Apple Event 2024 iPhone 16 Launch Live Updates: Watch, AirPods & iOS 18 Unveiling

Apple Event 2024: Tim Cook’s Post

Apple Chief Tim Cook has also added to the pre-event rituals with his customary post on X which says, Apple Park is glowing.

Apple Event 2024: Will AI Push Upgrade Cycle?

Apple and other tech giants are banking on AI to fetch them more growth. The iPhone 16 lineup will support AI and the company is offering it on all the new models. Analysts claim the new iPhones could push a upgrade cycle like never before but will Apple have the AI features roll out in quick time? We’ll get those details in over 2 hours from now.

Apple Event 2024: AI Features Coming To These iPhones

Apple Intelligence or AI features will be available with the iOS 18 update this year but only if they use these iPhones:

– iPhone 15 Pro

– iPhone 15 Pro Max

– iPhone 16

– iPhone 16 Plus

– iPhone 16 Pro

– iPhone 16 Pro Max

So, if you have been using the iPhone 15 or 15 Plus models, tough luck and maybe it’s time to upgrade this year.

Apple Event 2024: iPhone 16 Prices Leaked

We’re still a few hours away from the launch event, but these are the leaked iPhone 16 series prices from Apple:

– iPhone 16 – $799 (Rs 66,300 approx)

– iPhone 16 Plus – $899 (Rs 74,600 approx)

– iPhone 16 Pro – $999 (Rs 85,200 approx)

– iPhone 16 Pro Max – $1,199 (Rs 99,500 approx)

Fair to say that Apple will have different iPhone 16 prices in India where it tends to be the highest among anywhere in the world.

Apple Event 2024: New iPads Incoming?

The short answer is no. Apple is unlikely to announce any new iPads or the iPad Mini at the iPhone 16 launch event this evening, and for that we might have to wait until October when the new M4-powered Macs will roll out.

Apple Event 2024: No Watch Ultra 3?

Apple’s iPhone 16 launch event will have the new Apple Watch models but reports on Monday suggest the company will skip bringing the Watch Ultra 3 altogether. Instead, we might see a new Black variant of the Watch Ultra 2. Is that the right move?

Apple Event 2024: iPhone Users Get Launch Day Refund

Apple has a special scheme for iPhone owners who might feel shortchanged with the new iPhone 16 launch offers for older models. So, if you’re using an iPhone 15 bought in 2023, Apple will help you with a refund based on the price cut the model gets this month.

Apple Event 2024: End of The iPhone 15 Pros?

Reports have suggested that Apple could remove the iPhone 15 Pro model from its lineup after the new 16 series launches. Considering that these two old models can run the AI features, we’ll be mightily shocked to see that happen. We’ll know about it in over 3 hours from now.

Apple Event 2024: Where to watch

For those living under the rock, the iPhone 16 launch event is on Monday, September 9 and you can tune into the big keynote with Tim Cook and Co. from 10:30 PM IST for those watching in India. Apple will be livestreaming the event on the YouTube channel and Events page.

Apple Event 2024: Time To Refresh

The big Apple pre-event rituals have started, and as expected, the Apple Store is down, as the new devices will be added to the catalogue later this evening.

Apple Event 2024: Not Just the iPhones

Apple will use the event to launch the new iPhone 16 series but that won’t be its only focus. You can also expect to see the new Apple Watch X model, Watch SE 3 is also rumoured to come and yes, some AirPods upgrade will be nice.

Apple Event 2024: Apple’s Big Day Is Here

Apple will unveil its new hardware that will power its AI features once the new iOS 18 version rolls out in the coming weeks. But what can we expect from the new iPhone 16 series? We’ll find out in a few hours time.