iPhone 6 release date: where can I get it?

The iPhone 6 is finally here. The latest version of Apple's smartphone has been announced amid much fanfare, boasting a number of improvements over its predecessors, including a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1334 x 750.

It will have an an anodised aluminium shell, will be 6.9mm thin and Apple promises it will be 25% faster than the iPhone 5S.

As expected the iPhone 6 offers 4G, with 20 LTE bands. It's Cat 4, so capable of speeds up to 150Mbps. The iPhone 6 will also offer VoLTE - Voice over LTE.

This feature takes voice data off the 3G network and moves it onto 4G for clearer voice calls, and simultaneous voice and data connections.

The iPhone 6 will start shipping from September 19, with pre-orders being taken from September 12.

So where can you get one from, and how much will it set you back?

SIM-Free

If you're looking to get the iPhone 6 without a contract, then prices start at £539 for the 16GB version. For the 64GB variant you'll be shelling out £619, while the 128GB version will set you back £699.

EE

At the launch of the iPhone 6 it was announced that EE would be providing the handset with its contracts. It will also be the first UK network to offer Wi-Fi calling with the iPhone 6.

Apple promises you'll be able to begin calls on your mobile network and then seamlessly transfer over to calling over Wi-Fi when you're in range, and vice versa. This feature will only work if your network supports it. At the moment if you're on EE, then you'll be good to go.

EE will begin taking pre-orders for the iPhone 6 at 8.01am GMT on September 12 in readiness for the launch at 8am GMT on September 19. EE customers can also pre-register their interest.

Vodafone

Vodafone will be offering the iPhone 6 with its contracts. While we haven't got any specific pricing plans from Vodaphone just yet, customers can register their interest in the new handset on the site.

Along with Vodafone's 4G contracts, the iPhone 6 will also be available on its 2G and 3G networks as well.

Giffgaff

Mobile network Giffgaff is perhaps best known for its cheap sim-only deals called goody bags. However, we've been told that Giffgaff will be selling the unlocked iPhone handset.

We haven't got specific prices yet, but we have been assured that it will be sold at a 'very competitive price' and will be available with Giffgaff's goody bags.

Three

Mobile network Three has announced that it will be offering the iPhone 6, though it hasn't gone into any specific details on prices or availability just yet.

Phones 4u

Phones 4u will be offering the iPhone 6 in store for a number of networks and contracts, though we don't have exact pricing details for the time being. But watch this space.

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