Apple is launching its much anticipated iPhone 6 to confirm or deny the rumours we’ve heard over the last few months. So far, we believe the new iPhone will come with a 4.7″ screen, making it the first time Apple has crossed the small screen line. It’s also expected two versions will be launched.
Anyway, the wait is over as the keynote address will be heard in the next few minutes. Stay tuned as we report the event live on this page. Everything you need to know about the new iPhone will be updated as the event unfolds.
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As described by Tim Cook in the Keynote address, this is the biggest advancement in the history of the iPhone.
It’s confirmed, two versions are being launched today: The iPhone 6 and the bigger iPhone 6 Plus.
6:26 GMT +1: Phil Schiller talking about the new iPhones and new features.
New Barometer technology introduced. New A8 and M8 chip co-processor.
VoLTE (Voice Over LTE). introduced.
6: 30 GMT +1: 3x faster Wifi.
6:33 GMT +1: Problem with live feed. Will be back shortly.
6: 34 GMT +1: Introducing improved camera on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Still 8MP though.
6:40 GMT +1: Prices announced. $199 for iPhone 6, $299 for the iPhone 6 Plus (with 2 year contract).
6:41 GMT +1 : Available by September 19 in the USA.
6:42 GMT +1: iOS 8 available on September 17th.
6: 45 GMT +1: “It’s so easy to lose your card or have it compromised,” Tim Cook.
6: 48 GMT +1: Credit cards about to be replaced with Apple Pay?
6:50 GMT +1: “It’s easy, secure and fast.” Credit card is not stored or revealed to merchant.
6:52 GMT +1: Apple doesn’t know hat you payed for and the cashier doesn’t have your credit card details.
Disney, McDonalds and a lot of merchants already about using Apple Pay.
6: 58 GMT +1: Tim Cook: We’re not yet finished, we have one more thing.
6:59 GMT +1: Introducing the next chapter in Apple story…
7:05 GMT +1: Works seamlessly with the iPhone
7:06 GMT +1: You can scroll with the digital crown.
7:12 GMT +1: Miniaturizing an entire computer system into a tiny chip. Apple Watch has a pulse rate detector. The back has inductive charging.
7: 17 GMT +1: Three versions of Apple Watch launched
Apple Watch Edition created with 18k Gold.
17: 19 GMT +1: A live demo of Apple Watch.
You can even walk around the solar system right from the iWatch using the Astronomical watch face.
Notifications come in form of haptic feedback.
7: 27 GMT +1: Siri in-built into the Apple Watch.
7:29 GMT +1: Issues with live feed.
Live demo on the Apple Watch still on-going…
7: 48 GMT +1: Showcasing what developers can do with the Apple Watch. The demo shows how the Apple Watch can show you where you parked you BMW car.
U2 on stage…
8:00 GMT +1: Tim Cook and U2 talking about getting their LP on iTunes in 5 seconds…
It’s announced that you can get U2’s latest album for free on iTunes.
Here’s more details on everything we know about the new iPhone models: https://www.doncaprio.com/NUI10