What to Expect from Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ Event: iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and More
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Early September always signals the arrival of a new iPhone, and this year is no different. Prepare for a jam-packed event on Monday, filled with exciting announcements.
While Monday's event promises to unveil several new products, some highly anticipated updates for other Apple devices won’t be arriving until later this year or even in 2025. Below, you’ll find everything you should (and shouldn't) expect at next week's event.
What to Anticipate from Apple's 'It's Glowtime' Event
Apple's annual fall event, centered around the iPhone, is just days away, starting Monday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Alongside the iPhone 16 lineup, we’re anticipating refreshes across Apple’s wearable range, including all-new Apple Watches, AirPods 4, and possibly even a few surprise announcements.Ahead of the big day, we’ve compiled a comprehensive preview of all the expected hardware updates. Plus, we’ll finally get the official release dates for Apple's next major software updates, headlined by iOS 18.
iPhone 16 Price: What to Expect?
With substantial upgrades expected for the iPhone 16 models—especially in terms of Apple’s Intelligence features and enhanced camera systems—many are curious about whether Apple will increase prices for this year's lineup.For context, current prices start at $799 for the iPhone 15, $899 for the iPhone 15 Plus, $999 for the iPhone 15 Pro, and $1,199 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Industry analysts predict that the iPhone 16 Pro might start at $1,099, partly due to an increase in base storage from 128GB to 256GB, similar to last year’s Pro Max model.
M4-Powered Macs Coming in November
While Monday’s event is unlikely to introduce new Macs, Apple is gearing up to transition its entire Mac lineup to the M4 chip family. According to insider sources, the first M4-based Macs will likely debut in November, though there’s still a possibility of a late-October announcement.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that updated versions of the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini are on the horizon, with the rest of the Mac lineup expected to follow suit with M4 chips early next year.
October Event: New iPad Mini Likely
Although there have been rumors of a new iPad mini arriving at Monday's event, recent reports from Gurman suggest otherwise. The iPad mini is more likely to debut at an October event, which may also include the M4 Macs. There’s speculation that a new entry-level iPad could launch around the same time, but little has been confirmed on that front.Another product rumored for a September release was an updated AirPods Max featuring a USB-C port and new color options. However, it seems we’ll have to wait a little longer for that update. Similarly, no new Apple TV updates are expected for now.
iPhone SE 4: Apple's Shift to OLED is Nearly Complete
The next-generation iPhone SE is shaping up to be a significant upgrade for Apple's budget smartphone, moving away from the old iPhone 8 design (complete with a Touch ID Home button) to an all-screen model with Face ID.Reports from the Japanese display industry indicate that this change will include a transition to OLED technology, marking the end of iPhone models with LCD screens. As for its release, the fourth-gen iPhone SE is rumored to launch early next year.
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