One of the biggest improvements in the iPhone 6S is the camera. Apple upgraded the number of megapixels in the sensor from 8 to 12 and added ultra hi-res 4K video.
Lisa Bettany, cofounder of the photography app Camera+ and a professional photographer, compared the 6S's camera to every iPhone model. As you can imagine, the results are impressive.
View As: One Page SlidesAsk a roomful of people to take out their phones, and you're bound to see several with cracked screens.
Despite engineering breakthroughs, screen breakage has become a part of life, the leading type of phone damage.
In part, we're to blame. We want phones that are bigger, yet thinner, offsetting strides made in strengthening glass. We also want phones to be sleek: A phone that's rugged enough to withstand drops just won't match what we expect smartphones to look and feel like.
"The tradeoff is phones get a lot bigger and bulkier," said Rick Osterloh, president of phone maker Motorola. "Without a really big innovation and technological breakthrough, it's going to be hard to (make a really tough phone) in a size people expect."
That's not to say phones aren't getting stronger.
In fact, given how frequently we use phones throughout the day, juggling them as we commute, run errands and chase after small children, it's amazing screens don't crack even more.
The latest phones from the two leading phone makers — Apple's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, and Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge Plus — mix zinc into the aluminum frames for aerospace-grade strength. The frames will absorb more of the shock that would have gone to the glass, not to mention help prevent the phones from bending in pockets.
The displays also use ion-strengthened glass. Samsung uses Corning's Gorilla Glass 4, which gets heated in a process that replaces sodium ions on the surface with potassium ions. Because potassium ions are larger, they press together to create a stronger surface — akin to a layer of armor to protect the interior. Apple turned to Corning for a custom glass that goes through two rounds of ion exchange for greater strength.
Even some budget and mid-range phones, including Motorola's, are now using strengthened glass, though made with older, weaker formulas.
With strengthened glass, you can still pierce the armor with enough pressure, but it's harder than with normal glass.
SquareTrade, which offers protection plans for consumer electronics, said that while phone screens used to crack after one or two drops, the latest iPhones and the Note 5 survived 10 drops each from six feet in tests last weekend, at least when dropped on their corners. SquareTrade also said the new iPhone screens are more durable than last year's models. (It didn't test the Note 5's predecessor for comparison.)
But for all three new phones, the screens broke right away when dropped face down on concrete. The stronger glass improves the odds, but the risk isn't zero.
Scott Forester, director of innovations for Gorilla Glass, said Corning has made strides in withstanding the types of surfaces most likely to puncture glass, including asphalt and concrete. But he said that's offset by glass getting thinner and screens bigger over the years in response to consumer demand.
"It's always this fine balance between practicality and design," Forester said.
SquareTrade said half of its damage claims are for screen cracks. That doesn't include cracked phones people hang onto because they don't want to pay a $75 deductible.
Melissa Lefas has dropped her iPhone 5s a few times, but its screen survived until the phone slipped out of an open backpack while she was carrying groceries and leaning over to unlock a bike. It landed on a New York sidewalk made of stone — a jagged surface perfect for puncturing glass.
"I heard it and knew it was a goner," she said. "I've seen so many people with cracked screens. I felt it was a matter of time."
Aware of consumers' frustrations with breakage, HTC is offering one free replacement for any damage, including cracks, to its HTC One smartphone within the first year. Unlike standard warranties, accidents are covered.
For other phones, we might simply have to get a case, insurance or both.
Cases offer no guarantees, but they help. When Ben Wilson's iPhone 5 fell out of a private plane he was co-piloting at 9,300 feet, the case shattered but the phone survived. It helped that the phone landed on a pasture in northern Texas rather than a stone sidewalk.
"It surprised me," Wilson said, talking on that still-functioning phone nearly two weeks later. "I thought it would be in quite a few pieces."
Can more be done? What about ditching glass for something stronger?
Plastic is one candidate, but it's prone to scratching.
Then there's sapphire, a mineral that's just short of diamond in hardness. It's extremely scratch-resistance, but its resistance to cracking is up for debate. It's also tough to manufacture, especially in larger sizes for phone screens. Apple uses sapphire for the smaller displays found on pricier Apple Watch models, as well as for the home button and camera lens cover on iPhones.
The material used isn't the only factor in durability. Apple has received a patent for using internal motors to rotate a phone as it drops so that the glass part doesn't hit the ground. There's no word, though, on when we might see this in iPhones.
It might ultimately come down to priorities. Yes, people want phones that don't crack, but they also want better cameras and better video playback, not to mention a sleeker design. Manufacturers have to innovate in all of those areas.
"I give manufacturers a lot of credit for continually striving to make durability a major component of their new designs," said Jessica Hoffman, a spokeswoman for SquareTrade. "However, it just seems they can't keep up with us."
Moto X play launch was eagerly anticipated in India when Motorola and Flipkart announced its release on 14th September 2015. It was anticipated that Moto X play would be approximately priced around ? 25000, given its specifications and pricing of 2nd generation Moto X. However Motorola pleasantly surprised everyone by pricing it very competitively at Rs. 18,499 (16 GB) and Rs. 19,999 (32 GB). Moreover, the 21 MP primary camera puts it ahead of its competitors (in mid-segment), especially for many shutterbugs out there. This is arguably Motorola's best offering this year so far.
Here are my initial impressions about the Moto X Play after exploring it thoroughly for past 2-3 days.
Design & Build QualityThe phone is pretty well designed and like most of the the build is solid as compared to flimsy plastic builds we are experiencing from some other manufacturers. The phone feels like a premium phone straight out of the box.
Despite its large size (5.5 inches display), phone fits well in the palm and rubberized back cover ensures good grip as well. The back cover is removable & swappable, but the battery is not removable.
The front is covered by large 5.5 inch display covered with Corning Gorilla Glass, 5 MP front camera and openings for speaker & microphone. There is no notification LED available here. The top of the phone provides dual nano-SIM and Micro SD slot along with 3.5mm headset socket. Unlike few other manufacturers, Motorola provides headset in the box.
The bottom of the phone has micro USB port for charging and data transfer. The power switch as well as volume control are located on the right edge of the phone, which is a more sensible placement as compared to left since many flip-covers could unintentionally press volume control on the left.
Unlike its cheaper sibling Moto G3, Moto X Play is not water resistant but it is water repellant with nano-coating technology.
DisplayThe Moto X Play comes with a 5.5 inch display that offers 1080p Full HD resolution at 403 ppi. The display is quite clear, sharp and bright enough, although it cannot be compared with excellent AMOLED display that 2nd generation Moto X has. Nevertheless, it is much better than most phones in its category.
The display is quite sharp & clear even in the corners and you would not face any problem reading it even in the sunlight. You can use 'Adaptive Brightness' to automatically adjust brightness as per ambient light conditions.
The colour reproduction is excellent and you can choose colour mode as 'Normal' for natural, realistic colours or 'Vibrant' for enhanced colour and saturation.
Though it was a little disappointing to know that AMOLED is not present in this model, after experiencing this display I don't have a reason to complain!
Software – Pure Android ExperienceOne of the important features of Motorola mobiles is its pure android experience. Moto X Play comes with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) and it is most likely to receive latest OTA software updates given Motorola's excellent track record of providing latest updates for its phones. That is obviously one of the best assurances that you get when you buy a Motorola phone.
The (not necessarily) bad news is, stock android comes with bare minimum apps and there are no free live wallpapers either. There is no file explorer/manager, no facebook or social media apps and no free games either. There are Google apps for slides, docs and spreadsheets. It also comes with pre-installed Flipkart app! You can obviously install the required apps from 'Play Store' but most of the free apps would show annoying ads and the paid ones would cost you some additional money.
The good news is that you can be sure that there are no malicious pre-installed apps running here unlike the phones from few other phone manufacturers.
This plain vanilla version of android offers clean, simple and clutter-free UI that may in fact seem boring to many of us. Some of the important features are either not obvious (eg. camera settings) or are hidden deep down (eg.turning mobile data on/off). Nevertheless, once you get used of it, you will probably enjoy the clutter free interface!
The CameraThis is definitely the most exciting feature that has generated lot of curiosity about Moto X Play. Moto X play has 21 MP primary camera with dual LED flash and 5 MP front camera for selfies. The 21 MP primary camera puts it ahead of leaders of the category including One Plus Two or MI 4.
I am sharing my experience about this camera in details with lot of photos here and hopefully that should give you a good idea about its camera.
The camera is lightening fast! The quality of photos is pretty good, and it captures the minute details quite well. As it happens with most mobile cameras, outdoor quality in natural light is obviously better. Though I am quite impressed with its indoor photos as well.
The photo can be captured using two aspect ratios – Widescreen (16:9 – 16.1 MP) or Standard (4:3 – 21 MP). You can select your preference with the camera app.
Camera App SettingsThe camera app is simple but powerful. It is not obvious how to bring it up while capturing the photo, but once you get it -you actually start loving that large clutter free preview of your capture. To view it, you need to swap from left to right while camera is on. It shows up as a semi-circle on the left part of the display and you get all standard camera setting there such as flash on/off/auto, location etc. Additionally it allows you to set upquick capture that allows to launch camera with a twist of your wrist. It can also capture slow motion video.
You can tap anywhere on the display to capture the photo, and did I tell you that the camera is pretty quick? :P
There is yet another interesting feature in this camera that I really liked. You can drag the focus ring anywhere on the display and the camera will adjust focus accordingly. You can also vary brightness of the photo with the same overlay ring on the display as shown in the screenshot below.
The front camera is 5 MP and it captures pretty good photos/selfies. Though there is no dedicated flash for the front camera, the display itself acts as a flash if it is needed and that's a pretty innovative solution.
Camera In ActionWatch these outdoor and indoor photos to examine the results. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. I have only reduced size of these photos, no other processing is done here. Click to view them in the larger size.
This is something that may be of concern. I captured lot of photos today as I was exploring all the camera features. I was also getting few screenshots for this review, and in the process I restarted the phone. I was shocked to discover that all the photos that I had captured today had vanished from the phone, although yesterday's photos were intact. I did not have memory card in the phone at that time, and all photos were in the internal memory itself. I tried to reproduce the problem by capturing a single photo and deliberately restarting the mobile. I also tried capturing a photo and immediately taking a screenshot. However, I could not reproduce this problem. I could not recover those photos either with the recovery apps. I did search for this problem on the Internet, and found that few people have faced photo deletion problem with Moto X (Gen 2).
Though I haven't faced it again, I am still a bit confused about this since I do not even know what is causing this.
Storage And ConnectivityThe Moto X Play comes in 2 storage variants: 16 GB and 32 GB. Both these variants have 2 GB RAM. Additionally, it can take an external Micro SD card up to 128 GB. The Micro SD card slot is combined with the dual SIM card slot, so when you take out your memory card, you take out SIM(s) as well.
As for connectivity, it comes with dual SIM with dual standby. Both cards support 4G LTE (also 2G & 3G) and this is a big advantage since all mobile service providers will soon support 4G after Airtel has launched it few months ago. It also supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/b/n, Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP. Interestingly, it also provides NFC support, making it complete in terms of connectivity.
I faced a small issue while trying to connect it with my PC running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS since it did not have MTP support. However, quick search and upgrading to Gvfs with MTP support on my PC resolved the issue and it has been working smoothly since.
Hardware And PerformanceThe Moto X play runs with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU. Though Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 is known for overheating issues, I did not face this problem despite heavy usage. Though I have not tried any games on it yet. It does get a bit warm during heavy usage though.
Moto X Play comes with 2 GB RAM which is less as compared to the competitors who are adding 4 GB RAM in similar phones. However, mere specifications do not give complete & real picture of the phone.
Moto X Play UI is responsive and fast without any lags. It never felt sluggish despite customizing it with TSF Launcher 3D Shell and running several apps on it. The performance is smooth and pleasant. The cool transitions and animations that TSF launcher provides are delight to experience with able hardware of the phone. You can flaunt them while showing off your new phone! :-)
Another highlight of Moto X Play is its massive 3630 mAh battery. I could stretch it to 8+ hours of continuous use on the first day while I was exploring it and customizing it for my requirements. With reasonably heavy mixed usage it still lasted for 30+ hours on the second day.
The speakers are loud and you cannot miss the ring on this phone, unless you really have some hearing problem. The calls are loud and clear without any noise.
The sensors work wonderfully well and they are quick. The proximity sensor is smart, when you pick up your locked phone it will briefly show you the clock in night mode. Maps are quick to find the current location and GPS is spot on!
Also, I am glad that Motorola included FM radio in the Indian variant of Moto X Play, I love listening to FM when I am travelling!
ConclusionWhile I was considering buying a new phone, I contemplated buying One Plus One (I don't have patience to wait for the One Plus Two invite) or MI 4. I ruled out MI 4 as it didn't have 4G LTE support. I chose Moto X play over OPO since it had dual SIM and better Camera. OPO doesn't have FM radio as well!
I am not sure if it can be termed as The Best phone in its price range. However, this is one of the best bundles you can get at this price.
Given its performance, long-term reliability and Motorola's track record of providing latest software updates, I think this is good deal and I won't be surprised if it becomes best-seller for Motorola just like Moto G3!
You can buy Moto X Play from Flipkart – Rs. 18,499 (16 GB) and Rs. 19,999 (32 GB).
[About the Author: Manish Hatwalne is a Pune based software consultant with keen interest in psychology and technical/non-technical writing!]
"Moto X Play Detailed User Review: Decent Phone With Great Camera", 3 out of 5 based on 4 ratings.Related
I will tackle several Samsung Galaxy S4 (#Samsung #GalaxyS4) Camera problems in this post including the error message "Camera Failed." Some of the issues occurred after an update while others started without apparent reason.
When it comes to the camera, it is imperative you know what causes the problem. You have to rule out one possibility after another but you have to start with apps, then the firmware and then the hardware. Hardware issues need to be handled by a technician especially if you care about your warranty and the safety of your phone.
Read on to know more of these problems and how to tackle them. There's a chance you will experience one of them sooner or later.
Before we go any further, if you were trying to find a solution to a totally different problem, visit our Galaxy S4 troubleshooting page. It's there that we list down all problems we address every week. Find issues related or the same as yours and try the solutions. If they won't work, then fill up this form and hit submit.
Galaxy S4 Camera not working well after an updateProblem: My camera is not working very well. I suspect this is because of the recent update I did a few days ago. The quality of the camera is real unpleasant, it doesn't describe an S4. What should I do, I am already out of ideas?
Troubleshooting: As much as updates address bugs and other issues with your phone, they can sometimes mess up your device's settings and all. So, after the update and your phone started to act like crazy (in your case, it's the camera), then don't hesitate to perform the hard reset to give the phone a fresh start with its new firmware.
Problem: Hi. I'm having problems with my phone saving photos. I save all photos on my SD card and have around 55gb of space. I have plenty of other photos on my SD card taken with my phone no problem. However, now whenever I take a photo and then take another one the previous one gets deleted. If I take a few in quick succession, when I go into the gallery all but the last photo just show black broken image boxes. When I come out of it and go back in all the photos I have just taken have disappeared. I've checked all the settings menus I can think of and can't see anything I may have changed accidentally. I have tried shutting the phone down removing the battery etc. but to no avail. I have had another android update fairly recently, 5.0.1, but can't say 100% that the problem started since then. Any ideas what the problem may be? Regards, Pete.
Troubleshooting: Hey Pete. While this problem is not common, we already encountered this issue before; if it's not the Camera app, then it must be the SD card. The first thing you need to do is clear the cache and data of the camera app.
Don't worry, none of your photos will be deleted. This procedure resets the Camera app's settings; meaning, it will bring it back to its factory settings. For minor app glitches, the procedure is very effective. However, if the problem persists, then the SD card may have a problem.
Try to check if the phone can still read (and write on) it. It might be the time you back up all your photos and files that are saved in the card and reformat it using FAT32. The very important thing here is that your phone should be able to read and write on it. If all else fails, then buy a new one.
Can't find screenshotsProblem: When I take a screenshot it will say that it saves it but when I clock on it to view it, it says unable to find item.
Troubleshooting: Use your phone's file explorer (My Files) and go to Pictures, inside that directory is a folder names Screenshots. That's where all screenshots are saved. So, as long as you've successfully taken a screenshot, it should appear there.
Galaxy S4 Camera FailedProblem: I have a Samsung S4 zoom and my camera is stuck. When I click want to take pictures I get the message that reads " warning camera failed. I did clear cache and clear data, but still its still stuck.
Troubleshooting: First of all, you need to clear both the cache and data (which you already did), then perform a hard reset to rule out the possibility that it's just a firmware issue. If that failed, too, then it's time to get the phone checked by a technician. It is more likely a hardware issue and the camera itself needs replacement.
Related Problem: When ever I click camera application, it shows warning camera failed error. Please help me out.
Pictures taken by Galaxy S4 Mini Camera show linesProblem: Just within the last couple of weeks I am experiencing what I believe to be some kind of after image on my Galaxy S4 mini when I take pictures. They appear as glowing blue lines in the photos, always in the same spot. I downloaded all of my pics to my laptop and erased all of the existing pics off the phone. The lines appear the same on the laptop as they did in the phone, and new pictures I have taken still have the lines. I tried restoring the default settings for the camera, but it didn't help. The lines appear to be a random pattern of irregular dots and dashes superimposed over the photos, as if someone drew over them in the "Paint" program. I haven't changed any settings on the phone. Any suggestions?
Troubleshooting: It's a sign of a damaged or defective camera sensor, which needs replacement. There's not much we can do about it. You need a technician who can physically inspect the phone thoroughly and do some tests. The entire camera itself may need replacement.
Galaxy S4 turns off when taking pictures or videosProblem: Hi. I think it is after installing new Android 5.0.1 while capturing or recording suddenly the device turns off even if battery charge is full and I can't turn it on unless I plug the charger for a moment and unplug again and turn the device on. When I plug the charger I see the battery status is 40 or 50. I cleared camera cache but the problem is stable.
Troubleshooting: It actually does sound like it's more of a battery problem than a camera issue. The best thing to do is try a different battery, which you know is not defective, and if the problem persists, reset the phone. Lastly, you may need help from a technician if the reset failed as well.
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Mike Feibus, Special for USA TODAY 10:28 a.m. EDT September 26, 2015
This October 29, 2014 file photo shows Google's lead designer for "Inbox by Gmail" Jason Cornwell as he shows the app's functionalities on a nexus 6 android phone during a media preview in New York.(Photo: SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)
At the forefront of Google's big reveal next week are two new smartphones in the company's flagship Nexus line as well as the commercial release of the next version of Android: Android 6.0, or Marshmallow.
The inevitable leaks in the days ahead have uncovered a lot. But a curious thing came to light during the parade of PR pics and spec sheets seeping out from behind the curtain: the presence of another curtain.
It's more of a mask, actually. And it's on the rear of the larger Nexus phone. Stretching beyond the traditional flash and camera is a strip of what appears to be dark glass running across the entire width. It looks sort of like the tinted visors some football players put in their facemasks. With so much now uncovered about the new phones, what's lurking behind the smoky strip remains an unknown that has some Android watchers scratching their heads.
I suspect that, as with football visors, we'll learn that something akin to a pair of eyes is peering out from behind the smoky strip, helping our smartphones gauge our surroundings. That's a capability many Android developers are working to incorporate into all sorts of cool new apps. Like measuring tools that can, for example, pinpoint exactly where to drive in the stakes for a game of horseshoes. And tracking apps that can help you retrace your steps to keep from getting lost on a hike.
I'll talk more about that. But first, here's what we know so far. Google will introduce two Nexus phones on September 29, the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P. Both phone are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.
The 5X is made by LG. It reportedly has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, a 5.2-inch, full HD (1080p) display, rear fingerprint reader, 13MP camera and the new USB Type C connector. The new connector will make charging and data sharing much simpler because you can turn the cable upside down – and even use the other end – and it will still plug in and work.
The 6P is made by Huawei. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, a 5.7-inch, quad HD (1440p) display, rear fingerprint reader, a USB Type C connector and up to 128GB internal storage. Presumably the camera is at least as good as the one in its little brother.
And potentially a lot more capable. According to Google, thousands of developers are using an Android development kit called Project Tango to develop apps that give smartphones and tablets the ability to understand your environment, like where the walls, objects and people are. It's a technology that game developers, e-tailers, manufacturers and others are anxious to incorporate into a wide swath of apps.
At Google's developer conference in May, the search giant and Qualcomm unveiled the second-generation Project Tango development platform, which is a smartphone built around the Snapdragon 810, the same processor inside the Nexus 6P. In addition to a traditional camera, Qualcomm's developer phone also has a depth camera and a motion-tracking camera integrated onto the back.
I'm betting that the two additional cameras on the Project Tango platform are exactly what's hiding behind the smoky strip on the rear of the Nexus 6P. One thing's for sure, we'll soon see.
And if I'm right, so will the new smartphone.
Mike Feibus is principal analyst at TechKnowledge Strategies, a Scottsdale, Ariz., market strategy and analysis firm focusing on mobile ecosystems and client technologies. You can reach him at mikef@feibustech.com.
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Apple has excelled over the years at making the iPhone's camera one of the most important assets of its smartphones, as only Samsung's high-end flagship devices regularly rival the quality of Apple's iPhone cameras
The iPhone 6s will be no different. Apple has significantly upgraded the camera performance of the handset, upping its megapixel count for the first time in years. In fact, the following video shows you the real potential of Apple's camera tech… although it's not going to be necessarily visible to customers choosing the 4.7-inch handset over the phablet-sized version.
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One of the "problems" with the smaller device – and the only real difference between the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus other than the size – is the main camera's "flaw" of not supporting optical image stabilization (OIS).
Considering Apple's way of doing things, that's not a surprise. Last year's Plus model also had the same advantage and this is an "S" update. But Apple this year has further upgraded iPhone video recording capabilities, adding 4K recording support to both new models. Most importantly, video recording also gets OIS support on the iPhone 6s Plus, something the iPhone 6 Plus doesn't offer.
In case you don't think that's a big deal, just check the comparison video below. German tech site Giga.de recorded virtually similar videos using the new iPhones that showing the power of OIS support in the iPhone 6s Plus.
The site noted that both devices also incorporate software image stabilization for video, but it works better for Full HD recordings on the iPhone 6s (that's 1920 x 1080) than in 4K mode, when digital image stabilization isn't "that effective." Check the video below to see the comparison yourself.
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Luxury smartphone brand Vertu is not one to hold back when it comes to decking its hardware in the fanciest finishes and finest materials, however it can sometimes take longer to upgrade its handsets to feature the latest technologies when compared to Samsung and Apple.
It has been selling the previous Signature Touch for the last couple of years, so it will come as great news to users of executive gadgetry to know that a new model will be available on pre-sale from tomorrow, 25 September.
The new Vertu Signature Touch now comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 4GB of RAM. Its rear camera has a 21-megapixel PDAF sensor (f/2.2) with a dual tone LED flash, while the front "Skype-compliant" camera is 2.1-megapixels.
The screen is a 5.2-inch Full HD 1080p phosphor LED powered LCD, protected by sapphire crystal, and there is 64GB of internal storage and an addition 64GB is provided through microSD. The latter card can be removed and replaced by one that is capable of expansion of up to 2TB.
The handset comes with Qi wireless charging, Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0, and the battery is 3,160mAh.
READ: Inside Vertu: Welcome to the world of luxury smartphones
NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, dual-band Wi-Fi and LTE (4G) connectivity is on-board, with the latter working on all UK networks and many others around the world. And the phone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with specific Vertu services available at the touch of a button, including a dedicated concierge, which is complimentary for 18 months. Vertu Life gives the user access to private members clubs and elite events, while Vertu Certainty handles security, including encrypted communications.
Of course, the real reason to own a Vertu phone is for status and design aesthetics - after all, you can expect to pay around £6,500 or more for the Signature Touch - and the new model is available in some quite spectacular styles.
Models can be decked in colours and leathers with names like "Jet Calf" and "Grape Lizard". A particular favourite is "Pure Navy Alligator". The phones can also be personalised with engraving.
Harrods has the UK exclusive for pre-sales, from 25 September to 8 October, so even if you can't afford one, you might want to head there to have a gander.
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One of the most notable new features the iPhone 6s has to offer is a significantly improved camera that, for the first time in years, will feature more megapixels. Apple's two new handsets have 12-megapixel rear-facing cameras and 5-megapixel front-facing cameras, with the iPhone 6s Plus also sporting optical image stabilization for both photos and videos. Other interesting iOS 9 camera features include support for 4K video recording, Live Photos, various recording modes for video and a front-facing camera flash.
But how good are the new iPhone 6s cameras? Where are the camera samples we usually see before a hot smartphone launches? Don't worry, the wait is over.
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Apple's marketing team took care of that, partnering up with professional photographers from Vogue and Sports Illustrated to highlight the capabilities of the two new smartphones.
Sure, these are photos taken by professionals who know how to make pictures look good, but these are still very impressive shots.
VogueVogue captured 12-megapixel pictures and 4K video at the New York Fashion Week, where photographer Kevin Lu used the new iPhone 6s Plus – see some of them below.
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Sports Illustrated Professional photographer Brad Mangin used the same device to take pictures at a Diamondbacks-Giants game in San Francisco last week – here are a few of them.
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Average iPhone 6s buyer Adrienne Alpern is a designer who was lucky enough to get her rose gold iPhone 6s delivered early. She posted a bunch of hands-on details about the phone on Twitter, including 4K video samples and camera shots, as seen below.
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Here's some video with the #iphone6s #4K #flowers #test #apple pic.twitter.com/oJMS4JiTn8
— Adrienne (@MoonshineDesign) September 22, 2015
#iphone6s videos are being compressed by @Twitter. I'll post more tomorrow. Here's the horizontal video #sanDiego pic.twitter.com/4q4gt2OgCO
— Adrienne (@MoonshineDesign) September 22, 2015
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