Apple is preparing for one of the major events of the year as the launch of the new iPhone 16 series is expected to be announced on September 10, 2024. This also falls in line with Apple’s tradition of releasing new models of the iPhone in September itself. That, for the past few years, has marked one of the most crucial events for the company, where big product announcements tend to happen.
According to recent reports from GSM Arena, the iPhone 16 series is going to arrive on September 20, 2024. According to recent reports from GSM Arena, the iPhone 16 series is going to arrive on September 20, 2024. Apple Park in Cupertino, California, will host the announcement. Renowned for major and historic Apple product unveilings, this site symbolizes innovation and design.
Invitations for this much-anticipated event are likely to further raise the excitement of Apple aficionados and industry watchers this coming week. Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 16 series, having detailed the specifications of the camera and other features.
According to GSM Arena, the standard models, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, will feature a dual-camera setup on the rear panel. The new design will have the cameras vertically aligned. Both models will retain the 48 MP primary sensor from the iPhone 15 series. However, the ultrawide lens will now feature an improved f/2.2 aperture, up from f/2.4, likely enhancing low-light performance significantly. Additionally, the non-Pro model will include macro photography for the first time, a feature previously available only on higher-end variants.
Contrarily, bigger changes may be brought to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The two models of iPhone 16 Pro are going to introduce some new 5x telephoto cameras. That was previously only available with the larger Pro Max model. This telephoto lens is going to use a 12 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.8. The main camera on these Pro models will remain unchanged from last year. However, the ultrawide lens will receive a significant upgrade with a 48MP sensor featuring 0.7-micron pixels. In binning mode, this results in an effective pixel size of 1.4µm, enhancing low-light performance and enabling 48MP ProRaw shots.
Another hardware change that Apple could bring along with 16 series is the introduction of a new photo format, JPEG-XL. It is expected to bring better image compression with the best quality. The Pro versions of the iPhone 16 series will offer 3K video recording at up to 120 fps with Dolby Vision. This feature represents another significant enhancement in video recording capabilities.
All four iPhone 16 models will feature a new Capture Button. This new capacitive button, inspired by Sony inventions, will not move when pressed. It will work via a half-press that will be force-sensitive. Allowing users to lock the photo exposure and focus before fully pressing the button. The capacitive button will also function as a trackpad, supporting zooming and other gestures via developer APIs and third-party apps.
The arrival of such a detailed report is good preparation for when Apple officially announces the various models in the iPhone 16 series. Indeed, the new series will bring tremendous growth to camera technology advancements, user interface features, and design improvements. As the company hopes to stamp its authority as a true innovator in the world of smartphones.
ANI