Apple just had their keynote and release of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and the Apple Watch. Although the Apple Watch will not be available until early 2015, the newest iPhones will be available for pre-order this Friday. The keynote gave us some things we were expecting (hello Health app) and some things we could only hope for. Sure, the Apple Watch will be a game changer and I will be ordering mine far in advance, but what about the newest iPhones to be on the market? Well, they are pretty game changing as well.
Pros
iOS 8. New messaging systems, new ways to use apps, new desktop class chip, better phone usage, better Face Time, and seamless work integration between your iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Finally!
Portrait option that allows you to turn your iPhone sideways and get the portrait mode just like your iPad.
The new Health app. Gone are the days of needing multiple devices for health. Your iPhone 6 will allow you to keep track of calories burned, steps taken, and calories eaten. This app will be a one stop health station.
The gyroscope camera that will allow you to record video smoother, while in motion.
The camera. You can now [easily] do time-lapse, slo-mo, and shoot in 1080p. The camera also allows for exposure control before you even snap a shot. There is also that thing about Focus Pixels for prettier pictures.
Bigger than bigger. Apple's new slogan encompases the way they feel. Sure, the screen and phone is larger with 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch screen options; but they also made bigger better. the iPhone 6 will be thinner than the 5 and have an even prettier retina screen!
Self healing scratch resistance with sapphire glass. Need I say more?
Apple Pay. Use your iPhone to pay at the counter with any credit card you prefer. No need to take out your ID and credit cards out- or even you wallet! And, if you lose your iPhone, all your data is locked.
Continuous display. It is bigger and prettier and better!
The inside. There are new sensors and barometers that make tracking easier. Extra handy for the healthy bit. More memory and a faster processor make things better as well.
The battery. Yes, the batter life is better with 24-hours of continuous talk.
Finger print ID. The fingerprint can be used for more than unlocking you iPhone. Now, use it to confirm purchases as well.
Cons
Yes, there are some.
The shape. Since when did we decide to go back to the 90's curved edges look? What is that about?
The camera. Yes, it is in the pro's department, but the layout makes it a con. The camera lens comes out from the back of the camera, meaning that anytime you lay it down without a case it will be completely resting on the lens. Fail.
The lines on the back that make no sense and are ugly. I said it, they are ugly.
That gyroscope bit that we are all excited about, yea, that is only available in the giant iPhone option.
The calendar app. I will still use Readdle's.
The price, because I will still totally pay it and be super excited to. The big guy starts at $299 and the little one at $199 for 16 GB. Ha! That much memory is laughable, laughable I say.
