
When Apple announced the launch of their new so-called ‘phablet’ device – the iPhone 6 Plus – the mobile technology world took a deep breath then gasped phrases like ‘It’s huge – no one will buy it’ and ‘Why not just have an iPad?’ However, despite these naysayers and their publicly announced doubts, sales of the iPhone 6 Plus have been much better than predicted…even by Apple. This could be due to the rise in popularity of mobile games and, in particular, mobile casino games. The large 5.5” display is perfect for graphic-rich games and it is ideal for video slots and live dealer mobile casino games.
Smartphones and Tablets to Overtake Consoles
According to report undertaken by research specialists, Newzoo, which was recently published in the Guardian newspaper, mobile games will generate greater revenue than games for consoles during 2015. The report predicts that mobile giant, Apple will generate double the revenue of the world famous console games provider, Nintendo next year. Much of this growth can be fairly attributed to the rise in popularity of large-screen mobile devices like the iPhone 6 Plus, which allow for a more in-depth and engaging mobile experience.
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