The latest entrants in the iPhone upgrades – iphone 6S and 6S plus – are built to make life easier than it already was. This coupled with the new iOS 9, that definitely resolved almost all of iOS 8 bugs, is poised to become a dream combination.

iPhone 6S and 6S plus

Features
Looks: Both iPhone 6S and 6S plus have more appealing colours in gold, silver, space grey and a brand new colour Rose Gold apart from a 7000 aluminum alloy .
Better camera: The iPhone 6S and 6S plus camera is upgraded to 12-megapixel camera that results into sharper photos, less noise and truer colour. In addition, the phones support 4K (3840*2160) video recording.
3D touch and size: The iPhone 6S and 6S plus have introduced 3D Touch – a pressure-sensitive display. It detects pressure to a microscopic degree so that the users are able to trigger features based on the pressure of their fingers. As for the size, the 6S has 4.7 inch screen while 6S plus has 5.5 inch screen.
Security: The new iPhone 6S and 6S plus are way more secure now since they adopt the second generation Touch ID Sensor.
Storage: The new iPhone 6S and 6S plus have an internal storage of 16GB and 2GB RAM.

Pros and cons

Livelier photos: The camera now captures the moments just before and after your picture and sets it in motion with just the press of a finger.
Sturdier: The phones are studier as they are now more resistant to corrosion due to an oxide layer outside of the devices.
More security: The Touch ID Sensor, makes the fingerprint recognition speed faster.
Faster processor: iPhone 6S and 6S plus are bestowed with the custom-designed 64-bit A9 chip. They are as good as desktops.
3D touch needs getting used to: The users may have a hard time pressing harder or lighter to get things done.
Battery life is the same: The battery life of iPhone 6S and 6S plus is more or less the same as their earlier generation phones. It’s just a 20-minute upgrade to battery life.

Overall UX and reviews

The overall user experience of iPhone 6S and 6S plus has been enhanced, if not exceptionally improved. The photos have become livelier, the news app has become more intelligent and Siri almost has become a personal assistant due to iOS9.

iOS 9: The new Apple OS

Features
Built-in apps: Almost all of the built-in apps such as notes, mail, maps, iCloud drive, Siri, news are upgraded to do things beyond usual. For instance, users can attach pictures and draw a sketch with their finger in Notes now.
Search: The search phone option in iOS 9 allows users to also search the web right from there. The phone observes your previous searches and filters options.
Split screen: With iOS 9, the split screen on the iPad allows users to work in two different apps at the same time by split view, picture in picture and slide over.
Proactive: The iOS 9 Proactive feature allows the device to observe users’ habits and provides suggestions based on the activity, or search, time, place etc.
Android migration: The iOS 9 provides a new Android Migration assistant that helps Android switchers to migrate over to iPhone.
iCloud drive app: This allows users to access any file they save to iCloud from just one place — right on their Home screen.

Pros and cons
Apps get a facelift: Each of the built-in apps have got a facelift in iOS 9. Users now get intelligent suggestions from notes, iCloud drive, maps, Siri through Proactive feature.
iCloud drive merit: Now users can access any file saved on their iCloud drive right from the homescreen. As a result, they browse all their files by name, date, or any tags that they had added on to the files on their iMac.
Smarter Siri: Due to the Proactive feature on iOS 9, Siri is smarter than before. It studies user behavior or most visited apps or most used apps and suggests information beyond what was asked.
iPhone gets hot: iOS 9 performs best with iPhone 6S and 6S plus. Still these phones heat up very fast while users who have only upgraded to the iOS 9 with old iPhones have the same issue.
Battery draining: Those who upgraded from iOS 8 to iOS 9 experience that their battery drained very fast since the upgrade.
iPhone 6S/6S plus v/s other iPhones: People with older iPhones than 6S and 6S plus noticed their phones getting slower after the iOS 9 upgrade. However, the new 6S and 6S plus do not lag at all with the iOS 9.
Overall UX and reviews
The new iOS 9 has succeeded in resolving the bugs iOS 8 had and definitely enhanced the user experience. Users now feel more connected with their apps due to the Proactive suggestions. The overall idea of iOS 9 is to help the users even before they ask for it. The iOS 9 works best with iPhone 6S and 6S plus as these phones are performing better than previous generation and working faster.

The verdict for mobile app development
The proactive features have opened a plethora of opportunities for enterprises in mobile application development. Since Apple has attempted to enhance user experience through personalization, mobile applications in iOS will become more interesting and user friendly.

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