The iPhone 16 could be released on September 20: what’s new?
By ForGeeks Apple is likely to release its new iPhone 16 lineup on Friday, September 20. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to hold an event to unveil the iPhone 16 models, the next-generation Apple Watch and updated AirPods on Tuesday, Sept. 10. An official date for the event has not yet been announced, but invitations to the media are expected to be sent out as early as this week.
An official date for the event has not yet been announced, but media invitations are expected to be sent out as early as this week.
What to expect from the iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 lineup promises a slew of new features and improvements. Here’s what we should expect:
Bigger display
While no dramatic changes to the exterior design are expected, slight increases in display size and a new aspect ratio are expected for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. All four iPhone 16 models will feature a new grip button, which will provide slimmer control when taking photos and videos.
A new grip button is expected on all four iPhone 16 models.
Design Changes
Standard iPhone 16 models will likely get a vertical camera layout. Apple has used a diagonal layout in recent models, but the new design could allow for better spatial video recording using the ultra-wide and wide cameras. In addition, the action button, first introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro, will also become available in standard iPhone 16 models. This button replaces the traditional audio mode switch and can perform a variety of functions, such as activating the flashlight, turning on the camera, launching shortcuts, controlling focus modes, translator, and more.
Action button will be available on the iPhone 16 Pro.
Apple Intelligence and improved Siri
With iOS 18.1, Apple will introduce Apple Intelligence, a set of AI tools powered by machine learning models. Some of these innovations may be exclusive to iPhone 16 models. The iPhone 16 is also expected to get an improved microphone for better interaction with Siri, which will be especially relevant when combined with the new Apple Intelligence features.
The iPhone 16 is expected to get an improved microphone for better interaction with Siri, which will be especially relevant when combined with the new Apple Intelligence features.
New Camera
Photography enthusiasts can expect an improved 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera in the iPhone 16 Pro models, which will provide better image quality, especially in low light. Also, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to get 5x telephoto lenses, previously only available in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models are also rumored to get 5x telephoto lenses, previously available only in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Battery Innovation
The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to utilize «stacked battery» technology to increase battery capacity and extend battery life. This technology could be complemented by faster MagSafe wired and wireless charging.
Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to utilize stacked battery» to increase battery capacity and extend battery life.
Processor Update
The iPhone 16 Pro and Max models will be equipped with the A18 Pro processor, which will deliver improvements in Neural Engine speed and performance, as well as support for advanced generative AI capabilities. Standard models are likely to get a variant of the new A18 chip, but exact specs have not yet been confirmed.
More details are expected.
Other iPhone 16 rumors
iPhone 16 Pro Max could be the first with a super-telephoto camera, which will provide a much larger optical zoom. The iPhone 16 Pro models could also get the Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem, which will provide faster and more efficient 5G connectivity. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the iPhone 16 Pro models could support Wi-Fi 7 technology, which would allow speeds of up to 40Gbps.
