Live coverage of Apple event: iPhone 6 release expected

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by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:27:47 PM
Schiller: Wi-Fi calling - can use standard connection. IF don't have good cellular recption but have Wi-Fi can make call in the regular way over Wi-Fi. If you then leave the Wi-Fi area, the call will seamlessly transition to cellular network

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:28:11 PM
by James Martin via CNET 9/9/2014 5:28:16 PM
Schiller: T-Mobile in US is working on this. EE in UK also

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:28:19 PM
(we'll see what other carriers get on board. Apple taking this stuff away from them isn't good for them)

by Shara Tibken edited by Carrie Mihalcik 9/9/2014 5:28:30 PM
Not many carriers supporting Wi-Fi calling yet, remains to be seen whether others will pick it up.

by Tim Stevens via CNET 9/9/2014 5:28:35 PM
by James Martin via CNET 9/9/2014 5:28:35 PM
Schiller: Now talking camera

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:28:39 PM
by James Martin via CNET 9/9/2014 5:28:51 PM
by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:28:51 PM
by James Martin via CNET 9/9/2014 5:29:03 PM
Schiller: 8MP iSight camera, True Tone flash, - all things in 5S

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:29:07 PM
by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:38:20 PM
by James Martin via CNET 9/9/2014 5:38:32 PM
Schiller - new environmental checklist. New silicone cases for both phones. Six colors including Product RED (a tip to U2/Bono's AIDS charity)

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:38:33 PM
Schiller: Gold, silver and space grey for iPhone 6

by Shara Tibken edited by Carrie Mihalcik 9/9/2014 5:38:38 PM
Yep, the black model is still "space gray"

by Tim Stevens via CNET 9/9/2014 5:38:49 PM
Schiller: Starts at $199. Then $299 and $399

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:38:49 PM
by James Martin via CNET 9/9/2014 5:39:08 PM
The $299 price now gets you 64GB instead of 32. And $399 gets you 128GB.

by Shara Tibken edited by Carrie Mihalcik 9/9/2014 5:39:13 PM
by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:39:16 PM
Great to see Apple is keeping the price of entry at $199, and also great to see we're finally getting a 128GB model.

by Tim Stevens via CNET 9/9/2014 5:39:20 PM
By comparison - The 5S starts at $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB, all with a two-year contract. Off contract, the phone is $649 for 16GB, $749 for 32GB, and $849 for 64GB

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:39:22 PM
by James Martin via CNET 9/9/2014 5:39:28 PM
The iPhone 6 Plus starts at $299 for 16GB, $399 for 64GB, and $499 for 128GB.

by Shara Tibken edited by Carrie Mihalcik 9/9/2014 5:39:36 PM
by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:39:40 PM
Schiller: These aren't only the best phones in the world but they're the best value as well.

by Shara Tibken edited by Carrie Mihalcik 9/9/2014 5:39:48 PM
by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:39:53 PM
iPhone 5S will start at $99. iPhone 5C will be free.

by Shara Tibken edited by Carrie Mihalcik 9/9/2014 5:39:59 PM
by James Martin via CNET 9/9/2014 5:40:04 PM
Start shipping Sept. 19

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:40:05 PM
Yes, the 5S and 5C continue on. If you still want a 4-inch device, you're covered.

by Tim Stevens edited by Carrie Mihalcik 9/9/2014 5:40:08 PM
The 5C used to retail for $99 for 16GB of storage or $199 for 32GB, both with a two-year contract.

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:40:21 PM
Preorders start Sept. 12. Want to be the fastest rollout ever. 115 countries by the end of the year

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:40:36 PM
by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:40:40 PM
You best start refreshing store.apple.com, folks.

by Tim Stevens via CNET 9/9/2014 5:40:49 PM
All products from iPhone 4S and above get iOS 8

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:40:57 PM
by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:41:00 PM
Can download it Sept. 17, which is two days before the new phones are on sale

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:41:09 PM
And Phil is done! Tim Cook is back up on the stage now. Big smile.

by Tim Stevens via CNET 9/9/2014 5:41:09 PM
by Lynn La via CNET 9/9/2014 5:41:18 PM
Samsung’s Galaxy S5, which is Apple’s biggest rival in the market, starts at $200 for 16GB with a two-year contract. It hasn’t revealed pricing for its Galaxy Note 4 yet, but the previous version of its phablet started at $300. The company did say its Galaxy Note Edge, which has a screen the curves around the side, will retail for an even more premium price than the Note 4.

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:41:24 PM
Tim is making the point that these phones aren't just bigger, that they're genuinely more useful.

by Tim Stevens via CNET 9/9/2014 5:41:57 PM
Cook: But a great product isn't just a collection of features. It's how it all works together, how it makes you feel. These products ahve bigger screens and they're amazing, but they're much better in every single way. To make this point clear, we've enlisted the help of some of our friends to do fun new apps

by Shara Tibken via CNET 9/9/2014 5:41:57 PM
Are they opening up the cube outside?

by Tim Stevens via CNET 9/9/2014 5:46:33 PM