Apple Loop: iPhone 16 Pro Release Date, Apple Intelligence Delay, iPhone Air Leaks (2024)

Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines from Apple, including iPhone 16 Pro release dates, a bigger iPhone 16 battery, a surprise iOS update, Apple Intelligence delayed, iPhone Air plans, new Macs for 2024, and why Bing isn’t in your iPhone.

Apple Loop is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Apple in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Android news here on Forbes.

iPhone 16 Pro Release Date Clues

It may have taken place around the second Tuesday of September every year. Still, until Apple announces the date, speculation about the launch date of the iPhone 16 family will continue. Everything points to the 10th, though, including the rapidly accelerating manufacturing chain building up stock for the big day:

“..[which] suggests that production of the iPhone is on schedule, that is, no delays are anticipated at this stage. If that’s correct, that means the likelihood of the iPhone 16 series being on sale in September is very strong. More specifically, it leaves the possible date for the keynote that unveils the hardware—alongside the Apple Watch Series 10 and perhaps new AirPods—seems to be holding steady at Tuesday, September 10."

(Forbes).

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There’s A Bigger Battery In Town

Apple is set to bump up the iPhone battery by one of the largest margins in recent years. It’s not the first time that Aple has increased the battery size of the iPhone. The question now is what will it do with it, offer more endurance to the consumer, or offer more power to the software?

"The change in capacity of the iPhone 16 Pro over the previous Pro model shows the most marked difference, with an over 9% increase (303 mAh). Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, while not as dramatic as its smaller sibling, gets an over 5% increase (254 mAh). Combined with efficiency improvements, the increases should see both devices offer more sustained real-world usage on a single charge."

(MacRumors).

A Rush iOS Update

This week saw a point release of iOS. Rather than a planned upgrade with more features, this looks to be a security patch to improve the encryption on iCloud services:

"There are no new features mentioned by Apple, but the main element is fixing a problem. The company describes it like this: “This update includes important bug fixes and addresses an issue that prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.”

(Forbes).

iOS AI Delayed

Speaking of iOS, the big software update for the coming year will be in generative AI and the awkwardly titled Apple Intelligence backronym. While Android prepares for the second generation of AI to be revealed, Apple will delay the launch of the basic implementation until the month after the launch of the new phones, before the key software arrives late in Q1 2025:

"That means the very first iPhone 16 buyers could be without some of Apple’s latest AI features that it announced at WWDC last month, including Rewrite, Image Playground, Genmoji, audio transcription, webpage summaries and a revamped Siri”.

(Forbes).

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The Air Around The iPhone

Looking further ahead, the iPhone 17 family is set to welcome a new member. The slim iPhone has been discussed in depth over the last year, but now we have a name. iPhone AIr.

"It’s a name that makes sense, since Apple already has an iPad Air line that sits between the base iPads and the Pro models, and which at one time was positioned as being a slim option (although the latest model isn’t as thin as the latest iPad Pro). The MacBook Air is similarly positioned as a slim device"

(TechRadar).

New Macs This Year

Apple may put the focus back on the Mac portfolio later this year but don’t expect too much. While there will be the usual bump up in specs for the Apple Silicon M4, everything else is pretty much “same again” apart from the processor and standardising the desktop I/O ports:

"With a new update coming to these models this fall, Gurman doesn’t expect much other than the introduction of new M4 chips. The M4 chip first debuted in the iPad Pro back in May, with no Mac models receiving the new chip yet. Since the iMac still uses Lightning accessories, I’d also guess that we’ll see USB-C accessories in the box of the 24-inch iMac model with M4 later this year."

(9to5Mac).

And Finally...

The papers from Google’s Anti-Trust case continue to reveal the inner workings and thoughts of those inside Apple. One of those was the option for Apple to switch to Microsoft’s Bing as the default search engine… or not:

"Google pays Apple billions of dollars a year to be the default search engine in Safari. But according to Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, there’s no other meaningful alternative. During the trial, he said that “there’s no price that Microsoft could ever offer” to Apple to get the company to preload Bing in Safari.

(The Verge).

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Apple Loop: iPhone 16 Pro Release Date, Apple Intelligence Delay, iPhone Air Leaks (2024)

FAQs

When launch iPhone 16 release date? ›

Extra staff is another very clear indication of production ramping up as the release approaches. And the timing is a good fit for the release date of Friday, September 20—more on the dates below.

Is the iPhone 16 delayed? ›

Apple will launch the iPhone 16 series in September despite reports of potential delays caused by Apple Intelligence, according to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, which quashes postponement speculations of the launch.

What colors are the iPhone 16 Pro Max? ›

The white, black, and Natural Titanium colors aren't new, as we've seen those hues in a previous leak. However, we suspected Apple would have another color up its sleeve, and this leak seems to back that up. The dummy bronze phone is slightly darker than expected, almost venturing into a leather look and feel.

Is the iPhone 16 out yet? ›

The Apple iPhone 16 range will get announced at a dedicated hardware event held in September 2024, possibly September 10, with the upcoming iPhone models hitting the market roughly ten days later. This release will match Apple's usual schedule.

When was the iPhone 17 launched? ›

How much is the iPhone 16 going to cost? ›

iPhone 16 price predictions
StorageUS priceUK price
128GB$799£799
256GB$899£899
512GB$1,099£1,099
Jul 11, 2024

Why is iPhone so delayed? ›

Why is my iPhone so slow? The most likely reason your iPhone is slow is because it's running out of storage space, the battery is dying, or you're using old apps and outdated software. A slow iPhone can also be caused by fixable performance issues.

What is the oldest iPhone that can get iOS 16? ›

iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices
  • iPhone XS.
  • iPhone XS Max.
  • iPhone XR.
  • iPhone X.
  • iPhone 8.
  • iPhone 8 Plus.
  • iPhone SE (3rd generation)
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Nov 5, 2023

Does iOS 16 slow down iPhones? ›

If your iPhone's storage space is running out or there is little storage space available after installing the new iOS 16, your iPhone 11 would slow down or show signs of decline in performance. It's suggested that you should delete unnecessary apps and app caches before updating your iPhone 11 to iOS 16.

What colors are iPhone pro? ›

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be available in black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium finishes.

What is the main color of iPhone 14 Pro Max? ›

The iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available in four different colours: silver, gold, space black, and deep purple. Apple has slightly modified gold with a more beige back glass than last year's iPhone 13 Pro models.

What Colours does the new iPhone Pro Max come in? ›

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max offer a diverse range of colors, each with its unique appeal. Whether you opt for the innovative Natural Titanium, the classic White Titanium, the moody Blue Titanium, or the elegant Black Titanium, your choice should reflect your style and preferences.

Which iPhone is the best overall? ›

The best iPhone overall is the iPhone 15 Pro Max. While it launched in September of last year, the 6.7-inch model is still the largest iPhone Apple currently offers. It has the latest features, including support for future.

How much is the iPhone 17? ›

The iPhone 17 will feature a ProMotion display, a titanium-aluminum alloy frame, and a universal USB-C port. Speculated price ranges from $899 to $1,299, with the release expected in September 2025.

What year will be iPhone 15? ›

Apple launched the iPhone 15 series in September 2023, which was already nine months ago. How time flies! Earlier this month, Apple held WWDC 2024, its annual developer conference, where the company showcases the next round of software updates — including iOS 18.

When iOS 16 was released? ›

Release history

The first developer beta of iOS 16 was released on June 6, 2022. iOS 16 was officially released on September 12, 2022.

Is it worth to wait for an iPhone 16? ›

While rumors around the iPhone 16 specs and iPhone 16 camera don't point towards vast upgrades, the rise of Apple Intelligence means these could be phones worth waiting for.

Is iPhone 16 series expected to launch in September 2024? ›

While it's still too early to confirm the exact launch date of Apple's iPhone 16 series, there are strong indications that the company may unveil the new devices on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This prediction is based on Apple's consistent release patterns over the past decade.

Is the iPhone 15 worth it? ›

The bottom line: It's worth upgrading to the iPhone 15 if you have an iPhone 12. The updates go beyond new technologies like the Dynamic Island and USB-C; you also get a notable upgrade in everything from general performance to battery life and camera quality.

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