Yes, I know what you're all thinking... "Why the Plus?"
Because I had the iPhone 5 for two years on contract prior to getting the much anticipated iPhone 6. As soon as I found out they were doing two sizes I just couldn't resist it.
My husband bought it for my as a birthday present - the best one yet! (Apart from seeing Phantom of the Opera)
There was never a functional issue withy iPhone 5, I suppose, as it worked perfectly well although I always struggled with the tiny letters and frequently typed the wrong words into my texts and emails. Even I have small hands which is why I went for the iPhone 5 rather than the upgraded iPhone 4 version.
Emails - that was one of the main issues I had as I often found myself having to dictate my messages in my car at lunch time. The iPhone 6, which I got way-back-when in December is so much better.
The other issue with the iPhone 5 was that, sadly, it was awful at searching the internet and watching video clips. You'd be scrolling all over the place to read a page of text on a website.
I don't find that issue so much with the iPhone 6 - the videos are much clearer, the touch-sensitive 'buttons' easier to use and the user-friendly interface as easy to use as ever. Just better.
I could certainly see the difference by comparing the two side-by-side. The difference between the two and improvement with the iPhone 6 Plus is certainly noticeable.
We paid an upfront fee of £99 of the handset, then continued with the contract at a slightly higher rate than usual - about £5 more a month with EE. I've had a contract phone with former orange for around ten years now so I get a loyalty discount - no doubt the prices change for everyone.
I think I will be good at predicting what product is next to roll off the production line.
I remember travelling to work with my Generation 2 silver iPod in one hand, phone in the other, thinking "I wish they [Apple] did a phone... that would be so cool" and around a year or so later, there it was. I never actually got an iPhone until the 5 came out as I had several Blackberries and LG handsets before then, and the iPhone wasn't readily available to all customers on all networks. After I finally got my iPhone 5, I thought to myself "They will probably do a watch next..." and two years later - yes they did!
I went to the Apple store the other day to look at the Apple iWatch. It was a very simple design - quite a big face but I felt frustrated about it. I tried on the navy blue leather strap with the 38mm silver bezel. It was quite chunky so probably would not recommend it for petite wrists - bearing in mind this is the smaller of the two sizes available. I almost fell in love with it until I realised it really is just a gimmick and not practical... especially for £649.00... You'd have to have a lot of disposable income to afford something like that, or an incredible amount of credit!
What I look for in a watch is the ease of glancing down and seeing the time. I also don't expect to have to charge it up every night. Another plug socket lost to modern technology! You may as well bypass the watch and just rely on your phone... or wear a regular watch for substantially less cost than the iWatch.
I can see it being banned in all future examination rooms and test centres - especially as you can send text messages on it. It also has a speaker and microphone on it. A bit of a James Bond gadget.
View the watch I tried on by clicking here.
*The Apple iPhone 6 Plus was purchased by my husband and was not provided gratis by the brand*
