Grab an M1 MacBook Air at an unbeatable price
Pick up the perfect laptop for students at a price that's perfect for anyone. Get a refurbished M1 Macbook Air on sale for just $514.99. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Is the Apple Store down? Here’s why
Macworld When the Apple Store goes offline it’s usually an indication that Apple is about to launch a new product. On September 9, the morning of the Let Loose iPad event, Apple pulled its store offline before 6am PT. ahead of the event at 10am. Why is the Apple Store down? Are you having trouble browsing the Apple Store online? There are a few reasons why the Apple Store might be offline. It could be because Apple is preparing to launch new products at an event, or it could be because Apple is about to start taking pre-orders for a new product. If you are reading this story and it’s the day of an Apple Event then yes, the store is down. Apple has taken it offline while it prepares for new product launches. The store always tends to go offline just before an event–to find out if an event is expected today read: When is Apple’s next event? Even if there isn’t an event planned, there’s also the possibility that the Apple Store could be closed while Apple updates it with new products that will launch later. Wondering whether there are new products expected? Take a look at our New Apple Products round-up. Sometimes Apple just issues a press release relating to new products that it won’t be announcing at an event. However, don’t jump to the conclusion that if the store is down it means new Apple products are coming, that isn’t always the case. The store might be down due to connectivity issues and for scheduled maintenance. For example, on April 24, 2023, we saw the store go down twice only to go back online without an update. Check the state of Apple’s servers here. Why the Apple Store is down today? The Apple Store is offline because it is September 9, the day of the Apple’s 2024 iPhone event. The event starts at 10am PT, or, if you aren’t based there: U.S.: 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), 12 p.m. (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT) U.K.: 6 p.m. (BST) Europe: 7 p.m. (CEST) 8 p.m. (EEST) Canada: 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), 12 p.m. (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT), 2 p.m. (ADT) India: 10.30 p.m. (IST) Hong Kong, Singapore and China: The following day at 1 a.m. Australia: The following day at 1 a.m. (AWST), 2.30 a.m. (ACST), 3 a.m. (AEST) New Zealand: The following day at 5 a.m. (NZST) Apple is expected to launch the new iPhone 16 range and new Apple Watches. We may lso see a new iPad mini and the 11th gen iPad, and the long-rumored AirPods Lite could make an appearance. See our Apple’s Glowtime event live blog for the news as it happens. What time does the Apple Store usually go down? You may be wondering what time the Apple Store goes down and when Apple makes the announcement. Events tend to start at 10 a.m. at Apple’s HQ in California, which is 1 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. U.K. time. The Apple Store tends to go down at around 5 a.m. ET, 4 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. UK time on those days. If there is no event and the Apple Store is down it could be because Apple is about to issue new product news in a press release. The news usually arrives at around 11 a.m. ET, 8 a.m. PT, and 4 p.m. in the UK. If it is an event day expect the store to be offline until shortly after the event ends. When the site goes down before pre-orders start it usually happens a few hours before the pre-orders are set to start. For example, when the iPhone 15 launched on September 15, preorders were set for 8 a.m. ET, 5 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. in the U.K., the site was offline from a few hours before. In 2024 the timings are the same. Other reasons why the Apple Store could be down However, there are other reasons why the Apple Store can be down, so if you are here on a day when there is no event or pre-orders planned, check the other reasons why the Apple Store could be down below. Apple could be updating the online store Before we explain how to check the status of Apple’s online store, we should first explain the possible reasons why the store might be down. The most exciting reason is that Apple could be updating the store with new products.  Apple tends to shut down the Apple Store while it updates the range of products available, whether it be removing old products and adjusting pricing or featuring the latest iPhone or iPad. The tell-tale difference between server issues and Apple updating the Store is the splash page that you land on. If the Apple Store is down due to product changes, a message along the lines of ‘We’ll be right back’ (It used to say: ‘We’ll be back soon’) should be displayed. If this is the case, you don’t need to do anything else: there are no server issues, you just need to sit tight and wait for Apple to update the Store. The Apple Store is down However, if when you try to access the Apple Store you get a 404 error message (or if the site isn’t performing as you’d expect) then there may be an issue with Apple’s servers. To determine whether this is the issue, you can skip the next section and read about how to check the system status below. You are using an outdated version of Safari or macOS If you’re struggling to access the Apple Store, while other people are having no problems, it might be due to your outdated software. If this is the case the message ‘unsupported browser version’ will display when trying to visit the page on older versions. The store also appears to be unavailable when any of the older macOS versions, including macOS Yosemite or Sierra, on other browsers. The likes of Chrome and Firefox will not work unless you update to a recent build. This is thought to be an attempt by Apple to protect its customers from any potential threats. How to check Apple’s System Status The first step in establishing whether the Apple Store is down (apart from going on the site itself!) is to visit Apple’s System Status website. This site displays the current status of every Apple service, from iOS device activations to iCloud and, of course, the Apple Online Store. It not only informs users of any potential problems with the online services, but also gives users a heads up on any scheduled maintenance that could cause issues. It also indicates whether there were recent disruptions that have now been resolved. If you see a message next to the Apple Online Store status, click it. It should bring up more details about the issue including the duration of the outage and the issues that users would have/are experiencing. Read next:  How to get an education discount at Apple Check crowdsourced status websites Apple’s System Status site isn’t the only place to find up-to-date information on the status of the Apple Store. Down Detector is a hugely popular third-party status website that relies on crowdsourced information from users to provide up-to-date statuses on a range of online services from PayPal to Steam and the Apple Store too. The site allows users to report issues and allows you to see past issues that have affected the performance of the service. It also features a handy heat map of live outages, so you can see whether the issue is local to your city/region/country. Another good resource is the aptly named Is It Down Right Now?. The site offers similar data to Down Detector but also features a grid displaying access speeds over the past few days. It works in a different way to Down Detector though, as you have to search for the service via URL, and at the time of writing, it checks the status of the entire Apple website, not specifically the Apple Store. Read next: How to use the Apple Education Store

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Besides new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple plans two more big reveals at Sept. 9th special event
Apple later today will unveil major changes to the Apple Watch and AirPods earbuds. All three versions of the smartwatch — the SE… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iPhone Diary: Apple likely to sell me an iPhone 16 Pro Max for two reasons
I didn’t always upgrade my iPhone every year. That process started with the iPhone X, but it has continued since then, and it’s generally been the camera features which have parted me from my money. The iPhone 16 Pro Max doesn’t seem like it will quite have a single killer feature for me, but it does appear that it would only take two rumored new features for Apple to ring up a sale … more…

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AMD and Copilot+ Set the Stage for Xbox AI
Let’s talk about what to expect when the AI Xbox comes to market next year, and we’ll close with my Product of the Week, a new AI-enabled processor from Intel Lunar Lake. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Apple Store shuts down ahead of iPhone 16 launch event
As expected the online Apple Store has been shut down, ahead of the launch of the iPhone 16 and other product lines.The Apple Store's 'Be right back' messageApple routinely takes down the online storefront in the hours ahead of a special event. With Apple's "It's Glowtime" event taking place on Monday, the store has again disappeared from view.Customers attempting to access the storefront are greeted by the traditional "Be right back" message. They are also told that Apple is "making updates to the Apple Store," and to "check back soon." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The Apple Store is down!
The average Store downtime is about 3 hours and 40 minutes.What to do next?Fastest:Fast:Also fast:Medium:Slow:Slowest:Open the alarm page in your browser to know exactly when the Apple Store comes back onlineFollow @IsTheStoreDown on twitterInstall our Dashboard widget for Mac OS XSubscribe to the email function to receive an email when the Store status changesCheck the store yourself laterWait for the media to report anything newPlease feel free to share this information with your friends 🙂

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'Lessons in Chemistry' and 'The Morning Show' honored at Creative Arts Emmys
Apple TV+ has won eight awards at the Creative Arts Emmys, ahead of the full Emmy Awards ceremony.Apple TV+ at the EmmysAcross the whole of the 2024 Emmy Awards categories, Apple TV+ scored 72 nominations. The major categories such as best series and best acting ones, will be announced on September 15, 2024.For the initial Creative Arts Emmy Awards, however, five Apple TV+ shows and one Apple commercial took home a total of eight awards. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s online store goes down ahead of iPhone 16 launch event
Apple’s online store is no longer accessible, as the company prepares to launch the iPhone 16 at the ‘It’s Glowtime’ event in a few hours. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 announcements
Following usual tradition when Apple is launching new hardware, the Apple Online Store is down ahead of the ‘Glowtime’ Apple event which kicks off at 10 AM Pacific Time today. The company is expected to announce a new iPhone lineup; iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple Watch Series 10 will also be announced featuring a design change and new larger screen sizes, along with a new generation of AirPods, and potentially some other surprises. more…

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MagSafe Monday: For Apple Watch fans, this MagSafe charging pack keeps you charged on the go
I’ve been using this for a few weeks now. If you wear an Apple Watch, it will be your new go-to charger when you’re away from home for long periods or when traveling. more…

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New Ultimate Ears Miniroll is the smallest & cheapest speaker in the line-up
The new Ultimate Ears Miniroll Bluetooth speaker has gone on sale, positioned as the smallest and cheapest model in the company’s line-up. It weighs less than a pound, and costs $79.99. A built-in flexible strap means it can be easily attached to backpacks and shoulder bags, or even attached to a belt … more…

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It’s iPhone 16 day, but it’s Apple’s least-important Glowtime announcement
Macworld Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Read between the lines Today’s the day! At 10am PT Apple will commence its famous annual September press event, centered around the iPhone update for 2024. The company’s announcements will attract millions of eyeballs and acres of press coverage, and most of it will focus on the wrong thing. Because the iPhone 16, realistically, is going to be pretty dull. On the Pro side, we expect slightly bigger screens and slightly better cameras (including a more powerful zoom on the non-Max Pro specifically), while all four models should get new processors, new colors, and a new Capture button for instant camera use. How much will any of this affect customers’ experience with the device? Hardly at all. The screens are only 0.2 inches bigger along the diagonal, which is barely noticeable; the cameras are already easily good enough for 99 percent of shooting scenarios, just as current processors are easily fast enough for available apps; and the Capture button sounds suspiciously like a control that will get in the way for little palpable benefit (although I may be wrong and look forward to trying it out). If you’re buying one of these handsets to replace a three-year-old phone, then of course the cumulative upgrades will add up to a noticeable improvement, and an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with Apple Intelligence. But regarded in isolation as a one-off launch, the 16-series iPhones can only be a damp squib: something of interest principally to shareholders. My advice, however, would be to persevere with the event, because there should be some gems on the undercard. Not everything will be mind-blowing, of course: while in some ways it would count as memorable for the iPad mini to get any kind of upgrade at all, we don’t think Apple will celebrate the occasion with anything more than a processor and RAM bump to ready the petite tablet for Apple Intelligence. But the Apple Watch X is headed for a substantive redesign, while we’re hoping that the Apple Watch SE will get a change of material and a price cut to bring it within reach of a larger market. And if we’re really lucky, Apple may put right what once went wrong and release a set of AirPods Max that are actually good. But what I’m hoping to see at today’s event is the long-awaited set of cheaper AirPods. (AirPods Lite? Air? I’m guessing SE.) Such a device would share the interest factors of both iPad mini and Apple Watch SE: AirPods aren’t updated anywhere near as often as they deserve given their popularity, which makes an appearance more memorable, and they represent an opportunity to make a product, not better, but more widely accessible. At this point, and in the present economic climate, I’m far less interested than I used to be in watching Apple cram ever more overpowered silicon into a device that costs over a thousand bucks. Unlike the iPad and AirPods, the iPhone gets updated more often than is necessary, and the yearly refresh feels like an exercise in not just gilding the lily but polishing it and placing it in an attractive box: adding more and more gratuitous features and bumping specs beyond the point of usefulness for the sake of being able to announce something new. What I want to see is an update where the product is maintained at the same level of power but the costs, whether in terms of money or power consumption, are reduced. A set of AirPods for under $100 would be a worthwhile improvement, even if the earbuds aren’t quite as magical as the more expensive versions. Then again, given the reaction following the launches of the iPhone 5c and XR, “budget” may not be something that sells well to an Apple audience or generates the kind of hype the company is looking for. The marketing hierarchy is there for a reason. Just keep an ear out for the stuff Apple isn’t being quite so loud about because you might hear something worth knowing. Foundry Foundry Foundry It’s Glowtime! Apple event special How to watch Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘Glowtime’ event live. Ready to Glow! iPhone, Apple Watch, and everything else to expect at Apple’s event. This is Glowtime: Experience Apple’s keynote now in our (slightly silly) minute-by-minute preview. These 10 Apple event keynote moments changed everything. Trending: Top stories When will tech companies start solving problems people actually have? Your Mac might not be as secure as you think it is. But we can help. Florian Kastner rounds up the silliest iPhone apps of all time. Thiago Trevisan explains why you should skip the M4 Macs and just buy an iPad Pro instead. Podcast of the week “Glowtime” is today! What will Apple showcase at the event? It’s all about the new iPhone and we talk about what we expect with the iPhone 16 lineup, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner Sonos Roam 2 review: Portable speakers offering strong sound quality and AirPlay 2. Best PDF editor for Mac: More functionality and precision. Best Mac data recovery software: Retrieve lost, corrupted or deleted files. Best antivirus for Mac 2024: Top security software compared. Samsung M8 Smart Monitor (M80D, 2024) review: Affordable 32-inch display with 4K resolution. The rumor mill A cheaper Magic Keyboard for non-Pro iPads is on the way. Apple’s iPhone 16 cases might not have a cutout for the new Capture button. The M4 Mac mini might finally have the courage to dump its USB-A ports. The last iPhone with an LCD display will get an OLED upgrade in 2025. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, or Twitter for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.

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Apple is not expecting an iPhone 16 upgrade super cycle, says analyst
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple has ordered fractionally fewer iPhone 16 models than the iPhone 15, going against the idea that Apple Intelligence will prompt upgrades.Renders of the forthcoming iPhone 16 rangeOther analysts have previously said that Apple Intelligence will drive up iPhone 16 upgrades into a super cycle, and there have even been reports of Apple ordering more iPhones to be manufactured in expectation of such a super cycle.One source arguing against a super cycle, though, has been Ming-Chi Kuo. In July 2024, he reported that suppliers such as Largan and TSMC had not seen an increase in orders that would indicate Apple expecting high sales. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Black Apple Watch Ultra could be launched at Apple's Glowtime event
A new rumor claims that alongside the iPhone 16, Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will chiefly feature the Apple Watch Series 10 — but there will be a significant cosmetic update to the Apple Watch Ultra 2.Apple Watch UltraContrary to previous reports, Bloomberg now claims that Apple will not release an Apple Watch Ultra 3 at the iPhone 16 launch event. However, it will release a new version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black.I don't expect Apple to announce an Apple Watch Ultra 3 tomorrow. Instead, I expect the Ultra 2 sticks around and — finally — gains a black color option. I also wouldn't rule out a delay to the new Watch SE.— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 9, 2024 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New AirPods Max predicted for Apple's iPhone 16 launch
Ahead of Apple's "It's Glowtime" event for the iPhone 16, a new claim says that the company will also update its AirPods lineup, including a new AirPods Max.The current AirPods Max have now gone four years without any updateIt's already been expected that the event will include the launch of a new AirPods 4 — in two varieties — but any AirPods Max update was thought to be minimal.Specifically, it was expected that an updated AirPods Max would certainly switch from Lightning to USB-C charging. Such an update might also see some new colors. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone 16: Everything you need to know about the upcoming launch
Macworld The iPhone 16 is set to launch later today: Monday, September 9 at Apple’s Glowtime event. If you want to be surprised, close this tab now, because we know a lot about the new phones—read on to find out. During the event we will update this article with the latest info, but you can also follow along with our Glowtime event live blog. iPhone 16 Release date: When will iPhone 16 come out? Apple has an event scheduled for Monday September 9 at which you can expect the company to unveil the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Read all about the Apple September iPhone event and what else to expect in our sepatate article. The typical day for the iPhone and Apple Watch event is the second Tuesday in September, which this year is September 10. However, Apple has decided to hold the event a day early, on Monday, September 9. It’s the first time since 2010, when Apple announced the iPhone 4 at WWDC, that Apple has held the iPhone event on a Monday. The iPhone lineup will be announced at the Monday event, but the phone is unlikely to go on sale straight away. Apple usually ships the new iPhones week or two after the Apple Event. In fact, there have been times when a particular model or variant will ship in October because of supply chain shortages, however. In 2023 the iPhone 15 was announced on Tuesday, September 12. Pre-orders started on Friday, September 15, and the phones went on sale on Friday, September 22. On that basis, we expect the following: iPhone 16 pre-orders on Friday, September 13. iPhone 16 on sale on Friday, September 22. iPhone 16 price: How much will the new iPhone 16 cost? We expect that the new iPhone 16 will have the same price as the iPhone 15 series does. For reference, the iPhone 15 is priced as follows: iPhone 15: $799/£799 iPhone 15 Plus: $899/£899 iPhone 15 Pro: $999/£999 iPhone 15 Pro Max: $1,199/£1,199 There’s no new information about the pricing of the iPhone 16 line, so it makes the most sense to assume it will cost the same as the iPhone 15 line, at least until we hear otherwise. That means the standard size iPhone 16 for $799 and the larger Plus model for $899, while the iPhone 16 Pro may cost $1,099 due to the zoom camera (see below) and the iPhone 16 Pro Max might go for $1,199. When the iPhone 16 series goes on sale we expect that Apple will discontinue the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and reduce the price of the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. The iPhone 14 will remain on sale (at a lower price), but the iPhone 13 will be removed from sale. The iPhone 16 may have a smaller Dynamic Island. The iPhone 16 may have a smaller Dynamic Island.Artur Tomala / Foundry The iPhone 16 may have a smaller Dynamic Island.Artur Tomala / Foundry Artur Tomala / Foundry iPhone 16 colors: What are the colors for the iPhone 16? When Apple launched the iPhone 15, it introduced an entirely new color palette. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus come in familiar Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink options, but with much more muted hues than their predecessors. The iPhone 16 is said to come in white, black, blue, green, and pink. A leak from Sonny Dickson on X reportedly shows the new models: pic.twitter.com/0vlSFnwzR4— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) July 31, 2024 For the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, Apple uses four titanium-inspired colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium. For 2024, the latest leak shows a darker black color and the Blue Titanium replaced with something that has a very brown or bronze hue. A previous rumor suggested “Desert yellow” as the name for this color, but there doesn’t appear to be much yellow in it. Sonny Dickson Sonny Dickson Sonny Dickson iPhone 16 cases Lots of third-party case leaks are circulating leading up to the launch of the iPhone 16, and most have a strategic cutout on the right side for the new Capture button (see below for more information). However, Apple’s own cases are said to have a design that eliminates the need for a clunky cutout, instead using a thinner membrane that allows swipes and touches. iPhone 16 features: what new features are coming to the iPhone 16? Design and display There are few details about the iPhone 16 lineup so far, except that it should look, well, like an iPhone. The entire iPhone 15 line now has the Dynamic Island, so expect that pill-shaped cutout on the iPhone 16 models as well. Some rumors say Apple has found a way to put some of the Face ID sensors under the display, so the iPhone 16 Pro models could have an even smaller camera cutout than the standard models. Ming-Chi Kuo and Ross Young both report that the display size on the Pro models will be getting bigger–about 0.2 inches measured diagonally–with a slightly taller aspect ratio. That means the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 6.27-inch display and the Pro Max a 6.86-inch display (up from 6.12 and 6.69 inches). The larger size is reportedly necessary to accommodate more sophisticated camera hardware but will also add a bit of screen real estate. A later report about the iPhone 16 display supply chain corroborated the notion of an iPhone 16 (at least some models) with slimmer bezels. A mock-up by ZoneOfTech shows that the iPhone 16 Pro Max could be bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. ZonOfTech doesn’t state how it got the dimensions and specifications used to create the mock-up. If you were hoping to get an always-on display without buying an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max, you’re probably out of luck. According to a report in The Elec, Apple will stick with standard OLED screens for the iPhone 16 rather than the LPTO screens in the Pro models so they won’t support ProMotion or always-on. However, the iPhone 17 will reportedly get the higher-end screens. On the back of the iPhones, you should also expect to see a slightly larger camera array on the iPhone 16 Pro models due to the inclusion of a periscope super-zoom telephoto lens on both models and other new camera tech. However, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are rumored to be getting a smaller camera array with a pair of vertically aligned cameras like the iPhone X. New to the iPhone 16 lineup will be a Capture Button, according to several reports. It will be on the same side as the power button, located lower, so it can be activated with the index finger of your right hand when holding the phone in landscape orientation. It will be touch and pressure-sensitive, allowing users to zoom in by swiping and to adjust focus with a soft press while triggering the shutter with a full press. The iPhone 15 Pro models were originally expected to introduce new solid-state buttons, but more recent rumors suggest they simply won’t be ready in time and will appear on the iPhone 16 Pro instead. Regardless, all iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to feature an Action button in place of the mute switch, which should expand to the entire iPhone 16 lineup in 2024. The iPhone 16 could have an even bigger camera array. The iPhone 16 could have an even bigger camera array.Thai Nguyen/Unsplash The iPhone 16 could have an even bigger camera array.Thai Nguyen/Unsplash Thai Nguyen/Unsplash Processor With each new iPhone comes a new A-series processor, and you can bet the trend will continue next year. The iPhone 16 Pro will therefore likely feature the A18 Pro processor, while the non-Pro iPhone 16 models could adopt a cut-down version of the A17 Pro that debuted in the iPhone 15 Pro, although recent rumors have suggested Apple will rebrand that chip as an A18. It is far too early to speculate about next year’s chip’s features and performance, but it’s unlikely that next year’s non-Pro iPhones will have the same Pro chip as this year. A rumor in March 2024 claimed the A18 Pro chip would be physically larger, with more area dedicated to an improved Neural Engine with the performance to support Apple Intelligence. Battery and charging The battery capacities of the iPhone 16 lineup are reportedly very similar to that of the iPhone 15 line, with some models as much as 5 percent higher and the iPhone 16 Plus an outlier with 9 percent less capacity: iPhone 16: 3561mAh (+6%) iPhone 16 Plus: 4006mAh (-9%) iPhone 16 Pro: 3355mAh (+2.5%) iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4676mAh (+5%) A leak in August claims the iPhone 16 Pro will get a more significant 9 percent bump (3,577 mAh vs 3,274 mAh). A rumor in November 2023 claimed that the iPhone 16 Pro would have a new battery design with a metal casing instead of black foil and a new connector. This new battery is expected to be somewhat easier to replace in order to better comply with a new EU regulation, according to The Information. Users would still need to open up their iPhones, which is not exactly easy or fast, but once that is done you shouldn’t have to wrestle with adhesive strips. Charging speeds on Pro models could get much faster, with one rumor saying to expect 40W wired and 20W MagSafe wireless charging. Camera According to the latest information, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will have a slightly wider aperture on the Ultra Wide camera and support macro photography for the first time. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will get an upgrade 48MP Ultra Wide camera, and the 5x telephoto camera will no longer be exclusive to the Pro Max—it will be found on both Pro models. All iPhone 16s will get a new Camera button on the lower right side, so it sits under your index finger when you hold your phone in landscape orientation. The button will be able to launch whichever camera or video app you wish, and will use capacitive touch sensing and haptics. Developers can choose what to do when you half-press the button or slide your finger back and forth along it, for example. The iPhone 16 Pro models will be able to shoot at 4K up to 120fps (the current limit is 60fps) and all models should be able to pause and resume recording video in the Camera app. Apple will add support for JPEG-XL, offering better quality and compression than HEIC. 5G, RAM, and other specs Apple has been hard at work on its own wireless chips for years, and even Qualcomm’s CEO expects Apple to use its own 5G modems starting in 2024. Obviously, this is contingent on continued successful development and testing, which has been a challenge for Apple and every other company trying to make top-tier 5G technology. A report by Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities in October 2023 claimed that the iPhone 16 will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 5G modem, which delivers “better speeds, coverage, mobility, link robustness and location accuracy.” In addition, Pu reports that we can expect Wi-Fi 7 in the iPhone 16 Pro models. Wi-Fi 6E only arrived in the Pro models this year, so it’s possible Apple uses it for another year, but there are already a dozen Android phones with Wi-Fi 7 and it would be unusual for Apple to be two years behind if it had to wait until the iPhone 17 in 2025. As far as other specs, Pu reports that the non-Pro iPhone 16 will bring a bump in RAM (8GB vs 6GB) and WiFi speeds (6E vs 6) to match the iPhone 15 Pro models and support Apple intelligence. Naturally, the iPhone 16 line will feature USB-C instead of Lightning for charging and wired connectivity. That change already came with the iPhone 15 and Apple isn’t about to backtrack. Prior rumors about Apple attempting to make a completely port-free iPhone seem to have fizzled out. iPhone history iPhone 16 will be the latest in a long line of smartphones from Apple. Below you can find links below to our reviews of all iPhone models, including the latest generation, which is iPhone 15 and iPhone SE 3 (we’re also anticipating a release of the iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 17 – but not until 2025). Find out about Apple’s September event details and how to watch the Apple September event live stream; or for other Apple products, learn more about all the new Apple products coming this year and when is the next Apple event. You might also want to check out our advice on when is the best time to buy a new iPhone, our iPhone buying guide, best iPhone deals and our comparison of every iPhone that is available to buy today. Original iPhone (2007) review iPhone 3G (2008) review iPhone 3GS (2009) review iPhone 4 (2010) review iPhone 4s (2011) review iPhone 5 (2012) review iPhone 5c (2013) review iPhone 5s (2013) review iPhone 6 (2014) review iPhone 6 Plus (2014) review iPhone 6s (2015) review iPhone 6s Plus (2015) review iPhone SE (1st generation; 2016) review iPhone 7 (2016) review iPhone 7 Plus (2016) review iPhone 8 (2017) review iPhone 8 Plus (2017) review iPhone X (2017) review iPhone XR (2018) review iPhone XS (2018) review iPhone XS Max (2018) review iPhone 11 (2019) review iPhone 11 Pro (2019) review iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) review iPhone SE (2nd generation; 2020) review iPhone 12 (2020) review iPhone 12 Mini (2020) review iPhone 12 Pro (2020) review iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) review iPhone 13 (2021) review iPhone 13 mini (2021) review iPhone 13 Pro (2021) review iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) review iPhone SE (3rd generation; 2022) review iPhone 14 (2022) review iPhone 14 Plus (2022) review iPhone 14 Pro (2022) review iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) review iPhone 15 (2023) review iPhone 15 Plus (2023) review iPhone 15 Pro (2023) review iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) review

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macOS Sequoia operating system could see mid-September release
If you’re eager to get your hands on the public release of Apple’s upcoming macOS Sequoia operating system, you might not have that long to wait. Per internal documentation obtained by MacRumors, macOS 15.0 Sequoia may be officially released to the public by mid-September. The release dates of major macOS updates in recent years are […] Source

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Kuo: iPhone 16 sales demand expected to be mostly flat compared to iPhone 15
Supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this morning posted his latest estimates for iPhone 16 shipments, ahead of Apple’s event later today where the new iPhone 16 lineup will be finally unveiled. Kuo expects iPhone 16 shipments for 2024 to be about 89 million units, down slightly from the 91 million units of the shipped in the same period last year. As Apple tries to order what it will sell, this indicates that the company is not anticipating a huge jump in customer demand for the new phones. more…

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What can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C?
On the and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals. The and iPhone 15 Pro Max go one step further, as the USB-C port on the pro models supports USB-3 speeds, enabling up to 10 Gbps data transfer speeds. USB-C makes it easy to connect displays, external storage, cameras, and charge using the same cable as all your other devices. Here’s what you can do with your new iPhone and its shiny new port … more…

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