Apple is set to host its ‘It’s Glowtime’ event later today at 10:30 PM IST and the brand is expected to make huge announcements at the event, including new hardware which of course, includes the new iPhone 16 series. There’s not only iPhone 16 series to look forward to, but other new devices from Apple as well. Here’s everything you can expect from the Apple ‘It’s Glowtime’ event.
iPhone 16 series
Consisting of the same four models as last year, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple is expected to bring upgrades to all of them. The camera details of the iPhone 16 devices has already been leaked once before, suggesting the standard and Plus models will have two cameras same as before, including the primary wide camera that provides a 1X and 2X zoom, and a secondary ultra wide camera for the .5X zoom out.
The primary sensor, like in last year’s iPhone 15, will be a 48MP lens with an f/1.6 Apertureand 2X Optical Zoom telephoto capabilities. The ultrawide sensor though, will get a faster f/2.2 aperture from the f/2.4 it had before, allowing for better light intake in low-light shots. Moreover, the non-Pro model iPhones are also believed to support macro photography for the first time.
Coming to the Pro models, they’ll have the same setup as last year, including a wide camera, an ultra wide camera, and a telephoto camera. However, the Pro model will have an upgraded 5x telephoto sensor we saw last year only on the 15 Pro Max. This sensor will be shared with the iPhone 16 Pro Max as well, and will essentially replace the 3X telephoto lens we saw in the iPhone 15 Pro. This telephoto lens will be a 12MP sensor with an f/2.8 aperture.
The main sensor remains unchanged from iPhone 15 Pro devices, including a 48MP lens with an f/1.78 aperture. Finally, the iPhone 16 Pro and the Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48MP ultrawide angle sensor that will have the same pixel-binning feature as the primary camera. It will have .7 micrometer pixels when shooting at full Resolution or 1.4 micrometer when used as a quad pixel.
All four of the iPhone 16 models will also pack a new Capture button which will be located on the lower-right corner, below the power button. It is a capacitive button designed to be used exclusively by camera-specific apps. Users will be able to choose which camera app it opens once clicked, be they Apple’s or third-party ones.
Once in the camera app, it has a force-sensitive half-press that will rely on a developer API. This could, for example, lock the exposure and focus, before you press it completely to capture the photo. As it is capacitive, it can also act as a trackpad of sorts. Sliding your finger along the button, which is also tied to a developer API, can do different actions. Apple may use it to allow users to zoom in or out when on the viewfinder screen, choosing different filters, and more.
In terms of design, only the standard and Plus models are expected to see a redesigned camera module with vertically stacked Sensors while the Pro and Pro Max will retain the same look as their predecessors. However, as per Mark Gurman, the Pro models will feature noticeably thinner bezels around the display. The displays will also be brighter and bigger, going up to 6.9-inches on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
When it comes to performance, the iPhone 16 series will pack Apple’s A18 Pro chipset, focused mainly on introducing AI enhancements to iPhones rather than a performance boost. The internal graphene thermal system is also said to be optimised. In addition, there will be significant upgrades in the battery department, too, so the iPhones can last longer. Not only that, but the 128GB storage model could be completely omitted for the Pro models, meaning they could start at the same prices as last year but would offer 256GB storage instead on the Pro model, as the iPhone 15 Pro Max also didn’t have a 128GB model.
Aside from this, the new iPhones will come packed with Apple Intelligence features and will run on iOS 18. All four models are expected to pack these AI features, unlike last year’s iPhones where only the 15 Pro and the 15 Pro Max support Apple Intelligence. RAM will also be upgraded from 6GB on previous models to 8GB for efficient working of the AI features.
Finally, the Pro models will now come in a gold titanium shade to replace blue titanium, while the black, white and natural options will be retained. The non-Pro versions will retail in yellow shade, replacing the white and will get new shades of green, pink and blue.
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Apple AirPods (4th Gen)
Apple is expected to offer two new 4th gen non-Pro AirPods models that will have updated designs (resembling AirPods Pro), redesigned cases, and USB-C charging. The upper-end version of the two models will include active noise cancellation, a feature it would borrow from the AirPods Pro. The cases of the two new AirPods will include a speaker so they can support the Find My feature in case the user loses them. They’ll also pack better battery life and audio quality over the previous generation model.
Apple Watch Series 10
At the ‘It’s Glowtime’ event, Apple will also introduce the Watch Series 10, that’s expected to sport bigger displays, a thinner body, with even thinner bezels around the display than Watch Series 9. For the first time since the Watch Series 7, the flagship Apple Watch model will get an updated look.
A major new health feature is also coming to Apple Watch Series 10, which is sleep apnea detection. This feature aims to detect whether the wearer may have sleep apnea and will recommend further testing with a healthcare professional if necessary. Although Apple is preparing to introduce this capability, it may not be available immediately when the new model hits the market.
Apple may also introduce a Black colour for its Apple Watch Ultra 2, while the Ultra 3 is seemingly not coming until next year.