Apple normally holds its iPhone occasions on Tuesdays. This 12 months goes the be the primary time in historical past that an iPhone is introduced on a Monday. The iPhone 16 collection will allegedly be revealed on September 9 as a result of Apple does not need the US presidential debate, which can happen on September 10, to steal the limelight from its telephones.
The corporate has been identified to open pre-orders for its telephones on the primary Friday of the week they’re revealed however this 12 months, preorders will kick off on Thursday, September 12. The leak comes from German outlet Macerkopf however it’s not clear if it is based mostly on a dependable supply or was made up based mostly on the launch date.
Assuming pre-orders do begin on September 12, it is also attainable that the telephones can be launched on September 19, however that is only a shot at midnight from our aspect.
There’s potential for every little thing to be a bit off the standard schedule this 12 months. Apple is worried in regards to the declining iPhone gross sales and has reportedly began coaching its gross sales employees on Apple Intelligence options, as it may be an integral a part of the gross sales pitch in retail shops.
The corporate can also be going to maintain a compulsory assembly for retail employees on the night of September 12 or the morning of September 13. This once more is a deviation from the standard cadence as such conferences normally happen on Sundays.
The iPhone 16 collection is predicted to be powered by new 3nm chips that will differ of their capabilities a bit. The Professional fashions are rumored to sport larger screens whereas the usual fashions will get the Motion button and a realigned digicam array. The whole lineup is prone to characteristic a Seize button for pictures.