These are the 5 biggest announcements I expect at Apple’s iPhone 16 event

Apple has officially confirmed September 9 as the date for its 2024 iPhone keynote event. The event invite features the tagline “It’s Glowtime,” hinting at a focus on the iPhone 16 series this year.

The launch is expected to include four new iPhone models: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

In addition to the new iPhones, Apple is likely to unveil other hardware alongside the rumored handsets. Here are six major things to expect at the September event.

1 Larger Pro-sized handsets

Apple isn’t immune to the trend of phone supersizing

The upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to maintain their current display sizes of 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches.

Rumors suggest that the Pro models will see a slight increase in size to accommodate new 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display panels.

If the leaks are accurate, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will be Apple’s largest phones to date, catering to fans of bigger devices.

2 Next-generation AirPods

USB-C charging and Active Noise Cancelation could be coming

Apple is expected to refresh its base-model AirPods, with rumors suggesting the inclusion of a USB-C charging case.

The new AirPods are also rumored to feature Active Noise Cancelation, a technology previously available in higher-end models.

There are speculations of Apple introducing two variants of the next-gen AirPods targeting different price ranges.

3 A brand-new Apple Watch Series X

Could we see a major iPhone X-style redesign of the Apple Watch?

Rumors suggest the release of an Apple Watch Series 10, likely marketed as the Series X, with a redesigned squared-off chassis.

The Apple Watch’s design is expected to align with Apple’s flat-edged aesthetic seen in other products.