Authentic chargers will last longer and won’t harm your device. Source: NewsComAu

The premium Apple puts on its accessories can make for a very sad emoticon face.

But while it’s tempting to spend your hard-earned money on cheaper versions of these much-needed accessories on eBay there are very good reasons not to.

Ken Sherriff, one very enterprising blogger and engineer, recently tore apart an authentic Apple iPad charger as well as a counterfeit version and found that not only did the fake version not deliver the same power quality but it was actually unsafe.

Real charger is on the left, fake is on the right. Just from this picture you can see it’s dodgy. Source: Supplied

The counterfeit charger was advertised as 10W, but was just a 5W charger which means it will charge your iPad at a much slower speed than the authentic version. The counterfeit charger also had fewer parts, less insulation and was put together poorly.

Apple now requires all third party cables and accessories that use the iPad or iPhone’s lightning port to have a chip inside that verifies them as being Apple approved. Most cheap cables on eBay don’t have these chips and won’t work with your phone at all, effectively flushing your money down the toilet.

So while there are many mobile accessories such as hundreds of Hello Kitty cases that you can buy safely on eBay, the moral of this story is that chargers/cables aren’t one of them.

The internet is swarming with rumours about what features the iPhone 6 will offer.

With the new device expected to be launched in two months, news.com.au has pulled together the best early indications of what to expect with the new model.

Although Apple hasn’t confirmed any of these rumours, leaked images suggest these are the most likely features.

Here’s what to expect from the iPhone 6.

These photos of the iPhone 6 show it should arrive in two different sizes and come in gold. This leak comes from Sonny Dickson, the same Australian blogger who leaked last year’s iPhone 5S. However, he has made it clear that these are photos of mock-ups of the iPhone 6 based on online mock-ups. Picture: Twitter/Sonny Dickson Source:Twitter

1. Super-size me

The most prevalent rumour about the new iPhone 6 is that Apple will, in fact, release two versions of the smartphone. There is set to be two different-sized models to be launched at the same time: a standard 4.7-inch model and an oversized 5.5-inch. The larger version is expected to be $100 more expensive but offer a better camera and a higher storage capacity.

2. More brain power

The larger iPhone could have up to 128GB in storage capacity, according to Mac Rumours. Tech site 9to5Mac reports that the smaller version is expected to be released with 32GB and 64GB storage options.

3. Size matters

A larger body means a larger screen. As we reported early in the week, Australian market research firm Telsyte has found that Apple could lose almost half its potential iPhone 6 customer base if it simply pumped out another smartphone with roughly the same screen size. So it’s pleasing to hear the customers will have the choice of a 4.7-inch or a 5.5-inch display, which eclipses the iPhone 5S’s four inches. This will allow the iPhone 6 to better compete with the Samsung Galaxy S5 (5.1 inches), Sony Xperia Z2 (5.2 inches), LG G3 (5.5 inches) and Nokia Lumia 930 Windows 8 (5 inches). The screen could also go virtually to the edges of the phone for the first time.

4. This baby’s got curves

The new model is likely to do away with the flat edges on the iPhone 4 and 5 and adopt a more curvaceous body. Expect a rounder design with curved edges.

5. Slimline

The body of the phone is also expected to be much thinner than the iPhone 5S and more closely resemble the iPod touch. The slimline design is also expected to result in a lighter device.

6. Glossy

Leaked photographs show that the screen and body has a sleek, glossy finish. There are also rumours that the screen will be made of sapphire crystal, which will make it more resistant to scratches.

7. What shall I call thee?

The new model is believed to be called the iPhone Air.

Taiwanese pop star Jimmy Lin shows off pictures of Apple’s new iPhone 6 next to the current version. Picture: Weibo.com/DreamerJimmy Source: Supplied

8. Snap happy

The iPhone 6 is expected to have a better camera with more megapixels so it can better compete with its rivals. The phone is also likely to have superior image stabilisation, which helps users take clearer pictures while moving.

9. I can see clearly now

The 4.7-inch screen is rumoured to have a clearer 1704-by-960 pixel resolution.

10. Camera switcheroo

The front-facing camera appears to be back on the left-side of the ear speaker, similar to where it was for the iPhone 4. (It was above the earpiece for the iPhone 5.)

The latest rumours suggest the iPhone 6 will be launched on September 9.

We have an artist impression of the new iPhone 

Lots of rumors claim that Apple will launch several new iPhone models so what do you think, will the new iPhone 6 look like this?