Ten years from now, 2024 could be remembered as the year that changed the way we use smartphones. And Apple’s Glowtime event taking place later today could be an important chapter in that regard. Apple is set to reveal the new iPhone lineup during the event, which will include the iPhone 16iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. There will be a few more devices, including new Apple Watches and possibly a new pair of AirPods, but all eyes will be on the iPhone 16 series.
Apple hasn’t faced this much pressure to prove itself in years. Google and Samsung’s progress with artificial intelligence, combined with the huge rise of GenAI, has put Apple in an interesting position. Not only does it need to make sure the iPhone 16 is significantly better than the iPhone 15, but it also has to prove to the world that it’s a major player in GenAI.
There’s a chance that, for the first time, the iPhone launch event will focus more on software updates than hardware announcements. That’s because, regardless of what Apple says, Apple Intelligence is the key topic for the company right now. The company hopes that its AI updates (already announced during WWDC earlier this year) will breathe new life into iPhones, whose sales have been declining recently.
Since Apple Intelligence isn’t coming to the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, it should be a major selling point for the iPhone 16 models. So expect Apple executives to be talking a lot about it.
All eyes on the iPhone 16 series
With so much focus on Apple Intelligence, don’t expect any drastic changes to the iPhone 16 series. The iPhone 16 (6.1-inch) and iPhone 16 Plus (6.7-inch) will retain their sizes, design language, and display quality. That means you might still get a 60Hz OLED panel on both phones. The only notable change to these two devices may be the addition of the action button, just like the iPhone 15 Pro models.
The iPhone 16 Pro (6.3-inch) and iPhone 16 Pro Max (6.9-inch) are expected to have larger displays than before. Do I like that change? Not really. I think the iPhone 15 Pro is the ideal size for a smartphone and shouldn’t be touched. But it seems like a change is coming, for better or worse. Apart from this, both phones should have the same design and camera setup as last year.
All four phones in the iPhone 16 series should feature Apple’s latest A18 Bionic chipset. This will ensure better performance, improved battery efficiency, and most importantly, seamless execution of Apple Intelligence and the new Siri features. All phones should also feature an improved battery and new color options.
Interestingly, while the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to retain last year’s prices in India, both Pro models could see a price hike, making them more expensive in the country.
New Apple Watches
Apple is expected to update both of its watches annually, which means we should see the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 at the Glowtime event. Both watches are expected to have new chips, better performance, and longer battery life.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is rumored to come with a larger display and slimmer bezels. There are also rumors suggesting it will launch in a larger 49mm size. There may not be too many new health-related features on the watches. However, one major improvement may be sleep apnea detection, which will build on existing sleep tracking.
Aside from that, we could see new ways the Apple Watch will work with your iPhones or AirPods.
Two new AirPods
It’s been a couple of years since Apple updated the AirPods and this year, we might see not one, but two new AirPods models. Rumors suggest that Apple will launch a new entry-level model and a mid-range model at the Glowtime event. They will replace the second and third generation AirPods models. The new models should come with USB-C charging ports, Find My support, and at least one of them should have noise cancellation.
What you should not expect
There are leaks suggesting that Apple could also unveil a new iPad mini at the event. However, that is highly unlikely. Firstly, Apple would not want anything to divert attention away from the new iPhones and Apple Intelligence. Secondly, there is a separate iPad event planned for next year where we should see the next-generation iPad mini alongside a few other models.
Aside from this, you shouldn’t expect the new iPhone SE. There are multiple reports suggesting that Apple is working on a new iPhone SE with an OLED display and no home button, but it’s unlikely to launch until next year. The same goes for the new AirTag.
Stay tuned to Times Network as we bring you all the updates from Apple’s Glowtime event straight from Apple Park.
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