Iphone 6 plus year of manufacture. What year did the iPhone come out...: a review of all iPhones by year

The colorful iPhone 5c is over a year and a half old. Is Apple going to release a 4-inch replacement for the youngest smartphone in its line? Having analyzed many rumors, we can already judge the possible release date iPhone 6c, its features design, technical characteristic x and of course price for a new product.

The question of whether the multi-colored, plastic iPhone 5c will be the last of its kind has arisen several times recently. At the beginning of this year, most experts were ready to delete the letter "C" from model range smartphones Apple. However, the explosion of rumors, leaks and other information about the upcoming replacement for the younger iPhone indicates the Cupertino company's intention to release the iPhone 6c at the end of this year.

release date

Apple is expected to unveil the new product in September. The network already has the back of the iPhone, made in bright red and strongly reminiscent of the iPhone 5c. What distinguishes it from its predecessor is the flash - in the photograph shown it has an oval shape, unlike the 5th generation model, which had a round flash.

The images were circulated by FutureSupplier, the largest supplier of smartphone spare parts in China, and look credible. In addition to external changes to the flash, additional holes for speakers have also appeared at the bottom of the smartphone.

At the end of March, more detailed information appeared. DigiTimes reported that Apple is preparing to release 3 new models in the second half of this year, presumably iPhone 6s, iPhones 6s Plus And iPhone 6c. The latter is expected to receive an A8 chip, the same as in the iPhone 6, as well as NFC And Touch ID.

This news looks very positive against the backdrop of statements by some experts who “buried” the iPhone 6c at the beginning of the year. In particular, in January, a Chinese source at Apple allegedly testified to the absence of any plans in Cupertino for the release of a new 4-inch iPhone model. However, doubts are also raised by the fact that later, the same source of this information was refuted.

iPhone 6c concept from 3D Future

Thus, the iPhone 6c is worth waiting for in autumn this year. Everything suggests that Apple is not ready to let go of its influence and niche inexpensive smartphones, in which the company debuted with the release of the iPhone 5c. We're waiting, sir.

Price

Remembering the release of the iPhone 5c, many called it a “cheap” iPhone or an “entrance ticket” to the world of Apple. In fact, this ticket turned out to be not very cheap, but the difference was still in favor of the buyer. iPhone 6c, most likely, will also cost less than its predecessor at the start of sales, in order to cater to the needs of buyers who are not ready to buy “older” models (or do not need them).

iPhone 6c concept from iphonesoft

The pricing policy for the aging iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus still remains unclear: will their cost be reduced with the release of new models, as has always been the case, and whether they will cost less new iPhone 6c? Based on the technical content of the new 4-inch smartphone model (the iPhone 6c is expected to be just a redesigned iPhone 5s), the younger iPhone will cost less than its outdated brothers.

Filling

What does the future hold for Apple's plastic line of smartphones? New body colors? Updating the camera, processor? Retouched design?

It seems to us that a company from sunny California first of all needs to ensure the availability Touch ID in all of its devices, as a security link for the entire user infrastructure. It seems logical that Apple will simply slightly rework the already finished iPhone 5s: pack everything in a colored plastic case, update the chip from A7 to A8. This will reduce the cost of developing a new device and ensure a stable profit.

Despite this, there will be new items and completely new units inside. For example, camera. Apple is going to purchase sensors for a new type of camera in large quantities from the Japanese from Sony. Chinese insiders report that this is the same camera for the new iPhone 6c. However, it remains unclear why they were specified specifically for the plastic iPhone, and not for the older iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Looking at the photographs of the back of the new plastic case, I want to believe that analysts from the Middle Kingdom you weren't mistaken.

Among other things, the following technologies are expected to be used:

• Touch ID
• A8 processor
• Protective glass Gorilla Glass

In addition to the above, Western portals reported the posting of Apple vacancies for 9 people in the development department batteries, including for iPhone. Let's hope there will be a place for new ideas in iPhone 6c.

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Detailed iPhone review XS.

iPhone XS - 5.8-inch Apple smartphone, which was presented at the presentation on September 12, 2018. iPhone XS received a 5.8-inch OLED display, a glass back surface, a powerful system on the revolutionary A12 processor, 4 GB random access memory, dual vertical camera and many other features. start date iPhone sales XS - September 28, 2018. This review details all the pros and cons of the iPhone XS.

Where to buy iPhone XS

You can buy iPhone XS in the official Apple online store and from authorized retailers of the company in Russia. List of stores where iPhone XS is available for purchase at the best prices presented here:

Beeline

• iPhone XS 64 GB - 74,990 rubles (« gray space », gold , silver).
• iPhone XS 256 GB - 85,990 rubles (« gray space », gold , silver). Special price with promo code app6000.
• iPhone XS 512 GB - 100,990 rubles (« gray space », gold , silver).Special price with promo code app6000.

MTS

• iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
• iPhone XS 256 GB - 91,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
• iPhone XS 512 GB - 106,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).

"Megaphone"

• iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
• iPhone XS 256 GB - 91,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
• iPhone XS 512 GB - 106,990 rubles. ("gray space, silver , gold).

"M Video"

• iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
• iPhone XS 256 GB - 92,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).

"Svyaznoy"

• iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles (“gray space”, silver, gold).
• iPhone XS 256 GB - 91,990 rubles (“space gray, silver, gold”).
• iPhone XS 512 GB - 106,990 rubles. ("gray space" , silver , gold).

"El Dorado"

• iPhone XS 64 GB - 80,990 rubles ("gray space" , silver , gold).
• iPhone XS 256 GB - 92,990 rubles (silver , gold).

Equipment - terrible

And if briefly? The iPhone XS package has only become worse compared to the iPhone X - the 3.5 mm to Lightning adapter has disappeared. A high-power charging adapter is not included. Owners of the iPhone XS will have to purchase the necessary accessories for fast charging with their own money.

The iPhone XS comes in a traditional compact rectangular package. The box looks quite ordinary, but its contents have changed somewhat compared to last year's smartphones. The smartphone comes with EarPods with a Lightning connector, a USB/Lightning cable, a 5W charging adapter and documentation.

Noticed it missing? Yes, the iPhone XS does not come with an adapter from the 3.5 mm jack to Lightning that died a couple of years ago. This means that if you want to listen to music on your brand new iPhone XS using your favorite 3.5mm headphones, you'll have to first go to the store. And pay there 690 rubles for the adapter.

This particular feature of the iPhone XS package did not disappoint us much. There is another one that leaves a much more unpleasant aftertaste. The very expensive iPhone XS comes with a very ordinary 5W charging adapter. It will take almost two hours to charge your smartphone using such an adapter. There is no talk of any fast charging “out of the box”.

To be able to charge the iPhone XS faster, the new owner will need to run to the store again to buy a more powerful one. charger. Minimum spending - 1,590 rubles. For this money you can buy a 12 W iPad power adapter. Charging iPhone XS will become noticeably faster, but not as fast as possible.

For full-fledged fast charging, which allows you to charge the iPhone XS by 50% in 30 minutes, you will need to buy a 30 W USB-C adapter (3,590 rubles) and USB-C cable(1,790 rubles). Thus, after purchasing an iPhone XS for quite a lot of money, the buyer needs to pay Apple another 5,000 rubles for accessories. This is not very pleasant.

On the other hand, Apple did the same last year when it released the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The smartphones also received support for fast charging, but the necessary accessories were not included. In other words, Apple should not be surprised at such a decision.

Name

And if briefly? The new iPhone XS is correctly called “iPhone Ten S”. However, in Russia the name “iPhone Ten Es” has already taken root.

Before Apple presentations new flagship the companies were called by different names. The names predicted for the smartphone were iPhone 11, iPhone XI, iPhone X 2, and even the very unlikely name iPhone Pro. The real name of the flagship was revealed a couple of weeks before the presentation. A major leak has indicated that Apple's new 5.8-inch smartphone will be called the iPhone XS. And so it happened.

With this name, Apple emphasized that the iPhone XS is an improved iPhone version X, not a completely new generation model. However, like any previous iPhone with the “s” prefix, the iPhone XS received a lot of new features.

What should we call the iPhone XS? At the Apple presentation, company executives called the smartphone “iPhone Ten S” - this is the official name. People, of course, will call a smartphone differently. In Russia, for example, the name “X ES” may take root, since the original iPhone X was often called “X”.

Design

And if briefly? The iPhone XS is still the same iPhone X in terms of design, there is not a single obvious change. The only major innovation is the new gold color of the case, which differs from the gold that Apple used in previous smartphones with greater depth.

In my own way appearance iPhone XS is not much different from its predecessor iPhone X. The front and back surfaces of the smartphone are covered with a new generation of protective tempered glass. According to Apple, the glass in the iPhone XS is the most durable ever used in a smartphone. True, crash tests proved that glass continued to remain glass. If the iPhone XS is dropped from arm's length onto a hard surface, the glass is likely to crack. As for collecting scratches, after several months of careful using iPhone XS without a case, no incidents happened. There weren't even micro scratches on the case.

The glass is connected by a stainless steel frame. Note that some users complained that the frame would peel off over time. However, there were very few such reviews. And the frames of the iPhone X in our editorial office remained in perfect condition.

The shape of the iPhone XS case has not changed in principle. The body is slightly rounded at the corners, in the traditional style of Apple smartphones. Due to the minimal display frames, the body looks slightly elongated. But the dimensions of the iPhone XS are not huge because of this. They are 143.6x70.9x7.7 mm. The figure is identical to the iPhone X.

Almost the entire front surface of the iPhone XS is occupied by the display. There are minimal frames left on the sides and bottom. The top frame is much more noticeable, but is cut off on the sides. Yes, Apple has decided not to give up on the “unibrow” yet.

The top end of the iPhone XS case is empty. On the right is the power button, on the left are the volume buttons and the sound mode switch. At the bottom end there are speaker grilles and a classic Lightning connector. Despite some rumors, the transition to USB-C did not take place.

The new iPhone XS is very similar to the iPhone X, but Apple still distinguished the model from its predecessor. iPhone XS will be released in three body colors (iPhone X came out in only two): silver, gray and brand new gold. The new gold color has not really been used by the company in any of the devices before. Compared to “regular” gold, the new color is much more saturated. Each color is applied to the body using a unique PVD coating method, which creates a glossy effect.

The experience of using the iPhone XS is no different from the iPhone X, of course, if you switch from one smartphone to another. The brand new iPhone XS is in your hand and no novelty is felt. And where would it come from if the design and even dimensions of the smartphones are identical. If you switch to the iPhone XS from earlier Apple smartphones, which are still made in the old design, then there will be a lot of emotions from the new product. You will also be surprised by the unusual gestures that allow you to control your smartphone without the Home button, the display on the entire front surface, and the glass back surface.

Display

And if briefly? iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch OLED display with highest resolution, brightness and contrast. All main characteristics iPhone screen The XS is identical to the iPhone X, but there are a couple of important features. This is an immediate increase in the dynamic range of the display by 60%, due to which colors look brighter and more saturated, and support for content with a frame rate of 120 Hz.

iPhone XS features a full-screen 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display resolution is 1125x2436 pixels (pixel density per inch - 463 ppi). The iPhone X has a similar figure. This means that developers will not have to update their applications specifically for the iPhone XS.

The iPhone XS screen covers 81.4% of the front surface of the smartphone. Apple managed to achieve this result by reducing the frames around the perimeter of the display.

The iPhone XS display brightness is 625 cd/m² - an excellent indicator for OLED displays. The image on the smartphone will be perfectly visible outside on a bright sunny day. The screen supports Apple's proprietary True Tone technology, which automatic mode adjusts the display temperature depending on the light level. The iPhone XS display contrast is 1,000,000:1.

Despite numerous rumors, support for 3D Touch in the smartphone has not disappeared. iPhone XS recognizes pressure on the display, like previous models starting with iPhone 6s. Let us remind you that according to rumors, Apple intends to abandon 3D Touch technology in the future.

The iPhone XS display also supports HDR10 and DolbyVision. Support for the expanded P3 color format is also here to stay - it’s what makes the iPhone XS display so bright and saturated.

Comparison iPhone displays XS and iPhone 8

Comparison of iPhone XS and iPhone 8 Plus displays

Comparison of iPhone XS and iPhone SE displays

The iPhone XS screen is equipped with support for an advanced color management system that works at the iOS level and displays any content in a wide color spectrum.

Sound

And if briefly? The iPhone XS sounds VERY loud and rich. The stereo speakers of the smartphone are immediately 50% louder than in the iPhone X and the difference is really noticeable.

Apple engineers paid special attention to the sound of the iPhone XS. The stereo speakers of the smartphone began to sound 50% louder compared to the iPhone X. The company specifically wanted to achieve this result, since support for Dolby Vision and HDR formats will allow iPhone XS owners to enjoy movies not only with a high-quality, rich picture, but also with surround sound.

Characteristics

And if briefly? iPhone XS is the fastest smartphone in the world. It is equipped with the innovative six-core Apple A12 processor that performs any task instantly. And thanks to the module machine learning The second generation Neural Engine, the chip constantly learns itself and improves the functions of both the iPhone XS itself and iOS 12.

The 5.8-inch iPhone XS is powered by Apple's revolutionary A12 Bionic processor. Its main feature is the technological process by which it is created. TSMC used the 7-nanometer FinFET process to create the A12 Bionic processor. For comparison, the iPhone X is powered by the A11 Bionic chip, which is made using a 10nm process technology.

iPhone XS became the first smartphone in the world equipped with a processor created using the 7nm process technology. Moreover, competitors will not soon catch up with Apple. Currently, only TSMC is capable of producing such processors - other companies have problems.

The A12 Bionic includes a six-core computing processor. Four chip cores are responsible for efficiency, the remaining two for performance. When iPhone XS performs a complex task, such as running a heavy game or application, the performance cores are activated at full capacity. They are also assisted by energy efficient cores. Thanks to this, even complex tasks are completed instantly.

But if the most common everyday tasks are performed on the iPhone XS, then exclusively energy-efficient cores work. Their power is enough to very quickly launch applications, move between them, etc. without spending a lot of energy. This system allows the iPhone XS to spend significantly less resources. Up to 50% less than iPhone X.

The system on the A12 Bionic chip integrates a quad-core graphics processor, which was also developed by Apple. Its key feature is support for lossless data compression technology. It opens up completely new possibilities for both users and developers.

The third important component of the system on the A12 Bionic chip is the second generation Neural Engine machine learning module. It is capable (and constantly does so) of executing five trillion commands per second. This phenomenal performance allows the A12 Bionic processor to self-learn much faster. For the user, all this means is that iOS features 12, which use machine learning data, perform better. For example, the search for photos in the Photos app begins even before a person enters a query.

What does the new A12 Bionic processor, made using completely new technology, give to the iPhone XS? Productive power! iPhone XS is the fastest smartphone in history. It took over this title from its predecessor, the iPhone X, and immediately moved ahead.

iPhone XS is up to 70% faster than iPhone X thanks to a new processor. Increased productivity is evident in literally everything. iPhone XS opens apps and games faster, performs complex operations, encodes videos, and more. The difference in operating speed is visible to the naked eye. It is noteworthy that the iPhone X felt perfect fast smartphone. However, Apple has clearly proven that the iPhone can be even faster.

In synthetic tests, the iPhone XS easily outperformed the previous leader, the iPhone X. In single-core testing mode, the difference was not the greatest - 4835 points versus 4320. The flagships of other companies were significantly inferior to the iPhone XS.

The iPhone XS performed even more confidently in testing in multi-core mode. The six-core A12 Bionic processor left no chance for any other smartphone, including the iPhone X.

At the same time, the A12 Bionic processor is more energy efficient. It consumes less energy, allowing the iPhone XS to work longer without the need to recharge.

The iPhone XS has increased the amount of RAM. If the iPhone X had 3 GB, then the iPhone XS already has 4 GB. The increased amount of RAM will allow the smartphone to hold more apps in memory and perform much more demanding tasks.

Built-in memory

iPhone XS has 64, 256 or 512 GB of internal memory. Previously, no Apple smartphone was equipped with 512 GB of internal memory; the maximum was 256 GB in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. Thus, the iPhone XS doubled the maximum amount of internal memory.

Face ID

And if briefly? Recognition function Face ID in iPhone XS works even better. The function itself has not received significant improvements, but due to improvements to the Secure Enclave security module, face detection for users is noticeably faster.

Thanks to the fast A12 Bionic chip, Face ID has also accelerated. It identifies the user and unlocks the smartphone much faster. Also, the speed of Face ID was affected by the accelerated Secure Enclave security module. It began to quickly compare the saved map of the user’s face with the person’s face itself. Recognition speed, and at the same time iPhone unlocking or confirmation of purchase, has grown. It is important to note that the iPhone XS still does not have Face ID 2.0. Face scanner, as in original iPhone X, creates a map of the user's face by projecting 30,000 points onto it.

The experience of using Face ID in the iPhone XS is mixed due to the fact that in the iPhone X there was no dissatisfaction with the speed of the face recognition function. Improvements could only be tracked through a direct comparison of Face ID in both smartphones. The iPhone XS reacts a little earlier, but the difference cannot be called striking. As for stability, it’s completely fine after the first few days of active use of the iPhone XS. Face ID detects your face while standing, sitting, lying down, in the dark, at an angle, and in whatever way you like.

The only thing that the Face ID function in the iPhone XS has not learned is how to work in landscape orientation. We are waiting for such an innovation in the next generation iPhone.

Battery and charging

And if briefly? iPhone XS is a real long-liver. The smartphone can easily last 23 hours in talk mode, and can easily work for two days in everyday mode.

iPhone XS is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2658 mAh. The L-shaped battery consists of two cells connected together. Apple first used such a solution in the iPhone X and, apparently, it will be implemented in the company’s smartphones in the future.

Time battery life iPhone XS increased by 30 minutes compared to iPhone X. This means that the smartphone has up to 20 hours of talk time.

iPhone XS supports fast charging. Using a powerful power adapter, you can charge your smartphone up to 50% in just 30 minutes. The model also supports wireless charging, the speed of which has increased significantly compared to the iPhone X.

Water protection

And if briefly? iPhone XS is not afraid of water. You can throw a smartphone to a depth of up to two meters and keep it there for 30 minutes - nothing will happen to it. And these are only the officially declared characteristics. In fact, and this has been confirmed by testing, the iPhone XS can easily withstand immersion to much greater depths.

Few expected it, but Apple has increased the degree iPhone protection XS from water and dust. The latest Apple smartphone is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard. This means that dust, in principle, cannot get under the device’s body, and the smartphone can easily survive under water for 30 minutes (at a depth of up to two meters). Previous water-resistant iPhone models were rated IP67.

It is important to note that these are the stated specifications only. In fact, the iPhone XS will be able to stay at greater depths without threat to its life. Of course, few would think of subjecting an iPhone to such tests on purpose. But future owners of the iPhone XS should know that if their smartphone suddenly falls to great depths in a river or sea, then even if the depth exceeds two meters, nothing will happen to it.

iPhone XS is protected not only from water, but also from various other liquids. Nothing will happen to your smartphone even after immersion in milk, juice or beer.

Cameras

And if briefly? The iPhone XS's dual-camera specs seem deceptive at first glance, as they are simply no different from the iPhone X's camera. But Apple has made some very important improvements to the new smartphone's camera. Deeper pixels, a new image processor and support for the unique Smart HDR mode enable iPhone XS to take phenomenally high-quality photos.

Main iPhone camera XS is quite familiar from the iPhone X - double, located vertically and protruding decently from the body. The camera resolution is 12 megapixels. The aperture of the wide-angle lens is f/1.8 and the telephoto lens is f/2.4. The camera supports 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. Both modules support optical image stabilization.

Did you notice? All the main camera characteristics of the iPhone XS are the same as the iPhone X. But important additional characteristics that Apple does not describe directly in the specifications have been improved. First of all, the pixels have increased, the size of which in the iPhone XS is 1.4 microns (versus 1.2 microns in the iPhone X). This figure is far from a record. Many much cheaper smartphones had cameras with deeper pixels two years ago. However, the larger pixel size did help improve the iPhone XS's shooting quality noticeably.

The second major improvement is the support for the smartphone camera by the new image processor, which is built into the A12 Bionic chip. The specific characteristics of this processor are unknown, but Apple assures that thanks to it, the overall quality of shooting is also significantly improved.

The key software improvement to the iPhone XS camera comes in Portrait mode, which lets you take photos with a depth-of-field effect. The bokeh effect created when shooting in Portrait mode has been improved. Both the background and the subject began to be determined noticeably more accurately, due to which the overall quality also increased.

The Portrait mode in the iPhone XS now supports a new feature called Depth. It makes it possible to adjust the depth of field in portrait photography after shooting. To do this, you just need to go to the Camera application and twist the slider.

In addition, the camera of the new iPhone XS received support for the new Smart HDR mode. Like regular HDR, its “smart” version brings out details in the darkest and lightest areas of the image. But Smart HDR does it in a special way, using the full power of the new signal processor. As a result, the manifestation of details is much more noticeable. And here it is worth noting that Apple was not the first to create such a function. For the first time, Google used such a solution in the Pixel smartphone.

The iPhone XS can also shoot video with stereo sound. Since the smartphone itself has stereo speakers, you can fully view and listen to such videos directly on your iPhone.

Examples of photos on iPhone XS

Daytime photography on iPhone XS

Highest detail, even when the lighting is not ideal.

The iPhone XS's camera is definitely the best at capturing detail on any Apple smartphone.

And another example of the ability of the iPhone XS camera to capture details in the most distant shots.

When shooting against the sun, the frame does not lose detail.

A striking example of the fact that Apple decided to stick to its tradition in the iPhone XS and not “tint” the colors in the photo. The color rendition is made as realistic as possible, as we actually see. The iPhone camera does not apply any filters by default.

In the photo below, the “correctness” of the color rendering of the iPhone XS camera is proven once again. Notice that the bright objects in the background are rendered as truly bright as they are. “Coloring” the entire photo does not happen. Yes, for some this may seem like a minus.

Capturing moving objects with the iPhone XS is a pleasure. No blur or any other defects.

Portrait mode on the iPhone XS has been improved, but in most cases you won't be able to see a clear difference from the iPhone X. Both smartphones take great photos with bokeh effects. And not just excellent, perhaps the best among smartphones.

Night photography on iPhone XS

However, there is still room for improvement when it comes to night photography on the iPhone. In the bottom photo you can see the obvious noise reduction work in the sky and in distant parts of the frame. However, in this particular case, the excellent detail of the main object stands out.

Night photos on the iPhone XS turn out great, especially if you “catch” on some illuminated objects.

However, even if you don’t shoot a specific light source, you get quite excellent pictures.

Video examples on iPhone XS

Example of daytime shooting

During the day, you can shoot amazing videos with the highest detail and honest color reproduction on the iPhone XS.

Example of night shooting

The iPhone XS camera lets you shoot great videos, even in low-light conditions. Please note that due to the lack of lighting in the videos below, the overall picture does not suffer and no obvious flaws are visible.

The front camera of the iPhone XS Max has a resolution of 7 megapixels and an f/2.2 aperture. Key Features“Front-facing” features a “Portrait” mode for taking selfies with a depth of field effect and support for various portrait lighting effects. Portrait mode for the front camera in the iPhone XS Max received identical improvements as for the main camera: improved bokeh effect and the “Depth” function. Also front-camera equipped with a new advanced video stabilization function.

iPhone XS sales start date in Russia

But if you look back at the iPhone X, the iPhone XS is less impressive. New smartphone Apple is undoubtedly better in all respects, but no truly innovative technologies have been used in the smartphone. The iPhone XS is a typical Apple smartphone with the “S” prefix. It's good, but too similar to the previous generation model. And what is important, it is similar not only in appearance or set of functions, but also in the feel of use.

Taking this into account, the second rating of the iPhone XS, as the successor to the iPhone X, will be lower - 7.5/10.

The passions over the new iPhone 5S and the “cheap” iPhone 5C have not yet subsided, but many are concerned about the question: when will the next model of Apple smartphone appear, and what will it be? Some people expected this to happen this year, but it did not happen. Therefore, the release date of the iPhone 6 is postponed until 2014, in the same year it will officially appear in Russia.

You can check out the latest iPhone 6 rumors here.

It should be said that Apple's actions have become more predictable. As we expected, two models were announced: the flagship 5S and the budget iPhone 5C (in multi-colored cases); iPhone 5S now has a fingerprint scanner and dual flash.

So, the iPhone 6 release date is 2014

It's hard not to notice that the story with iPhone models is developing in a spiral. It is this fact that allows us to more or less accurately predict when the next iPhone model will appear.

Let's look at the history of Apple's handset lineup:

• First generation iPhone - June 2007
• iPhone 3G - July 2008
• iPhone 3GS - June 2009
• iPhone 4 - June 2010
• iPhone 4S - October 2011
• iPhone 5 - September 2012
• iPhone 5s/5c - September 2013.

While simple logic tells us that the next model will be called iPhone 6, historical analysis gives a date of September/October 2014. True, Apple may shake things up a little and show the world the iPhone 6 before this date. This has already happened once, remember the iPad 4, which appeared eight months after the launch of the previous model, instead of the expected period of one year. But still, I think that you should save up money for a brand new iPhone by September 2014.

What's new in iPhone 6

So far, rumors about the characteristics of the iPhone 6 are very vague. But we can name five features that Apple is distancing itself from for now. Surely, she is thinking about building her next marketing steps on them.

NFC. Mobile users have long wanted NFC support in the iPhone. This technology offers many benefits, including mobile payments.

Enlarged screen. Maybe we will see not an iPhone, but an iPablet? Apple still has growth potential. In the next smartphone model we can see a diagonal of 5-6 inches. Apple has smartphones and tablets with different screens. And at the same time it did not suffer from fragmentation. The i-Phablet will certainly strengthen Apple's position in the world of mobile technology.

Increased memory capacity. On the iPhone 6 release date, we want to hear something about 128GB. Although Apple has a harmonious pricing system based on volume internal memory, you can't send memory-hungry users to iCloud indefinitely. For many manufacturers, expanding the memory capacity is a popular move that customers fall for. Another good solution would be the appearance of a slot for memory cards. This would expand the ranks of fans of Apple handsets. I'm pretty sure this will happen. Although…

Wireless charger. It's very Apple-esque and we're disappointed we haven't seen it yet. Basic Apple competitor- Samsung has already implemented this feature for its smartphones. I don't think Apple can afford to lag behind on this front.

Flexible screen. “This is nonsense!” the reader will say. Not at all. Samsung fans are already making noise about the appearance of handsets with flexible screens next year. If this works, Apple won't have to wait long to show off a similar solution. You know,

“iPhone 6” is the expected smartphone from Apple, a new generation in the “iPhone” family, which will replace the “iPhone 5s”. Based on the chronology of the release of previous models and numerous rumors, it could be assumed that we will see the new device at the end of 2014.

As a result, these predictions turned out to be correct - the presentation of new Apple products took place on September 9, 2014. At the event, the iPhone 6 smartphone with a diagonal of 4.7 inches and a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels was presented, its older brother, the iPhone 6 Plus, with a diagonal 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, as well as smart watch « Apple Watch" Residents of Russia will be able to place an order for iPhone 6 starting September 26.

The new phone uses improved A8 microprocessors as well as additional M8 processors. The performance of the main processor has increased, while power consumption has been optimized, and this has a beneficial effect on battery life, especially when performing resource-intensive tasks. The additional processor takes on part of the load when performing certain actions. For example, it processes data related to tracking your location in space. This tandem provides optimal performance values.

Depending on the configuration, the phones will have 16, 64 or 128 GB of internal memory. Separately, it is worth noting the increased operating time. Now the phone will be able to work via Wi-Fi and LTE networks for more than 12 hours, and play HD video for more than 14 hours.

Screen resolution has increased from 1136 x 640 pixels for the iPhone 5s to 1334 x 750 pixels for the iPhone 6 and 1920 x 1080 for the iPhone 6 Plus. At the same time, the number of dots per inch of the iPhone 6 remained the same as its predecessor - 326 ppi, while for the Plus version this value was 401 ppi.

The camera has traditionally been the iPhone's strong point, but this time improvements have been made to the sensor and lens, which have been updated. The resolution remains the same – 8 megapixels. The older iPhone 6 Plus model has an additional optical image stabilization module. The camera's capabilities allow you to shoot 1080p HD video at 30 or 60 frames per second.

Apple also presented its new Apple Pay technology. Thanks to the NFC chip built into the phone, it will be possible to make contactless payments for purchases by simply holding the phone to a special terminal. Confirmation of purchase will be made using a fingerprint scanner. This feature will be available only in the United States for now.

The main visual changes were: increased rounding of the corners of the phone’s body and glass, an increase in the screen diagonal and a decrease in the thickness of the device. The previous generation was equipped with Retina screens, while the new devices use improved Retina HD screens. The power button has changed location and is now located on the side.

As operating system"iOS 8" is used. The company's engineers said that a new version iOS was developed simultaneously with iPhone 6, so everything in it is optimized to work with the new generation of smartphones. Together, the hardware and software components create a single, holistic iPhone experience. The final version of iOS 8 will be available on September 17.

Prices for new smartphones will vary depending on the amount of built-in memory. Pre-orders will open on September 26th.

For iPhone 6: 16 GB - 31,990 rubles, 64 GB - 36,900 rubles, 128 GB - 41,990 rubles.

For iPhone 6 Plus: 16 GB - 36,990 rubles, 64 GB - 41,990 rubles, 128 GB - 46,990 rubles.

The release and presentation of a new iPhone is always a very significant event, both for people who always follow innovations and new products in the field of electronics and mobile devices, and for those who are far from indifferent to the products of the manufacturer Apple. A significant event for everyone was the release in San Francisco of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus throughout the world. The presentation also featured apple watch Watch and iOS8, about which they said that it’s like a seven, only viewed from the side.

Traditionally, Apple releases new smartphones in the fall, most often at the beginning of September around the 16th-25th of the month. So, for example, iPhone 5 was presented on September 19, and went on sale on September 21, and 5s and 5c were unveiled on September 10, and only went on sale on September 20. But do not forget that after iPnone went on sale, it did not go on sale so quickly will appear on shelves in Russian stores. Most often, the six reaches Russia only during the second wave of sales, this directly depends on the stability of the currency in the country, that is, about a month after the presentation. So when is the release date in Russia for the long-awaited iPhone 6?

Release date of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus in the world

So when did iPhone 6 come out? iPhone 6 and 6 plus were traditionally released in the fall, but the presentation caused a number of positive impressions and a lot of discussions in the media, since the released model captivated users at first sight. After the presentation of the new iPhone on September 9 in San Francisco, the first wave of sales started on September 19, and the Russian iPhone 6 appeared on the shelves on September 26.

At the presentation of the new smartphone there was a whole explosion of emotions. After all, Apple has finally released larger phones. When other manufacturers of modern smartphones forgot about small screens, Apple still adhered to the standards of using a phone with one hand. But the release of the iPhone 6 became a truly revolutionary gadget based on the history of the company’s smartphones and captivated viewers, and subsequently users, with its convenience, elegance and practicality in its use.

Advantages of iPhone 6

If you compare the six with the previous model, the changes can be seen with the naked eye. It became the best in everything, from design and key layout to technical characteristics.

The first differences that catch our eye are the unique new design, implemented in four colors, namely “Space Grey”, “Silver”, “Gold”, as well as “Rose Gold”, there was a lot of talk about these colors discussions at modern society. Also, don’t forget that new phones now work on software iOS8, the capabilities of which are much greater than the previous one. New large screens have maximum high definition, which was achieved using Retina Display HD. Now versions of iPhones with 128 GB will be available for sale.

The processor and coprocessor of the mobile device have also been updated, and the speed of LTE and Wi-Fi networks. The camera could not do without changes, especially the performance of the rear camera and optical image stabilization have improved. New feature phone, it became possible to use your phone instead of a credit card using the Apple Pay system, and a barometer sensor was added.

Due to the fact that the overall size of the smartphone has increased, the device locking button has moved to the end on the right. The main reason for increasing the size of the smartphone was the significantly larger display with a diagonal of 4.7 inches, the resolution of which is now 1334 x 750 pixels. Comparing the phone with previous models, especially the 5s, the total number of pixels has almost tripled.

Now six is ​​the most thin smartphone, among the entire line of Apple phones that could only be released. Its thickness is only 6.9 mm - this is a record thickness among iPhones. One of the surprising properties is that this thickness did not in any way affect the battery life of the phone. Although the battery has become much thinner, its area has increased, which allowed the device not to lose its power and even succeed in operation, because an analysis of the phone’s operation in various modes showed quite positive results.

Changes inside have affected the processor; now the smartphone is powered by a 64-bit Apple A8 processor. Also, the iPhone can now operate in landscape mode.

About iPhone 6 plus

All the positive qualities mentioned above in the characteristics of the regular six also did not pass by the iPhone 6 plus. The screen size of the plus version is now 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels per inch, which is a third higher than the fives. The amazing quality is that regardless of the larger area and characteristics, the plus version is only 0.2 mm thicker than its “smaller brother” - the thickness of the device is 7.2 mm, and this cannot be ignored. There are also differences between these iPhones in price.

Pricing policy for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus

iPhone 6

The standard version of the six with a 4.7-inch screen will be presented to buyers and users with a pricing policy starting from 31,990 rubles for the base model with 16 GB memory. Perhaps for some users, whose choice invariably falls on products from Apple, the decision to cancel the smartphone option with 32 GB of memory will seem strange, because new smartphone models simply do not have it.

The version with a memory capacity of 64 GB will have a price of 36,990 rubles, and the most capacious and largest version of the phone with a memory of 128 GB will cost 41,990 rubles.

iPhone 6 plus

The larger version of the six, namely the 6 Plus, whose diagonal is 5.5 inches, will have a slightly higher price than the standard version. The model with 16 GB memory will have a price of 36,990 rubles, the version with 64 GB memory is 41,990 rubles, and the maximum version with 128 GB memory is 46,990 rubles. This model also does not have the beloved version with 32 GB of memory.

Don't forget that there is an order option mobile devices in the virtual store Apple Store, but this does not mean that receiving the phone will be possible within one day, and you may have to wait a little. There are a lot of gray markets where you can buy a phone quickly, but at an inflated price. But we recommend that you buy iPhone only in specialized stores and from the official website.