Monday, September 8, 2014

What I Could Dig Up: iPhone 6 and iWatch

Here's a final list of the rumors that is expected to be unveiled at the Apple Special Event tomorrow. (It should be noted that due to the later release date, we don't know much about the iWatch.)

Updated information is highlighted in yellow.

iPhone 6

  • Two sizes
    • 4.7 inches
    • 5.5 inches
      • Possible name: iPhone 6 Plus
    • Current iPhone size: 4 inches
  • NFC
    • Large emphasis on payments
  • Sapphire crystal screen (certain models)
  • A8 processor chip
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • Longer battery (1,810 mAh)
    • Even more so for the 5.5 inch model (2,915 mAh)
    • Current iPhone battery: 1,560 mAh
  • Possible storage size of 128 GB (at least for larger model)
    • 16 GB models will remain
  • Artist U2 is to have some involvement in future Apple products
iPhone 5S (right) / iPhone 6 - 4.7" (middle) / iPhone 6 - 5.5" (right)
Image Credit: MacRumors

iWatch

  • Sizes anywhere from 1.3" to 2.5"
  • Independent app store
  • Biometric sensors
  • Emphasis on iOS 8 Health app
  • 4-5 day battery life targeted
    • May only be 1 day
    • Wireless charging capabilities
  • NFC capabilities
  • No common mockup or leak available
    • Curved display expected
    • Most accepted mockup shown below
  • Apple inviting major fashion bloggers
  • Full version of iOS (unlike iPod Nano)
  • Artist U2 is to have some involvement in future Apple products
Todd Hamilton's iWatch Concept

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