The most hotly anticipated smartphone duo of the year is about to go from rumor to reality and the biggest question on Apple’s fans’ minds will shift from “what will the new iPhone 6 be like?” to “how much will the new iPhone 6 cost me?” Months worth of leaks and rumors have already answered the first question, for the most part, but it’s up to you to answer the second one; the price of the new iPhone models will depend on a number of factors, not the least of which is your current upgrade eligibility status with your carrier.

Here’s how to check to see if you’re eligible for an upgrade with each of the four major nationwide wireless carriers in the U.S.

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Based on the overwhelming evidence from all of the leaks over the past several months, we’d be shocked not to see at least one of the iPhone 6 models on sale within the next two weeks, but some analysts believes that the 5.5-inch model won’t be ready for retail that early.

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A new study from research company Survata looked at whether current iPhone and Android users are likely to switch to the iPhone 6 once it launches in the coming weeks, with CNET reporting the study reveals that “only” 5% of Android users are “very likely” to switch to Apple’s upcoming iPhone. However, what seems like a small percentage could actually be a huge deal for both Apple and Google.

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Just in case you haven’t yet heard, Apple is hosting a little event on Tuesday. After eight long months in 2014 without a single new product, Apple is finally getting ready to make some noise. As has been the case in years past, much of the mystery has been spoiled by months of leaks and rumors, so we already likely know just about all of the big announcements Apple will be making during its big press conference.

There may very well be a surprise or two in store for us during tomorrow’s event, but here is a broad overview of everything you can expect to see from Apple’s big iPhone 6 unveiling:

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After leaked pictures and short videos showing what appears to be a working 4.7-inch iPhone 6 model popped up over the weekend, complete with what appears to be a new Passbook app hinting at mobile payments, a longer hands-on video showing the same model has been published on YouTube, highlighting the main features of the upcoming device.

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It’s no secret that Microsoft has struggled to gain significant momentum with its Surface line of tablets, but it certainly doesn’t help when paid professionals can’t even get the name right on national television. Over a year ago, Microsoft announced a $400 million partnership with the NFL which would bring interactive content exclusively to the Xbox One. It also put Surface Pro 2 tablets into the hands of coaches and players on the sidelines, but there’s one thing Microsoft didn’t account for: none of the announcers seem to know what a Surface is.

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We go out of our way each day here at BGR in an effort to bring you the best paid iPhone and iPad apps out there that are made available for free for a limited time. While the cost of an app definitely isn’t always an indication of its quality, today’s batch of paid apps on sale for free carries a total value of $87, which may very well be a single-day record for this series. The best apps of the bunch aren’t the priciest though, so be sure to take your time while checking out today’s list.

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Apple is all but confirmed to be prepping its own wireless payments platform this year, with many recent reports revealing various details about the upcoming NFC-based mobile payments features coming to iPhone 6 and iWatch models. Bank Innovation, a publication that has recently revealed that Apple may have scored some preferential deals with financial institutions in the U.S., is now back with a report that details yet another way the company plans to secure mobile payments, in addition to the NFC secure enclave and Touch ID fingerprint sensor.

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Think, for a moment, about just how crazy this is: the upcoming new flagship smartphone from a company that used to hide its secrets better than any other consumer electronics maker on the planet has leaked in several videos ahead of its official announcement. Apple products used to be a complete mystery right up until the moment they were announced, but it looks like we know every single thing there is to know about the new iPhone 6. And now, a fully functioning version of the hotly anticipated new handset has been examined in nearly 20 videos that have emerged from China.

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At long last, we’re finally getting a glimpse at what the iWatch may look like. 9to5Mac points us to a new thread on Reddit’s Apple page that purportedly shows us several leaked components from the wearable device that Apple is set to unveil on Tuesday. The leaked components show that the device will feature a square face with rounded corners and a round circle in the center that’s been carved out for the heart rate sensor that will track users’ fitness activity.

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