Line Up for the iPhone 6

Most of us have an iPhone, and most of us can't wait to get our hands on the next one that is released. The first generation iPhone was released on June 29, 2007. As the years have gone by, the Apple company has come up with new generations of the iPhone, each said to be better than the previous one. Recently, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus were released, and the Apple store has been packed with people of all ages that want to get the new phone. Many people ordered the phone ahead of time, and finally picked up the phone after waiting in long lines. Pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus set a new record for the Apple company. With the high demands for the latest phones, over four million customers ordered the new iPhone in the first 24 hours! How come customers want to ditch their iPhone 5's to have the iPhone 6?

Well, not only is the iPhone 6 bigger but it also has some new features. First off, the design of the phone is innovative and quite pristine. The glass is curved, and there are no distinct edges. The bond of the metal and glass were made to feel smooth like a continuous surface. The screen of the iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches and the iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5 inches. Being the largest of the iPhones, it is also the thinnest of them all. This meant condensing chips and making batteries thinner. The new swipe gestures make it easier to navigate with only one hand. When you simply double tap the Home button, the screen shifts down closer to your thumb. This feature as well as the buttons were redesigned to make the phone even easier to use with only one hand available.

It's not just a bigger display, it's a better display. With the new Retina HD display, customers are able to view brilliant colors and contrasts at wider angle views. The iPhone 6 has a resolution of 1334 x 750 and the iPhone 6 Plus has a resolution of 1920 x 1080. People can view photos and videos clearer with this improved feature. The same camera that can take high-quality photos can also record amazing videos. New features were added such as the slo-mo and time-lapse options to make capturing a video more fun. The new face detection and exposure control makes the pictures just as incredible as the memories made behind them.

From the improved features to the sleek design, the iPhone 6 is what everyone is talking about. In a few years, I think everyone will be lining up for the iPhone 10 with an even huger screen. Next thing you know, iPhones will be invisible! It seems like nowadays, companies try to make the smallest improvements to a phone each year just to compete with other companies. Some people desperately need the latest phone to show off to others, while other people buy the new phone because their current one isn't working as well anymore. No matter what phone you have, you should be thankful that you have one.

Haunted Houses: Terror or Torture?

A haunted house is used to scare those who dare to enter. In the most extreme haunted houses, guests come out of the house traumatized and full of fear, while some are too scared to make it through the entire house. Both children and adults pay money to experience horrific scenes like the ones in a horror movie. The actors have to be scary, and the scenes have to look realistic and disgusting in order to give guests the full experience. It is an actor's job to scare guests in a variety of fun and thrilling ways, but are they going too far?

The special effects, animatronics, and interactive actors make the McKamey Manor in San Diego unique. McKamey films his guests as they go through the house designed to last up to eight hours. There is no way to leave the haunted house while it is running, unless there is a medical emergency. One of its extreme moments occur on a morgue table where the actors place live spiders on guests as they watch the fear on their faces. I'd be pretty terrified! McKamey does not ask for money from his guests, instead he asks for a dog food donation. He says he does it "for the love of the haunt," which is what his guests will receive. 

Terror Behind the Walls is a haunted house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Last year, they included a more intense option where actors are allowed to touch guests, and individuals are singled out. A guest would be pulled into a jail cell and confronted by scary inmates threatening to shave their hair off. Actors jump out at the guests and brush against them, but never inappropriately. The actors may also stop guests in their path or chase them around with chainsaws to give them a more intimate startle. 

In the Knott's Scary Farm in California, the actors are hands-on. In certain scenes, the guests must interact with the actors while walking through in order to go further into the course. In past years, guests have been trapped inside cages, and simulated "rat poop" was sprinkled on them. Guests were also forced to eat bugs and receive shocks by touching water pouring water out of electrical sockets. The haunted house's goal is to put guests in very uncomfortable situations that are supposed to be fun. Guests should walk away not only scared, but also entertained. 

Haunted houses will leave some guests shaking, crying or wanting more. Actors like to get in guests' faces, scream at them, and get up close and personal. It's not for everyone, but it's for those who are looking for a good scare. In certain haunted houses, actors are allowed to play with your hair, and touch your hands and arms. The whole point of the haunted house is to scare the guests no matter what age they are. Do you think this interactive approach of touching people is pushing the limits or is it used simply to instill fright? The guests may choose to enter, but only the bravest make it out to the end to share their experience. 

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