Apple Glowtime Event 2024: Apple's latest iPhones, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, are confirmed to launch on September 9. The Cupertino-based tech giant will host its "Glowtime" event on September 9 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (10:30 PM IST), where it will unveil the iPhone 16 series, Watch Series 10, Watch Ultra 3, Watch SE 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max 2. The Apple Glowtime event will be hosted at Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, California, United States. The iPhone 16 launch event will be streamed live on Apple's official website, Apple TV app and YouTube channel, making it accessible to audiences worldwide.
The invitation from Apple suggests that the event will highlight the new Apple Intelligence features in the iPhone 16 series, which are expected to be added later with a software update.
iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Price In India
Leaks suggest that iPhone 16 prices might go up this year due to higher production costs. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to be priced similarly to last year, around Rs 79,900 and Rs 89,900. However, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max might see a price increase of up to Rs 10,000 in India. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were priced at Rs 1,34,900 and Rs 1,59,900 when they launched in 2023.
iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Colour Options
As per reports, the standard iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus models will come in black, green, pink, blue and white colours, with purple and yellow options no longer available. The iPhone 16 Pro models, on the other hand, are expected to be offered in black, white or silver, gray or Natural Titanium and a new rose gold colour replacing the previous Blue Titanium.
iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Specifications
The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will keep the same sizes as their predecessors but will feature minor design updates. One big change is the new vertical camera lens arrangement, replacing the previous diagonal setup. Additionally, all iPhone 16 models will include a new Capture Button, similar to a digital camera shutter button, making it easier to take photos.
Leaks suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro models might see a size increase for the first time in years, with the iPhone 16 Pro featuring a 6.3-inch display and the iPhone 16 Pro Max having a 6.9-inch display. The Pro models will also include the Tetraprism 5x optical zoom lens, which was previously available only on the Pro Max models.
The Action Button, introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models, will now be present on all iPhone 16 models. This button can perform various tasks, such as turning on the flashlight, accessing the camera or launching shortcuts.
Battery capacities have been slightly increased across all models, with the iPhone 16 featuring a 3,561mAh battery and the iPhone 16 Pro Max having a 4,676mAh battery. The Pro models are expected to support faster charging, with 40W wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging.