Unlike Apple‘s current reputation, the brand has still consistently had a major impact on the smartphone landscape. From revolutionary designs to groundbreaking technologies, there have been certain models which have stood out for their innovative features. So here’s a look at the five best iPhones of all time and what makes each of them truly iconic.

iPhone 4: A Design Revolution

Launched in 2010, the iPhone 4 marked a turning point for smartphone design. With its stainless steel frame and glass front and back, the iPhone 4 introduced a sleek, modern aesthetic that set new standards for the industry. This model also brought the iconic Retina Display, which brought impressively visual quality. Features like the selfie camera and FaceTime video calling also redefined mobile communication.

iPhone 5S: Touch ID Is Here

The Cupertino based giant released the iPhone 5S back in 2013 with one major new technology. This was the first iPhone to introduce Touch ID. The fingerprint sensor provided a secure and convenient way to unlock the device and authorize purchases. It has now become a staple in the smartphone industry. But beyond the security feature, the iPhone 5S was powered by Apple’s A7 chip, marking the first 64-bit processor in a smartphone and delivering improved performance and efficiency. The device also saw a refinement in design as well.

iPhone 6/6 Plus: The Mass-Market King

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus debuted just a year after the iPhone 5S and took the world by storm. This is the series that helps Apple expand its market presence. It brought a bigger screen, thinner body, ergonomic design, and much more, which helped this device stand out from the crowd. The addition of features like Apple Pay and improved camera performance further enhanced their appeal. In the top selling mobile phones of all time, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus took a combined third place with over 220 million units shipping worldwide.

iPhone X: The Future Redefined

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, the iPhone X was released in 2017 and revolutionized the smartphone with its near bezel-less design and introduction of Face ID. This replaced the Touch ID and embraced Apple’s future vision of gesture navigation. That’s not all, the iPhone X also brought an OLED display and improver performance. While the design philosophy has changed, the iPhone X undoubtedly influenced the look of modern devices back in the day.

iPhone 12: The Modern Masterpiece

Apple’s 2020 iPhone 12 represents the perfect blend of modern design, 5G connectivity, and powerful performance. Even now, the iPhone 12 series sits as a refined model that showcases the brand’s current design philosophy. With its flat edge design and Ceramic Shield front cover, the iPhone 12 not only exudes style but also provides enhanced durability. Coupled with an advanced camera system and the A14 Bionic chip, the iPhone 12 was a well rounded premium flagship.

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A Briton has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging battery throttling of older iPhones. The legal claim by consumer rights advocate Justin Gutmann is worth £750 million ($927 million). Gutmann is seeking reimbursement for the over 25 million affected iPhone users in the United Kingdom. He claims Apple took a secret decision to slow down older iPhones in 2017.

Justin Gutmann stated that Apple made older iPhones to be slower in coping with software updates. An undocumented battery management update released in January 2017 led to the slow performance of older iPhones. This was to prevent the devices from shutting down without warning. Apple did not provide users with an option of disabling the battery management setting. In addition, the company did not warn users that their phones were being deliberately throttled. Gutmann alleged that the throttling was meant to mask the fact that the older iPhone batteries couldn’t cope with the new update demands.

Gutmann launched the claim against Apple at the Competition Appeals Tribunal. The claim, if successful, will cover the 25 million older iPhones in the UK that were affected. The affected phones included the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, and SE. Others were the iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, and the iPhone X. Gutmann said Apple ought to have initiated a battery replacement program or admit that the update was unsuitable for older devices. Rather, the company allowed users to install the update knowing that it will worsen their device’s performance.

Gutmann says Apple was unethical in its approach to the issue as it ought to have come out clean to its customers. The concealment meant that some users experienced significant slowdowns in their devices. He says he was pursuing the case on behalf of millions of iPhone users across the UK. He also hopes that the case will spur dominant companies to review their business models and desist from such unwholesome conduct.

It was after a year that Apple had acknowledged the throttling issues. It claimed that the update was meant to address the problem of older phones shutting down. It claims it never set out to intentionally shorten the life of the affected phones. Apple continues to grapple with a litany of lawsuits challenging various aspects of its operations. This new lawsuit adds to the list. If successful, older iPhone users in the UK could get up to $30 from Apple.

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Just before the end of 2017, Apple revealed that it purposely slowed down older iPhones to prevent the batteries from shutting down abruptly. Expect owners to get mad at the revelation. In order to placate users, Apple announced it had reduced battery replacement costs from $79 to $29. However, iPhone 6 Plus users may be getting a better deal.

An internal Apple memo sent to authorized service providers last week revealed that iPhone 6 Plus owners may get upgraded to the iPhone 6s Plus. The reason for that, according to Macrumors who first reported the news, is likely due to a shortage of iPhone 6 Plus replacement batteries.

An earlier report already revealed that Apple has stopped manufacturing the iPhone 6 Plus. Since it would take some time to restart production of the phone and battery, Apple will substitute the phone for the iPhone 6s Plus instead.

However, this will only go on until the end of March 2018 as battery replacements are expected to be back in stock by April. There is still no info as to how Apple will determine if you get the upgrade or which models of the phone are eligible.

READ MORE: Apple iPhone SE 2 May Debut in June at WWDC 2018, Likely to Support Wireless Charging

If you own an iPhone 6 Plus which needs a battery replacement, it is suggested you check out a Genius Bar to know if that will warrant an upgrade or you may be required to wait till April.

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From Palm Harbor, Florida comes a shocking story about how a couple escaped being consumed by an inferno when the wife’s iPhone 6 Plus that was left in the nightstand suddenly caught fire. According to the story, the woman had left the Apple phone on the nightstand which was close to her head and both herself and her husband were fast asleep when the smartphone went up in flames.

Usually, most of us like keeping our smartphones close to us while we are asleep and the woman ‘s case wasn’t different as her nightstand was located close to her head by the side of the bed. Luckily, she wasn’t a deep sleeper as the flames quickly woke her up. She, in turn, alerted her husband who put off the fire by smoldering it with a shirt. If not for their quick response, the story has it that the curtain close by might have been set on fire by the burning iPhone 6 Plus. In a curious coincidence, the couple’s neighbor also told the news station that his own iPhone 6 Plus refused to charge one of the nights, and the next day the battery was all swollen. Luckily, that one didn’t explode or ignite.

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This isn’t the first time one of Apple’s flagship device is catching fire and in particular, isn’t the first time the iPhone 6 Plus is getting caught up in this kind of scenario. A couple of months back, an iPhone 6 Plus belonging to a student was reported to have exploded while in his back pocket. The student, Darin Hlavaty, in his words said he felt this crazy hot burning in his leg right as class was starting, only for him to see his pocket smoking and realized it was on fire. He said he was able to remove the phone and kick it away. The fire was already out before the fire service arrived and there was no reported case of an injury.

There were several other reports of exploding iPhones last year mostly related to the battery but make no mistake, it isn’t limited to iPhones as other brands have been enmeshed in cases of battery explosion. The most prominent among the lot was the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 which topped the headlines last year. It is hoped that OEMs would get busy in developing smartphones with safer batteries just like LG says it is doing on the upcoming flagship- LG G6. But before that happens, it is best we keep our phones far away from our sleeping area, keep devices in well-ventilated areas and if a bulge or swelling is noticed on the battery, do well to replace it as soon as possible.

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In a couple of years or less from now I expect a documentary covering exploding phones to be made with 2016 taking centre stage. The rate at which phones have exploded this year appears to be higher than others most especially with the case of the Galaxy Note 7. Although Samsung is the very unlucky one this year, other manufacturers have also had their own share.

Apple is the one in the news today as an iPhone 6 Plus belonging to a student exploded while in his back pocket. The student, Darin Hlavaty, in his words said he felt this crazy hot burning in his leg right as class was starting, only for him to see his pocket smoking and realised it was on fire. He said he was able to remove the phone and kick it away. The fire was already out before the fire service arrived and there was no reported case of an injury.

Darin says he has only had the phone for six months and the battery was dead before putting it in his pocket. The only fault he said the phone has is a cracked screen (probably from sitting on it while in his back pocket?) which shouldn’t be sufficient to cause a fire.

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Keeping a phone in your back pocket and sitting on it isn’t a good idea especially for the iPhone 6 Plus that which is known for the ”Bendgate Scandal”. We presume the phone’s battery got damaged and caught fire due to the pressure exerted on it by Darin’s body. Anyway, we are glad no life was lost and Mr. Hlavaty is safe.

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If you have an iPhone one of the most important things you want to do is to invest in its protection. It is obvious that iPhones have very durable glass on their displays but there is nothing better than adding an extra layer of protection to avoid breaking the screen.

Usually, the problem with regular screen protectors is that they are not durable enough to protect your phone if you drop it. A tempered glass comes handy in these situations as they are made using special technologies to survive even the most severe drops.

Even if the 1byone tempered glass breaks, it will protect the original display of the iPhone.

In addition to that, in has a few extra layers that prevent the glass from being a fingerprint magnet and a special oleophobic coating helps dealing with water drops.

1byone iPhone 6/6s Plus tempered glass screen protector has a transparency rating of 96% and a great level of sensitivity to make sure you have a great user experience.

Finally, the tempered glass is very thin as it measures at only 0.3mm. Also, it has curved edges to match the ones on the iPhone.

Usually, tempered glass screen protectors do not come very cheap but 1byone has a pretty good deal on Amazon.

The company offers a generous $7 off the tempered glass protectors for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus for a limited time. If you have a friend who is constantly breaking the iPhone, this may be a holiday gift idea.

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Today’s the day! Xiaomi held a launch for its new releases, one of which is the Xiaomi Mi Note cell phone. This phone, Xiaomi has boasted, is said to be bigger than Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus. Today, we see if that is the case with Xiaomi Mi Note vs iPhone 6 plus. At the launch, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, introduced the Xiaomi Note cell phone and compared it with Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus. Let us take a look, shall we?

Here are some discrepancies between the Xiaomi Mi Note and the iPhone 6 Plus that the company noticed. This phone is 0.15mm thinner than the iPhone 6 Plus. It is 11g lighter than the iPhone 6 Plus. It is also 3mm shorter in length. Its dimensions are 155.1mm x 77.6m x 6.95mm. It also only weighs 161g and sports a 5.7-inch display screen.

The reason why the  MiNote is shorter than the iPhone 6 Plus is that it does not fingerprint scanner at the bottom. It also has a lower gamut count because it has a low brightness index.

Furthermore, the Mi Note is also the first Xiaomi phone to have a OIS camera. It does not have a protruding camera unlike the iPhone 6 Plus. This is because it has a lower optical index.  The front is covered by a 2.5D glass protector, while the back is covered by a 3D glass protector.

The Xiaomi Mi Note, seems like an interesting phone. This phone is said to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 processor which they will showcase on January 23. This processor is said to be Qualcomm’s most powerful cell phone processor to date with eight cores and its use of the Adreno 430 GPU.

With the introduction of the Xiaomi Mi Note, maybe we can now turn our attention to the follow-up to the Xiaomi Mi4, the Xiaomi Mi5, which is set to come out this year as well. In fact, some photo samples taken by the phone have already been posted. We cannot wait to see it.

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Well, folks. There is only one week left until we are introduced to Huawei’s new flagship phone, the Huawei Honor 6 Plus, which is set for release around December 17 or 18.

The overall specifications of the Huawei Honor 6 Play, which was originally named the Huawei Honor 6X, are almost the same as the original Huawei Honor 6, except that it packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display screen, as well as a 1.8GHz CPU processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB ROM. As for connectivity, the Huawei Honor 6 Plus also has support for FDD LTE, TD LTE, WCDMA, TD SCDMA, and GSM networks as well as dual SIM cards. It is also 7.5 mm thick. The most important feature of this new phone is perhaps its dual camera.

A few days ago, Huawei release several photos that were taken using the Huawei Honor 6 Plus. Some internet users have said that they almost look like they were taken using a single-lens camera. Some even say that it could beat Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus which is quite a bold claim. Now, here are some other photos that were taken using Huawei’s new flagship phone. Specifically, they were taken at night outside in the city. Along with it are the same shots taken using other high profile flagship phones such as the HTC M8, Samsung Galaxy S5, and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus.

Compared with the other phones, the Huawei Honor 6 Plus seems to have a longer exposure time and the image resolution looks more dynamic. As for whether or not it could beat the iPhone 6 Plus, we will not give our opinion on that. Instead, we will just let readers vote on it.

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Today, the we will compare the audio performance of the Meizu MX4 Pro with  other three devices: the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Vivo X5, and HiFiMAN HM-901. Like the Meizu MX4 Pro, the Vivo X5 uses ESS9018K2M and has been weel-received by audio enthusiasts, while the HiFiMAN HM-901 was mentioned at Meizu’s launch. This device is a flagship portable music player that uses two standard-level ESS9018 chips.

All three devices have their place in the market. The iPhone 6 Plus is the highest selling phone among them and has great sound quality. The Vivo X5 is the first HiFi cellphone brand there is and its first generation phone also has excellent sound quality. The HiFiMAN HM-901 is a portable music player that has always received the best praise for its sound quality.

Meizu MX4 Pro vs. iPhone 6 Plus 

       Although the iPhone 6 Plus does not support HiFI, it is still important to mention it due to it being the most popular cellphone around. Besides, its sound quality is pretty good too. It may not be the best, but it is far from the worst.

Whether it’s at mid- and high-frequency or low-frequency, the Meizu MX4 Pro has the edge over the iPhone which has not had any significant improvement when it comes to audio frequency.

Meizu MX4 Pro vs. the Vivo X5

Meizu is not the first company to use the ESS9018 K2M chip. It’s just that the Meizu MX4 Pro is the most well-known one right now. Furthermore, we cannot talk about the ESS9018 K2M without mentioning Vivo. I would even go as far as say that this chip is the reason why Vivo existed in the first place. Unfortunately, the writer on has the Vivo X5 which does not use the ESS9018 K2M chip, but the famous CS4398 chip. This chip is also a popular chip among HiFi manufacturers.

The Vivo X5 is not as different from the Meizu MX4 Pro as the iPhone 6 Plus. Its sound quality is certainly better than the iPhone. The main difference lies in the feeling you get when listening to them, and this really depends on the person.

The Meizu MX4 Pro’s audio sounds more at ease and natural, while Vivo’s is more modern and emphasises more on the performance at the three frequencies and has a grainy sound. The MX4 Pro’s audio sounds a bit more relaxing and has more feeling in it.

Meizu MX4 Pro vs. HiFiMAN HM-901

       First, let’s discuss the sound quality of both devices at low frequency. The bass is much better in the HM-901 than the MX4 Pro, especially when playing classical orchestra music. When it comes to human voices, the HiFiMAN also has the advantage. There is more emotion in the sound and it sounds like someone is actually singing or talking near you. Pop music fans may like this as it makes it sound as if their favorite singer is right there with them.

At a high frequency, there are not too many differences in the sound quality between the two devices. The HM-901’s audio, though, sounds more real and natural.

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Apple has unveiled two new iPhones, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Along with larger screens and a completely new iPad-style design with an ultra thin body and rounded corners, the two new phones offer faster processors, better cameras, and Apple’s new Apple Pay payment system.

The iPhone 6 goes on pre-order this Friday with deliveries slated to begin on September 19th, and the Apple accessory ecosystem is in overdrive. We’ve selected 5 top iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases and Accessories from GearBest that’ll be ready in time for launch, so take a look!

 iPhone 6 Case and Accessories 1 :
USAMS Twinkle Series Stars Pattern PC Material Hollow Protective Cover Case
URL: http://www.gearbest.com/cases-covers/pp_77007.html
Price: $4.29
Color: Pink, Silver, Gold, Black

We begin with the Spigen Thin Fit, a lightweight protective case available in four colours. There’s even a crystal clear version if you really want to show off your iPhone 6. The case is made from hardened polycarbonate for impact resistance and coated with a soft feel surface to increase grip. It’s a good-looking case that adds some protection without significant bulk.

iPhone 6 Case and Accessories 2 :
3200mAh External Battery Backup Power Battery Bank Case Holder for iPhone 6
URL: http://www.gearbest.com/cables-adapter/pp_78341.html
Price: $14.99
Capacity (mAh): 3200mAh

The Power Jacket is technically a case, but it includes an integrated 3000mAh battery. That’s enough to more than double your battery life, easily giving you two or three days between recharges. The case is bulkier than cases without batteries, but it’s still on the slim side for its class. An integrated kickstand and good impact protection make this a top choice.

iPhone 6 Case and Accessories 3 :
Practical 9H Hardness Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 6 4.7 inch Screen
URL: http://www.gearbest.com/cases-covers/pp_73112.html
Price: $2.70

If you’re looking for top-notch screen protection, then this tempered glass screen protector is the best available. A 0.4mm thick layer of real glass is used to prevent scratches to the screen below. The screen is coated with an oleophobic solution to prevent fingerprint buildup, while unique rounded edges help prevent chips and other damage. Installation is way easier than a plastic screen protector too, with no risk of bubbles or other annoyances.

iPhone 6 Case and Accessories 4 :
Fashionable RC Self Timer Stretch Camera Monopod with Clip Stand and 3.5mm Audio Cable for iPhone Samsung Smartphones
URL: http://www.gearbest.com/cables-adapter/pp_73122.html
Price: $9.82

There are some things that are unique with the adjustable monopod shutter. It does not only come with a mini Bluetooth Remote but several other great features. It allows one to take several portraits at long distances freely. It also has a compact size that eases its carriage. It is one gadget that is compatible with cell phones, GoPRO 1/2/3, Canon, Sony, Nikon and Smartphones. It is made of ABS+ aluminum with a weight of 5.47 oz (about 153g). As you can see, this is how easy it is to take a selfie or even a group picture using the monopod. You can mount in your favorite camera or even your smartphone for high quality pictures.

 iPhone 6 Case and Accessories 5 :
iOS 7/8 Data Transfer and Power Charge 1m Cable for iPhone 6
URL: http://www.gearbest.com/cables-adapter/pp_633.html
Price: $2.16
COUPON Code: iP6Cable
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This lightning cable is special designed for apple iPhone 6 and support latest iOS 7/8,pfect size for travel. Featuring apple’s new “Lightning” 8-Pin plug to USB.

So there we have it – 5 recommended accessories for the iPhone 6. Be sure to share your own selections in the comments below, and feel free to ask questions too. Thanks for reading the article and have a good rest of your week!

All iPhone 6 cases and accessories provided by GearBest.com.

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