Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 16, which will undoubtedly be the company’s most potent and camera-rich phone to date (at least for the Pro variants). It is also expected to be the first iPhone to be released across the board – Apple Intelligence.
Apple is expected to showcase additional AI features, such as the capacity to understand what’s on-screen, in addition to the iPhone 16 lineup, a range of new watches, and AirPods. These features will complement the features the company unveiled at WWDC in June, – which included enhanced Siri, image generation, AI rewrite, and the ability to record and transcribe calls.
When And How To Watch The iPhone 16 Event?
On September 9 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT, Apple will host a live, in-person presentation for the iPhone 16, and The Verge will be there to cover all the news live via blogging. The event will also be shown live on Apple TV, YouTube, and the company website.
What Can We Expect From The September Apple Event?
Historically, in September, Apple releases a new range of iPhones together with Watches. It is highly likely that the corporation will introduce new smartphones and wearables this time around as well. A new iPhone 16 series is rumored to be released by Apple. Four variations are anticipated: the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max.
Processing power will be needed for Apple Intelligence. Over the past few years, Apple has been introducing a new, more powerful chip for the Pro model and giving the best processor from the previous generation to the base-model iPhone. According to rumors, all iPhone 16 models will get the new A18 CPU, making the A17 Pro processor found in the iPhone 15 Pro the only A-series chip that currently supports Apple Intelligence. Beyond that, we expect the release of new Apple Watches and AirPods.
The iPhone 16 Has A Redesigned Camera
This year, the primary iPhone 16 models will have new colors and a slightly different design. The camera module will now feature two lenses stacked vertically, similar to the iPhone 12 and iPhone X, rather than diagonally, as was the case with the iPhone 13, if leaked dummy units are to be believed.
For viewing on the Vision Pro, a vertical lens arrangement would better support spatial video capture of landscapes. Although there’s no word on a Vision Pro update, perhaps something will be released to sustain consumer interest in Apple’s mixed reality technology.
Better battery life is another benefit of the iPhone 16 series, according to Apple specialist Ming-Chi Kuo.
Among the many things Google criticized Apple for at the Pixel 9 presentation was the possibility that the iPhone 16 Pro might eventually sport the same cameras as the Pro Max. The 5x “tetraprism” telephoto lenses, which are presently only available on the 15 Pro Max, may be included in both models. According to rumors, the larger 48MP sensor in the new Pros will also result in notable quality enhancements for the ultrawide camera.
We expect a new rose finish for the Pro models and a Zune-brown “bronze” titanium coating. The screens of the standard and Max models are expected to be marginally larger than those of the iPhone 15. Gurman claims that the Pro Max’s display will increase from 6.7 to 6.9 inches, while the Pro’s would go from 6.1 to 6.3 inches.
The iPhone may get pressure-sensitive side buttons in the future, along with a capability akin to that of a DSLR that allows you to focus with mild pressure and capture a picture by applying more force. Although it’s probably a feature exclusive to Pro users, the standard 16 may also get it.
The design of the iPhone 16 models won’t change all that much overall.
The actual thing to look out for is a model with a bigger screen, but the next Apple Watch Series 10 (or X?) may have a slimmer and more elegant shell than the previous Series 9 model. Gurman thinks the Series 10 will have a new CPU along with a 49mm screen option similar to the Apple Watch Ultra.
An updated Apple Watch Ultra is also anticipated for extreme sports enthusiasts and nature lovers, and a plastic Apple Watch SE is also expected to be released.
Airpods On The Double
New AirPods for beginning and midrange models, as well as a potential USB-C variant of the over-the-ear AirPods Max that may come in new colors, are expected to be part of the upcoming headphone collection.
Gurman claims that two new AirPods models will take the place of the second-and third-generation variants. There are rumors that the mid-range model will feature speakers in the charging case for Find My Support in addition to a Pro-style design with noise cancellation.
It is said that sales of Apple’s third-generation AirPods have lagged behind those of the second generation. The third version may be more expensive and have an ungainly design similar to the AirPods Pro without detachable ear tips. Although the two new versions do not come with ear tips, Apple’s switch from Lightning to USB-C charging cases will be completed with their cases.
Perhaps A New Mini
Not the iPhone Mini, please. I apologize to other smartphone users who are one-handed. (I’m holding out for Apple to make a comeback; I still use an iPhone 13 Mini). But Gurman claims that Apple is working on a new Mac Mini that will be almost as compact as an Apple TV. October may see the release of a M Pro chip version of the new Mac Mini, which is anticipated to arrive in warehouses this month. Given the limited lead time, the new Mac Mini may be announced during the iPhone event; – otherwise, it might be the subject of a separate event, such as the prime-time event that Apple had for the vibrant iMac M3 refresh last year.
Final Word
At the next Apple Event on September 9, 2024, the iPhone 16 series will be released. The A18 series chipset is expected to power the upcoming iPhone models; the A18 Pro processor is most likely to be found in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The most powerful and quick processor on the market, the A17 Pro chipset, was introduced by Apple with the iPhone 15 Pro versions last year. It is interesting to speculate about the potential power of the incoming A18 Pro chipset in relation to the Pro model CPU from the previous year.