On September 9th, Apple announced the iPhone 6, tempting avid smartphone users to rack up their money and keep up with the trendiest technology on the market. The new gadget features a larger screen, a thinner structure, iPad-like corners, and a speedy, efficient A8 chip. Not only has the iPhone craze reached tech-savvy Americans across the country, but it has also plagued NC’s student body.

“I’m excited about the new messaging and emojis, because I currently have an Android, so this will be my time with official emojis,” said senior Kirstyn Dubar, who will purchase the iPhone 6 in either silver or gold. “Also, the phone isn’t extremely expensive. It’s the average iPhone price, so I’m not too worried about it.”

Currently, there are two versions of the phone: the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. These mainly differ in their size, with the iPhone 6 weighing at 4.55 oz. with a 4.7 inch screen and the iPhone 6 Plus weighing at 6.07 oz. with a 5.5 inch screen. The iPhone 6 prices on average, from $199 and up, while the iPhone 6 Plus sells for $100 more.

“I like that the model and the screen size is bigger than the previous iPhones. I also like how you can make phone calls over Wi-Fi networks,” praised senior Janice Wheaton.

While some adored the newly-announced device, others felt if the phone failed to meet their initial expectations.

“I don’t like how the phone has rounder corners. I also don’t think there’s anything that special about a bigger screen,” said senior Shanna Salcedo. “Also, I thought it was weird how they moved the lock button to the right side instead of keeping it at the top. If I did get one, it would take some time for me to adjust to that.”

Apple will officially release the phone for sale on September 19th, but iPhone fanatics can pre-order the phone on September 12th.

The new iPhone size isn’t the only changes coming from the launch of the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 +. Hover over the image to find out the new features that come along with the newest apple product.