The most anticipated next-gen iPhone from Apple, the iPhone 6,
could possibly be the best business phone of the year. The smartphone, which is
due to be released this coming fall, is expected to provide a faster processor
and a bigger screen display than its predecessors. Not to mention it’s the only
Apple handset to debut with iOS 8, which is the updated version of the
company's mobile operating system that packs in new ways for your iPhone to
interact with your desktop computer. And since Apple has not yet confirmed any
rumors coming out on the Web, it's safe to say that the rumors of Apple's next
flagship smartphone is a possibility and how it will play a significant role in
the business side.
iPhone was introduced
with a compact screen size of 3.5-inch (8.9 centimeters), and as of the moment,
no iPhone has featured a screen display that goes beyond the 4 inches (10.2 cm)
mark. The next iPhone is set to feature a much bigger display, and it's said to
be coming out with a 4.7-inch (11.9 cm) screen, a significant increase in the
screen size. It strikes a pretty good balance between productivity and
portability, since bigger devices are not that portable because it's harder to
use with one hand. This is considered to be an essential increase, though it
would still be trailing behind 5-inch flagship phones with the likes of the
Samsung S5 and the HTC M8 when it comes to screen size.
Apple's iPhone 5S still
remains one of the fastest smartphones in the market since it was released last
fall. Running on the company's A7 processor, it is the first 64-bit chip ever
put in a smartphone. Reports claim that the upcoming iPhone 6 will come out
with an even more powerful processor, the new 64-bit A8 CPU, making it the first
iPhone running on a quad-core processor. However, a fast processor isn't
everything in a business phone since most mid-range smartphones are fast enough
to perform basic productivity tasks. But if you're goal is to achieve more
production and perform multi-tasks smoothly, a phone with a faster processor
will definitely win a businessman's heart.
With Apple's strictly
monitored app store, the iOS is considered the safest of the major mobile
platforms. iPhone 5's famous fingerprint scanner called Touch ID is still a
nice security enhancement, and it's still rumored to be present in the iPhone
6. The Touch ID feature lets you quickly unlock your phone by placing one of
your fingertips over the scanner, which is embedded in the iPhone's home button.
The security benefit of it is that you can lock down your device without the
need to type a password every time you turn on the screen. It's believed to be
a reliable function in the iPhone 5S and is expected to return for the iPhone
6, along with some enhancements.
The biggest change with
the Touch ID function is the ability to lock individual apps. Say for example
with the Mint finance app, you can also use the fingerprint scanner to secure
your data containing your spending and other financial information. Another
rumor claims that Apple will cover the next Touch ID scanner with super-strong
sapphire glass to ensure that the scanner's fingerprint-reading capabilities
will be protected from scratches or damage.
One thing's for sure (so
it's not really a rumor), iPhone 6 will be released with iOS 8, an upgrade of
Apple's mobile operating system. The newest iOS version was announced this
spring, and is scheduled to be released along with the newer models of the
iPhone and iPad. Aside from the ehancements made on its interface, the new
version also includes several upgrades that aim to increase productivity.
One of the enhancements
in iOS 8 is the revamped notification system that lets you act on incoming
messages and alerts in a jiffy. How does it work? Let's say you receive and
email or text message, you no longer have to launch the messaging app in order
to send a reply. Instead, you simply have to swipe down to display the
keyboard, type in your message, and then hit Send. And you can do this without
having to leave the app you're currently on. Sweet, right? Different actions
are available depending upon the type of alert. The notifications drawer will
also will also be supporting widgets for the first time, allowing you to check
on stocks, view the weather, and see your reminders with a quick glance.
The Handoff must be the
biggest addition to iOS 8, which enables you to connect the iPhone 6 to your
desktop iMac or MacBook. The Handoff feature lets you switch between you mobile
device and your desktop seamlessly. So if you're composing an email on your
iPhone 6 but later on you decided to use a physical keyboard instead, simply
click the Handoff icon on your desktop computer. Doing this will launch your
Mail app and will import your in-progress email draft, so you can continue with
your email composition on your desktop.
For years, Android phones
have already been supporting the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, and
now there are also reports that Apple will also be getting on board with the
iPhone 6. NFC enables smartphones to communicate wirelessly with other
computers and mobile devices when the machines are in close range. Having this
function on your phone gives you the ability to transfer files between devices
with a quick tap, or even send a document to the printer from your iPhone 6. So
how does it benefit small businesses? It lets users send and receive money via
NFC, providing quick and easy transactions.
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