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Apple iPhone 6s production to start in June: A9 CPU, 2GB RAM, pressure touch tech

posted by Daniel P. / Mar 06, 2015, 5:33 AM

Apple iPhone 6s production to start in June: A9 CPU, 2GB RAM, pressure touch tech

As if to disperse any doubts about the upcoming iteration of Apple's iPhone flagship for the year, the Chinese blogosphere is brimming with tips that the device will indeed sport an Apple A9 chipset, just as rumored. The new silicon is expected to be produced by Samsung in mass quantities, taking advantage of the company's superior 14nm manufacturing prowess.

We've also heard rumors that the phone will come with 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, and sport pressure touch sensitivity, which are being reiterated once more now. What we haven't heard, though, is the production cycle, and the new tip comes to claim that Apple will start mass production in June, gunning for 230 million units in total, which means that the company should be announcing the handset in time for the usual September launch.

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1. SIGPRO

Posts: 2815; Member since: Oct 03, 2012

Apple you suck......actually you are very smart because you do these minor upgrades everytime and people still buy it. Feel sad for those people..........but hey if they want to pay let them pay!

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 5:37 AM 13

3. ankitp

Posts: 138; Member since: Feb 19, 2013

don't be or feel sad coz almost all iphone users inlcuding me is happy using iproduct

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 5:43 AM 13

10. hipnotika

Posts: 353; Member since: Mar 06, 2013

me also. after 1 month usage android gettin junky...

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 6:03 AM 4

60. willytbk

Posts: 252; Member since: Aug 15, 2012

Me too, i am a happy iphone user !

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 7:16 PM 1

6. hipnotika

Posts: 353; Member since: Mar 06, 2013

specs is only idiots' purchase reason :D

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 5:58 AM 3

19. SIGPRO

Posts: 2815; Member since: Oct 03, 2012

Not all true, i see many people having issues with safari because of 1GB ram so specs do matter in certain cases!

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 6:42 AM 9

31. Jimrod

Posts: 1605; Member since: Sep 22, 2014

I always hear this crap brought up when I come on these sites - I've got 16 tabs open in Safari and never notice any issues with reloading etc. Who makes this all up? Sad, desperate losers it would seem... I must have just "got lucky" with mine of course.

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 7:37 AM 1

44. UglyFrank

Posts: 2193; Member since: Jan 23, 2014

That is a lie, Safari can handle 3/4 loaded tabs

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 10:56 AM 0

56. jphillips63

Posts: 253; Member since: Jan 04, 2012

You don't know what you're talking about I'm typing right now from my iPad with 8 browsers open so it's no lie

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 12:35 PM 0

20. uggman

Posts: 58; Member since: Feb 01, 2013

Iphone users pay for the brand not for product, want a real good phone get the nexus 6 or a moto X (2014) or any stock android phone which are cheaper than the iphone yet offer the same functionalities and apps.

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 6:44 AM 3

23. ankitp

Posts: 138; Member since: Feb 19, 2013

exactly you should tell this to android users not iphone users

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 6:57 AM 2

25. dimas

Posts: 3347; Member since: Jul 22, 2014

If specs are only for idiots, then you won't mind if apple try to sell you a 256mb ram with 4gb storage iPhone running on duo-core processor in the future yes? Please stop saying crappy logics when you yourself is benefiting from the market and technological progress.

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 6:58 AM 1

28. ankitp

Posts: 138; Member since: Feb 19, 2013

i am using macbook pro retina with inbuilt graphics and 128gb flash storage and paid $1250 for it and i am still more then happy at that price i could get lenovo y50 with i7 processor with 860 2gb video card and 512ssd lol .

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 7:09 AM 1

34. nodes

Posts: 1158; Member since: Mar 06, 2014

i think what he is trying to say is, specs don't matter anymore if the user experience is pretty great. your logic only applies if the phone runs the same OS. but you need to realize that it doesn't run Android.

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 7:51 AM 2

40. TechieXP1969

Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013

I didn't purchase a Galaxy device because it had better specs, I purchased it because I needed 3 specific capabilities for my job. I needed to be able to have access to my files with carry a laptop everyday, So I need an open file system. I needed to be able to move files to another device, with lugging a data cable that I will easily forget. I needed more storage capability since I like toting my complete library and not need to carry 2 devices. The hefty specs? I consider that a bonus and I still paid less than you did. I made a smart decision based on what I needed. You buy what is popular so you an feel accepted. I don't buy a phone to match my purse, or favorites shoes, or because everyone else has one or to get noticed. My phone has more specs because eit does more You have less specs and you do less. If you can live within those confines then do it, I couldn't. Not everyone cares about specs. But if I am going to also pay premium pricing, I do expect the best specs. After all if your device is premium priced, but doesn't have premium specs, then what exactly is premium about it?

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 10:37 AM 2

53. kryme

Posts: 468; Member since: Oct 24, 2013

so u wont need to upgrade.... ppl upgrade phone because of wat the new phone has to offer... see how much person sell there iphone 6 to get the 6s and its all about the increase in specs.... because im sure they with have the same design

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 11:35 AM 0

8. MrHate

Posts: 317; Member since: Feb 09, 2015

Why do you feel bad for people buying the things they want and being happy with them?

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 5:59 AM 5

41. TechieXP1969

Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013

So its now wrong to feel sorry for stupidity?

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 10:38 AM 0

61. willytbk

Posts: 252; Member since: Aug 15, 2012

They are probably jealous?

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 7:20 PM 0

14. ankitp

Posts: 138; Member since: Feb 19, 2013

my view on why people buy iphones >software ( one of the most user friendly OS on mobile device,software updates ,grt app support ) .even my grandma could use most of its features >hardware(underdogs-though it doesnot include most powerful hardware out there but optimized applications makes it relatively faster ) >design (minimalistic design ) other factors >trend(ifashion) >Money

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 6:21 AM 4

29. buccob

Posts: 2963; Member since: Jun 19, 2012

>software: user friendly, sometimes, but there are many simple functions on android that are a Nightmare to get done in iOS. App support, yes I agree there. >hardware: Calibration and optimization, that is where they actually shine.... but for the price they could still use better hardware, and give people more choice. More MP in camera, more RAM, more battery, IPX5, etc... >design: there are some iPhone deisgns I like, but the 6 is not one of them... the bump is really ugly, and the breaking lines at the back is also not to my liking. The 5s/5 is a lot more attractive. >trend... definitely one of the main reasons why it sells, and the same can be said about samsung and long ago to BB. This is normal, but Apple actually knows how to keep things trendy. >money: well many people think that buying the most expensive device will deliver the best experience.. but this is not always true.

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 7:24 AM 1

30. Iodine

Posts: 1478; Member since: Jun 19, 2014

How is the A9 with (as tradition shows) possibly better performance than A8X and 2GB of LPDDR 4 RAM a small improvement ? Which manufacteur doubled their RAM in their phones since last year ? Oh I know, whatever Apple does has to be bad.

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 7:35 AM 1

42. TechieXP1969

Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013

We you said it yourself as to why its a small improvement. The A8 was a small improvement of the A7. Its just 64bit. g4bit that isnt even being used because the apps in the app store aren't even 64bit. The chip hasn't given a huge benefit on the device that still has no full multi-tasking, low ram, and Candy Crash like games. The A9 will only be a light step above the A8, same ship with a slight bump in clock. The A8 is at 1.4Ghz? That means the A9 will be 1.5Ghz. A new chip name to go .1 higher? From 1GB of ram to ? Is a small step. From DDR3 to DDR4, a big steps. End result? The iPhone with DDR4 RAM will still do less than my device with DDR3 RAM. Which manufacturer doubled the RAM since last year? None. Apple hasn't rasise the RAM since the iPhone 4. They are way overdue. Here is why the iPhone needs more RAM. With more RAM the apps can do more. Devs keep making kiddie apps because only 50% of the RAM is available for their usage vs ,y device where more than 1.5GB of RAM is available to them. That is why games on Android the high end ones look better. That an better displays helps. The native resolution of Infinity Blade is 1080p, so it looks like sh*t on 750p. That si why the game is exclusive to iOS. Apple likely pays them to keep it off Android. Why? Because the game would be 4x's better on better hardware. Just like Windows PC's game better than Macs. Games are applications. Even with Windows, Macs cant do gaming on equal footing even using the same exact hardware, thanks to Apple convoluted way of installing Windows on a Mac. You are happy paying more for less, so be happy. But don't try to justify Apple being cheap and charging you more for it.

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 10:53 AM 1

33. nodes

Posts: 1158; Member since: Mar 06, 2014

the performance is miles away than the previous model, especially on the S version, and you still get that kind of performance after 3 years of usage(before it gets the last iOS update, the last one sucks bad, like 4 on iOS 7, and 4S on iOS 8). the camera keeps getting better, though it's a bit lagging on the MP size. and the screen, even though iPhone's screens are usually one of the best, it keeps getting better. i can only think it's the RAM that iPhone lacks the most, with all new features keep coming with each iOS updates, though it only felt on Safari, all other things run very smooth and fast. with it's high price, i get 3 years support, guaranteed and scheduled OS updgrades, not all high-end smartphones get almost the same performance after 3 major OS upgrade, and hey, Apple got pretty good after sales services too, why should i feel sad?

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 7:45 AM 1

35. bubbadoes

Posts: 1225; Member since: May 03, 2012

nawwwh dogg. apple feels sad for you. they are worth almost a trillion.

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 8:40 AM 2

36. darkkjedii

Posts: 30969; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

Me too. Thanx SIGPRO

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 8:41 AM 1

37. bubbadoes

Posts: 1225; Member since: May 03, 2012

ok post 1. explain your logic. in reality they are all minor upgrades to include samsung lg motorola htc and appje. i guess you call the m9 and S6 big improvements over the m8 and S5

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 8:45 AM 1

59. waddup121 unregistered

Yay, 2GB of RAM. Now I can jailbreak my device with this truly "innovative feature" without any experience of lagging!

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 5:23 PM 0

2. ankitp

Posts: 138; Member since: Feb 19, 2013

apple already has pressure touch i guess..hahah

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 5:39 AM 1

5. vincelongman

Posts: 5677; Member since: Feb 10, 2013

Just wondering, can pressure touch tell the difference between your palm and a stylus? That would be so awesome for iPads It would be a huge selling point IMO, since iPads are becoming quite popular for school/office work

posted on Mar 06, 2015, 5:58 AM 3

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