Rumours about the new iPhone

Release Date and Pricing

- The iPhone 16 lineup is expected to launch in September 2024, likely in the first or second week of the month[1][2][5].
- Pricing for the iPhone 16 is still unclear, but it's possible Apple may need to increase prices slightly compared to the iPhone 15 due to rising component costs[2].

Design and Size

- The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will retain the same sizes as the iPhone 15 models (6.1" and 6.7" respectively)[2].
- However, the iPhone 16 Pro will increase to 6.3" and the iPhone 16 Pro Max to 6.9", the first size upgrade in several years[2].
- All four iPhone 16 models will feature a new vertical camera lens arrangement, departing from the prior diagonal setup[2].
- The iPhone 16 lineup will include an Action Button that was previously limited to the Pro models, as well as a new "Capture Button" for easily taking photos and videos[2][3].

Cameras

- The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will both feature a 5x telephoto lens with a tetraprism design, an upgrade from the 3x and 5x lenses in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max respectively[3][4].
- Apple is exploring adding anti-reflective technology to the camera manufacturing process to reduce lens flare and improve photo quality[3].

Performance and Specs

- All four iPhone 16 models will use a new A-series chip, likely the A18, built on the latest 3nm process for improved efficiency and performance[2][3].
- RAM is expected to increase to 8GB across the lineup, up from 6GB in the iPhone 15[1].
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity could be limited to the Pro models[4].

Software and AI

- The iPhone 16 will ship with iOS 18, which includes new AI features like ChatGPT integration, text generation and editing tools, and AI-generated images and emojis[3][5].
- However, some of the most advanced AI capabilities may not be available until an October software update, potentially disincentivizing early upgrades[5].

While the iPhone 16 represents a solid upgrade over the iPhone 15, the changes appear to be more evolutionary than revolutionary. The increased screen sizes and camera upgrades on the Pro models, along with the new AI capabilities, should make the iPhone 16 lineup compelling for those looking to upgrade. But for those who just purchased an iPhone 15, the improvements may not be drastic enough to warrant an immediate switch.