Apple iPhone fans on a budget have traditionally had a tough time of it and this remained true in 2015.
Despite the success of the moderately more affordable iPhone 5C, come the firm’s big 2015 iPhone event, Apple chose not to release a follow-up to the colourful handset. Instead Apple unveiled the iPhone 6S, which carries a premium price tag.
However, Apple has wisely chosen keep selling and reduce the price of its 2014 iPhone 6. The phone still features powerful internal components and is being upgraded to Apple’s latest iOS 9 software. The combination of factors mean it could be the ideal choice for bargain hunters.
We’re working of an updated iPhone 6, with iOS 9 review. Make sure to check back and find out if the iPhone 6 is the iOS-flavoured bargain Apple-fans need.
There is some help if you do find the screen of the iPhone 6 too big. Clunky one-handed use features are available on some Android phones, but they’ve never felt particularly intuitive. They often just shrink the whole screen diagonally down. Apple has come up with a typically elegant solution. Tap twice on the home button and the entire top of the screen jumps down bringing all the hard to reach areas into your thumbs range. It works on every app that works in portrait mode too, so you can easily get to the address bar or a browser without a problem.
Realising a power button at the top of the phone of this size doesn’t work Apple has moved it. The power button is at the right edge, above the nanoSIM tray. This makes it easy to access with your thumb, if you’re right -anded or with your index finger if you’re a lefty. It works a lot better than the top power button on the HTC One M8 which requires a little juggling to get to if you’re not ET.
In all other respects the layout of the iPhone 6 is the same as previous versions. The slightly recessed volume buttons sit on the left just under the mute toggle. The 3.5mm headphone jack resides at the bottom, with the lightning port and six handsome holes for the speaker.
All-in-all the iPhone 6 has an accomplished design. It doesn’t scream’look at me’, instead it’s refined, elegant and ergonomic, great for long hours of use, whether you’re gaming or visiting your favourite sites. Do we like it more than the HTC One M8’s design? The jury’s still deliberating; we have mixed views at the TrustedReviews’ offices.
There’s one final thing to talk about. The iPhone 6 is not water or dust resistant unlike the Galaxy S5 or Sony Xperia Z3. If that’s important for you then you’ll need to either opt for a waterproof case or go for one of the Android phones.
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