Several outlets have published alleged CAD-based renderings of the iPhone 16 in the past few weeks. According to the leaks, the camera island on the new phone may get a pill-shaped makeover. The only visible change on the iPhone 16 Pro is an extra button on the right edge beneath the power button. It won't be a physical button and may act as a camera shutter button. It may also be customizable.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024The iPhone 15 lineup brought significant upgrades, with the Pro model featuring a titanium body and a customizable Action Button, while the standard version included features like Dynamic Island. Expectations are high for the iPhone 16, rumored to have larger screen sizes and potential AI enhancements. The release is anticipated for September, with prices likely to remain similar to the iPhone 15's.
According to photos of alleged dummy iPhone 16 units appearing on X, Apple seems to be adding a programmable action button to every iPhone 16 model. There's a new button on the right side called "Capture," which may be used for zooming and snapping photos more intuitively than currently possible on iPhones. 9to5Mac reports that both iPhone 16 Pro models will be bigger than last year, with the iPhone 16 Pro measuring 6.3 inches and the iPhone 16 Pro Max measuring 6.9 inches.
The iPhone 16 is rumored to feature a redesigned camera bump with vertically aligned lenses that facilitate spatial video recording. Dummy unit displays reveal a slimmer design, corroborating past reports. New color options for the iPhone 16 lineup include Blue, Pink, White, Black, and Green. Expected features include the A18 chip, 8GB of RAM, and new buttons. An announcement is planned for September.
Apple's next big event will be on September 9 at 1 PM ET at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. The company is expected to launch the iPhone 16 lineup during the show, which has the tagline 'It's Glowtime'. Apple Intelligence features will likely be a big part of the event. The company is also rumored to launch the Apple Watch Series 10 and two versions of AirPods.
Apple will unveil the iPhone 16 lineup on September 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater. Notable design updates include larger screens on Pro models, a new dedicated button for photography, and the broader inclusion of the Action Button. Other devices rumored to be unveiled at the event include the Apple Watch Series 10 and possibly two versions of new AirPods, alongside new AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence. iOS 18 and other operating system updates are expected to go live following the event.
Apple is reportedly putting OLED-based screens into all of its iPhones in the iPhone 16 lineup. The company is no longer using displays from Japanese suppliers and ramping up the use of OLEDs from China and South Korea. OLED displays were previously only available in the premium Pro and Pro Max models. The new phones, expected to be announced on September 9, will also feature the introduction of new Apple Intelligence AI features.
Introduced at its 'It's Glowtime' event, Apple's new 'Visual Intelligence' feature enhances visual search via the iPhone 16's Camera Control button. It enables access to Google's search engine and other third-party tools, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, directly from the camera interface for varied tasks.