What is so special about iPhone 6?

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus include larger 4.7 and 5.5 inches (120 and 140 mm) displays, a faster processor, upgraded cameras, improved LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity and support for a near field communications-based mobile payments offering.

What cool things can iPhone 6 do?

Why is the iPhone 6 better?

The Good. The iPhone 6 delivers a spacious, crisp 4.7-inch screen, improved wireless speeds, better camera autofocus, and bumped-up storage capacities to 128GB at the top end. iOS remains a top-notch mobile operating system with an excellent ecosystem of apps, and Apple Pay is a smooth, secure payment system.

What is the iPhone 6 known for?

Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, debuted September 19, 2014

Along with larger screens and a completely new iPad-style design with an ultra thin body and rounded corners, the two phones offered faster processors, better cameras, and NFC for Apple Pay support.

Why was the iPhone 6 so popular?

The iPhone 6, the smaller of the two phones, was the more popular option because it didn't take iPhone 4 & 5 users too far in size. Previous models of the iPhone were incredibly boxy with straight edges and harsh sides. The iPhone 6 was Apple's first attempt at a smoother more sleek design.

why the iPhone 6 was so successful

Will iPhone 6 still work in 2021?

The iPhone 6 is reportedly “safe until 2023,” but the iPhone 6 Plus isn't so lucky.

Is iPhone 6 still OK?

Does it still get updates in 2022? The last version of iOS to support the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is iOS 12. However, even though iOS 13 launched in 2019, the iPhone 6 didn't stop receiving updates. Patches have continued to be released for iOS 12, and the latest version, 12.5.

Is the iPhone 6 waterproof?

The iPhone 6 is not waterproof, however, it is water resistant. There are rubber gaskets around the home and volume button, however, don't take your phone swimming just yet.

Does iPhone 6 have 4G?

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are both 4G capable devices. If the mobile internet connection is 4G rated, the handset will show this next to the signal indicator in the top left-hand corner of the display.

How can I update my iPhone 6 to iOS 14?

Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update. If you see two software update options available, choose the one that you want to install. Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now.

Is it worth buying iPhone 6 in 2021?

This iPhone is still worth it because it's still able to run Apple's newest version of iOS. As of right now, a used iPhone 6S is still able to run the most recent Apple mobile operating system: iOS 14. It is the oldest iPhone to receive the update (the iPhone 6 is stuck on the last version of iOS 12).

Does iPhone 6 have fingerprint?

Every iPhone since the iPhone 5s in 2013 has a fingerprint scanner built into the home button. There is no such thing as an Apple iPhone 6 that does not have an fingerprint scanner.

Can I still use my iPhone 6 in 2022?

The main reason why Apple stops supporting older iPhones, iPhones like the iPhone 6 and, potentially, the iPhone 6s in 2022, is because the phone's internal components can no longer handle or run iOS effectively. Apple could issue iOS updates to these phones, sure, but it would effectively ruin the user experience.

What generation is the iPhone 6?

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are smartphones that were designed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the eighth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 5, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S, and were announced on September 9, 2014, and released on September 19, 2014.

Does iPhone 6s have a good camera?

The iPhone 6S comes with a 5MP camera to help improve those pictures that can only be taken from the front of the phone and the rear 12MP iSight camera simply won't do. The front facing camera is imbued with all the same features as the rear sensor, and that means it even includes a flash.

Is iPhone 6 a 5G?

None of the previous iPhone models support 5G and they will never be able to.

Does iPhone 6 have portrait camera?

No, portrait mode is not available on the iPhone 6.

Is the iPhone 6 good for gaming?

The iPhone 6 scores more than 25% higher in our graphics benchmarks and 10% more in our CPU test when compared to the 5S. Apple claims the wins are even higher with a 25% boost on CPU and 50% boost on graphics performance in some use cases.

Can iPhone 6 survive drop in toilet?

Even a short drop into a sink, pool or toilet is enough to cause iPhone 6 water damage, but you can take immediate action to save your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s from water damage.

What chip does the iPhone 6 have?

For the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple's press release boasts that the devices have an "Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazing fast performance and power efficiency".

Will the iPhone 6s work in 2021?

With iOS 15, Apple supports iPhones all the way back to the iPhone 6S, introduced in 2015. By the fall of 2022 when iOS 16 is released, that model will be seven years old.

Which iPhones will stop working soon?

According to Apple, iPhone models as late as the iPhone 6 Plus will become obsolete. These are also known as 'vintage iPhones,' as they indicate that "Apple stopped selling them more than five and fewer than seven years ago."