Today marks the release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus!  If you’ve been too busy with end of summer and back to school activities, here’s what you need to know about Apples newest phone to stay up to date!

     The most notable change from Apple's previous entry the 5s would be the larger screen size.  The standard iPhone 6 now has a 4.7” screen while the iPhone 6 Plus features a 5.5”. screen. These new phones also have a slimmer profile at 5.8mm in thickness.  Available in gold, silver, and grey, these new phones now feature rounded edges for a new, sleeker look.  

     Now for the more tech savvy enthusiasts out there, here are some numbers on some of the new specs.  In terms of storage capacity, the iPhone 6 is offered at 16GB ($199), 64 GB($299), and 128 GB ($399) while the iPhone 6 Plus offers the same capacity at $299, $399, and $499 respectively.  This is the first time iPhone have been sold with 128 GB, a size that was previously reserved for iPads only.  These new phones now house Apple’s new 64-bit architecture, A8 chip that is said to perform 25% faster on CPU tasks and has 50% faster GPU all the while being more power efficient than the previous iteration.  In terms of battery life, the iPhone 6 has a talktime of up to 14 hours while on 3G while its iPhone 6 Plus counterpart boasts up to 24 hours of talktime on 3G.  While the amount of megapixels (8) has not changed, the iPhone 6`s camera is markedly improved with better autofocus times for pictures, continuous autofocus on videos and more natural lighting when using its improved True Tone Flash.  

     While Apple products generally do not go on sale, they are often bundled with gift cards and specials that are perfect for those interested hopping to the forefront of the technology curve. Be sure to keep checking back with us in the coming weeks for deals on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus!