We all know that the iPhone 6 (well two iPhone 6 models) is expected to launch at a September 9th Apple press conference, much in keeping with previous iPhone releases. It is now also anticipated that this will also be the launch date of the much rumoured iWatch too. Following on from this, there are now persistent rumors that a new iPad Air 2 with a whopping 12.9 inch screen will be unveiled early in November.
Here’s a summary of these Apple flagship models, what is expected to be unveiled in terms of new technology and when:
Apple iPhone 6 specifications (rumored)
Expected launch date: 9th September 2014
iPhone 6 features and details
Below are the expected enhancements to the technology found in the current iPhone 5s
- Two handsets to launch – larger iPhone 6l with a 5.5 inch screen and iPhone 6 with a 4.7 inch screen
- May be called the iPhone Air to move away from the traditional Apple numbering as the iPad did
- iOS8 to be unveiled at the same time
- Thinner than current models
- Rounded casing as a throwback to previous iPhone models up to the iPhone 3Gs
- Unbreakable (supposedly) Sapphire Glass screen
- Longer battery life (yay!!) – the battery size is expected to be 2100 mAh compared to the iPhone 5s battery size of 1560 mAh
- 30% faster charging time
- Faster, enhanced A8 processor
- Enhanced camera
- Improved fingerprint sensor
- Eye tracking sensor
Apple iWatch specifications (rumored)
Expected launch date: 9th September 2014
iWatch features and details
- Curved glass screen
- Multiple screen modes
- iOS8 to be unveiled at the same time
- Will be usable with all iOS8 devices
- Will sync with the HomeKit (control of home devices) and HealthKit (fitness) features of iOS8
- 10 sensors within the watch to report on health and fitness matters through HealthKit
Apple iPad Air 2 specifications (rumored)
Expected launch date: Early November 2014
iPad Air 2 features and details
Below are the expected enhancements to the technology found in the current iPad Air
- Increased screen size from 9.7 inch to a whopping 12.9 inch, this seems to be confirmed by the larger casing photo leaks online over the past few days
- May be called iPad Pro rather than iPad Air 2
- iOS8 to be unveiled at the same time
- Thinner than current model
- Unbreakable (supposedly) Sapphire Glass screen
- Split screen multi-tasking capability
- 30% faster charging time
- Faster, enhanced A8 processor
- 2GB on-board RAM (current model has 1GB)
- 8 megapixel rear camera
- Fingerprint sensor
- Eye tracking sensor
I will bring you more information when I have it, it is certainly an exciting time for you Apple fans out there.
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