Today, Apple is going to host the 2024 “It’s Glowtime” event. The highly anticipated iPhone 16 Series and Apple Watch Series 10 will be unveiled by the tech giant at today’s Apple Event. Some of the features and specs of the next iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models have been leaked and speculated about in a big way. This article provides complete details about the event schedule, where to head for the webcast, and the anticipated pricing of the iPhone 16 lineup in India.
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How to watch the ‘It’s Glowtime’ event 2024?
Today, September 9, 2024, is the day of the Apple Glowtime Special Event 2024 at Apple Park in Cupertino’s Steve Jobs Theatre. Indian viewers can watch the event live via live streaming. The event will also feature the launch of the iPhone 16, available for streaming on Apple’s official website, YouTube channel, and Apple TV app.
Apple Event timings
The Apple Event in India will start at 10:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and 10:00 AM PT (Pacific Time) as well as 1:00 PM ET (Eastern Time)
What to expect from today’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ event 2024?
Apple’s iPhone 16 series is scheduled to be unveiled today. It appears that the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be part of the new series. A new generation of iOS, iPad, Mac, and other devices may also be released along with the new Apple Watch Series 10. The regular iPhone 16 models will also be in the spotlight this year, despite the intense excitement around the Pro models.
iPhone 16 and 16 Plus
Apple is planning to change the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models’ designs by adding a new camera module that may have a pill-shaped arrangement that is vertically orientated, which would be a change from the previous vertically aligned lens layout.
For the iPhone 16 series, the firm intends to introduce a new Capture button in addition to a new Action Button that will take the place of the mute switch. You might personalise the button to enable different shortcuts. The additional button may serve as a physical shutter button for taking pictures and videos. There will be seven colour options for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White, Purple, and Yellow.
The 6.1-inch display and the normal model’s 6.7-inch screen with a 60Hz refresh rate will be included in Apple’s next iPhone 16 series. However, some sources indicate that Apple might upgrade the display technology for the regular iPhone 16 models.
According to reports, the Apple A18 chipset, which offers enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) functionality and performance, powers the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Compared to the iPhone 15, which had an A16 chipset, this is an improvement. The Apple A18 Pro will power the Pro models, while the A18 SoC may power the regular model. 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6E, and a USB Type-C port—first seen on the iPhone 15 series—could all be present in the next generation of iPhone 16 models. It’s possible that the iPhone 16 will include enhanced Siri, object detection, AI summary, and ChatGPT integration.
Like the iPhone 15 models, Apple plans to release the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with a dual-camera configuration. A 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture may help with low-light performance in addition to the 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture. For video calls and selfies, the front camera will have a 12-megapixel resolution.
There are rumours that the iPhone 16 will have a little better battery life than the iPhone 15, with a 3,561mAh capacity. The iPhone 16 Plus model’s 4,006mAh battery, on the other hand, might be less capacious than the iPhone 15 Plus’s 4,383mAh battery.
iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
As is customary, the presentation will have a special spotlight on Apple’s flagship products for 2024, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. According to reports, Apple is creating Desert Titanium, a new colour preference that might be either dark brown or gold. There are potential colour options for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, including Black, Silver, White, Grey, and Desert Titanium. A brand-new Capture button that functions as a physical shutter for taking photographs and videos might also be included in the iPhone 16 Pro series. As with the iPhone 15 Pro series, the Action Button will stay and be fully customisable.
It is anticipated that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will also have somewhat larger screens; the Pro is predicted to feature a 6.27-inch screen, while the Max may have a 6.85-inch screen. It is anticipated that the series will have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone. It is expected that Samsung’s M15 OLED panel, which offers improved brightness and performance, will be included in the iPhone 16 Pro series. Up to 1200nits of brightness could be available with the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, a 20% improvement over existing versions.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be powered by Apple’s most recent A18 Pro processor, which has an improved neural engine and more cores. After being hinted at during WWDC 2024, the series will be the first to use Apple Intelligence. Graphene sheets will also be included in the iPhone models for better heat management. One can choose between 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of storage.
According to reports, Apple is improving the cameras on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. These phones will reportedly have a triple-camera system with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a telephoto lens that has a 5x and 25x digital zoom, respectively. The third camera sensor might be replaced with a brand-new 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. It’s possible that the front has the same selfie camera as the iPhone 15 Pro series.
Improved battery life is anticipated for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, with the Pro model having a 3,355mAh battery and the Max potentially having a 4,676mAh battery. Along with faster charging, both versions should include 20W wireless and 40W wired capabilities.
iPhone 16 Series price expected
The iPhone 16 series may have a starting price of $799, while the iPhone 16 Plus likely has a starting price of $899. This suggests that the prices of the new models may be comparable to those of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models will open in the third week of September, with prices of Rs 79,900 and Rs 89,900, respectively, for the models in India.
The most expensive iPhone 16 Pro Max could start at $1,199, while the iPhone 16 Pro may cost $1,099, according to rumours. In the Indian market, the new Pro models might cost more than the iPhone 15 Pro series. The standard model may cost one lakh rupees or more, while the iPhone 16 Pro may cost 1.3 lakh rupees or more. During the launch event, the actual pricing information will be disclosed. A week after their official release, the iPhone 16 Pro variants might go for pre-order.
