Apple has finally announced the iPhone 16 series launch event. After months of leaks and rumours, the company has confirmed that its 2024 iPhones are coming soon. Apple has started sending out special Apple event invites with a mysterious message. The iPhone 16 launch event will take place on September 9.

The brand was quite rumoured to launch its new iPhone 16 series on September 10, but it seems Apple has made some last minute changes. Apple’s official announcement also includes a cryptic message along with the Apple logo – “It’s Glowtime.” Well, it sounds quite interesting, but no one really knows what it means. We will get clarity in the coming days and hopefully before the iPhone 16 launch event.

This latest Apple event will include an in-person component at Apple Park, but those who want to watch the full iPhone 16 series launch event will be able to livestream it online. In India, the iPhone 16 event will begin at 10:30 pm like every year. The event will be live-streamed via Apple’s official YouTube channel.

Apple will likely introduce four models including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The standard model is expected to get minor upgrades. The standard and Plus models are said to retain the old display and camera setup but offer a new chipset, a bigger battery, a new vertical rear camera layout, and a new action button. The Pro models, on the other hand, are expected to come with major camera upgrades, a slimmer design, a bigger display with minimal bezels, a new chipset, and a bigger battery. It is currently unknown whether Apple will offer faster charging. We do know that all iPhone 16 models will likely come with support for Apple Intelligence features.

Pricing details have also leaked online ahead of the official Apple event. The base model of the iPhone 16 is said to be priced at $799 (roughly Rs. 67,100 in India). As per the leak, the larger iPhone 16 Plus could be priced at $899 (roughly Rs. 75,500). The iPhone 16 Pro with 256GB could be priced at $1,099 (roughly Rs. 92,300), and the iPhone 16 Pro Max with the same storage is expected to start at $1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,00,700). Prices in India will likely be higher, as is the case with every launch, as there are customs duties involved, among other factors.

Along with these smartphones, the company can also launch new watches and AirPods. After the iPhone 16 launch event, Apple is scheduled to hold one last event in October 2024, where it is expected to introduce a new set of Macs.