what to expect from apple in september 2014 - iphone 6, iwatch
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Apple has lined up an event on 9th September - and like always, the invite is cryptic. Apple events in fall have usually coincided with announcements for new devices. Here's our take on what to expect on the 9th September event and how it affects you as an app owner.TRANSCRIPT
New iOS DevicesWhat to expect on the 9th September Apple Event
And what it means for your apps
The Devices
There has been a lot of speculation about the launch of 3 new Apple devices
2 new iPhones in different screen sizes (4.7 inch and 5.5 inch)
A wearable iWatch
Apple event on 9th Sept 2014 said to be the date for the announcements. The devices will probably come to the market a little later
Larger Screens
The iPhone 5, 5S and 5C are 4-inch devices
The new devices will supposedly be 4.7 and 5.5 (phablet) inches
Apple has been criticized before for not having a larger screen phone like its Samsung counterparts. So this is a step ahead
The .7-inch difference in the screen size might not sound so significant but it is
Design Changes
We expect Apple to come up with a thinner phone and more rounded edges
The iPhone 5S is thin. But the iPhone 6 might be more than 10% thinner than that
The prototypes leaked show a back with thick lines, not consistent with the smooth look of iPhone devices - so that might change
Durable Screen?
The biggest trouble users have had with the iPhone’s screen is it is fragile
The new iPhone is said to have a screen made with Sapphire glass to make it more durable
The Home button of the 5S uses Sapphire glass. They might use it on the screen as well! (but it is difficult to mass produce - so we do have our own doubts)
Faster Processor
Like with every new iPhone released, the iPhone 6 will have an even faster processor
It is also rumored to have a better camera (12 megapixels compared to the 8 on 5S)
New OS - iOS
The new iPhones will come with iOS 8. iOS 8 will most probably be out for users after the 9th September event
iOS 8 introduces a lot of new frameworks - it is big for developers but even bigger for consumers!
Other featuresA mobile wallet to make payments directly
NFC chip
Will work with the rumored iWatch
Wireless charging
The 5.5 inch variant may be released later than the 4.7 inch version
The iWatch
Apple filed a patent for its watch design so this is definitely in the works
Rumored to be released on the 9th Sept event but go into mass production in November
Patent image filed by Apple for iWatch
The iWatch
How this affects your Apps
Update the user interface for the larger screen sizes
If Apple does release an iWatch soon and opens it for developers, this would have a huge impact on apps, specially health apps
Making sure your apps work with iOS 8 and makes the best use of new frameworks introduced (as relevant)
This includes HealthKit, HomeKit, Family sharing, iCloud drive, Camera enhancements and so much more
How this affects your Apps (cont.)
How this affects your Apps (cont.)
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