Apple’s new iPhone 6 has hit the market in a big way. According to reports from the tech giant, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have broken all previous sales records, based on comparable three-day release periods.
Some 10 million phones have already been sold. That’s a million more than the previous record of three days for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s.
The launch of the “5” generated sales of 9 million and included numbers in China, where the 6 is not yet available, making the new sales figures even more impressive.
Apple fans are grabbing these devices like never before. But do these phones represent a breakthrough or just a smaller step in the evolution of the iPhone?
The design elements are surely impressive. All 6 are larger and visually appealing. The 6 standard has been expanded from the iPhone’s 4.0-inch display to a 4.7-inch display.
The 6 Plus has become a full-fledged “phablet” with a 5.5-inch screen. It offers in-camera optical stabilization, something the standard 6 lacks. It also provides the ability to run more apps in landscape mode and use a split-screen feature. It has more battery life than the smaller version.
Both phones have a slimmer design with a faster A8 processor. Speeds over WIFI and LTE will be improved. Voice quality over LTE should be better. More storage space is also available on board.
Apple Pay is built into both phones. This is the company’s way of turning your phone into a virtual digital wallet.
Android users who have shied away from the Apple brand may want to take a second look at the 6s. Larger screens and additional customization are good reasons to return to the easy-to-use iOS 8 operating system. The upgraded level of storage goes a long way to closing the gap to iPhone competitors.
Hardcore Android fans will point to a selection of phones that cost less and have a higher resolution. They will point out that their devices have better battery life, removable SD storage, and even removable batteries.
Many Android fans are looking forward to the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in mid-October. This could set the stage for a heated mobile phone battle.
The Galaxy Note 4 will rival the iPhone 6 Plus in size. Although slightly smaller in length, it will have a larger screen. This includes a 16-megapixel rear camera compared to the iPhone’s 8-megapixel, though Apple’s device is known for the best detailed photos available.
You can debate the quality of Apple’s retina display versus Samsung’s Super Amoled HD. The microSD slot is a feature that is not available on the iPhone. The Samsung stylus is said to be the best the company has ever offered. This is not included in the Apple device.
In general, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are long-awaited upgrades to existing Apple phones. They offer a sleek design, enhanced features, and increased size for a more sophisticated user experience.
The phones offer significant improvements for both business and personal use.
Although many Android users may not be too impressed, one big difference is the iPhone app store, which offers thousands of apps that Android can’t touch.
Whether one considers the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to be truly game-changers, one must pay attention to the response of the market.
Sales of 10 million devices in a three-day period leave little to debate.
