Youve probably already upgraded to theiPhone 15.
But now that Samsung has itsflagshipfanfare for theGalaxy S24 series, its time to start talking about whats next.
The next major smartphone we expect from Apple is the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series.
The iPhone 15 Pro (left) and the iPhone 15 Pro Max (right).Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The rumors on this iPhone 16 began almost as soon as theiPhone 14launched in late 2022.
But then the regulariPhone 15adopted it, so were left wondering what could be coming in the design pipeline.
Current rumors are trending toward a new stacked design for the rear-facing camera lenses on the regular iPhone 16.
The Action button isn’t going anywhere.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The iPhone 16 Pro could also have an additional input as a camera button.
We wont know anything until Apple reveals the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.
But its fun to speculate about it all.
Timeline
When will the iPhone 16 arrive?
There is an unspoken understanding that Apple refreshes the iPhone every fall with an upgraded look and new features.
People still line up at the Apple Store for the iPhone launches.
Apples latest cadence has been to launch the iPhone after Labor Day, which is mid-September.
Display
How big will the iPhone 16 be?
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are expected to all havevastly different screen size offeringsthan previous generations.
In the last few years, the Pro and regular models offered the same sized medium and large configurations.
But this time, Apple is expected to make the Pro variants bigger than the regular phones.
The new screens are expected to be brighter and more energy efficient.
iPhone 16 Design
Prepare to getmore buttonsin the next generation of the iPhone.
The iPhone 16 is purported to get theiPhone 15 ProsAction button.
The haptic button thats been rumored about for years may finally find a home in the iPhone 16 Pro.
There arerumblingsof a capture button located on the right side of the iPhone where cellular antennas typically reside.
Most recently, aconvincing setofmachined blanksappeared on X, formerly known as Twitter, giving credence to the rumors.
Everyone supposes the taptic Capture Button is on the other edge of the devices.
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro will probably introduce us to the A18 Bionic.
The iPhone 16 shouldrun coolerafter complaints that the iPhone 15 was doing too much in the heat department.
Theres areasonfor the layout: that particular camera array is best for recording spatial video content.
The iPhone 16 Pro will improve its far-away shooting capabilities.
Have you ever been plagued by lens flare when shooting a sunset with your iPhone?
This year, iOS 18 will launch alongside the iPhone 16 series.
We will know more onceWWDCtakes place on June 10.
But, like the hardware, theres plenty of conjecture to draw from.
iOS 18 will likely have a bit of AI infusion than predicted.
There may also be enhanced notifications that summarize what someone said or the mood.
Other AI features could include summarization of news posts, documents, and notes.
iOS 18 will supposedly feature a revamped home screen, but dont go claiming its like Android just yet.
Wi-Fi 7 for all
That is goodnewsfor speed demons.
The iPhone 16 Pro may haveWi-Fi 7capabilities, a first for Apples mobile devices.
Wait until the iPhone 17?
A report fromThe Elecsuggests it might be worth the wait for the iPhone 17.
Well update this page periodically with new rumors about Apples iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.
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