I often dread the odd years for Apple launches - the iPhone 3GS, 4S and 5S have all been rather dull compared to the phones that sat either side of them.
That’s because there’s usually very little difference in the S models from their predecessors, thus making it hard to get excited.
This time around it’s a little different: the iPhone 6S is both a great upgrade from those’stuck’ on a 5S, and a decent phone in its own right. If you’re ready for an upgrade from the old design and are desperate to stick with Apple then this is a great handset to go for.
Now onto the biggest change for the iPhone 6S, 3D Touch. This changes everything for Apple users, and while it’s not enough of a reason to upgrade from the 6, it’s a pretty nifty trick that again promises to make currentiPhone 5S owners feel like they’re getting a real upgrade with their new phone.
The main difference 3D Touch brings is the ability to interact with on-screen instructions in different ways. It’s too early to delve into all the ways that the new power will work, but the system( for those that haven’t seen an Apple Watch or the new Macbook) is simple: you can tap like before, but press a bit harder on an icon or message and you’ll get a new menu popping up.
Imagine it’s like right-clicking the mouse to get a secondary menu, and you’re pretty much there. It’s a cool new feature, although one that app developers will need to work with for a while to really get the best out of.