In June, Apple conducted its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, providing an overview of its plans for the year, which included details about the upcoming iOS 18 update.
Here are the details regarding features in the iOS 18 update.
The moment of anticipation is nearly upon us. Apple’s September event, branded with the phrase “It’s Glowtime,” is set to commence on Monday, and it is expected to focus on the latest additions to the iPhone 16 lineup. In June, Apple conducted its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, providing insights into its plans for the year, including forthcoming features in the iOS 18 update.
iPhone 16 Launch : When and where to watch the Apple ‘It’s Glowtime’ event?
The Apple Glowtime Special Event is scheduled to take place at Apple Cupertino Park in California. It is anticipated that Apple will introduce the iPhone 16 models, along with new versions of the Apple Watch and AirPods.
The Apple Glowtime Special Event is set to take place at Apple Cupertino Park in California. For the audience in India, the event will commence at:
10:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)
10:00 AM PT (Pacific Time)
1:00 PM ET (Eastern Time)
iPhone 16 Launch : What is Apple expected to announce?
The event in September typically focuses on iPhones. Apple is anticipated to unveil a minimum of four new iPhone models, along with potential new color variations.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are anticipated to maintain several design features from the previous year, such as a 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display along with an aluminum chassis. Nonetheless, a significant alteration in design is expected, specifically the transition from the diagonal camera arrangement seen in the iPhone 15 series to a vertical pill-shaped cut-out this year, aimed at enhancing spatial video recording capabilities.
Although iOS 18 was previously introduced at the developers conference, the specific release date is expected to be confirmed, and further updates regarding the operating system may be provided prior to its anticipated launch in September. Additionally, the company might reveal new models of the Apple Watch or enhancements to current models, consistent with its past September events. Apple is expected to unveil four models within the iPhone 16 series: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 , and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Reports suggest that the iPhone 16 series will showcase a shinier titanium finish, enhancing the brushed aluminum aesthetic seen in the iPhone 15 Pro models. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are anticipated to be powered by the A18 Bionic chipset, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are likely to feature the more advanced A18 Pro processor. All variants of the iPhone 16 series will run on iOS 18.
Additionally, Apple is expected to announce the Watch Series 10 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 during the event. There is also speculation regarding the introduction of a more budget-friendly third-generation Apple Watch SE. An updated iteration of Apple AirPods, possibly named Apple AirPods 4, is also anticipated to be launched at the event.
iPhone 16 in India: Expected availability details…
The iPhone 16 series is expected to be available for pre-order immediately following the event. Reports suggest that the base models will likely maintain the pricing of their predecessors, whereas the Pro models may experience a modest price increase.
iPhone 16 specifications (expected)
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are projected to feature larger displays, measuring 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively, in contrast to the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screens of their predecessors.
The introduction of Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology is rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro models, which may lead to thinner bezels compared to last year’s Pro versions. These models are anticipated to be powered by the A18 Pro chip, while the standard iPhone 16 is expected to utilize the A18 chipset, albeit with a slightly reduced clock speed.
The iPhone 16 series is likely to debut with new color options, including blue, green, pink, white, and black, along with a potential new Desert Titanium hue for the Pro models and possible Gold variants.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature an enhanced 48MP ultra-wide camera while maintaining the tetraprism telephoto lens from the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to be equipped with a 4,676mAh battery.
In terms of storage, similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is likely to forgo the 128GB option, starting instead with 256GB as the base storage configuration.
