20 best apps for your new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus
Here are some of the best and most visually stunning and optically creative Apple apps for iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 plus, all optimized and made specifically for those screens.
Thanks to significant display, screen size and resolution upgrades – both with retina high definition displays and 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch screens respectively – Apple’s flagship phones are more visually powerful than ever.
Paper
For a more visual take on your never-ending Facebook feed, Paper by Facebook puts an image-first emphasis on your newsfeed. Articles and magazine covers open and unfold, and high-resolution photos pop. Free.
Netflix
What better way to fill your retina high-definition display than with high-quality streaming from the Netflix app? The must-have app and service for movie and television buffs lets you go anywhere and experience film on your phone. You also get original Netflix programming such as “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black.” Bonus: iPhone 6 plus users get 1080p streaming with their 5.5 inch displays. App is free; service is $7.99 per month.
Elevate
Awarded best app of 2014 by Apple, Elevate is a free brain training program, designed to improve focus, processing, memory, math and more. The app creates a training regimen personally set to the skills at which you excel or at which could use some work. Free.
Minecraft
For your inner architect, the wildly successful video game franchise Minecraft made the jump to the iPhone with “Minecraft: Pocket Edition.” This mobile-friendly product features multiple modes of play, and multiplayer abilities with friends and foes via Wi-Fi. $6.99
Described as a personalized and social news platform, Flipboard allows users to pick their choice of news outlets and compiles content in one app. Free.
Afterlight
For the photographer on the go, this photo editing app lets you crop, manipulate and perfect your image of choice, as well as export to your social media accounts. Your photos, taken with the most powerful iPhone camera yet, will be sure to shine after some polishing with this essential photo app. $0.99
Madefire
Forget those ceiling-high boxes of comics. Madefire Comics & Motion Books brings new and classic comics to your fingertips and offers high-definition motion books that add visuals, sound and interactivity to the comic reading experience. App is free; comics vary in price.
Fused
One of the more unusual mobile photo editors out there, Fuse allows you to layer and blend multiple photos to create unique and artistic images. Free.
Monument Valley
One of the most visually stunning mobile games to-date, Monument Valley offers a cross between puzzles and adventure in addition to beautiful and minimalistic landscapes. $3.99
MoMa, The Museum of Modern Art
If you can’t make it in person to one of the world’s most famous museums, why not take a virtual visit with the MoMA app by the Museum of Modern Art? The app has a list of upcoming events, current exhibits and informational audio notes from artists and curators. Free.
Facetune
The iPhone camera is better than ever with 8 megapixels, but some unwanted additions to your photos may now appear more visible due to improved face detection and focus control. This photo editing app is for blemishes rather than landscapes. Facetune fixes those pesky zits, dirty teeth and more. $3.99
Clear
While plenty of to-do list apps offer endless features, Clear takes all of your tasks, reminders and to-dos and simplifies them. What the app lacks in features it makes up for with clutterless ease, using color coordination and simple lists to make you more productive. $2.99
Procreate Pocket
A mobile-friendly spinoff of the popular iPad version, Procreate Pocket is for the artist on the go. The app features multiple drawing and sharpening tools, and is optimized for the new fleet of iPhones for perfect 64-bit color. $2.99
iMovie
Along with fantastic photos, the new fleet of iPhones takes better video than ever before, recording 1080p high-definition video at 60 frames per second. If you want to edit your high-quality home movies on the fly, iMovie offers an array of video editing features, including transitions, titles, filters and the ability to turn your video into a movie trailer. $4.99
Yummly
For foodies and chefs alike, Yummly offers a highly detailed yet visually tasteful recipe book at your fingertips. Scan items at the grocery store to find what recipes you can make with it, what mixes well and more. Free.
Hyperlapse
Shoot polished and clear time-lapse videos with Hyperlapse from Instagram. Footage is instantly stabilized, allowing for a smooth and crystal clear time lapse video for sharing. Free.
TurboScan
If you’re tired of the ever-intimidating office copy machine, TurboScan creates high-quality PDFs of documents and more by simply taking a photo from your phone. The best business app in the world also can be used for taking photos of whiteboards and personal notes. $2.99
Storehouse
Go beyond storytelling with words with Storehouse, an app that takes your photos, videos and more to create a shareable, interactive story. Free.
Blek
Blek mixes an intuitive and visually clever design with addicting gameplay to create a unique touch-screen experience. $2.99
Sky Guide
To assist your visual exploration and star gazing, Sky Guide immediately identifies the stars, planets and constellations wherever you point your iPhone. $1.99