Apple iPhone 16 launch today live: Apple Inc. will hold its ‘glowtime’ special event today on September 9 and the tech giant is expected to launch its new iPhone 16 series and Apple Watch Series 10.
In addition to the hardware announcements, Apple is likely to reveal when its latest software updates will roll out. These include iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and macOS Sequoia.
When & Where to Watch?
The Apple ‘glowtime’ special event, will be held as usual at Apple Cupertino Park in California. It will kick off at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET), with a global audience tuning in virtually.
You can stream the event live on Apple’s website, their YouTube channel, or through the Apple TV app.
What Devices Can We Expect?
Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to unveil four new iPhones at the Glowtime event on September 9, according to reports.
The smartphones include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Although Apple has remained characteristically tight-lipped about the new iPhone lineup, rumors, and leaks have revealed many details about the upcoming devices.
What Price Can We Expect?
The iPhone 16 is expected to start at $799 in the United States. The iPhone 16 Plus is expected to cost $899, while the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may have higher starting prices. The iPhone 16 Pro may start at $1,099 for the 256GB variant, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max may start at $1,199.
What Specs Can We Look Forward To?
- Larger display: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to come with a larger 6.3-inch (up from 6.1-inch) and 6.9-inch (up from 6.7-inch) display than their predecessors.
- Thinner bezels: Apple is rumored to be using a new Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for the iPhone 16 Pro models, which could result in slimmer bezels compared to last year’s Pro models.
- Processor: Apple is expected to power the iPhone 16 Pro models with the A18 Pro chipsets. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 16 variants are likely to be powered by the A18 chipset (lower clock speed).
- New Colour: The phones are expected to be available in a fresh palette of colors, including blue, green, pink, white, and black. Leaks also suggest that Apple could be looking to add a new brownish shade to the iPhone 16 Pro series, which could be called Desert Titanium. Other rumors suggest that there could be the addition of a Gold color option this year.
- Camera: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to feature an improved 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It will likely retain the tetraprism telephoto lens of the predecessor iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- Battery: The device could be powered by a 4,676mAh battery.
- Storage: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is likely to start with a base storage of 256GB and ditch the 128GB variant similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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