Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are expected to be released in September 2024, and there are already many rumors and leaks about their features and design changes. Here are some of the most notable rumors:
1. ** Larger Displays**: The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will have larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively, compared to the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
2. **Capture Button**: The iPhone 16 Pro models will have a new “capture button” that will allow users to take photos and videos more easily when holding the device in a landscape orientation.
3. **Action Button**: The Action Button, which was introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, will now be available on all four iPhone models, replacing the mute switch found on previous models.
4. **USB-C Port**: Apple transitioned to USB-C technology with the iPhone 15 lineup, and all iPhone 16 models will also have USB-C ports.
5. **Battery**: The iPhone 16 Pro models will use stacked battery technology, which can result in higher capacity and a longer lifespan. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have a 4,676 mAh battery, a 5 percent increase over the 4,422 mAh battery used in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
6. **AI Capabilities**: With iOS 18, Apple is rumored to be introducing new Siri features powered by large language models, and some of the cutting-edge generative AI features could be limited to the iPhone 16 models.
7. **Improved Microphone**: The iPhone 16 models are expected to feature an improved microphone that will accompany the AI-enhanced Siri experience.
8. **Thinner Bezels**: The iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to have thinner screen bezels, which might give users of the Pro model phones a slightly larger screen area.
9. **Stereoscopic Camera**: The rear camera of the iPhone 16 models will have a vertical arrangement of the two lenses, which will allow stereoscopic video to be recorded.
10. **Generative AI Tools**: Apple plans to introduce generative AI tools into iOS 18, which will likely be announced at June’s Worldwide Developer Conference.
These rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro models will have several significant upgrades, including larger displays, new buttons, improved battery life, and advanced AI capabilities. However, it’s important to note that these are still just rumors, and Apple has not yet officially announced any details about the iPhone 16 lineup.
Citations:
[1] https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-16
[2] https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-16-pro/
[3] https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-iphone-16-pro-rumored-to-have-thinner-screen-bezels/
[4] https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2024/04/04/apple-iphone-15-pro-dummy-units-design-changes-leaked-images/?sh=58dbf5d2127b
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