It’s virtually time for the most important smartphone launch occasion of the 12 months, as Apple has revealed that its subsequent massive product showcase will occur on September 9.
While the corporate hasn’t revealed what we’ll see at this occasion, we’re virtually sure that the iPhone 16 line – together with the iPhone 16 itself, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max – might be current, as that is precisely the time within the 12 months when new fashions usually land.
And that’s not all, we’re additionally anticipating new watches, earbuds, and software program, all of which you’ll discover extra particulars of additional down.
We also needs to discover out what the occasion tagline – “It’s Glowtime” – refers to. Our cash is on the Siri redesign, nevertheless it is also a reference to brighter screens, higher low-light efficiency from the cameras, a brand new iPhone 16 colour, or one thing else completely.
So, learn on for full particulars of precisely when the Apple ‘Glowtime’ occasion begins, and the right way to watch it reside.
How to look at the iPhone 16 ‘Glowtime’ launch
Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ occasion begins at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on Monday, September 9, which is 3am on September 10 for these within the AEST time zone.
It’s being held on the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, however after all you don’t must attend in particular person – as ever, Apple might be streaming the occasion on-line too.
In reality, the YouTube web page for the occasion is already reside, so you’ll be able to head there to look at, or just use the video embedded under. You may also hit the ‘Notify Me’ button on the video to get a reminder when the occasion is about to start out.
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If YouTube isn’t your factor, then you’ll be able to as a substitute watch the iPhone 16 launch on Apple’s web site or via the Apple TV app.
Of course, we’ll even be on the bottom protecting the launch because it occurs with a reside weblog, adopted by extra detailed articles concerning the varied bulletins. So, you’ll be capable of discover out every part you’ll want to know on TechRadar too. It’s additionally price keeping track of the TechRadar TikTok for movies from the occasion.
What to anticipate on the September Apple occasion
The spotlight of this Apple occasion – and the factor we’re most positive we’ll see – is the iPhone 16 sequence, which is anticipated to incorporate the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Leaks recommend that key upgrades right here will embody an Action button for the usual and Plus fashions, so that they fall in step with the Pro fashions, which have already got an Action button, and a Capture button (which could possibly be used to take photos and file movies) for all 4 fashions.
You may also anticipate new chipsets, and the iPhone 16 Pro will seemingly inherit the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 5x telephoto digital camera, whereas each the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max might get new 48MP ultra-wide cameras.
The Pro fashions is also larger than their predecessors, with the iPhone 16 Pro reportedly being 6.3 inches, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro Max is alleged to have a 6.9-inch display.
Also in {hardware}, we’re anticipating to see the Apple Watch 10 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. These fashions might sport new chipsets and – within the case of the Apple Watch 10 – a bigger display. There’s even an opportunity we’ll see a plastic Apple Watch SE.
Last however not least on the {hardware} entrance, there’s a excessive probability Apple will announce the AirPods 4, which might are available in two variations, one in every of which could embody lively noise cancellation.
As effectively as {hardware}, this occasion will most likely additionally see the launch of iOS 18 and different Apple software program updates, comparable to iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11. There will seemingly be extra info on Apple Intelligence too, although it seems to be like this AI-powered software program suite received’t truly launch earlier than October.
