, yes. But its potential might take some time to be fully realized. That's all part of the plan: Previous "S" phones brought us Siri and Touch ID, for instance -- features that started out as novelties before becoming a core part of the iPhone experience the following year.

We're just beginning to review these new iPhones, but here's how 3D Touch works...and why it's more important than it might initially seem on the surface. We'll also delve into other features of the new iPhone, along with our initial impressions.

For a real-time look at how both new iPhones work in everyday life, check out my ongoing Twitter diary .

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3D Touch: An extra dimension

It's hard for phones to pull off new tricks these days. What we know as a smartphone has become completely commodified stuff: touchscreen, apps, fast processor, camera. But we've grown used to touchscreens and how they work. You tap, you swipe. Apple's new 3D Touch adds a force-sensitive element to the touchscreen.

Why is it called 3D Touch as opposed to Force Touch, the name for similar tech in the Apple Watch and the new MacBook trackpads? As Apple explains it, the iPhone screen sensors can tell where you're pressing as well as how deep. Those are your three dimensions -- horizontal screen position, vertical position and depth .

3D Touch's biggest use out of the box is a way to create app shortcuts. Press in on apps that work with 3D Touch, and they pop out a new little menu. I can open mailboxes in mail, look at my movies in Videos, jump to an album in Music, or mark my location in Maps.

Most people are used to just tapping an app to open it. These menus let you jump ahead a bit, or even do things without opening the app. Will they save time? I'll have to see. Already, they make my front page of apps more dynamic: I can pull up menus almost like I would on Mac using the top toolbar.

Apps can allow "peeking in" to stuff in the app: press in on an email header, and see the whole email! Press in on a text message, and see the whole thread. Photos or news stories in the News app pop up for a quick preview, or links in emails and messages. Email or messages can be sorted: swipe left or right and you can trash or file messages.

With Apple's new Live Photos , which automatically capture a few seconds motion and audio in regular snapshots, pressing down turns these still shots into little living moments.

You could theoretically, however, build all these "peeks" and shortcuts into iOS without pressure-sensitive 3D Touch: tap and hold could be used, if the delete-an-app function already assigned to that were moved somewhere else on the phone. But 3D Touch makes it all feel immediate: it's a second layer on top of the existing iOS 9 we know.

Pressure-sensitive game controls, or art tools: The possibilities are wide open

There's a lot more 3D Touch could do. Instead of just a single layer of pop-up interaction, you could have multiple layers. Some games already take advantage of 3D Touch's analog-like range of sensitivity. AG Racer, a high-speed racing game, turns the one-finger thruster into a variable-pressure gas pedal. I could push down and speed up, or let up a bit around curves.

You can easily imagine other uses: All art apps should update to allow for pressure-sensitive brush strokes and sketching. Game controls could change function depending on how hard you press on a key. Music apps could have pressure-sensitive keyboards.

The new iPhones are the first to adopt this technology, but it's a clear shoo-in for iPads, and possibly all Apple products down the road. And Apple's shortcut tools could expand, and deepen, in the next version of iOS: It could relying on 3D Touch so much that even the venerable Home button might not be needed anymore . It's small steps, but 3D Touch clearly improves the entire concept of touchscreens.

Design: Feels (mostly) the same

No surprise, but the new iPhones have nearly identical feel and design. Put one in someone's hand -- assuming he or she missed the "S" logo on the back -- the only way they'd know it's a new model is that they're a tad heftier: the new models each weigh about 11 percent more , thanks to the new screen technology used (more on that later).

True, there is a new color now, called "rose gold" (it basically looks like a blush pink, same as the new Apple Watch color). But as far as looks go, this extra shade is the extent of the changes you'll be able to visually detect between this year's and last year's phones.

Apple's emphasis on hardware upgrades over design development follows the pattern that the Cupertino, California-based company has long established: Significant changes, including exterior design overhauls, come in the even years and more subtle internal updates in the odd.

The new rose gold color.

Aerospace-grade aluminum and sturdier glass

Apple says that its phone may look the same as last year's model, but its iPhone 6S duo have achieved more inner strength. This time it uses a different grade of aluminum for its chassis, one that also has applications in the aerospace industry. They call it Series 7,000, and it's the same aluminum alloy Apple puts into its Apple Watch Sport. The company clearly hopes this reinforced material will help deflect against future "Bendgate" backlashes, where some customers complained that their 5.5-inch iPhone 6S phones "bent" after being sat on .

Apparently, a new type of chemically strengthened glass also tops the iPhone 6S, though the company hasn't confirmed if this is cover material from Corning's Gorilla Glass line or not.

New hardware inside

The biggest news here is the hugely upgraded front and rear cameras and video capability, but there are a few other tidbits here and there as well.

Cameras and video with more megapixels

A 12-megapixel camera is a huge jump for Apple, which has been holding onto its 8-megapixel sensors in its iPhone for years. Autofocus will pick up the pace, according to Apple, and color accuracy is a point of pride.

The 5-megapixel front-facing camera now brings the iPhone 6S on par with a lot of today's competing handsets. Of course, it includes the company's proprietary voice chat feature, FaceTime video. Here's something wildly different, though. Instead of including a dedicated flash for the front-facing camera, which only a few phones do, Apple is using the home screen to light up instead. This is meant to increase the brightness of those selfies even in low-light situations.

A few test selfies we've take so far looked really good, with crisper, richer color and details than previous iPhones.

A new feature you'll see in the camera, Live Photos, is a default mode that turns stills into a video or GIF -- basically, images that move. It's an automatic thing; all you have to do is take the picture like normal. When we took some shots in the crowded demo room, the iPhone seamlessly added Live Photo motion and sound. The Live Photo motion came out more like stop-motion or time lapse, however, than true video. It's also important to note that one Live Photo is about twice the file size as a regular photo -- and that it's similar to some other "motion photo" and short video alternatives already on the market. Couple that with the 4K video capabilities (more on that later), and you'll definitely need more storage space to accommodate.

Apple also joins rival phone makers in including 4K video recording, at 3,840x2,160-pixel resolution. You'll be able to take 8-megapixel camera photos while recording at this ultrahigh resolution. (The immediate benefit of shooting 4K video would be watching them later on a 4K TV, or a similarly high-res computer display.)

Just like last year's phones, the iPhone 6S Plus is the only model here with optical image stabilization, which helps correct blur from shaking hands -- especially when shooting objects at a distance.

Apple promised a faster second-generation fingerprint sensor at the iPhone's unveiling, and -- indeed -- it's zippier. In addition to unlocking your phone with lightning-fast speeds, this means your Apple Pay checkouts at Walgreens, Whole Foods and elsewhere will be even quicker.

Under the hood, we have an upgraded, proprietary A9 processor that continues Apple's theme of mystery when it comes to exactly what's going on in there. Though it's impossible to appreciate during our quick demo, what we do know is that this is Apple's third-generation 64-bit chip. Apple claims that the A9 is 70 percent faster than last year's A8 when it comes to the usual computing tasks (like opening an app, for example), and 90 percent faster at graphical tasks, like gaming.

Faster 4G LTE, Wi-Fi connections

The new iPhones have the fastest forms of LTE Advanced, if that's supported where you live, and they also include support for 802.11ac Wi-Fi, as well as MIMO technology (multiple input/multiple output). Long story short: it should deliver the fastest available Wi-Fi and better bandwidth -- when you're using compatible, state of the art access points .

Battery expectations: Same as last year

Don't expect a battery boost in the iPhone 6S. Apple has rated the 6S with the exact same battery expectations as its predecessor: 10-11 hours of Web browsing or 10 hours of HD video playback. In fact, the new iPhone has a slightly smaller battery in order to accommodate the extra space for that fancy Taptic Engine and screen tech. Despite the battery being a bit physically smaller, however, Apple has pledged that better power efficiency in the new hardware will yield the same rundown times as its older sibling.

As with last year, the larger size of the iPhone 6S Plus will give you longer battery life -- though that, too, is identical to the ratings of the 6 Plus from last year.

iOS 9 all the way

The two new iPhones run on iOS 9 , mining all of those software enhancements, like a smarter Siri, better transit options in Apple Maps, an improved version of Notes, a bit of additional battery life, plus a new Low Power Mode. The updated operating system hit most earlier iPhones and iPads on September 16.

34 iOS 9 tips you should know (pictures)

The iPhone 6S and its 5.5-inch twin, the 6S Plus, are available in stores around the globe as of September 25.

In the US, the 16GB version costs $650 outright and $100 on contract (see monthly installment pricing below). The 64GB version goes for $750 outright, and $200 on contract, and the 128GB model costs $850 all-in and the same $200 on contract (carrier contract rates may vary, so check yours for the final word -- we've rounded up the most prominent deals here ).

In the UK, the iPhone 6S costs £539 (16GB), £619 (64GB) and £699 (128GB). The larger 6S Plus goes for £619, £699 and £789, respectively.

In Australia, the iPhone 6S is AU$1,079 (16GB), AU$1,229 (64GB) and AU$1,379 (128GB). The 6S Plus sells for AU$1,229, AU$1,379 and AU$1,529, respectively.

iPhone Upgrade Program

Apple has also introduced a new pricing plan , for the US only for now, that starts at $32 per month (for the 16GB version iPhone 6S) for 24 months, with the option to upgrade to a new iPhone each year, say from the 6S to next year's 7, to the 7S, and so on. (Apple sales numbers are healthier when you don't hold onto your phone for two years or longer.)

By way of example, US pricing breaks down like this. You'll need to check local retailers for support where you live.

Stay tuned for additional hands-on testing and impressions.

See all of CNET's recent Apple news .

CNET Editor Jason Parker contributed to this story.

Editors' note: A version of this story was published on September 9, 2015, and has been updated extensively since then.

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Transcript: People love to take pictures with iPhone. In fact, it’s the most popular camera in the world. But what people love even more are the memories that are preserved within those images. Those memories are now incredibly vivid with Live Photos, an entirely new way to bring your still photos to life iPhone 6s Cameras Technology iPhone 6s introduces an entirely new way to interact with your phone. For the first time, iPhone senses how much pressure you apply to the display. In addition to familiar Multi‑Touch gestures like Tap, Swipe, and Pinch, 3D Touch introduces Peek and Pop. This brings a new dimension of functionality to the iPhone experience. And when you use 3D Touch, your iPhone responds with subtle taps. So not only will you see what a press can do — you’ll feel it 3D Touch colors

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Transcript: Live Camera Iphone 6s Features: The brand new iphone 6s featuresa new live photo extra. This means that when you take a photo, the moments before and after the picture was taken, are captured with movement and sound. SOCIAL conclusion - 3-D Touch City, State - 12 megapixel camera - 5 megapxel front camera To conclude, I would just like to say that I do know how much money and responsibility this piece of technology takes. And i hope you take this all into deep consideration, as it took a very long time and a lot of research. PLATFORMS Social - live photos Email Address Telephone click play to watch verizon also has a promotion, where if you recycle or donate your old phone, you get a $300 giftcard towards your next purchase -original price: $649 -monthly payment: $27.08 -2 year plan price: $199 SEO These items are moving 3-D TOUCH 12 Megapixel Camera CMS 5 Megapixel Front Camera Now I know what you are going to say just by looking at the title. But, just take this into consideration, becaise I DO know how much this costs and the amount of responsibility it takes to own such a phone. So, please take this into deep consideration, as it did take a lot of time and effort. FEATURES . The new iphone introduces a new front camera. This new camera can take more cleare and faster selfies. 3-D Touch introduces a new feature called peek and pop. This allows you to preview certain things, without having to actually open it. Peek and Pop allows you to view emails befor opening them, look at pictures while still using your camera, and peek at a location by pressing the address. Pricing . The iphone 6s introduced a new isight camera. This includes a brand new sensor to take the most amazing pictures. Iphone 6s

Transcript: Title: The extraordinary metals of the iphone 6s. date accessed: 12/1/16 function: copper is used for electrical connections within the phone I chose an iphone for this project because it is something I use everyday and as iphones keep advancing their will be more and more earth materials in them so I as curious what Earth materials were in an Iphone. aluminum graphite title: where is aluminum found https://www.google.com/search?q=wher+is+aluminum+found&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS713US716&oq=wher+is+aluminum+found&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.3418j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 date: 12/4/16 Iphone 6s Where is it found: "Silicon is not found free in nature, but occurs chiefly as the oxide and as silicates". .. Title: What the iphone 6 is really made of. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2014/09/16/the-iphone-6-is-really-made-up-of-these-elements/#66fee6892abb date accessed: 12/3/16 title: where is graphite found https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS713US716&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=where%20is%20graphite%20found date: 12/3/16 works cited pt.2 Function: graphite anode is used in the battery. Where is if found: Graphite is found in metamorphic rock resulting from metamorphism. Chemical makeup: Silicon is made up of silicate crystals. function: High powered neodymium is are used to get a low of sound from a small place. Title : chemical makeup of neodymium https://www.google.com/search?q=cheail+mkaeup&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS713US716&oq=cheail+mkaeup&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2730j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#safe=strict&q=chemical+makeup+of+copper date: 12/3/16 neodymium where is it found: aluminum is not hard to find but it is never on its on. it is always combined with other elements which form compounds. where is it found: It is found in minerals that include all lanthanide minerals, such as monazite and bastnasite. title: where copper found https://www.google.com/search?q=where+is+copper+found&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS713US716&oq=where+is+copper+found&aqs=chrome.0.0l6.3167j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 date: 12/4/16 I chose an iphone because.. where is it found: Ore is mined, then purified and manufactured into copper Chemical makeup: Graphite is made up of carbon. Title: Digging for rare earths http://www.mining.com/web/infographic-the-extraordinary-metals-in-an-iphone-6s/ date accessed: 12/1/16 chemical makeup: "Copper is a chemical element with symbol Cu (from Latin: cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly exposed surface of pure copper has a reddish-orange color." Title: chemical makeup of copper rch?q=cheail+mkaeup&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS713US716&oq=cheail+mkaeup&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2730j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#safe=strict&q=chemical+makeup+of+copper date: 12/4/16 copper work cited pt. 3 http://www.mining.com/web/infographic-the-extraordinary-metals-in-an-iphone-6s/ title: chemical makeup of grapite https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS713US716&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#safe=strict&q=chemical+makeup+of+graphite date: 12/3/16 Chemical make up: "Neodymium is a chemical element with symbol Nd and atomic number 60. It is a soft silvery metal that tarnishes in air. Neodymium was discovered in 1885 by the Austrian chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach. It is present in significant quantities in the ore minerals monazite and bastnäsite." title: chemical makeup of aluminum https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS713US716&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=chemical%20makeup%20of%20aluminum date: 12/4/16 works cited pt. 1 What earth materials are in the iphone 6s. Title: where is silicon found https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS713US716&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#safe=strict&q=where%20is%20silicon%20found Date: 12/3/16 silicon function: the screen is made out of alumina and silicate. Function: Silicon is used for the chip in the phone and other regions allow the chip to produce energy. chemical makeup: "Aluminum or aluminum (in North American English) is a chemical element in the boron group with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, soft, nonmagnetic, ductile metal. Aluminum is the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust (after oxygen and silicon) and its most abundant metal." add logo here

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• Today I will tell you about what are the feature and the differences between iPhone 6s VS 6s plus. Both the versions of this phone have 95 same specification but there are some difference in it.
• So now I will tell you about what are the features and what are the differences in iPhone 6s VS 6s plus.
• The difference between iPhone 6s VS 6s plus is in the display. 6s plus phone display is 5.5 inches and iPhone 6s Display is 4.7 displays and both have Retina HD display with 3D Touch.
• Both the phone has led backlit and multi touch IPS display .The screen resolution of iPhone 6s plus have 1920-by-1080 pixel while 6s have the Screen resolution is 1334-by-750 pixel.
• In 6splus the contrast ratio is 13001 and in 6s the contrast ratio is 14001.
• BODY AND WEIGHT
• The other difference between the iPhone 6s plus and 6s is in the body and in its weight. The body of 6s plus has larger than the body of 6s.
• The dimension of iPhone 6s plus have158.2mm X 77.9mm X 0.29mm and the weight is 192 grams.
• On the other hand 6s dimension have 138.3mm X67.1mm X7.1mm and the weight is 143 grams
• When we compare iPhone 6s VS 6splus the chipset between iPhone 6s and 6s plus have the same.
• Both use A9 chip with 64-bit architecture and M9 motion coprocessor so thats why these phones are faster than the previous ones.
• ISIGHT Camera
• When we compare IPhone 6s VS 6s plus. We note that Apple first time introduces the same ISIGHT camera in the s6 plus and in s6.
• But there is one difference which is in 6splus there is optical image stabilization but in 6s there is no optical image stabilization.
• The features of ISIGHT camera are 12 mega pixels, local tone mapping, improved noise reduction, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True tone flash, Five-element lens, backside illumination sensor, etc.
• Mostly people only buy 6s plus because of optical image stabilization
• FaceTime Camera
• There is a little bit different between 6s plus and 6s face time camera when we compare iPhone 6s VS 6s plus but mostly both have the same features .
• The main feature of both Face time is both have 5 MP camera, retina flash which is a new feature in it.720p HD video recording, auto HDR, face detection, burst mode, exposure control.
• Video Recording
• When I compare IPHONE 6s VS 6s plus. I notice that there is also only optical image stabilization feature difference Which is not available in 6s .
• The other feature are 4K video recording,1080p video recording, slow motion video recording, Improved noise reduction , Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) ,Playback zoom and face detection. Playback zoom is a new feature through which you make the recording video small or large.
• Power and Battery
• Battery comparison of IPHONE 6s VS 6s plus is. Apple iPhone 6s plus battery backup is 24 hours. While 6s have the battery backup is 14 hours.
• Internet using time is 10 hours on 3G and 11 hours on Wi-Fi while 6s plus is 12 hours on 3G and 12 hours on Wi-Fi. Standby time of 6splus is 16 days .and 6s standby time is 10 days. Both model use lithium-ion battery.
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iPhone 6s Plus - Technical Specifications

Size and weight 2.

Height: 6.23 inches (158.2 mm)

Width: 3.07 inches (77.9 mm)

Depth: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm)

Weight: 6.77 ounces (192 grams)

Retina HD display with 3D Touch

5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi

1300:1 contrast ratio (typical)

500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)

Full sRGB standard

Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles

Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front

Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Display Zoom

Reachability

A9 chip with 64-bit architecture

Embedded M9 motion coprocessor

12-megapixel camera

Live Photos with stabilization

Autofocus with Focus Pixels

Optical image stabilization (iPhone 6s Plus only)

True Tone flash

Panorama (up to 63 megapixels)

Auto HDR for photos

Exposure control

ƒ/2.2 aperture

Five-element lens

5x digital zoom

Hybrid IR filter

Backside illumination sensor

Sapphire crystal lens cover

Auto image stabilization

Local tone mapping

Noise reduction

Face detection

Photo geotagging

Video Recording

4K video recording at 30 fps

1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps

720p HD video recording at 30 fps

Optical image stabilization for video (iPhone 6s Plus only)

Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps

Time-lapse video with stabilization

Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)

Continuous autofocus video

Take 8-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video

Playback zoom

3x digital zoom

Video geotagging

FaceTime HD Camera

5-megapixel photos

720p HD video recording

Retina Flash

Auto HDR for photos and videos

Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button

Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Receive and redeem rewards using rewards cards

Learn more about Apple Pay

Cellular and Wireless

Model A1634 *

LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)

TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)

TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)

CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)

GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Model A1687 *

LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)

802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO

Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS

Digital compass

iBeacon microlocation

Video Calling 3

FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular

Audio Calling 3

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 4

Wi‑Fi calling 4

Audio Playback

Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

User-configurable maximum volume limit

TV and Video

AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)

Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)

Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG‑4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M‑JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more

Get intelligent suggestions in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more

Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri”

Listen and identify songs

Learn more about Siri

External Buttons and Connectors

Touch ID sensor

Volume up/down

Ring/Silent

On/Off - Sleep/Wake

3.5 mm headphone jack

Lightning connector

Microphones

Built‑in speaker

Power and Battery 6

Talk time: Up to 24 hours on 3G

Internet use: Up to 12 hours on 3G, up to 12 hours on LTE, up to 12 hours on Wi‑Fi

HD video playback: Up to 14 hours

Audio playback: Up to 80 hours

Standby time: Up to 16 days

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

Touch ID fingerprint sensor

Three-axis gyro

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Ambient light sensor

Operating System

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Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iPhone 6s. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can fully enjoy the world’s most personal device. Learn more about Accessibility

Features include:

Software TTY

Siri and Dictation

Type to Siri

Switch Control

Closed Captions

AssistiveTouch

Speak Screen

Built-in Apps

iTunes Store

Voice Memos

Find My iPhone

Find My Friends

Free Apps from Apple

Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, iTunes U, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled.

Apple Store

Apple TV Remote

iTunes Remote

Music Memos

EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug

Storage and travel case

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.

Rating for Hearing Aids

iPhone 6s Plus (Model A1634, A1687): M3, T4

Mail Attachment Support

Viewable document types

.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics

System Requirements

Apple ID (required for some features)

Internet access 7

Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:

Mac: OS X 10.9.5 or later

PC: Windows 7 or later

iTunes 12.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download )

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

Nonoperating temperature: ‑4° to 113° F (‑20° to 45° C)

Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Language support

English (Australia, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

QuickType keyboard support

English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic (Modern Standard, Najdi), Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Transliteration), Hinglish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Kannada, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Maori, Marathi, Norwegian, Odia, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil (Script, Transliteration), Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh

QuickType keyboard support with predictive input

English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish

Siri languages

English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Türkiye)

Dictation languages

English (Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi (India), Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Shanghainese (China mainland), Slovakian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Definition dictionary support

English, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish

Bilingual dictionary support

Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Spell check

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish

iPhone with iOS 11

Lightning to USB Cable

USB Power Adapter

Documentation

iPhone and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more about iPhone and the Environment

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus embody Apple’s continuing environmental progress. They are designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

Mercury-free LED-backlit display

Arsenic-free display glass

Brominated flame retardant–free

Beryllium-free

Recyclable aluminum enclosure

Power adapter outperforms strictest global energy efficiency standards

Speaker enclosure with 30 percent post‑consumer recycled plastic

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process . Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.

* To identify your iPhone model number, see https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3939 . For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/iphone/LTE . Cellular technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for either CDMA or GSM networks.

Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 8GB to 11GB of space (including iOS and preinstalled apps) depending on the model and settings. Preinstalled apps use about 4GB, and you can delete these apps and restore them.

Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.

Data plan required. LTE Advanced, LTE, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/iphone/LTE .

Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.

All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by Apple service provider. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries and www.apple.com/iphone/battery .html for more information.

Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. Click here to see complete list .