Apple Announces iPhone 16 Presentation

Apple has started the countdown to the presentation iPhone 16. The Cupertino people have just sent out invitations to the long-awaited presentation of their new line of smartphones, which will arrive this year accompanied by new AirPods And Apple Watch.

The big news is that the iPhone 16 presentation will take place Monday, September 9 in Apple Park, and not on Tuesday the 10th, as rumors had it. There we will be able to find out about all the news about Apple devices and, as is customary, Hypertext It will offer you coverage of all announcements and the most notable news that will be announced.

The invitation includes a slogan Time to shineand the logo appears to be a reference to the new Siri design and its integration with Apple Intelligence. It makes sense, considering it’s one of the additions to iOS 18.

While the focus will be on what happens with the four iPhone 16 models, there will also be room for other products. Apple Watch Series 10 will debut with the brand’s new generation of mobile phones, with more models expected to appear. Cheap AirPods. But that’s not all, as rumors have been circulating in recent weeks about a presentation AirPods Max 2.

What can we expect from the iPhone 16?

As we mentioned, the iPhone 16 will be the big star of Apple’s next event. This year will be the last with the current lineup of mobile devices, which consists of models Standard, Plus, Pro and Pro Max. There have been rumors for some time that Apple will opt for radical changes to its catalog only from 2025, when the iPhone 17 is introduced, as it will eliminate the Plus model and replace it with a Slim or Air variant that will be extremely thin, although more expensive than the Pro/Pro Max.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. As for the iPhone 16 itself, in terms of general characteristics, we expect some subtle changes. The most noticeable external modification that the Standard and Plus versions will receive will be the new arrangement of the rear cameras, which will again be arranged vertically, rather than diagonally, as was the case in the last three generations. Likewise, both phones will receive the action button, which has so far been exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

As for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, the rear camera module will be larger than its predecessors. In this section, Apple will choose the equipment of its new smartphones. award Both versions are also expected to feature a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, up from the 12MP found on the 2023 models. a special button for taking photos and recording videos on the right sideas well as batteries with higher capacity.

Another strong rumor indicates that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will increase the screen size, potentially reaching 6.3 and 6.9 inches, respectively. And there are high hopes for a new color offer for the four variants of the smartphone, developed by the specialists from Cupertino.

In terms of processing power, all iPhone 16s are said to feature the A18 chip. Be careful, though: That doesn’t necessarily mean they all have the same specs. Apple could equip the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with the standard version of the SoC, while the Pro and Pro Max could offer a more powerful “Pro” variant.

The Cupertino residents’ intention is that all their new phones will be able to take advantage of the features Apple Intelligence iOS 18 So we can expect a good segment of the iPhone 16 event dedicated to further exploring the AI ​​capabilities announced at WWDC 2024.

Apple Watch Series 10 and New AirPods

Rumors about him Apple Watch Series 10 They haven’t been missing this year. While some of the supposed details of Apple’s next smartwatch have been leaked, the most important changes will be on the outside.

The Apple Watch Series 10 will have a thinner case and may introduce a new watch size. 49 millimeters. If confirmed, it would be the same size – at least in terms of size – as the Apple Watch Ultra. This could mean that the watch is no longer compatible with older bands. In terms of features, the reports are somewhat mixed, with some indicating that it won’t be too different from the Series 9, while others claim it will come with significant upgrades.

At the time, there was a lot of commentary about the possible introduction Apple Watch to celebrate the device’s 10th anniversary. Reports about this version have indicated that it is not yet certain whether it could be announced in 2024 or 2025. Recall that the original Apple Watch was introduced in 2014, but went on sale a year later. Will there be any surprises at the iPhone 16 event? We’ll see.

The fact is that we won’t see an Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year. Although there are speculations about a possible new Apple Watch SE, which could come with a plastic case to make it cheaper.

And if we focus on AirPodsThe iPhone 16 launch could bring news from both ends of Apple’s audio catalog. Tim Cook will unveil two models of cheap AirPods — possibly called AirPods 4 — that will replace the second and third generations. The big news is that one version of the new earbuds will offer active noise cancellation.

Finally, there are high hopes for a possible announcement AirPods Max 2 at the iPhone 16 event. Although it is true that rumors about its possible debut have been repeated several times in recent years and have never come true. If it were to happen, the headphones could finally ditch the Lightning port, making way for USB-C. Although they could also come with an H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, and updated colors.

iPhone 16 Event Date and Time

The presentation of the iPhone 16, as well as the new Apple Watch and AirPods, will take place Monday, September 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. It will start at 10 a.m. Pacific time. That is, 19:00 in Spain, 11:00 in Mexico and 14:00 in Argentina..

Hypertext will hold its traditional report on everything that happens at Apple Park in Cupertino. In addition to instantly tracking the announcements on our website, the presentation can be viewed on the official Apple website and YouTube.