Apple Reveals the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

As expected, Apple today revealed the latest entries in its iPhone line of smartphones: the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Each offers a different display size and resolution: the iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch screen (1334x750 resolution) and the 6 Plus a 5.5-inch screen (1920x1080). Both offer the newest version of Apple's Retina Display technology, called Retina HD, and a wider viewing angle.

The iPhone 6 will be available in 16GB ($199), 64GB ($299), and 128GB ($399) sizes. The 6 Plus will be available in the same storage sizes, but at a $100 premium: $299 for 16GB, $399 for 64GB, and $499 for 128GB. (Note: these prices reflect those available with a two-year contract.) Both devices ship on September 19, with preorders beginning on September 12. The iPhone 5S will drop in price to $99 and the 8GB 5C model will be made available for free.

Due to its larger size, the 6 Plus offers some UI changes, particularly when using the device in landscape mode. Apps will work on both models even if they haven't been updated for them, with iOS simply scaling them up to the proper resolution.

A new 64-bit chip is being introduced with these new phones in the Apple A8. It'll offer an improvement in performance that will allow for, among other things, better-looking games. To demonstrate this, Super Evil Megacorp debuted a new game called Vain Glory, which looks to be a new MOBA with some very nice graphics for a mobile device. In addition, a number of companies have committed to bringing more games to iOS, including EA, Epic Games, Square Enix, CD Projekt Red, and Rebellion.

Despite being larger than the 5S, both the 6 and 6 Plus will be thinner than the previous model. The 5S was 7.6 mm thick, compared to the 6's 6.9 mm and the 6 Plus' 7.1 mm. The devices' power buttons are now located on the side.

As shown in the graphic below, battery life is allegedly much-improved over the 5S; 3G talk time is 24 hours on the 6 Plus and 14 hours on the 6, compared with 10 on the 5S.

Other features of note include support for Wi-Fi calling, 802.11ac wireless, and an 8MP iSight camera that features a new sensor and allows for 1080p video to be taken at 30 or 60 frames per second.

Today's news comes almost a year to day after the iPhone 5S was announced.