Apple’s long-expected Glow time event is almost here, on Monday, September 9th. It will be a full showcase of the latest and most amazing technological wonders: the official launch of the series iPhone 16, renovated versions of the Air Pods line, and three new Apple Watches. Speculation has gone into overdrive, with rumors and leaks sprouting out from everywhere. Let’s go ahead and dive right into what we might expect from this year’s flagship event.
What can we expect from the Glow time Event? In the lead-up to Apple’s announcement of the iPhone 16 lineup, major updates and new features are on the way. The tech company is also said to unveil the fourth generation of the highly popular Air Pods next to the coming new iPhones. In addition, Apple will unveil three brand-new smartwatches: the Apple Watch 10, SE 3, and Ultra 3. Here are some details about what to expect:
iPhone 16 Series: What We Know So Far
The iPhone 16 series is creating quite a buzz, and rightly so. Here is a quick rundown of what one should expect from each model concerning features and upgrades.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
Design and Display:
The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are likely to continue with most of the design language from last year’s models, including the same old 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screens. The apparent design change would involve the camera setup; leaked reports indicate movement from the diagonal setup to a vertical pill-shaped cut-out to support advanced spatial video recording.
Performance:
Rumor has it that the iPhone 16 will come equipped with the latest A18 chipset, which is expected to deliver significantly improved performance. In addition to this, the base model RAM could be increased from 6 GB to 8 GB, which would improve the phone’s performance in light of the new features in iOS 18 and various enhancements in Apple Intelligence.
Colhour Variants:
The colors that one expects in the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are blue, green, pink, and yellow. This new variant of yellow could potentially replace the traditional white color. This may also completely take out the black colour.
Apple has released the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Display size: The iPhone 16 Pro boasts a 6.3-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch screen. These handsets should use BRS technology, allowing for extremely reduced bezels.
Cameras:
The Pro models will face some serious upscaling. The ultra-wide lens for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max is supposed to feature a new 48MP lens; that is a serious improvement from the current 12MP one in the previous generation. On top of that, the telephoto lens may allow for 5x optical zoom, and there might even be a new touch-sensitive “Capture Button” that would facilitate taking photos and videos way easier.
Processor and AI Performance:
Both the Pro models will be equipped with the A18 Pro chipset, which boasts an enhanced neural engine for enhanced AI performance. The new chip will also have advanced on-device AI performance, which will make machine learning and real-time processing easier.
Other exciting announcements
Besides the latest iPhones, some of the other interesting products that Apple may announce are as follows:
AirPods 4
Apple reportedly plans to release two new variants of the Air Pods 4. These may replace the Air Pods 2 and the EarPods 3. ANC could be the key differentiator between the two new variants: the mid-level one with ANC and the entry-level one without it. The high-end model may come with a high-end case, a speaker, and Apple’s Find My technology.
Apple Watch Series
Apple Watch SE 3:
A new version of the well-loved Apple Watch SE with updated features and performance improvements.
Apple Watch Series 10:
New models under this series should arrive with incremental updates and new features for tracking health and fitness.
Ultra 3:
The Ultra generations are about durability and advanced functionality, and the third one is likely to continue that pattern with enhancements for extreme conditions and more powerful activity tracking.
Release dates are expected.
As Apple hasn’t confirmed dates, we can speculate based on past trends:
Pre-orders:
Historically, Apple usually starts pre-orders for new iPhones on the Friday after the announcement. If the Glowtime event is scheduled for September 9, pre-orders may begin on September 13.
Official Launch:
This usually happens a week after pre-orders start. The iPhone 16 series may officially hit the markets on September 20. However, it’s possible that Apple may decide to delay the launch, starting pre-orders from September 12 and making the phones available from September 19, to avoid launching on Friday the 13th of the month.
Conclusion
There is plenty of hope riding on Apple’s Glow time event, including the launch of the iPhone 16 series and other expected products. Major camera upgrades with new color options and the introduction of advanced AI features look all set for further improvement and new innovations this year.
Watch the event live here and find out how to watch Apple’s Glow time event on September 9 here. Whether you’re a die-hard tech fan or just wonder what’s up with all those new gizmos, this event really will be full of exciting reveals and updates.
