September 2014 Smartphone Lineup, Releases & Launches —The Gadgets And Gizmos We’re Itching To See
For those in the gadgetry business, September is much like Christmas. It only comes once a year, and in the early Autumn month these intangible figures who are the Santa Clauses for cell phone industry release their newest spoils-the autumn launch. Year-round, through countless conventions, tradeshows and well-timed leaks, we hear about the innovations the companies are working on, but it isn't quite until September that we actually can see a finished product.
Though, as usual much attention has already begun to swarm over the expected release of the iPhone 6, Apple's new addition to the most popular line of cellular devices on the market, they're not the only ones you should be looking forward to. Because on our list, we've got something for every budget and every wish... well, almost.
Here are the gadgets and gizmos you'll want to get your hands on this September, and everything you need to know about their wizardrous specs:
Believed to be completely redesigned, with a slimline profile much like newer Android devices, the clean iPhone 6 that runs on its own iOS processor will likely come in two versions with 4.7" or 5.5" displays. Though, as we expect the company would not like competition between the two products, it is likely that we will see the staggered release of the two versions, with the 4.7" coming first and the 5.5" launching later next year. It is expected that while many of the hardware on the phone many be similar to the iPhone 5, which was in a class of its own for much of this past year, the new iPhone 6 will run on an even faster A8 processor and on iOS 8. Though Apple has kept the development very hush hush, credible sources are saying that because of past problems with iPhone durability, that the iPhone 6 will come equipped with the super scratch-resistant sapphire screens rumored to release this year.
Adding a bit of class back to the mix, and upgrading their hardware for a much chicer look, Samsung introduces its new Alpha series that is entirely iron clad. The Alpha will reign in a new era for Samsung as their first metal framed smartphone, thought to be a tough competitor against the upcoming Apple iPhone 6. The ultra sleek design and quality casing, that will come in five different colors (Charcoal Black, Frosted Gold, Dazzling White, Scuba Blue and Sleek Silver), is only half of the news in the upgraded Alpha series. Equipped with a 4.7" MOLED screen that has a resolution of 1280x720, the phone will also have a built-in heart rate monitor for the health-conscious gadget lover. Though the Alpha design is a new venture for Samsung, that brings in slimmer, lighter design, many are speculating that while the new Alpha is built for premium appeal and with style in mind, it may not have all the best specs you'd likely see in competitor models.
We'll likely see this beauty at next week's IFA trade show, when Sony is expected to debut the Xperia Z3. Much like its predecessor the Z2, the Xperia Z3 will have all of the adored components that Sony superfans have come to love: stylish solid metal framing that is entirely water resistant, a quick Sony processor, and an extreme focus on the camera. With a likely larger than 5" 1080p touch screen, the real star of the Xperia Z3 will be the 20-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization that'll be perfect for the photographer on the go. But with so little information available, it is still unclear whether the Z3 will really stand notably apart from the Z2 Sony released just last year.
Officially announced earlier this month, the Snapdragon 410-based design HTC Desire 510 will be the first 64-Bit Android smartphone released on the marked. You can expect the HTC Desire 510 to have an ultra-fast processor and at the projected $245 price point, you won't be able to find a smartphone faster for your dollar. But in an effort to keep the price down, there may be a few problems you run into with the HTC design. The major standouts that cause concern are the 1GB hard drive that will not allow for multiple apps to be open without majorly slowing down your computing, and the low resolution cameras that max out at a measly 5 megapixels. But with a fast 64-Bit design, and the well-received HTC software behind the Desire 510, it may just be the best bang for your buck.