Ready to upgrade to the next iPhone?
Last September, Apple debuted its iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max, boasting a powerful camera, a brighter screen, roadside assistance and other features.
Nearly a year later come rumors of the next iPhone, an iPhone 16 and its pro and pro max models.
If the latest iPhone does release this fall, as several media outlets report, Californians can expect their 53 Apple stores statewide to be inundated with customers wanting the newest phone in their favorite hue.
Here’s what we know.
When does the iPhone 16 release?
Apple has not officially announced when the iPhone 16 will be released, but consumer technology publication CNET anticipates it’ll be in September. Apple’s annual iPhone event occurs almost always in September, and while there’s no date revealed for this year’s event, CNET doesn’t expect any changes for this year. Soon after the event typically comes the release of the new iPhone, CNET reported.
What is the iOS 18 launch date?
As Apple fans await the possibility of a new phone, iOS 18 is coming in the fall for iPhone Xs and later, Apple announced in June, bringing major updates to users’ devices. The operating system is “deeply integrated” with Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad and Mac users, according to Apple.
Some of the features that iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence brings, according to Apple and USA TODAY, are:
- More customizable home screens
- Genmojis, artificial intelligence-generated emojis that users can create with a description
- Schedule a message
- Redesigned photos app, including allowing users to search through photos by the month or year taken
- Image Playground, which allows users to create images or get suggested concepts related to their conversations in messages
- Rewrite, proofread and summarize text in mail, notes, pages and third-party apps
- Transcription services in the notes and phone app
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.