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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Rumor: Apple Watch Ultra 3 will not launch this year
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 may not debut at Apple's "It's Glowtime" event. Instead, the company will refresh the Ultra 2 with a new color. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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How to watch Apple’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ iPhone event
How can you watch Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” iPhone event? You can stream the keynote on YouTube, on the apple.com website or on your smart TV. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple reportedly updating AirPods Max tomorrow: USB-C, better noise cancellation
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has yet again dropped another late night tweet, stating that Apple will be introducing new models of AirPods Max at the “It’s Glowtime” event tomorrow, marking the first update since the headphones debuted back in December 2020. more…

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Report: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 coming tomorrow; Ultra 2 adding black titanium option
According to another late-night tweet from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple won’t be introducing a new third generation Apple Watch Ultra model at tomorrow’s “It’s Glowtime” event. Instead, the company will be updating the Apple Watch Ultra 2. more…

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Gurman: iPhone 16 Pro to retain $999 starting price; noticeable battery life improvements
According to a new tweet from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iPhone 16 Pro will keep the $999 price point, first introduced with the iPhone X back in 2017. more…

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Last-minute Apple event rumors: iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and more
We’re officially less than 24 hours away from Apple’s special event focused on the iPhone 16 and more. A handful of last-minute rumors have emerged with new details on the iPhone 16, accessories, AirPods, and more ahead of tomorrow’s festivities. more…

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Kendrick Lamar to headline Apple's 2025 Super Bowl half-time show
Award-winning rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will return to perform in iPhone maker Apple's 2025 Super Bowl half-time show this February, his first appearance since 2022. This time, however, he's the headliner.Kendrick Lamar will headline the half-time show at Super Bowl LIX.Lamar's previous Super Bowl half-time showcase, which included other rap artists including Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg, won a 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). He has won other awards for his inventive lyrics, including the Pulitzer Prize for music, the first hip-hop artist to do so, as well as a Grammy.The Super Bowl is one of the biggest televised sports event in the US, routinely drawing tens of millions of viewers. The NFL's Seth Dudowsky said of Lamar that "time and time again, Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of hip-hop." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Grab a 16% cash bonus for your used iPhone or Apple Watch
Apple's iPhone 16 launch is imminent and values are likely to drop for last-gen devices once the new models are announced. Now is the time to lock in an exclusive 16% cash bonus ahead of the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10.Get top value for your used iPhone before the Apple Event.If you're looking to upgrade to Apple's new iPhone 16 or Apple Watch Series 10, locking in the best price for your used device is important as values tend to drop after the Apple Event.BuyBackWorld is offering AppleInsider readers an exclusive 16% bonus on trades valued at $30 or more with promo code INSIDER16. This limited-time bonus is capped at $45, but it is the most aggressive offer we've seen in the trade-in space in 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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CCATP Podcast Explains the macOS Sequoia Beta’s Excessive Permission Requests
On the Chit Chat Across the Pond podcast, Adam Engst explains why the macOS 15 Sequoia beta’s monthly check-ins on screen recording permissions are not only unnecessary but actively harmful.Read original article

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Apple may have to give up $14B-plus escrow account to satisfy EU court
The European Union will issue a "final" ruling — barring appeals — on a decades-long dispute over a 2004 tax deal between its own Commission, and Ireland and iPhone maker Apple. At stake is at least 13 billion Euros ($14.5 billion) in possible back taxes.Apple's European headquarters, located in Cork, Ireland.The court case has ramifications for Apple for much of its global business, as the headquarters in Cork, Ireland is Apple's headquarters for all of its non-US commerce. Apple and Ireland are fighting the EU over the legality of the tax deal the country made with Apple in 2004.Back then, Ireland made a 10-year tax deal with Apple that allowed the company to set up two subsidiaries within the same company, rather than two completely separate companies, to take advantage of a tax loophole. Ireland had previously had an existing tax haven known as the "Double Irish," where foreign companies could set up two subsidiary companies in Ireland to handle different aspects of the main business. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Plug this CarPlay streaming box into your car’s infotainment system
You can stream Netflix or YouTube from your car's infotainment system with this wireless CarPlay streaming box. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Today in Apple history: iTunes Music Store hits 10 million downloads
On September 8, 2003, Apple revealed that it had sold its 10 millionth iTunes song download, Avril Lavigne's "Complicated." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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What not to expect at Apple September event
Apple's September event should be packed but there's not time for all the new products coming soon. Expect an October event, too. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple disables new ‘Tap to Provision’ feature in Apple Wallet ahead of iOS 18 release
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 and the iOS 18 release date at their annual iPhone keynote tomorrow, on September 9th. Ahead of that event, Apple has disabled a key new Apple Pay feature in the Wallet app, known as “Tap to Provision.” more…

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