![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasn't been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but I've had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. There's so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesn't exist, you can build it yourself," Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“When I came into high school, I was ready to be a follower. But DECA was a game changer for me. It helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, and it's played such a major role in who I've become today. To be able to successfully lead a chapter of 150 students, an officer team and be one of the upperclassmen I once really admired is something I'm [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala ('21) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-25-at-9.50.05-AM-900x594.png)
![“I think getting up in the morning and having a sense of purpose [is exciting]. I think without a certain amount of drive, life is kind of obsolete and mundane, and I think having that every single day is what makes each day unique and kind of makes life exciting,” Neymika Jain (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-03-at-4.54.16-PM.png)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you aren't going to get those championships if you aren't fast,” Angel Cervantes (12) said. “I want to do well in school on my tests and in track and win championships for my team. I live by that, [and] I can do that anywhere: in the classroom or on the field.”](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC5146-900x601.jpg)
![“[Volleyball has] taught me how to fall correctly, and another thing it taught is that you don’t have to be the best at something to be good at it. If you just hit the ball in a smart way, then it still scores points and you’re good at it. You could be a background player and still make a much bigger impact on the team than you would think,” Anya Gert (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AnnaGert_JinTuan_HoHPhotoEdited-600x900.jpeg)
![“I'm not nearly there yet, but [my confidence has] definitely been getting better since I was pretty shy and timid coming into Harker my freshman year. I know that there's a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyone's so driven and that has really pushed me to kind of try to find my own place in high school and be more confident,” Alyssa Huang (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AlyssaHuang_EmilyChen_HoHPhoto-900x749.jpeg)
Apple’s iPhone 6 features larger screen, revamped screen size, and hardware improvements
Photo courtesy of Apple
Apple showed off the new iPhone 6 today in a keynote address by Tim Cook. The new iPhone was debuted alongside a new iWatch in a standard model witha 4.7 inch screen and a Plus model with a 5.5 inch screen.
For Apple fans, a prolonged iFever has finally broken.
The company unveiled two versions of the new iPhone 6 with faster processors, NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled payments, and improved displays in a keynote address today at 10 am.
The two models have different screen sizes; the iPhone 6 ships with a 4.7-inch screen, while the iPhone 6 Plus has a larger 5.5 inch screen. Both phones are equipped with Apple’s Retina Display HD, which Apple claims improves the resolution and picture quality of the original Retina Display. While the original iPhone 6 has the same resolution as the previous 5s Retina display screen at 326 ppi (pixels per inch), the Plus version sports a 23 percent increase in pixel density at 401 ppi.
In addition to improvements in screen quality, both versions of the iPhone 6 feature a thinner build and a revamped design. The device has rounded edges in contrast to the iPhone 5s’s sharp contours; according to Apple, the standard iPhone 6 cuts its width down to just 6.9 mm, while the Plus version has a width of 7.1 mm.
Exterior aside, the NFC chip featured in the Apple’s latest phone might be the most significant hardware addition from earlier models. The chip, which integrates with the iPhone’s Passbook app, allows users to pay without using a physical credit card at NFC-enabled terminals in stores.
The Touch ID fingerprint sensor introduced in the iPhone 5s has been integrated with Passbook and NFC in the iPhone 6. Coupling the two technologies, users can pay for goods securely at NFC terminals with a fingerprint and a single tap of the home button.
Other changes to hardware include the faster A8 chip CPU (central processing unit) and a dedicated M8 chip that gathers data from the phone’s onboard motion sensors. The phone’s camera has also been improved, allowing for faster autofocus and greater picture clarity.
Brandon Stoll (10) noticed changes in the phone’s design first as he looked at the pictures of the device for the first time on Apple’s website.
“It’s much different, since it’s rounded. It’s sort of like the iPhone 3[G],” Brandon said. He added that the rounded edges struck him as the most noticeable feature of the phone at first glance. “The glass is supposed to be stronger [too].”
Harry Xu (12) commented that the phone might have been overhyped by the media.
“Now, there’s the Samsung Galaxy and you have a bunch of other phones that are floating up in the market,” Harry said. “They’re competing harder with Apple, so maybe this iPhone 6 is going to be a bummer.”
The iPhone 6 will ship for $199 for the 16 gigabyte version, while the Plus version ships at $299 with a data plan. In addition, the iPhone 5s has been marked down to $99 for the 16 gigabyte version, while the iPhone 5c is free with a mobile data plan.
Vivek Bharadwaj (12) is the co-Editor-In-Chief for the Winged Post. His favorite subject in school is computer science, and he enjoys swimming and watching...