- Today marks the highly anticipated release of the iPhone 16.
For over a decade now, Apple has been hosting its major annual event in September, showcasing the latest iPhone models, Apple Watches, and other goodies. This year's extravaganza is set for September 9, taking place at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino. The main attraction will be live and in person for your viewing pleasure.
Though Apple traditionally keeps details under lock and key, there are already some hints about this year's offerings. The iPhone, Apple's cornerstone product, has typically been the star of the September show, excluding the affordable SE versions. The Apple Watch also makes its annual appearance at this event. However, this year, the mid-range AirPods might just steal the limelight.
iPhone 16 Pre-Event Gossip
This year's iPhone 16 series is rumored to see a modest upgrade. The basic iPhone 16 models are expected to mirror the Pro versions of last year in many respects. They'll boast an Action button, a more powerful chip ready for Apple's AI offense, Apple Intelligence, a stronger camera, and optical enhancements for 3D video recording. And yes, there will be new color options.
The Pro models, on the other hand, are reportedly getting a size boost. Both will feature larger screens, with the iPhone 16 Pro offering a 6.3-inch display and the iPhone 16 Pro Max a 6.9-inch display. The design will subtly adjust, with narrower display edges and a slightly larger housing. The basic design remains the same, but Apple may introduce a titanium housing in a new bronze hue. The smaller Pro is even said to inherit the 5x zoom previously reserved for the Max.
Apple Watch 10 and Ultra 3: Bigger is Better
The Apple Watch Series is also rumored to be getting a screen size upgrade. The Series 10 will feature a 45mm screen in the smaller version, just like the larger Series 9 model. The larger Series 9 model will upsize to a 49mm screen, matching the current Apple Watch Ultra. The Ultra is set to grow even further with a 52mm screen. New features are also on the horizon, including stress recognition and sleep apnea detection.
AirPods: Mid-Range takes Center Stage
The AirPods are tipped to bring some exciting new features this year, with the standard models possibly debuting noise cancellation for the first time. Until now, only the pricier AirPods Pro offered this feature. Apple's luxury headphones, the AirPods Max, are also rumored to be getting their first refresh. The biggest change could be the introduction of a USB-C connection, enabling lossless audio playback via cable.
Stay tuned to stern.de in the coming weeks to find out the official details and how these products perform in real life.
The camera on the new iPhone 16 models is expected to have a stronger capabilities, with optical enhancements for 3D video recording. Additionally, the mid-range AirPods might feature noise cancellation, a feature previously exclusive to the AirPods Pro.
