4 iPhone 6s/6s plus
Similar to the previous model aesthetically, the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus added new hardware and software features to improve customer experience. Additions included 3D Touch, “Hey Siri,” and a strengthened chassis to prevent bending.
Evolutionary Features
- “Hey Siri”
- 3D Touch
- Live Photos
- Improved Camera
About iPhone 6s/6s Plus
After the “bendgate” scandal from the previous phones, the similar-looking iPhone 6s was engineered with a strengthened outer shell to prevent bending. Upgraded hardware and an improved camera were praised by most critics.
The phones featured new hardware that allowed Siri to listen for a prompt phrase: “Hey Siri!” This allows users to grab the attention of their virtual assistant without having to finagle with pesky buttons. Additionally, the phones included new displays featuring 3D Touch. This new feature allowed users to press harder or softer on the display to invoke contextual menus and actions.
In association with 3D Touch, Apple introduced Live Photos. Users could now press on their photos and watch them come to life through a three-second moving photo that is created automatically when a photo is taken. Live Photos are made up of two files, a video file and a JPEG.
iPhone 6s/6s Plus Introduced
- Improved camera (12 megapixel and improved recording)
- Live Photos
- 3D Touch
- “Hey Siri”
- New color option (Rose Gold)