Apple's "Glowtime" Event: iPhone 16 and More Set to Dazzle Tech Enthusiasts

How to watch Apple 'Glowtime' event: When and where to see iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 launches

We're getting close to Apple's Glowtime event, where the Cupertino company is expected to announce the iPhone 16 lineup. As rumors have teased, expect to see AI all over the newest iPhones and more mobile hardware. Additionally, we should see the next generation of smartwatches in the Apple Watch 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 and potentially the budget-friendly Apple Watch SE 3. Apple is rumored to potentially reveal two new pairs of Airpods and a much-needed iPad Mini 7 update. Read on to find out how to watch Apple's Glowtime 2024 livestream from anywhere. The Glowtime 2024 can quickly be found on Apple's website, where the live stream will appear as we get close to the 10 a.m. PT launch on Monday, September 9. Apple's Glowtime 2024 event is the annual reveal of the tech giant's newest generation of iPhones and other mobile devices -- everything from smartwatches, earbuds and tablets. Apple typically uses its September event to showcase its latest mobile handsets and all the upgrades and new features people can expect. Typically, the September event is heavily focused on the iPhone. However, this year's show may focus on more than just iPhones, especially with Apple Intelligence and AI coming to the full iPhone 16 lineup and not just the pro models. Apple's Glowtime event for 2024 gets going on Monday, September 9. The event begins at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. BST. We expect to hear more about Apple Intelligence and the features that Apple's version of AI is bringing to new iPhones. Still, the focus at Glowtime will be on hardware, including iPhone 16, Apple Watches, new AirPods, and potentially a new iPad Mini. iPhone 16: Apple should announce the four usual handsets in the iPhone lineup: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Besides upgrading to the A18 chip and getting Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus seem to be getting minor upgrades with the addition of a capture button and the Action button from last year's iPhone 15 Pro models. The Pro models will see more upgrades, including a bigger battery, a 48MP ultrawide camera and larger displays. The iPhone 16 Pro will get slightly heftier with a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the largest iPhone ever rolling out with a 6.9-inch display. The Pro models will also lose the mute switch and replace it with a Capture button meant to make the iPhone more camera-esque. Apple Watches: Apple is expected to launch at least two new smartwatches in the Apple Watch Series 10, an Apple Watch Ultra 3, and potentially a new SE watch, more on one below. Like the iPhone 16 Pro models, the Apple Watch 10 is expected to get bigger with a 2-inch display, a thinner build and a new band mechanism. It's also likely to gain new health-tracking features like sleep apnea and hypertension detection. Both watches will get watchOS11 with new tracking features like pregnancy tracking, the Vitals app, and training load, which measures workout intensity. Similarly, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is also expected to get a slightly bigger display, though whether that comes from thinner bezels or a larger watch is unclear. The Ultra should also adopt a microLED display that is thinner and brighter than an OLED screen. Apple AirPods: Two new AirPod sets might debut at Glowtime, including the fourth-generation AirPods 4 and the AirPods Pro 3. The entry-level AirPods 4 might get a translucent version and redesign to somewhere between the third-generation AirPods and the Pro model. The AirPods Pro 3 have been harder to pin down, but the higher-end earbuds might get new hearing health features tied to an expected H3 chip upgrade. They should also have better digital Active Noise Cancellation. The most interesting potential upgrade is a redesigned case with touch control, similar to the JBL Tour Pro 2. The following devices aren't as confirmed as the above list. However, they might make their debuts at Glowtime, so here's what they might look like: iPhone SE 4: The iPhone 4 SE would be the first SE model iPhone since 2022 and will feature several upgrades, including potentially an iPhone 16 chassis and the A18 chip. It should also have a better OLED display and at least 8GB of RAM. Apple's next SE phone is expected to have Apple Intelligence features, hence the boosted RAM. However, the most recent rumors have it tipped to arrive in 2025. Apple Watch SE 3: The Apple Watch SE has been on a two-year cadence of updates, so the next-generation Apple Watch SE 3 may launch at the Glowtime event. The new watch should have a similar design as previous models, though slightly more prominent. It's been rumored that the S9 chip will be featured and that ECG tracking, watchOS 11, and AI-driven health tracking will possibly be added. iPad Mini 7: There's a real chance that we'll see the iPad Mini 7 at the Glowtime event, though it wouldn't surprise it got announced later this fall when Apple launches their new Macs and MacBooks. The exterior should be largely the same with a liquid retina display but no OLED. The RAM should jump from 4GB to 8GB and potentially a larger storage capacity. Finally, the Mini 7 may either get an A16 chip or possibly an A17 Pro processor, that rumor is all over the place though.

Apple's iPhone 16 Event: How To Watch and What We Expect

Apple's iPhone event is less a week away, during which the company is expected to debut the iPhone 16 and potentially share more details on the public launch of iOS 18 -- and, crucially, Apple Intelligence, which is likely to dominate the spotlight. The company's event invite depicts the Apple logo with different overlapping colors, and the text "It's Glowtime" written underneath. The design calls back to the one sent out for June's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, which introduced the world to Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI features. It's likely the iPhone maker will continue that conversation during its fall event, along with unveiling new hardware. Here's everything we're anticipating, and how you can tune into Apple's keynote. Apple's fall keynote takes place Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. BST, 3 a.m. AEST). You can tune in via a livestream on Apple's site, or on YouTube. You can also watch from the Apple TV app. Apple used much of its June WWDC keynote to talk about Apple Intelligence, its suite of AI features that includes capabilities like a smarter Siri, AI-powered writing tools and ChatGPT integration. The company noted that Apple Intelligence will arrive on iPhone 15 Pro models, and it's likely the iPhone 16 lineup will be the first to come out of the box with those new AI features baked in. Going hand in hand with that anticipated announcement is the long-awaited public rollout of iOS 18, which Apple also debuted in June. The new operating system includes features like customizable home and lock screens, an updated Control Center and RCS messaging, which should make texting friends with Android phones more seamless. The invitation for Apple's Sept. 9 event hints that software, and AI in particular, could be a major focus throughout the keynote, even with the anticipated release of new gadgets. The range of overlapping colors on the Apple logo and "Glowtime" branding could be a callout to the Siri upgrade arriving with iOS 18, which activates a glowing border around your device when summoned. Still, the company is also expected to shine a light on iPhone hardware advancements, especially related to the cameras. Rumors suggest the iPhone 16 lineup could include larger image sensors and a new physical camera button, which would sit next to the Action button that debuted on last year's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. It'll reportedly recognize swipe gestures, so you could swipe right or left to zoom in or out. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also suggests the base iPhone 16 Pro will come with a 5x optical zoom lens, meaning you'd no longer have to opt for the pricier Pro Max to get that capability. Another noted analyst, Jeff Pu, says the ultrawide cameras on both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could get a significant bump up from 12 megapixels to 48 megapixels. When it comes to the baseline iPhone models, the 16 and 16 Plus could feature cameras that are vertically stacked, instead of horizontally. This would allow the devices to more easily shoot spatial video, using information from both cameras to create a 3D-like effect. Spatial videos look like standard 2D videos when viewed on an iPhone but are designed to give a 3D effect when viewed on Apple's Vision Pro headset. Some iPhone models could also have thinner bezels, and therefore larger screens -- though it's not clear which. When it comes to processors, all four iPhone 16 models may get a next-generation Apple chipset with the A18 branding, with Pro versions packing a more powerful A18 Bionic Pro, and base models getting a regular A18. It's been about seven years since Apple surprised everyone with its unique naming convention for the iPhone X (skipping the iPhone "9" altogether in favor of a title that would commemorate the 10th anniversary of the device). And now, the company is poised to follow that tradition by potentially dubbing the 10th generation of its Watch series either the Apple Watch 10 or X (for the purposes of this article, we'll go with X). The smartwatch could have a thinner design, as well as larger screen size options; the 41mm iteration could increase to 45mm, while the 45mm current option could jump to 49mm. The Apple Watch X may also pack new health capabilities, including blood-pressure monitoring and a system for detecting sleep apnea by measuring someone's sleeping and breathing habits. It could also feature a new mechanism for attaching bands to the watch face magnetically. It's possible Apple could unveil two new AirPods models during its fall event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. They'd both have a redesigned look, including shorter stems, and support for USB-C charging. A higher-end version could feature Active Noise Cancellation, meaning you wouldn't need to get the more expensive AirPods Pro to tap into that feature. Apple-watchers are also anticipating an update to the AirPods Max, which debuted nearly four years ago. It's not clear if we'll see said improvements during Apple's fall event, though. If we do, it's possible the over-ear headphones could receive more modest updates like support for USB-C charging and new colors. Come Sept. 9, we'll see how many of these rumors come to fruition.

What to expect from Apple's iPhone 16 'It's Glowtime' event, and how to watch the livestream

Apple's September hardware event is just days away. Here are the products we're expecting, and when to tune in to learn all about them. Apple will soon release the iPhone 16 series -- with all the AI glamour in tow. Just recently, Apple confirmed that its next hardware event will happen on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT. This year's title is "It's Glowtime," playing to the vibrant and colorful animations that appear when you use the latest AI features on iOS 18, like Siri. Alongside the new iPhones, Apple is expected to announce a new Apple Watch, two pairs of AirPods, and possibly more. The iPhone 16 event takes place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, with in-person attendance reserved for staff, partners, and members of the media. However, you can always catch the livestream on Apple's website or the company's YouTube channel if you want to tune in. During the event, expect Apple to showcase further Apple Intelligence, its in-house AI features, and how it'll interact with its smartphones, wearables, and other devices. At the time of writing, the bulk of Apple's AI tools have already been made known to the public, with the iPhone 16 slated to support tools like an emoji generator, enhanced photo editing, suggested text and email responses, and more. Apple usually has "one more thing" to announce during its product events, and this year's surprise could range from a reimagined Siri with improved virtual assistant capabilities to the next generation of AirPods Max to the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Maybe an iPad Mini update is due? Also: These 3 rumored iPhone 16 features should have you excited to upgrade We'll cover and report on the upcoming Apple iPhone event, so stay tuned for the latest news, hands-on reviews, and more.

Apple Event 2024: iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence and all the other expected 'Glowtime' reveals | TechCrunch

Apple's big iPhone 16 lineup reveal will also be packed with an AI showcase and potential AirPods, Apple Watch news. Sometimes a headline is enough. Apple will reveal the iPhone 16 at its September 9 "It's Glowtime" event; this much we can tell you for certain. But Apple doesn't invite us to fly across the country for a single product -- not to mention booking a hotel room on the 49ers opening day. Football aside, the timing of the annual event is important, as it's one last major opportunity to announce a bunch of hardware ahead of the holidays. The livestream kicks off on Monday at 10 a.m. PT. The invites dropped last week with the "Glowtime" tag line and a color scheme to match. Apple loves to sprinkle small hints into these graphics, and this one appears more on the nose than most. Back at WWDC in June, Apple finally revealed its approach to generative AI. The offering is an extremely Apple approach, right down to the name -- Apple Intelligence -- which happily hijacks the familiar AI initialism. The "small model" method is emblematic of the company in the sense that it's trained on limited data relevant to improving the user experience. That's a marked difference between it and much larger "black box" models like OpenAI's and Google's Gemini. The efficacy of the approach remains to be seen, as we wait for Apple Intelligence's wider release. It will almost certainly be a work in progress, as -- at the very least -- all of generative AI is, at the end of the day. The answer for how this all ties into "Glowtime" can be found in Siri. In June, Apple announced a much-needed glow up for the O.G. smart assistant. Along with generative AI models and better app integration, the company revealed an updated interface. Gone is the familiar colorful Siri circle, swapped out for a glowing border that surrounds the display when Siri is listening/processing. Out of every iPhone ever launched, two models will be able to run Apple Intelligence: the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the company, that's due to limitations with older chips. Given that non-Pro iPhone 15 models are effectively running the iPhone 14 Pro's chipset, Apple can credibly make the argument that only one of its chips so far was built with Apple Intelligence in mind. You can decide for yourself whether you think the exclusion of the iPhone 15 is entirely a hardware matter. With all of this in mind, next week's event is the perfect chance to announce that Apple Intelligence will be available across the new iPhone line. We're heading toward the promise of true edge-to-edge displays millimeter by millimeter. According to one recent leak, the iPhone 16 Pro Max may get an even larger display, courtesy of smaller bezels, moving from 1.5mm to 1.4mm. So, what's a few fractions of a millimeter between friends? A lot when you're talking about a total size of under 2mm, turns out. That will reportedly bump the Pro Max's screen size from 6.69 to 6.86 inches, without increasing the device's overall footprint by some unwieldy amount. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is already a big phone. The iPhone 16 Pro, meanwhile, is said to be making the leap from 6.12 to 6.27 inches. Camera improvements are a no-brainer for annual updates. The most interesting of the bunch is a new glass molded lens that is thinner and lighter, while dramatically increasing optical zoom capabilities. Optical zoom capabilities are worth paying attention to, as they don't suffer from the same sort of image degradation issues as their digital counterpart. Leaked dummy models from early in the year give us a rough idea of each model's design. Most notable on the 16 and 16 Plus are the shift from a diagonal to vertical camera setup. The models, which are designed for third parties to get a jumpstart on accessories, feature the addition of a new "Capture" button across the line. The new feature is designed to provide quick access to different camera capabilities. The most welcome change, however, may be bigger batteries. Screen and camera improvements are all well and good, but battery life remains a struggle. This particular report could use more substantiating, so take that with an even larger grain of salt than usual. Additional reports, meanwhile, have pointed to Apple making battery replacements more accessible for users. Given that the company has begun offering home repair options as more governments and localities pass right to repair laws, this one certainly tracks. The Pro models are also expected to gain WiFi 7, which would be a big boon for the latest wireless standard. As hard as it is to believe, the Apple Watch turns 10 this year. They grow up so quickly. Apple made a big splash with the iPhone X, so it follows that it'd have something similar planned for the Apple Watch Series 10 (Series X?). Earlier rumors pointing to a significant redesign have cooled in recent months, making way for a familiar design with a larger display, bumping up to 45mm and 49mm models. The new watch should also be slimmer than its predecessor -- something especially important when discussing a watch. Like the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3 should get a new processor -- the S10, one imagines. That could mean that additional AI functionality isn't far out. A glucose monitor is the most exciting rumored addition. Sleep apnea detection is also rumored for the device, but as Bloomberg notes, Apple's legal woes with Masimo may well trip that feature up. A long-awaited update to the budget Apple Watch SE with a plastic body could also appear next week. Stay with me on this one. Apple is reportedly announcing two versions of the AirPods 4 next week. The cheaper model will replace the still-available AirPods 2, and the more premium version will replace the AirPods 3. Still with me? The more premium model is set to blur the line between it and the AirPods Pro, by adding Active Noise Cancelation and Find My features. All of the models should also finally ditch Lightning for USB-C, as the company transitions its products to comply with EU mandates. So, how will Apple maintain a clear line between the midtier and Pro pods? We'll have to wait on the answer to that one, as we're not expecting new AirPods Pro next week. We may, however, finally get the over-ear AirPods Max 2, four years after the original. This one is a big maybe. Recent reporting suggests that Apple will hold off on announcing M4 macs until November. Supply chain issues have been dictating the Mac's release calendar ever since the pandemic. A big, USB-A-less version of the Mac Mini is said to be arriving before end of year, along with a new iMac and MacBook Pro. Here's what we can say for sure: Apple's Glowtime event is scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 10 a.m. PT. As always, we'll be there, bringing it you to live.

Apple event 2024: How to watch the iPhone 16 launch | TechCrunch

It might have been a brat summer, but Apple thinks it's "glowtime" for its iPhone 16 event. The company announced that it will host the event to unveil new devices on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT. The event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple's campus. But for people who won't be present in person, they can tune in here or watch the stream on Apple's website. We expect to see new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models, as well as updates to the Apple Watch, AirPods and perhaps even new Macs, although those are a big "maybe." Apple unveiled its AI suite, Apple Intelligence, at WWDC 2024 and has rolled out some features to the 15 Pro models through developer betas. These features will make their way to consumers with the public release of iOS 18. Plus, Apple might offer some Apple Intelligence-powered features exclusively for the iPhone 16 lineup. As always, TechCrunch will be covering the event, bringing you news as it happens.