With Google’s Pixel 9 event within the rear view mirror, it is time to sit up for the trade’s subsequent massive showcase. Apple’s iPhone 16 occasion, arguably the most important date on the tech world’s fall calendar, will happen on September 9 at 1PM ET.
Apple is utilizing the tagline “It is Glowtime” on an invitation it despatched to the media. As normal, the occasion will happen on the Steve Jobs Theater on the firm’s headquarters, Apple Park, in Cupertino, California.
As at all times, rumors in regards to the iPhone 16 lineup have been flying around in the run up to the event. Nonetheless, it is more likely to be a extra muted yr by way of {hardware} adjustments, with Apple maybe putting extra onus on the software program facet and AI-powered Apple Intelligence options.
Apple will definitely improve the chipset that the iPhone runs on, largely as a result of it would need to be certain that 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 could slightly increase screen sizes this yr. The digicam 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 digicam entrance as Apple is anticipated to add a capture button that features zoom gesture controls. The thought is to make it simpler to take images and shoot movies in panorama mode. It is unclear whether or not the button might be accessible on the complete lineup or simply the Professional fashions. Nonetheless, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are anticipated to lose the mute swap in favor of the action button that debuted on the 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max.
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 features will not be accessible straight away. Since these are in the iOS 18.1 beta, most individuals should watch for the general public rollout of that model (and equal OS variations on different suitable units) to check out Apple Intelligence. It is anticipated that Apple will launch iOS 18.1 in October.
In the meantime, Apple usually debuts new Apple Watch fashions at its iPhone occasions. The Apple Watch Collection 10 (or Collection X, maybe) is expected to have a brand new chip that may both make the gadget extra highly effective or energy environment friendly. The display screen could possibly be a lot larger, with reviews 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 present bands on the Collection X.
Phrase on the road additionally means that we’ll get some up to date AirPods on the occasion. We might 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.
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