Today’s Apple event: iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch 10 series, AirPods 4 and everything expected

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus:

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to retain many of the same design elements as last year, including a 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display and an aluminum body. However, a major design change is likely to be the change in camera layout from a diagonal configuration on the iPhone 15 series to a vertical pill-shaped cutout this year to facilitate spatial video recording.

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are also likely to get a major performance boost with the addition of Apple’s A18 chipset and a base variant of 8GB of RAM (up from 6GB last year). The new upgrades are said to help the phones support the new Apple Intelligence features.

Standard iPhone models may also get the action button, which was introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro series last year.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max:

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have larger screens of 6.3 inches (vs. 6.1 inches) and 6.9 inches (vs. 6.7 inches). Apple is rumored to be using a new Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for the iPhone 16 Pro models, which could lead to a significant reduction in bezels.

The new iPhone 16 Pro models are likely to be powered by the A18 Pro chipset with support for 8GB of RAM. It is also likely to get an improved Neural Engine, which is probably a big marketing ploy for Apple to show off its AI capabilities.

The two Pro models will likely get a major camera upgrade with the addition of a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, compared to last year’s 12MP shooter. The iPhone 16 Pro model is also likely to match the Pro Max with the addition of a 5x optical zoom on the telephoto lens.

Rumors also suggest that there could be a new touch-sensitive “Capture Button” that could make its debut today on iPhone 16 Pro variants. The button is likely to function similarly to a shutter release on a DSLR and could allow users to focus on a subject, zoom in and out, and take photos.

Apple is also likely to introduce a new titanium gold color this year, replacing last year’s titanium blue variant.

AirPods 4, Apple Watch SE and more:

Apple is rumored to launch 2 new variants of the AirPods 4 at its ‘It’s Glowtime’ event today. The two versions of AirPods 4 will likely have similar design features and follow the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, respectively. The main distinction between the entry-level and mid-level AirPods 4 could be active noise cancellation; the mid-level model will include ANC, while the entry-level model will not. The premium variant of the AirPods 4 can also be distinguished by a top-of-the-line speaker case and Apple’s Find My. Apple is also expected to release the Watch SE 3, a refreshed Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 3.

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Published: 09 Sep 2024, 09:30 IST