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Apple fans, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated iPhone 16 is expected to be unveiled soon. Apple has already sent out media invitations for a special event on Monday, September 9th, with the intriguing tagline “It’s Glowtime.” This new iPhone, the successor to the iPhone 15, is set to launch shortly after the debut of Google’s Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, stirring up even more excitement in the tech world.
One of the standout features of the iPhone 16 will be the introduction of Apple Intelligence, now available for testing in the second developer beta of iOS 18.1. This cutting-edge AI technology is poised to redefine the iPhone experience, making this release particularly noteworthy.
Rumors are swirling about several significant upgrades for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. Expected enhancements include more power-efficient displays, larger screens, improved zoom lenses, and the addition of an action button across all 2024 iPhone models. These upgrades could make the iPhone 16 series a game-changer in the smartphone market.
For those eager to learn more, be sure to check out the details on Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 event and how to watch it live.
While the iPhone 16 series will undoubtedly showcase impressive hardware upgrades, it’s also a platform for Apple’s new suite of AI-powered features. This focus on AI comes at a time when competitors like Samsung and Google are equipping their phones with similar technologies to simplify tasks like writing messages and editing photos.
iPhone 16 Release Date: What We Know So Far
Apple has officially sent out invitations for its highly anticipated annual fall iPhone launch event, where the iPhone 16 is expected to make its debut. The event is scheduled for Monday, September 9, at 10 a.m. PT. We accurately predicted the week of the event, though not the exact day, based on Apple’s previous patterns. Typically, the event occurs on the Tuesday of the second week of September, depending on when Labor Day falls. This year, however, Apple chose to host it on a Monday. (For reference, the iPhone 15 event took place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.)Apple has only held the event on a Wednesday twice, with the most recent being the iPhone 14 launch on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.As is customary, new iPhones usually go on sale shortly after the event, typically on the Friday of the following week. If this pattern holds, the iPhone 16 is expected to be available starting Friday, September 20. (For comparison, preorders for the iPhone 13 began on September 17, with the official release on September 24.)
iPhone 16 design
Rumors of larger screen sizes for select iPhone 16 models are gaining momentum. The latest comes from the Korean publication The Elec, which reported in April that certain iPhone 16 models are expected to feature innovative screen technology, leading to thinner bezels—the frame surrounding the phone’s display. This could mean a slightly larger screen area for some iPhone 16 models, though it’s unclear which ones will benefit from this upgrade.
Apple has a history of debuting display enhancements in its Pro models before eventually extending them to more affordable versions. According to reports, display manufacturers have introduced a new border reduction structure technology. This advancement allows for more compact control circuitry, resulting in slimmer bezels and potentially larger screens.
The last iPhone Plus
The iPhone 16 Plus might be the last of Apple’s larger standard iPhones. Reports suggest that Apple plans to discontinue the Plus model in its lineup next year and replace it with a new ultra-thin premium model, rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Slim. This information comes from two analysts well-known for their accurate Apple predictions: Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities and Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities, as reported by 9to 5Mac.
iPhone 16 colors
Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared his color predictions for the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup. In a May post on X, Kuo mentioned that the blue color option available for the iPhone 15 Pro will be discontinued. In its place, a new rose color will be introduced for both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Additionally, he predicted that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will feature a white color option, replacing the current yellow model.
iPhone 16 Pro screen size
When it comes to screen sizes, Apple has stuck with the same two options for its iPhone Pro models since 2020, offering the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max. However, rumors suggest that this could change with the iPhone 16 Pro models, which are expected to feature larger screens.
Display analyst Ross Young hinted earlier this year that the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 6.3-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max could boast a 6.9-inch display. This rumor was later backed up by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who reported that the iPhone 16 Pro models might increase in size by “a couple tenths of an inch diagonally.
iPhone 15 screen sizes
iPhone 15: 6.1 inches
iPhone 15 Plus: 6.7 inches
iPhone 15 Pro: 6.1 inches
iPhone 15 Pro Max: 6.7 inches
Rumored iPhone 16 screen sizes
iPhone 16: 6.1 inches
iPhone 16 Plus: 6.7 inches
iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3 inches
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 6.9 inches
Another potential upgrade for the iPhone 16 displays is improved power efficiency. According to a report from TheElec, Samsung Display is working on a new material set called M14 specifically for Apple. This technology is expected to debut in next year’s iPhones. M14 will replace the current blue fluorescent technology with blue phosphorescence technology, offering even greater power efficiency than the existing LTPO displays used in Pro models.
iPhone 16 will have more AI tricks
AI has been one of the biggest tech buzzwords of the year, and Apple is joining the trend with its own advancements. Following the lead of rivals Samsung and Google, who highlighted their new AI capabilities in their flagship phones, Apple introduced Apple Intelligence during its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
Apple Intelligence offers a range of features, including ChatGPT integration, tools for proofreading and rewriting text in various tones, enhanced Siri functionalities for tech support and more personalized responses, and the ability to generate images and emojis. These AI features are expected to be included across all models in the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup, running on iOS 18 right from the start.
iPhone 16 capture button?
The upcoming iPhone 16 is creating excitement with rumors of a new Capture Button designed to streamline photography and video recording, especially when the phone is held in landscape mode. According to MacRumors, this button could be positioned on the right side of the iPhone, where the mmWave antenna is located on US models. It is expected to be pressure-sensitive, allowing users to take a photo with a hard press, autofocus with a light press, and even recognize swiping left and right.
Similar to how Apple introduced the Action Button on its Pro models before extending it to more affordable versions, the Capture Button may debut on the Pro models of the iPhone 16 and eventually be available on other models.
iPhone 16 and 16 Plus get an action button
In March, AppleInsider shared a series of photos that reportedly showcase 3D-printed dummy models of the rumored iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. The images suggest that the iPhone 16 might feature a vertical camera stack, as opposed to the diagonal arrangement seen in previous models, and include an action button similar to the one found on last year’s iPhone 15 Pro.
iPhone 16 camera features
Both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max might feature 5x telephoto lenses next year. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, a tetraprism lens could be included in both Pro models, rather than being exclusive to the Pro Max. Currently, the iPhone 15 Pro offers a 12-megapixel 3x optical zoom, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max boasts a 12-megapixel 5x optical zoom camera, equivalent to a 120mm lens on a full-frame camera.
If this rumor proves accurate, it could signify a significant design shift. Previously, Apple cited the larger body of the Pro Max as the reason for its exclusive 5x telephoto lens, leaving the Pro model with less zoom capability.
Additionally, MacRumors has uncovered a recent leak suggesting that Apple may be investigating a new technology to enhance photo quality. The rumor indicates that Apple could introduce anti-reflective technology in its camera manufacturing process, potentially reducing issues like lens flare and producing more realistic images.
iPhone 16 processors: A18 chip for all
In a departure from the past two years, it appears that all four iPhone 16 models will feature a new-generation Apple chipset, all branded as A18. According to a MacRumors report citing Jeff Pu, an executive analyst at Haitong International Securities, each model will be equipped with an A18 series chip. The Pro iPhone models will receive the A18 Bionic Pro, while the standard models will come with the regular A18.
Currently, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus use the A16 Bionic, which first appeared in the 2022 iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, while the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are powered by the A17 Pro processor. Pu notes that the A18 chip will be produced using TSMC’s advanced 3-nanometer manufacturing process.
Will the iPhone 16 be foldable?
Probably not. While major phone manufacturers like Google, Oppo, OnePlus, and Samsung have already launched several generations of foldable devices, Apple has remained notably reserved about the possibility of a foldable iPhone. However, recent rumors suggest that Apple might be working on a “clamshell” design for an iPhone, potentially launching as early as 2026, according to a report from The Information last Tuesday.
This new design is expected to align with Apple’s plans to introduce advanced camera technologies, including a variable aperture. Despite ongoing speculation, it remains unclear why Apple has not yet released a folding iPhone, even though the company is believed to have been developing foldable designs since at least 2019.
