The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have gone official and will arrive later this month to challenge top rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S6. With an iPhone 6s release date confirmed, we’re summarizing everything buyers need to know about the release date, iPhone 6s pre-orders, and more.
For much of 2015, iPhone 6s rumors have teased consumers with stories about iPhone 6s specs, iPhone 6s release date, and iPhone 6s specs. Today, Apple finally confirmed the elephant in the room with an announcement it made at the Bill Graham Auditorium in San Francisco.
As expected, the company will launch two new iPhone models (not three), including the 4.7-inch iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The two models bring many new features to the iPhone, including the A9 processor, new display technology called 3D Touch, improved cameras and a brand new rose gold color.
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The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will come in 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB. Apple will stick to a 16GB base for another year.
Rumors that led to Apple’s media event pointed to a quick release date of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s in September. The timing made sense given Apple’s well-known iPhone release protocol, which requests an iPhone release within two weeks of launch.
While the smoke of the event is still waning, we have a few details about the iPhone 6s release date to share with those who want to buy a brand new iPhone model in the near future.
Keep these details in mind as we move from today’s event to the iPhone 6s pre-order date and iPhone 6s release date.
(We will continue to add information as it comes in during the day.)
iPhone 6s Release Date
The iPhone 6’s release date has been confirmed for September 25, but that date applies to certain countries around the world.
Countries included in the initial iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus release date are Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Apple tends to stagger iPhone release dates over the next few months, and we expect the company to announce more countries in the coming weeks. Apple says the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will come to more than 130 countries with over 400 carriers.
If you want the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus on release day, we haven’t heard anything about the iPhone 6s shortage, although we recommend coming to pre-order the iPhone 6s.
It’s important to note that this iPhone 6s release date applies to both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. They will be released side-by-side in most (if not all) countries around the world.
iPhone 6s Pre-Orders
iPhone 6s pre-orders will begin on or this Saturday September 12 for select regions. Apple and carrier partners will start taking iPhone 6s pre-orders at midnight; so you’ll have to stay up late (or get up early) if you want to buy an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus as soon as they go on sale.
Unlike Android phones, iPhone pre-orders usually don’t arrive until the actual release date. We may see a few devices arrive early, but you shouldn’t expect most shipments to appear before September 25.
Those who do not pre-order the iPhone 6s will be able to purchase the iPhone 6s from an Apple Store starting September 25 at 8 am. lines for iPhone 6s release date is already forming in some places so we should see queues in front of many stores next week.
it also looks like Apple will make in-store reservations For iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
iPhone 6s US Release Date
As expected, the US iPhone 6 release date has been confirmed as September 25, the first day of its launch. The US is an important market for Apple and its competitors, so it comes as no surprise that the iPhone 6 was included in the first batch of regions where it was released.
AT&T iPhone 6s
this AT&T iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus confirmed and carrier iPhone 6s will present It is on sale second.
Note that you cannot purchase an AT&T iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s from the Apple Store on a contract basis. AT&T is the only way to buy AT&T iPhone 6s on contract.
AT&T also charged an AT&T Next upgrade fee of $15 before the iPhone 6s release date, and also increased the activation fee to $45.
Driving iPhone 6s
this Sprint iPhone 6s release also confirmed. Like AT&T, it will launch the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus at the end of September.
T-Mobile iPhone 6s
T-Mobile will carry the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus and stock it later when it arrives in September.
I can’t wait to receive #iphone6s and #iphone6splus New and improved processing for a spin on America’s fastest LTE network @T mobile! #whip
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) September 9, 2015
We should see John Legere and T-Mobile confirm more details later today, and we’ll update this post when we do.
US Cellular iPhone 6s
The nation’s fifth-largest carrier should also stock both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus and make them available on or near September 25. We should know more in the near future.
Verizon iPhone 6s
Verizon iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus approved for september and they will be sold online and at physical Verizon locations.
It’s important to note that Verizon will not be selling the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s under contract. The country’s largest service provider terminated two-year contracts ahead of the iPhone 6s release date and will not bring them back.
It looks like Apple will sell the Verizon iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus under contract. Apple says contract pricing will change.
Verizon will also be offering early upgrades for its customers, so if you’re getting close to an upgrade, you’ll want to research your availability before the iPhone 6s pre-order date. You can do this through Apple’s website..
Other iPhone 6s Carriers
Smaller prepaid and regional carriers will also stock the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. carriers like C Spire expected to be released iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus on September 25.
Retailers
Major retailers like Best Buy and Walmart should carry the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, but it’s unclear whether they will take pre-orders. We should see these details emerge in the near future when companies approve their plans.
iPhone 6s Deals
If you’re looking to cut a few dollars off the iPhone 6s price, you might want to trade in with a company like Gazelle. Carriers are making switcher swaps ahead of the iPhone 6s release date.
We don’t expect retailers to offer iPhone 6s price cuts right away. If you’re looking for an iPhone 6s deal, you might have to wait until Black Friday or longer. Some of the best iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus deals have popped up months after their release.
iPhone 6 Price
It’s worth noting that iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus prices have dropped at Apple and will also drop at retailers and carriers around the world, including the United States.
