Poll: Will the new iPhone keep Apple at the front of the pack?
After years of making technology smaller, Apple has unveiled its new iPhone – and it's bigger than the previous model.
The new iPhone 6 Plus comes with a 5.5-inch screen, compared to the four-inch screen of the current generation iPhone 5s.
At an event in California, CEO Tim Cook said: "Today we're launching the biggest advancement in the history of iPhone."
Apple also introduced the iPhone 6 at its launch event in California last night. It too is larger, now coming with a 4.7-inch screen and reinforced screens.
The larger of the two new devices, the 6 Plus, also allows for apps such as Messages and Mail to be displayed in landscape orientation for the first time.
The firm also confirmed a new processor chip, the A8, which will be used to power new apps and games, with partnerships with game studios including Disney and EA also confirmed on stage by Apple's Phil Schiller.
The new iPhone devices will arrive on September 19, with the company's new mobile operating system, iOS 8, becoming available on iPhone 4s and above from September 17.
Mr Schiller confirmed that the new iPhone 6 will be priced at 199 US dollars (£123) for the 16GB model, going up to £248 for the 128GB model. The iPhone 6 Plus will start at £185.
Apple has also announced plans to enter the payment market. "Our vision is to replace the wallet and we're going to start with payments", said Mr Cook. He also called magnetic strips on credit cards "outdated and vulnerable" before introducing Apple's take on the area.
"We love this kind of problem. This is what Apple does best. We've created a new payment process and it's called Apple Pay," he added.
The new software uses the fingerprint scanner on your phone and native payment apps to allow users to pay for products by touching their iPhone to payment outlets.
It uses near-field communication (NFC) technology, used in existing contactless payments, and the company's own Passbook app to secure your details.
The Find My iPhone app would be used to track and suspend your account if the device is stolen.
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