MOSCOW, September 9 (RIA Novosti) – In a widely publicized and anticipated media event, Apple will present its latest iPhones today at its corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Rumors suggest there will be two versions of the iPhone 6: one with a 4.7” display, and the other with a larger, 5.5” display. It has been speculated that the phones will include a more powerful processor, an improved camera and a longer battery life. They will also be thinner and lighter than their predecessors, have a tougher, “sapphire” screen, and will run on the new iOS 8 operating system.
The company has also been said to have integrated a chip in the phone that features a radio technology known as near field communication (NFC) which will allow it to be used as a mobile wallet. Users will be able to use their phones for point-of-sale-purchases in lieu of a credit card; Apple has already concluded deals with Visa, MasterCard and American Express. The technology has been used successfully by other smartphone brands for some time now.
Fans are also anticipating the arrival of the long-awaited iWatch, the first wearable device from Apple, which will be compatible with other iDevices and contain multiple additional functions such as health and fitness sensors. The iWatch has been conceptualized as a way to reduce the number of times users remove devices from their pockets and purses to check the time, their messages, and other information from their phones.
The speculated launch of the products, which are expected to appear in US stores on September 19, has already prompted people to start waiting outside Apple’s retail stores 24 hours a day in the hope of buying the newest devices.
New Apple products usually launch 10 days after they are officially announced, hence the speculated September 19 release date. However, rumors have circulated that production issues may delay the release of the new devices.
