With Google’s Pixel 9 occasion within the rear view mirror, it is time to look forward to the business’s subsequent massive showcase. Apple’s iPhone 16 occasion, arguably the largest date on the tech world’s fall calendar, will happen on September 9 at 1PM ET. And as all the time, rumors in regards to the iPhone 16 lineup have been flying round within the run as much as the occasion.
Apple is utilizing the tagline “It’s Glowtime” on an invitation it despatched to the media. As ordinary, the occasion will happen on the Steve Jobs Theater on the firm’s headquarters, Apple Park, in Cupertino, California.
This yr is more likely to be a extra muted one by way of {hardware} modifications, with Apple maybe inserting extra onus on the software program aspect and AI-powered Apple Intelligence options.
New iPhone 16 options
Apple will definitely improve the chipset that the iPhone runs on, largely as a result of it’s going to wish to be certain all of its present smartphones assist Apple Intelligence. As issues stand, solely the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max have sufficient oomph to take action. Plus, a brand new chipset is a naked minimal improve.
Apple might barely enhance display sizes this yr. The digital camera array might get a brand new look on the bottom iPhone 16, with Apple ditching the sq. and switching to a vertical orientation. Apple is more likely to improve the cameras on a number of fashions too.
There could also be a extra important change on the digital camera entrance as Apple is anticipated so as to add a seize button that features zoom gesture controls. The concept is to make it simpler to take images and shoot movies in panorama mode. It is unclear whether or not the button will likely be out there on the whole lineup or simply the Professional fashions. Nonetheless, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are anticipated to lose the mute swap in favor of the motion button that debuted on the 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max.
Apple Watch Collection 10
In the meantime, Apple usually debuts new Apple Watch fashions at its iPhone occasions. The Apple Watch Collection 10 (or Collection X, maybe) is anticipated to have a brand new chip that may both make the machine extra highly effective or energy environment friendly. The display might be a lot greater, with studies suggesting that Apple plans to ditch the 41mm variant and introduce a 49mm one. Rumors additionally counsel Apple is redesigning the band system with new connectors. This might, sadly, stop you from utilizing your current bands on the Collection X.
All the things else
It is all however sure that iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and Apple’s different main working system updates will go reside very quickly after the occasion. Nonetheless, the much-hyped Apple Intelligence options will not be out there immediately. Since these are within the iOS 18.1 beta, most individuals should await the general public rollout of that model (and equal OS variations on different appropriate units) to check out Apple Intelligence. It is anticipated that Apple will launch iOS 18.1 in October.
Phrase on the road additionally means that we’ll get some up to date AirPods on the occasion. We may even see each entry-level and mid-tier variations of the AirPods 4 in a few weeks, with solely the latter supporting wi-fi charging for the case.
You can watch the iPhone 16 occasion reside on YouTube, Apple’s web site and the Apple TV app. As ever, we’ll have full protection of all the massive information proper right here on Engadget.