ONE of the first things that is immediately noticeable about the iPhone6 is the size and weight.
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The iPhone4s, which I have hung on to until the launch of the latest model, has a 3.9 inch screen while the iPhone5 has a 4-inch screen.
Apple is quite proud that it has increased the screen size again for the iPhone6 (its 4.7 inches while the 6plus has a 5.5 inch screen) but the reality is they are only just catching up to Samsung who has long had "phablets" (phone tablets) available.
The iPhone 6 which weighs just 129 grams, 17 grams more than the 5s and like the opriginal iPhone has rounded edges. It feels more comfortable in your hand but is a bit slippery and I highly recommend you get a case for it to save it wandering off the couch and onto the floor.
One of the most confusing things when first using the iPhone 6 was the relocation of the sleep (or lock) button.
It has always been on top of the iPhone but Apple have moved it onto the side, meaning users will have to break the habit of pressing the top of their phone to put it to sleep. It's a minor change but one that will take some getting used to.
Extra features in the camera make taking higher quality photos easier as well as different types of video. But it doesn't make up for the slightly protruding lens on the back of the phone.
It is another reason that you will need a cover. The lens is set out enough that the design isn't perfectly smooth and if resting on a flat surface it wobbles while typing of tapping on the screen.
Users do have the usual option of normal, square or panoramic but there are also fun features that let you take slo-mo and time-lapse vision.
The iOS8 system is recognisable and easy to use. There are a number swiping-based options that will quickly get users into habits that allow them to answer notifications or use email much easier.
Battery life was a big problem for people with an iPhone5 and there is potential for 14 hours of battery life with the iPhone6.
But if you are using your phone most of the day it isn't realistic to expect 14 hours of service. Maybe closer to 10 hours if you talk or text a lot.
I'm sure there are a whole bunch of features that I am yet to discover or play with but the speed, quality and ease of use are very apparent and exactly what we would expect from Apple.
It will be up to the user to decide how many features they add on and how far they want to advance their iPhone6.
It might not be groundbreaking in terms of new or extra features but if you're after a bigger phone that still keeps you in touch with Apple and its "iWorld", then it is a worthwhile investment.