Apple iPhone 16 released today (September 9): Apple will hold a special “Glowtime” event on September 9, and the technology giant is expected to launch the new iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10 and software updates. Check times, viewing locations and other details here.
Apple iPhone 16 releasing today: Apple will host a special “Glowtime” event on September 9 where the technology giant is expected to launch the new iPhone 16 series and Apple Watch Series 10.
In addition to the hardware announcements, Apple is also expected to announce release dates for upcoming software updates. These include iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, VisionOS 2, and macOS Sequoia.
Where and when to watch
Apple’s ” Glowtime ” special event will be held as usual at Apple Cupertino Park in California. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Time) and will be watched virtually by a global audience.
What devices can we expect?
According to reports, Apple CEO Cook may launch four new iPhone devices at the global event on September 9.
What price can we expect?
According to Bloomberg, Apple is expected to produce the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in India . Hence, most observers expect the retail prices of these devices to drop in the country.
What specifications can we expect?
- Bigger displays: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature bigger 6.3-inch (from 6.1-inch) and 6.9-inch (from 6.7-inch) displays than their predecessors.
- Thinner bezels: Apple is rumoured to be using new Bezel Reduction Structure (BRS) technology on the iPhone 16 Pro models, which could result in narrower bezels than last year’s Pro models.
- Processor: Apple is expected to power the iPhone 16 Pro model equipped with the A18 Pro chipset. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 16 model may be powered by the A18 chipset (lower clock speed).
- New colours: The phones are expected to be available in new colours including blue, green, pink, white and black. The leak also suggests that Apple is looking to add a new brown shade to the iPhone 16 Pro series, which could be called “Desert Titanium”. Other rumours suggest a gold option could be added this year.
- Camera: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to be equipped with an improved 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It may retain the four-prism telephoto lens of the previous iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- Battery: This device could be powered by a 4,676mAh battery.
- Storage: The iPhone 16 Pro Max will likely start with 256GB of base storage and skip the 128GB variant similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.