Google is expected to use the same Samsung OLED display in its upcoming Pixel 9 series that Apple plans to use in the iPhone 16 Pro series. This display, known as the ‘M14’ panel, is brighter and has improved longevity compared to previous models. The entire Pixel 9 lineup, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is anticipated to receive this upgraded display.
The iPhone 16 is expected to launch in September 2024 with a new design, upgraded cameras, and improved performance. Here’s what we know so far.
The rumor mill for the upcoming iPhone 16 series is heating up as we approach the expected September reveal. According to the latest情報, the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max will boast the thinnest smartphone bezels in the world, making room for a larger display. While the iPhone 16 Pro is预计 to have a display that increases from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is likely to see a bump from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. Other rumored features of the iPhone 16 Pro series include an A18 Pro chip, four color options (black, white, gray, and a new rose hue), and a triple-lens camera setup with an upgraded 48-megapixel ultrawide sensor. Meanwhile, the entry-level iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to have a vertical pill-shaped dual-camera layout in a departure from previous models. Color options for these base models may include black, green, pink, blue, and white.
With the iPhone 16 series release date approaching, production of OLED screens for the new iPhones is about to begin. Apple has reportedly approved the production of OLEDs for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16 Pro models. However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max OLED screen is still under development and expected to be approved by the end of June. Samsung Display, LG, and BOE will manufacture OLED panels for the iPhone 16 series, with each supplier playing a role in the production process. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may feature a new Capture button, and all four iPhone 16 models may get new color options. Despite the delay in approving the OLED screen for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the entire iPhone 16 series is still expected to be announced in early September, with release dates in mid-September or early October.
Apple may introduce new color options for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series, potentially discontinuing others. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could be available in black, white (or silver), and gray, similar to the iPhone 15 Pro series. However, Apple might replace the blue titanium option with a rose hue. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are rumored to come in black, green, pink, blue, and white, potentially replacing yellow. Apple’s use of rose gold has been limited in recent years, with Starlight being the closest to white for the regular iPhone series. Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature larger displays and potentially include Action and Capture buttons.
This week’s Apple Loop includes news on the iPhone 16’s camera upgrade, the new iPhone 16 Pro’s button designs, the upcoming iPad launch event, Apple Vision Pro demand, Apple’s open-sourcing of iPhone AI, a critical app coming to the iPad, and more.
