Rumours about iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus release date and features were found in Forbes last week in an article by Gordon Kelly. With the help of MacManiack, an established Apple reseller, distinct differences were discovered as he disassembled the phones. These are the differences he cited:
1. A new access panel to the display which is a prerequisite for Force Touch integration;
2. Different flex connectors which Touch ID circuitry is now integrated into the LCD and digitizer connectors which hints at an upgraded fingerprint sensor;
3. The protective plate on the back of the LCD is now glued in place, which may present a greater challenge for third party screen repairs
Interestingly, Kelly personally noted the size of the front camera of the iPhone 6s which is slightly larger than the iPhone 6.
Additionally, according to Ewan Spence of Forbes, the strengthened design and newer material should salvage the Apple's reputation about the bend gate saga. In one of his articles, he addresses the bending issues of iPhone 6s with the help of Sonny Dickson. Filmed by Unbox Therapy, they noted the following: "The main visual change is the increase in size of the sides of the iPhone 6S compared to the iPhone 6. This should ensure more strength to resist the flexing and bending of the case. Unbox Therapy also observes a difference in mass of a few grams with the older iPhone 6 shell slightly lighter than this new iPhone 6S shell." Coupled with the rumoured use of stronger aluminium, Apple is serious about addressing the bending issue of the previous model.
The leaked launching date of iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus is going to be on Wednesday, September 9. Although Apple is yet to confirm this, everyone seems to have noted this already in their diaries. As for the release date to the public, previous reports says that pre-orders will start on September 18 and public availability on September 25. Again, this is yet to be confirmed by Apple.
The Apple TV is also rumoured to be unveiled at the September 9 launching. According to Piper Jeffray's report from Gene Monster, " the Apple TV update is "overdue," with the hardware not having been updated in a meaningful way since early 2012. It's expected that the new Apple TV will feature a dedicated App Store, Siri voice controls, and a new Bluetooth touchpad remote."
