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iPhone 16 Announcement

Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event is scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 10 a.m. PT. It is the company’s major opportunity to unveil a bunch of hardware ahead of the holiday season, and we’re expecting to see a whole host of new devices including the much anticipated iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 - What to Expect

The iPhone 16 is likely to be the star of the show and will include a number of improvements over its predecessor.

• Edge-to-edge displays, with smaller bezels, resulting in bigger screens without increasing the overall footprint.
• New glass molded lens for a thinner and lighter design, offering dramatically increased optical zoom capabilities.
• A vertical camera setup, and a new “Capture” button for quick access to different camera capabilities.
• Larger batteries for improved battery life.
• Wi-Fi 7 for faster wireless connectivity on Pro models.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to boast an even larger display, with bezels shrinking from 1.5mm to 1.4mm. This will reportedly bump the Pro Max’s screen size from 6.69 to 6.86 inches, while maintaining the same overall footprint.

iPhone 16 Pro

The iPhone 16 Pro, meanwhile, is said to be making the leap from 6.12 to 6.27 inches.

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence, the company’s generative AI offering, is expected to be a key focus of the event, although it may face delays.

• Originally announced at WWDC in June, Apple Intelligence is a “small model” approach trained on limited data relevant to improving the user experience.
• It will almost certainly be a work in progress, as all generative AI is at the end of the day.
• It will be integrated into Siri, which is getting a major update with a new glowing border when listening or processing.

Siri

The update to Siri will include generative AI models, better app integration, and an updated interface.

• Gone is the familiar colorful Siri circle, replaced by a glowing border that surrounds the display when Siri is listening/processing.

Apple Watch Series 10

As the Apple Watch turns 10 this year, Apple is expected to announce a new Apple Watch Series 10. The watch is rumored to have a familiar design but with a larger display, bumping up to 45mm and 49mm models.

• The new Apple Watch Series 10 should be slimmer than its predecessor.
• It is expected to be powered by the new S10 processor, which could bring additional AI functionality.
• A glucose monitor is the most exciting rumored addition.
• Sleep apnea detection is also rumored for the device, but Apple's legal woes with Masimo may hinder this feature.

Apple Watch Ultra 3

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is also expected to receive a new processor, the S10, and is rumored to have sleep apnea detection, though it likely won't be available at launch.

AirPods 4

Apple is reportedly announcing two versions of the AirPods 4:

• A cheaper model that will replace the AirPods 2.
• A more premium version that will replace the AirPods 3, featuring Active Noise Cancelation and Find My features.
• All models will ditch Lightning for USB-C, in compliance with EU mandates.

AirPods Max 2

We may finally get the over-ear AirPods Max 2, four years after the original.

New Macs

New Macs with the M4 chip are rumored to be arriving in November, but we may see a USB-A-less version of the Mac Mini, a new iMac and MacBook Pro before the end of the year.

Mac Mini

A big, USB-A-less version of the Mac Mini is said to be arriving before the end of the year.

Apple Event Livestream

The livestream kicks off on Monday at 10 a.m. PT. Apple loves to sprinkle small hints into these graphics, and this one appears more on the nose than most.