iPhone 16: A Pivotal Release for Apple's Smartphone Future

The iPhone 16 might be more important than you think | Digital Trends

We've heard about many rumored features and specs for the iPhone 16 series. Now, we're learning about a major reason why this year's iPhone lineup will be so important for Apple. Per a new report, Apple is aiming for a 10% increase in iPhone shipments by the end of the year with the launch of the iPhone 16 lineup, according to Bloomberg. The company hopes its recently announced AI features will drive the success of the new series, which is expected to arrive in September. In June, Apple announced the introduction of Apple Intelligence, a new set of tools available on the latest iPhones and also compatible with some older devices, such as the iPhone 15 Pro series. According to insiders, the company "has grown confident" that the introduction of Apple Intelligence will help the iPhone better compete with AI-enhanced smartphones from rivals like Samsung and Xiaomi. Recommended Videos With a 10% increase in iPhone sales, Apple hopes to ship 90 million iPhone 16 devices before the end of the year. Interestingly, Wall Street believes iPhone revenue will drop in the year's second half. For some context, Apple's iPhone sales dropped 10% year-over-year from January through March. This quarter marked the most significant decline since July through September 2020, when the global pandemic affected iPhone sales. Considering all of that, such a big boost in sales would be big news for Apple. If the iPhone 16 sells the way Apple supposedly expects it to, that'll be a significant win for the tech giant. Much of this decline in iPhone sales during the last quarter has been attributed to decreasing sales in China. However, a rebound is said to have occurred since April thanks to discounts that led up to China's nationwide June 18 shopping event. Apple will announce sales numbers for the April through June quarter on Thursday, August 1. Apple is expected to introduce four new iPhone models this year: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Anticipated updates include larger displays for the Pro models, potential improvements to battery life, a redesigned camera system for the entry-level models, and more. The company will officially release iOS 18 this fall, along with new iPhones. The software update was announced at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and will bring new customization tools to the iPhone, along with significant updates to the Photos and Messages apps. The Control Center is also getting a face-lift. However, none of these changes are as significant as Apple Intelligence. This new tool incorporates AI features to enhance imaging, writing, communication, Siri, and more. The tool is expected to be released in stages beginning this fall.

iPhone 16 is coming, and these five features will be worth the wait - 9to5Mac

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are coming in two months, which means it's not the best time to buy a new iPhone 15. Unless you're in absolute need of a new iPhone right now, it's wise wait until September for either the iPhone 16 or for other iPhones to get cheaper. Here are five new iPhone 16 features that will be worth the wait... While the iPhone 16's overall design will look the same as the iPhone 15, Apple does have one notable form factor change in store. According to multiple sources, including reliable analyst Ross Young, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will both feature larger screens than their predecessors. The iPhone 16 Pro is anticipated to come with a 6.3-inch display, up from the 6.1-inch screen of the iPhone 15 Pro. Similarly, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a 6.9-inch display, an increase from the 6.7-inch screen of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. If these rumors are accurate, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the largest iPhone ever released. Additionally, this will be the first change in iPhone screen sizes since the introduction of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max in 2020. The entire iPhone 16 lineup will reportedly have bigger batteries. As a refresher, here are the battery capacities of the iPhone 15 lineup: And here are the rumored capacities for the iPhone 16: Ming-Chi Kuo has also reported that the iPhone 16 battery will have greater energy density. Apple is also allegedly testing ways to make the iPhone 16 battery easier to replace, in part thanks to a new metal casing on the battery. The iPhone 16 could also offer faster charging speeds, according to one rumor. Currently, the iPhone 16 can charge at 15W speeds with MagSafe and 27W speeds with a USB-C cable. This rumor alleges that the iPhone 16 Pro will support 20W charging with MagSafe and 40W wired fast charging. All four iPhone 16 models will have a brand new Capture button for the camera, located on the right side of the phones (in the same spot as the mmWave 5G antenna currently is in the United States." The surface of the Capture button will allegedly be touch-sensitive. iPhone 16 users will be able to swipe left and right on the Capture button's surface to zoom in and out. Additionally, according to The Information, users will be able to bring images into focus by pressing lightly on the button and activate the shutter by pressing more firmly. At WWDC this year, Apple announced Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features that will start rolling out to its platforms later this year. For iPhone users, however, the features will only be available on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The entire iPhone 16 lineup coming this fall, however, will reportedly support Apple Intelligence thanks to a new chip and more RAM. Multiple sources have reported that the iPhone 16 Pro will adopt the same 5x zoom tetraprism camera that is currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This was most recently corroborated by Ming-Chi Kuo, who said the iPhone 16 Pro will have an indeitcal 5x zoom camera as the Pro Max. Kuo has also reported that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will use new Sony camera sensors for the Main camera. Analyst Jeff Pu has reported that the iPhone 16 Pro will use a new 48 MP ultra-wide camera, a significant improvement from the current 12 MP ultra-wide camera in the iPhone 15 Pro The iPhone 16 lineup is expected to be announced and released in September. Are you planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro this week? What features are you most excited to try? Let us know down in the comments.

Apple Leaks Expose Expensive All-New iPhone

Updated July 12 with details on the iPhone 17 camera upgrades. As Apple prepares to catch up with the latest Android smartphones, Tim Cook and his team could be turning towards the fashion world to redefine what a flagship iPhone can offer. The latest details on Apple's plans for the iOS-powered smartphone focus not on the traditional camera specs, nor on the latest generative AI software, but on the look and feel of the handset. Apple is preparing a slim iPhone to capture the fashionistas of the tech world. Update: Friday July 12: The slim design may not be the only game-changer for the iPhone 17 family, with a new telephoto camera destined for the high-end iPhone 17 models. The details come from noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. They report that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will benefit from a new telephoto lens. This would again use tetraprism technology, folding the night in the lens to create a longer focal length for more magnification and improved clarity. This lens will see a larger sensor, lifting it to 48-megapixels. Kuo also reports that Apple will be upping all three lenses with 48-megapixel sensors. If that's the case, this year's iPhone 16 looks more like a traditional "S" mid-cycle upgrade that tweaks the specifications to allow Apple's AI software to run across the full iPhone 16 platform. It's the iPhone 17 family that, as of now, looks to be the significant upgrade that consumers seek from Apple. While it will be some time before the iPhone Pro Slim is revealed by Apple, the design work, preparation and scratch concept builds will all be taking place now ahead of a potential September 2025 launch. Apple has continually pushed for thinner and smaller designs for decades -- the launch of the first MacBook Air is probably the most jaw-dropping, with Steve Jobs revealing the MacBook Air from an envelope -- but this year has seen a renewed focus on this aesthetic with the latest M4-powered iPad Pro picking up one of Apple's highest-specced chipsets as Apple shaved 1.3mm off the tablet, taking it to a tiny 5.1mm thick. This iPad Pro also brought a subtle new design language to the product to go with the thin approach, including an increase in surface area, a change in the selfie camera location, and dual-stack tandem layer technology for a brighter and more efficient OLED screen. Of course, Apple is going to bring this to the iPhone; there are already signs in the supply chain that the stacked OLED display will debut this September, which could lead to the same design changes that will offer more screen real estate compared to the previous model. Waiting for the thinner technology to be available en masse for a 2025 appearance is a natural fit and achievable timescale. Apple also likes to define the race used to measure the iPhone's prowess, and that's been a problem over the last few years. Smartphone camera technology has seen competing Android smartphones push the iPhone further down to the top lists. Only the iPhone Pro Max models get the latest hardware; as you move down towards the vanilla iPhone, the camera ratings also move down. If you want the best imaging, Apple wants you to pay more... yet the competition is doing it better and, in many cases, for less. Apple is also behind in generative AI. While AI through machine learning has been present in IOS and Apple's Axx mobile chipsets, the sudden emphasis and capabilities offered by generative AI can be found on countless Android handsets following Google's launch of the Pixel 8 family in October 2023 has caught Tim Cook and his team out. Apple presented its awkwardly humble Apple Intelligence AI suite at this year's WWDC in June while confirming its big move into AI wouldn't happen until early 2025. A slim iPhone would allow Apple to lean into one of the unique selling products of the iPhone; the mystique of the brand and the power of fashion. Those who want to be seen to have the latest and greatest will lust after a slim iPhone. This idea of fashion and design as a key factor can be seen with other manufacturers -- such as Honor's work with Porsche Design for the Magic6 Pro RSR special edition -- but no manufacturer is going to have the mix of demand and desirability that Apple has. No doubt Apple will keep the specifications on the iPhone Slim as high as possible, juast as it did with the new iPhone Pro. When you add up the new design, the high specifications, and the attractiveness of this phone, you're probably looking at the new flagship iPhone. With the current iPhone Pro pricing starting at $999, and the iPhone Pro Max at $1199, I'd expect an iPhone Slim to be priced even higher. Fashion doesn't come cheap.