Expect 3D-sensing capabilities to be served up as among the fresh killer features for the iPhone 6 release date on 2014 following Apple's confirmation that Israeli firm PrimeSense is now part of its growing family.

PrimeSense famously developed the motion-sensing technology behind the Kinect controller of the Xbox 360 so Apple watchers are quick to assume that something like this will come with the iPhone 6 and the other iOS devices that will come out next year.

The expectation makes sense as unlike in published patents, PrimeSense's technology is fully-developed and ready for deployment as seen with the company's previous collaboration that further spiked up gamers' interest on the Xbox gaming console.

However, Apple only confirmed the deal it sealed with PrimeSense, CNET said in a new report, and declined to provide details beyond that. The tech giant reportedly shelled out too some $345 million for the takeover though neither confirmed the amount involved.

In a statement, the iPhone maker also declined to discuss how exactly the PrimeSense acquisition will impact on its upcoming lines of iOS devices.

"Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans," the company told CNET.

Notwithstanding, Apple watchers can't help but to speculate on another exciting killer features that would make the iPhone 6 and the 2014 iPad makes as major gaming tools. There were talks that with the new technology. Apple is aggressively transforming its mobile devices and the Apple TV as key players in the gaming arena/

It is no secret that Apple is gunning to land a major place in the lucrative gaming market, its preparation bared by the adjustments made on iOS 7, which in its present form is now optimal for gaming features.

The mobile platform has been reconfigured to accommodate more exciting gaming titles and even gaming accessories, evident in the recent release of Logitech's PowerShell controller, which is designed to transform the iPhone 5S as a dedicated handheld gaming device.

In no time, it is also anticipated that hard-core gaming will be part of Apple's menu with the rumoured major enhancement for the Apple TV. The path clearly sets the company in direct collision with Sony and Microsoft, which currently dominate the game console market with their PS4 and Xbox One.

Meanwhile, whether geared for casual or traditional gaming, the iPhone 6 appears all set to play both roles with gusto as the first Apple phablet is rumoured to pack an A8 processing chip with 64-bit computing capabilities and up to 4GB of RAM.

The handset would also showcase longer battery life due to its higher battery rating and recharging on-the-go, thanks to a likely solar panel to be embedded within.

The screen size should be a gamers' delight, said to be sporting a 5-inch profile but with emphasis on one-hand use, hinting of not-too-big body make.

The iPhone 6 release date is not expected until the second half of 2014 but analysts insist a touchdown by summer of the same year would be hardly surprising.