Is the new iPhone 16 coming? What to expect at Apple's 'It's Glowtime' event
Apple's "It's Glowtime" event is just a few hours away and the new iPhones could be coming soon.
Those looking to catch the upcoming event can stream it through YouTube, Apple TV, and Apple's website on Sept. 10, 1 a.m. Philippine time.
Here's what you can expect at the coming launch.
The iPhone 16 series
The tech company launched its last flagship phone, the iPhone 15 series, almost a year ago on Sept. 13, 2023. As Apple releases a new phone every year, the next iPhone 16 is expected at this next big Apple event.
So far, leaks have shown that the new iPhone 16 will look similar to its predecessor, albeit with some design and size changes. For one, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will feature a vertical camera layout instead of the diagonal one. Meanwhile, the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are said to be getting bigger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays.
All of them will reportedly feature the Action Button previously seen on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max and a new capture button for snapping photos below the power button.
The Pro versions are also slated to get camera upgrades, including a larger 48MP sensor and 5x tetraprism telephoto lens.
According to alleged early development versions of iOS 18, all four models are also predicted to use the same new A18 chip to support Apple Intelligence.
Apple Watch Series 10, plastic Watch SE
Along with the iPhone, the tech giant usually releases a new smartwatch during its fall launches. The next Apple Watch Series 10, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, may be getting a bigger 49mm display and sleep apnea detection.
Gurman also wrote in his newsletter that Apple may be releasing a "more kid-friendly" Watch SE made of plastic.
Meanwhile, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 may be getting "almost no" new hardware upgrades compared to last year's Ultra 2.
AirPods 4
The AirPods could be getting a refresh this year. According to MacRumors, it will likely come in two variants at different price points. Both will get a redesign as they will be fitted with a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port and shorter stems like the AirPods Pro.
The pricier of the two is rumored to be getting active noise cancellation and a speaker in the charging case for Find My tracking.
Both earbuds are also expected to get the same H2 chip seen on the Airpods Pro 2nd generation.
Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will stream on September 10, 1 a.m Philippine time.
