“Get ready to witness Apple’s epic Glowtime event for the iPhone 16!”
We are now in September, which means it’s time for Apple’s most anticipated event of the year: the launch of their new iPhone. At an event titled “It’s Glowtime,” the new series of iPhones will be presented at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California on Monday, September 9 at 10 a.m. (Pacific time) or 1 p.m. (Eastern time). You can watch the live stream on or follow the real-time coverage on Gizmodo.
The event’s name refers to the revamped interface of the company’s virtual assistant, Siri. After years of being quite , Siri is supposedly going to stop being “dumb” and receive an upgrade powered by Apple’s Artificial Intelligence. However, we may have to to enjoy its full potential.
According to Bloomberg’s , Apple doesn’t usually hold this event on a Monday, but this year had to slightly change its plans due to two events happening on Tuesday that they probably didn’t want to compete with. The next day, there will be a presidential debate and the European Union’s decision on whether Apple should pay $14 billion in taxes to Ireland after a .
What to expect from the “It’s Glowtime” 2024 event?
The will be the star of the event. Rumors suggest there will be four new models: the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. This year, the Pro models will have larger screens than the base models, unlike previous years where the Pros and regular models offered screens of the same size. The Action button introduced in the will likely also be present in the iPhone 16. In terms of performance, Apple is expected to include an improved chip, the A18 Bionic.
The could also receive highly anticipated updates. Apple is reportedly phasing out their two mid-range offerings, the second and third generation AirPods, and replacing them with two new models. These new models (AirPods 4?) are said to have a design similar to the current . They will also include a range of standard improvements, such as a refined charging case and better sound quality. To comply with the for a universal charging standard, they may possibly switch from the Lightning port to USB Type-C.
Big updates to Apple’s Watch lineup
Apple is also rumored to bring one of the biggest updates to its in a long time. They are supposedly revamping their entire range of watches at once and introducing a new budget-friendly Apple Watch SE, a mid-range Apple Watch Series 10, and a premium Apple Watch Ultra 3.
This article has been translated from Gizmodo US by Lucas Handley. You can find the original version .
