Every iPhone release seems to be anticipated less and less each time the model updates come around, and for a good reason. The iPhone 6 is most definitely better than past iPhones, but there are no improvements that will have everyone running to the Apple store on September 19th, when it will be out for sale. The battery life is only slightly improved, and the price is a hefty $200.

The main improvement is the size and camera. The new iPhone is 4.7 inches diagonally compared to the iPhone five, which was 4 inches. The phone has an aluminum back, with thinner, rounded edges like the original iPhones. It is said to be 25% faster than the iPhone 5 and has thumb­print recognition, which was new for the iPhone 5S. It comes in the standard silver in addition to gray and gold. I guess the colorful varieties of the iPhone 5 weren’t popular, since everyone just puts a cover on their phone anyway.

Another big improvement about this release is that there is now an option for customers to buy a bigger phone: the iPhone 6 Plus (for $100 more). It is 5.5 inches and is slightly better than the regular iPhone 6 in terms of performance and screen display, but Apple is mainly releasing the Plus so that it can rival phones like the Samsung Galaxy, which has a much larger screen. Users of these rival phones are often frustrated with customers who purchase the new iPhone just because of the brand rather than evaluating the price or new features. However, they must also understand that once somebody gets used to the iPhone interface, it can be difficult to learn everything about a new phone. Overall, there are definitely some new features that may be worth buying the iPhone 6 for, but as you might see if you are browsing through the Internet, “If you need help with your iPhone’s new features, just ask an Android user. We’ve had this stuff for years.”