This article was updated on March 6, 2024, with requests from Gizmodo readers and new information about the iPhone 17.
You may upgrade to iPhone 15 During the holidays.But now Samsung has just completed its flagship release for Galaxy S24 series, it’s time to start talking about what’s next. We expect Apple’s next major smartphones to be the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series.
Rumors about this iPhone 16 began almost as soon as the iPhone 14 was launched at the end of 2022.Rumors at the time were that Apple would remove notch Totally in favor of a more seamless design.But then the regular iPhone 15 It was adopted, so we wanted to know what happens in the design process.
There are current rumors that the regular iPhone 16’s rear camera lenses tend to adopt a new stacked design. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro may have an additional input that serves as a camera button. The iPhone 16 may come in four different display sizes, and the idea is to give everyone more at the Pro level. We won’t know anything until Apple releases the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. But it’s fun to speculate.
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When will iPhone 16 be released?
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are expected to be released around the same time as iPhones have been for the past decade. The unspoken consensus is that Apple updates the iPhone every fall, bringing upgraded looks and new features. People are still queuing up at Apple Stores for iPhone launches.
Apple’s latest rhythm is to launch the iPhone after Labor Day in mid-September. If you’re keen on pre-ordering the iPhone 16 on launch day, I’d hold off on making plans during that time.
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How big is the iPhone 16?
Both iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are expected to be equipped with Products with vastly different screen sizes than previous generations. For the past few years, the Pro and regular models have been available in mid- and large-sized configurations of the same size. But this time, Apple is expected to make the Pro version larger than the regular phone.
iPhone 16 is expected to be similar in size to iPhone 16 iPhone 15: The iPhone 16 is said to have a 6.1-inch display, and the iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch display. The iPhone 16 Pro will be bigger: 6.2 inches for the iPhone 16 Pro, and “more than” 6.8 inches for the iPhone 16 Pro Max—if the screen is that big, it’s worthy of the name.
A report from an overseas manufacturer suggests that the iPhone’s display technology will use A new OLED Utilizing Microlens Arrays (MLA). The new screen is expected to be brighter and more energy-efficient.
iPhone 16 design
ready to get More button In the next generation iPhone. iPhone 16 is said to get iPhone 15 Pro Action button. This is a quick-press switch on the left side of the iPhone that replaces the previous physical mute switch. By default, the button silences the system as before, or you can go into iOS Settings to reconfigure the shortcut.
The tactile buttons that have been rumored for years may finally find a place in the iPhone 16 Pro.have Rumors The capture button is located on the right side of the iPhone, where the cellular antenna is usually located. This could be a tactile area called a “capture button” with the ability to tap to take a photo or swipe up and down to zoom in and out. It would give the iPhone a more camera-like feel, and it wouldn’t be that different from the extra programmable buttons that many Android manufacturers have tried before.
The iPhone 16 is expected to feature a stacked camera array rather than the stove-top design that has been around for thousands of years.Some rendering It’s pictured as a pill shape, but it will likely remain square as that has become the iconic back of the iPhone.
iPhone 16 performance rumors
Cooler Apple Bionic
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus may follow in iPhone footsteps iPhone 15 and 15 Plus.Apple upgraded these phones to A16 Bionic processors and made ✨performance tweaks✨, and the iPhone 16 will likely do the same 15 professionals A17 Bionic. The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro may introduce us to the A18 Bionic.
There is one little evidence It is suggested that Apple will stick to the traditional naming scheme and launch the A18 and A18 Pro Bionic for the first time, with the pro version offering additional GPU cores.
iPhone 16 should Run cooler After complaining that the iPhone 15 does too much to dissipate heat. Graphene heat sinks could help mitigate the relative temperatures of iPhone bodies that caused such a stir last fall.
Space video for everyone
As I mentioned, the stacked cameras will be moved to the back of the iPhone 16. reason For layout: Specific camera arrays are best suited for recording spatial video content. It’s not hard to believe this, as Apple seems to want to help justify the existence of its overpriced, developer-focused AR headset. Apple Vision Pro.
iPhone 16 Pro will also improve long-distance shooting capabilities. A super-telephoto periscope camera may be coming soon, which will help steady your hand when you’re trying to photograph that bird in the sky on a nature hike.
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Better Siri coming soon
If you’re frustrated that Siri can’t understand you, Hope may be just around the corner. The iPhone 16 is expected to have better microphones for all your Siri queries—and even though I only whispered the name while typing, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is surprisingly fast.
Trusted Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo publish Some AI-related predictions for the iPhone 16 include that it will have a better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). With Google and Samsung citing AI as a reason to buy their devices, it would make sense for Apple to take a similar route, at least for marketing purposes.
What do you want from iPhone 16?
We asked Gizmodo readers What they want from the next iPhone version. Most of you are calling for better battery life, smaller phones, and as little AI as possible integrated into the software.
Wait until iPhone 17?
A report comes from electricity company A hint that the iPhone 17 might be worth the wait. Rumors from the production line indicate that the iPhone debuting in 2025 will usher in better OLED display technology than the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 may use.
We will update this page with any new rumors about the Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. stay tuned.