IPHONE 6

Apple iPhone fans on a budget have traditionally had a tough time of it and this remained true in 2015.

Despite the success of the moderately more affordable iPhone 5C, come the firm’s big 2015 iPhone event, Apple chose not to release a follow-up to the colourful handset. Instead Apple unveiled the iPhone 6S, which carries a premium price tag.

However, Apple has wisely chosen keep selling and reduce the price of its 2014 iPhone 6. The phone still features powerful internal components and is being upgraded to Apple’s latest iOS 9 software. The combination of factors mean it could be the ideal choice for bargain hunters.

We’re working of an updated iPhone 6, with iOS 9 review. Make sure to check back and find out if the iPhone 6 is the iOS-flavoured bargain Apple-fans need.

WHAT IS THE IPHONE 6?

When it was released in 2014 the iPhone 6 was one of the hottest smartphone on the market.

Featuring a completely rethought design, Apple loaded the iPhone 6 with a wealth of custom software and hardware features.

The combination of hardware and software features made the iPhone 6 one of the most innovative and powerful smartphones ever seen.

However, one year on Apple’s competitors have come out swinging releasing their own wave of top-end innovative handsets.

Chief among these have been LG with its stellar G4 handset and Samsung with itsGalaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge+ range of smartphones.

Each featuring a similarly impressive array of custom technologies the phones have made many buyers justifiably question if the iPhone 6’s time in the sun has ended and they’d be better off waiting for Apple’s next iPhone.

However, having used the iPhone 6 solidly since it’s launch, we’re happy to report even though it’s beginning to show its age, there is still plenty to like about Apple's 2014 flagship.

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IPHONE 6: DESIGN – APPLE'S ON TO A WINNER

The iPhone 6 opts for soft curves and seamless joins between the screen and the back. It's a very different look from the iPhone 5S, which has shiny machined edges. Barring some plastic detailing on the rear it’s all glass and metal, and looks great for it.It’s not as striking as its predecessor. The angular design of the iPhone 5S made it stand out amore. It’s the same with the iPad mini and iPad Air, although they marry the diamond cut edges with rounded metal sides.

It may not be as instantly arresting, but the iPhone 6 looks like it’s been hewn from a single piece of metal and glass and fused seamlessly together. The effect is particularly strong in the space grey finish and with the screen turned off. It is a beautiful slab of black glass and anodised aluminium. We feel the design is safe rather than ground-breaking, though. The white bezel on the silver version ruins the seamless effect a little – we’d go for space grey every time.