iPhone 6s gold vs rose gold

Stuck trying to decide between the iPhone 6s rose gold or gold? Check out these high resolution photos to help you make the decision between the two colors.

Should I upgrade to an iPhone 6S from an iPhone 6?

If you have an iPhone 6 and you were thinking about upgrading to the new iPhone 6S, the answer is.... Yes. Here's why:

Top Reasons to upgrade to the new iPhone 6S

1) The case and screen are stronger and more durable.  Even though the new model looks the same, Apple is using a stronger grade aluminum and glass for the case and screen respectively. These new materials are much more resilient to damage if you drop your phone. In fact the new materials are so rugged you might even consider using your phone desnudo.

2) Applications runs faster and smoother. The new iPhone 6S has a faster processor and more RAM. This means compared to the previous generation (iPhone 6) your applications will open faster and won't lag. Overall when using your phone you will experience less stalling and stuttering. This is especially important since the latest operating system, iOS 9, seems to be slower than iOS 8.

3) Better fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner (aka Touch ID) is noticeable faster and more reliable. Compared to the previous generation I notice that my iPhone unlocks much faster.

4) Upgrading to the latest model doesn't cost as much as you think. Because iPhones retain so much of their value you can sell your iPhone 6 on eBay or Swappa and use the proceeds to subsidize your new iPhone 6S. In fact a recent study shows that upgrading every year costs about the same as upgrading every 2 years (assuming you sell your phone private party).

5) The increase in weight and size are de minimus. When comparing both models side by side, you definitely won't notice the increase in size, and the increase in weight is negligible.

So overall I would recommend upgrading to the new iPhone 6S. If you take into account the benefits of the new features and you sell your old phone private party; I think it makes sense.

P.S. The pressure sensitive touch screen (aka 3D Touch) of the 6S has been receiving a lot of attention. My initial impression of 3D Touch is that it's a bit of a gimmick and it isn't really that useful. Perhaps my opinion will change over time but so far I've found it finicky to use and not very intuitive. When it does work I don't fee like it is doing anything exceptional. Perhaps my opinion will change over time and/or if developers come up with some novel uses for this feature. We shall see.

Tips & Tricks to Free Up Memory on your iPhone or iPad (that Apple doesn't want you to know about)

Why doesn't Apple want you to know about these tips & tricks to free up memory on your iOS device? Because Apple makes a LOT of money every time you purchase an iPhone or iPad with higher storage levels (64GB or 128GB instead of the standard 16GB).

We all know the basic steps to increase storage on your iOS device (such as an iPhone or iPad)... remove apps that you don't use, delete photos, music and videos, delete old text messages, etc.

But what if you are running out of storage space on your iPhone and you don't want to delete anything? Here are some simple tips & tricks that will free up memory on your iPhone or iPad that don't require you to delete anything!

1) Move photos and videos to an iCloud Shared Album

Most people don't realize this but photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Album don't use up any memory on your device and they don't count towards your iCloud quota. Just create a shared iCloud album but don't invite anyone to view the album. Then you can upload your photos and videos to the album without worrying about using up any of your phone's memory or iCloud quota. You can create up to 100 shared albums and each album can hold up to 5,000 photos and videos regardless of size.

2) Clear your app cache by deleting and immediately re-installing apps

Over time individual apps accumulate temporary files and data in what is known as a "cache". For example, the Google Search app starts out at 95MB when you first download it. After several months of regular Google searches the app can swell up to over 300MB. Even if you "kill" an app by swiping it away in the app switcher, the cache will not be cleared. Unfortunately the only way to effectively clear an app's cache is to delete the app and then immediately re-install it. Examples of apps that may have a bloated cache are Google Search, Facebook, Chrome Browser, Spotify, and Flipboard. I have freed up several hundred MB per app using this method.