Apple iPhone 16 launch today: Check timings, where to watch Apple Event 2024 live streaming, and other details

Apple It' Glowtime event

Apple is set to host its highly anticipated ‘ It’s Glowtime’ special event today, September 9, 2024, where the company is expected to unveil the new iPhone 16 series alongside the Apple Watch Series 10. The event is expected to be packed with hardware and software announcements, with the launch date of iOS 18, watchOS 11, and other updates also on the agenda. Here is detailed information on the event timings, where to watch the livestream, and what to expect from the iPhone 16 lineup, including expected pricing in India.

The Apple Glowtime Special Event will be held at Apple Cupertino Park in California. For Indian audiences, the event is scheduled to begin at:

10:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)

10:00 AM PT (Pacific Time)

1:00 PM ET (Eastern Time)

The event will be live-streamed, and viewers worldwide can tune in to catch the latest announcements.

The iPhone 16 launch event will be available for live streaming across multiple platforms:

Apple’s official website

Apple’s YouTube channel

Apple TV app

Apple is anticipated to launch four models in the iPhone 16 series: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 series is rumoured to feature a glossier titanium finish, improving upon the brushed aluminium look of the iPhone 15 Pro models.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to run on the A18 Bionic chipset, while the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will reportedly come with the more powerful A18 Pro processor.

All models in the iPhone 16 series will operate on iOS 18.

Apple is also likely to introduce the Watch Series 10 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 during the event. There is speculation about the launch of a more affordable third-generation Apple Watch SE.

An updated version of Apple AirPods, potentially called the Apple AirPods 4, is also expected to be revealed at the event.

The iPhone 16 series is anticipated to be available for pre-order starting right after the event. According to reports, the base models are expected to retain the pricing of the previous generation, while the Pro models might witness a slight increase.

Larger display: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are anticipated to feature larger screens, measuring 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively, compared to the previous models' 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays.

Thinner bezels: Apple is rumoured to introduce Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology in the iPhone 16 Pro models, potentially resulting in slimmer bezels than last year’s Pro versions.

Processor: The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to be equipped with the A18 Pro chip, while the standard iPhone 16 models are likely to run on the A18 chipset, with a slightly lower clock speed.

New colours: The iPhone 16 series is anticipated to launch with new colour options, including blue, green, pink, white, and black. Additionally, there may be a new Desert Titanium shade for the Pro models, along with possible Gold variants.

Camera: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to come with an upgraded 48MP ultra-wide camera, while retaining the tetraprism telephoto lens from the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Battery: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumoured to be powered by a 4,676mAh battery.

Storage: Similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will likely eliminate the 128GB variant, starting instead with 256GB as the base storage option.