Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus launch event: Spec, features, UK release date – including 3D Touch, Apple TV and iPad Pro
As surely as the leaves start to turn from green to orange and the kids head back to school, September is the season of the iPhone launch.
This week, tech fans are waiting patiently for the 9 Septemeber event, where, like a headmaster giving his start of term speech, Apple boss Tim Cook is expected to unveil not just the latest iPhone (the 6s and 6s Plus) but a host of other goodies along with it.
Here's what you need to know about Apple's big event on Wednesday.
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
Just a year after Apple's most successful ever iPhone launch, the 6s and 6s Plus will follow hot on the iPhone 6's heels.
Several features of the best-selling phone are getting an upgrade – think of the "s" model as an enhanced version rather than an entirely new design (don't worry, there's already talk of the iPhone 7 for next year if that's what you're waiting for).
Camera
One of the major upgrades is expected to be to the iPhone camera. much to the delight of selfie-taking smartphone fans. Both front and back cameras, already heralded for their quality in Apple's TV ads are expected to have a higher resolution, and the front camera will be able to record 4k quality video, it's rumoured.
The phone will also apparently help you take better pictures through new light sensors and a panoramic setting for selfies.
Force Touch
The new iPhone will come with an improved touch screen, which uses Apple's Force Touch technology. This means, rather than just responding to your finger, the phone can respond to different pressures to perform differerent functions. The latest version of this technology is apparently called 3D Touch, because of it adds three dimensions to the technology
Colours
If colour's are more your bag, don't worry, there's expected to be a shiny new one – rose gold.
iPad
Giant and mini
If you've ever thought the iPad was just too small, now's your moment -a giant iPad is on the way. The "iPad Pro" as it's been dubbed, is a larger version of the iPad Air packing in an extra three inches on the current models, at an expected 12.9 inches.
iOS 9
TV
Apple TV updates have been a staple of the rumour-mill for years. In fact, the last time there was a significant announcement about Apple's entertainment streaming device was more than three years ago.
Now, the New York Times has reported that the new version of Apple TV will have a particular new focus on gaming, with a console-like remote and a gaming app store, as well as better graphics.
Watch
Not to be left out, the owners of Apple's newest product are expected to get a treat too. An update to the Apple Watch operating system is