Apple's iPhone 6 & 6 Plus a Big Hit in Durability

According to analysts, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are far more durable than all its predecessors and the latest Android phones. 

 

There have been several tests on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, such as the break down of your smartphone during day-to-day accidents, but iPhone has successfully did the best in all such tests. The iPhone 6 Plus was just point behind as it could get slipped out of hand because of it's bigger size and slim body that makes it hard to grip.

The smartphones had been tested by eight major factors, including weight, grip, size, front and back panel's durability, the distance it moves when slides on a flat table, sustaining a drop from 4 feet and finally the capability to sunk in water for 10 seconds.

Robots are used to perform all the tests to maintain consistency. The smartphones are rated on a scale of 10 on a durability scale, with 10 denoting the highest risk of getting damaged. Among the 4 smartphones, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S5: 

• iPhone 6 was the best with 4 points, 
• iPhone 6 Plus stood second with 5 points.
• iPhone 5S got a 6
• Samsung Galaxy S5 scored a 6.5.

This time apart from bigger screens, Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus also announced Apple Pay, a simplified way to make your payments. iPhone 6 is initially available at $199 on two years contract and it's on sale since last week in US and other 9 countries.

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MediaTek vs. Qualcomm: Specs, Reviews & Your Preference

Smartphones are getting cheaper day-by-day and now even the layman is gossiping about core technical features such as processors and chipsets. MediaTek and Qualcomm are the two front-line chipset makers that we usually hear about these days. Let's check-out, which would you prefer to be the part of your smartphone.

You may find, that the manufacturers of low-cost smartphones generally features MediaTek processors. On the contrary, Qualcomm's Snapdragon provides all the high-end, cutting edge technology, and therefore they are generally used in pricier smartphones than MediateK processors. 

The Taiwanese chipset maker MediaTek is working hard for its new octa-core chipset MT6795 that is twice faster than its previous version and can enable the "2K" display like other smartphones such as LG G3 and other devices. MediaTek has already proven itself in many low-cost mobile phones, but now it's pushing the limits for high-end smartphones.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon processors beats the MediaTek in nearly all the aspects. The Snapdragon processors has far better clock speed per core. The four cores of Snapdragon easily beats the four cores of MediaTek by clocking at the speed of 1.7GHz to 1.2GHz of the latter. It also has 2MB of L2 cache compared to 1MB of MediaTek and beats the MediaTek in the GLBenchmark 2.1 Egypt Offscreen and the BrowserMark 2.0 tests.

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The Qualcomm processor is significantly better and faster compared to the MediaTek Processor in all the major aspects.

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Apple Watch Unveiled: May Available Next Year at $349

The charismatic Apple Watch collection projects an array of magnificent watches with highly polished and space black stainless steel cases. The display is made of impeccable Sapphire glass with an option of three different bands: link bracelet, stubborn & alluring fluoroelastomer and Milanese loop.

Apple Watch is made of cold-forged stainless steel to prevent it from any nicks & corrosion. Apple has also removed all sorts of impurities to provide a mirror finish, moreover a diamond-like-carbon above the black case display's a unique look.

Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Glass

Sapphire glass is the toughest transparent material on earth and that makes Retina display of Apple Watch totally scratch-free. The desired finish of Sapphire glass is tough to achieve. Due to the toughness of Sapphire glass, it's harvested using a thin diamond wire and polished for hours.

Magnificently Designed & Engineered Bands

Apple Watch has a collection of wide array material bands. The designs of these bands is made of fine top-grain leathers, impeccable fluoroelastomer and magnificently engineered stainless steel. Each collection of the watch is unique in style and designed with perfection.

The Stylish Link Bracelet

The Link bracelet is made of more than 100 components with so precise crafting process that it takes around 9 hours to cut a single band link. The curvy design of the Link bracelet is brushed by hand to provide it a smooth texture. The bracelet has a custom butterfly closure fold with several links holding a release button to neatly remove every link without using any tool.

The Fascinating Milanese Loop

The Milanese Loop is based on a design developed in Milan in the 19^th century. The Milanese metal mesh is beautifully carved and crafted to have look like fluid flowing around your wrist. The metal mesh is created using a special alloy and a thermal treatment making it more durable. Special Italian woven machines have been used to craft the every individual piece of the mesh.

 

Handcrafted Leather Design

This another handcrafted leather band "Venezia" is designed in Naples, Italy. Designed the long artisan heritage generation known for some prestigious work in fashion. This handcrafted leather design has a traditional touch with a combination innovative design prevailing in today's market. These are available in three colors, stone, light brown and bright blue.

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Apple iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus: Full Specs & Reviews

This year Apple has stuck to two new iPhones: iPhone 6 with a 4.7 inch display and iPhone 6 Plus with a 5.5 inch display. Let's explore both these highly hyped smartphones from specs, features, release dates and everything you want to know.

 

New Curvy Design

These new iPhones possesses a new and a better look compared to their previous versions. Rounded from the sides, bigger and easier to hold. iPhone 6 is 6.9 mm thick, while the thickness of iPhone 6 Plus is 7.1 mm. The body of both the devices is thinner and lighter than iPhone 5.

The measure of iPhone 6 is 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches (138.1 x 67 x 6.9mm) weighing 4.55 ounces i.e., 129 gm, just a proportional increase.

iPhone 6 Plus measures around 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.34 inches (158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1mm) weighing just 6.07 ounces i.e., 172 gm.

A Larger Display

iPhone 6 comes-up with a retina HD display with a resolution that is twice the resolution of iPhone 5. iPhone 6 holds a resolution of 1334 x 750 (326 pixels per inch), and iPhone 6 Plus has a resolution of 1920 x 1080. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus consists of 2 million and 3 million pixels respectively.

No Sapphire Crystal Glass

It was the biggest disappointment and shock for Apple fans as the much hyped Sapphire Crystal glass was missing from the event. Though Apple mentioned about the new "Ion-strengthened glass", but their was no talk of Sapphire glass even within the official specs.

Enhanced 8-megapixel Camera

The Camera is much improved with twice faster auto-focus, high-end improved sensor, Color changing True Tone flash depending on the surrounding and the panaromic images can go upto 43 megapixels in size. iPhone 6 plus has an extra feature of optical image stabilization.

The front facing camera is still a disappointment as both iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have same 1.2 megapixel front camera providing better face detection and burst mode feature for better selfies.

Video recording is also slightly disappointing as both the iPhones are capable of 1080 pixel video recording at speed of 30 frames per second, 60fps and 120-240fps in slow-motion. It's lacking 4k video recording in the chart as its competitors such as Samsung, LG and Motorola has already served smartphones with 4k video recording.

Introducing NFC (Near-field communication)

Apple has included an NFC feature in its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, that can allow users to do payments of low priced products directly from the device.

Long-Lasting Battery

It has got a new and improved battery with 11 hours of Wifi browsing and video watching, while iPhone 6 Plus has 14 hours of Wifi browsing and video watching.

64 Bit A8 Chip

Both the iPhones consists of Apple's new A8 chip, built using 2nm fabrication process and has 2 billion transistors which is double than the first generation A7 chip. The company has provided no differentiation between the performances of both the iPhones.

New M8 Co-Processor

There's a new M8 co-processor chip alongside the primary chip to measure the continous motion data without shedding the battery life. As the company announced, the new M8 co-processor is designed for fitness and motion activities, it also includes a new sensor called "Barometer" for measuring the force of air pressure.

LTE for Faster Networking

Both the iPhones has an impeccable 150 Mbps capable LTE, and arguably compatible with around 20 LTE bands at a time. This feature can allow iPhones to work with 4G technology almost anywhere in the world. They will also have a support for VoLTE (Voice over LTE) for providing high-quality voice calls. They also offer an 802.11ac WiFi connectivity similar to iPhone 5S.

Memory Capacity

Finally Apple has provided 128GB solid state memory in both the iPhones, but still there's no place for card slots. The memory ranges from 16/64 and 128GB ditching the 32GB version out.

Amazing iOS 8

Not just iPhone 6, but the device has the most advanced operating system that can let you do things that no one can ever imagine. Now you can control your home devices using the SIRI app, manage health & fitness regime. There will be more innovative apps as the developers access deep into the iOS 8.

iPhone 6 & 6 Plus: Price & Availability

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Watch Live & Exclusive: Apple iPhone 6 Launch

Apple is just few hours behind to launch its new iPhone 6 & 6L(to be confirmed iPhone 6 plus). Rumors are also depicting that Apple will also display a glimpse of its much awaited iWatch. Apple fans are waiting to see what Apple will cater with its newly equipped iPhone 6.

Apple users on their Mac, iPhone or iPad using the standard version of Safari browser can watch this event live direct from Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California.

iPhone 6:

 

This time iPhone 6 is expected to launch two iPhones of different sizes: 4.7 inch and other with 5.5 inch. Both the phones will be bigger than its predecessor with a super strong display made-up of Sapphire crystal, as we have already seen the knife stabbing and the shrug off scratches in the leaked videos.

Apple iPhone 6 will be also equipped with a faster A8 processor running at 2 GHz. An NFC feature included this time by Apple will allow users to do payments and can easily pair with other Apple devices. Other features in card may include an improved camera with 10 MP resolution and the ability to swap lenses.

iWatch:

 

iWatch is in rumor since more than a year, this time we may have a glimpse of this most awaited wearable iWatch, though it's not expected to get launch until 2015. According to the rumors, iWatch is expected to come in various sizes with a curved Sapphire crystal glass, and dedicated to health, as it is going to be composed of several health tracking sensors, having ability to track your blood sugar, sleep, steps, temperature, weather, calories and more.

iPad Air 2:

 

 
According to some trusted sources, Apple is also going to launch a sequel to the iPad Air, probably known as iPad Air 2. Its features may include the same faster A8 processor as in the iPhone 6 with a touch ID sensor for security purpose, an anti-glare display with a new gold color option.

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Apple iPhone 6: Expectations Flourishing Before Launch

Apple is just days behind to launch its new iPhone 6. The event will be held on 9^th September 2014 at Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California. 

 

For Apple, the Venue of launch holds a significant value as it's the same place where co-founder of Apple late Steve Jobs launched the first Mac computer before 20 years.

This year, Apple is expected to launch two iPhones, iPhone 6; with a 4.7 inch screen and the other with 5.5 inch screen, that could be tagged as iPhone 6L. It is also rumored that Apple will launch its most awaited tech-wearable smartwatch, known to be "iWatch" in the same event.

There will be a live telecast of the whole event on 9^th September and Apple will put a link on its website. Any user that wants to watch the event live can click the link. The broadcast will begin on 1 pm EDT / 10 pm PDT. 

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The live stream of this event is only available for Apple users as it can only be watched on Safari browser of Mac computer, iPhone or iPad. The live stream of this event cannot be viewed on browsers such as Mozilla, Internet Explorer, Opera etc, even operated from any Apple devices.

According to the rumors, the iPhone 6 will go sale after 10 days of this grand launch event, and iPhone 6L will be available to public in mid October or beginning of November.

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