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Dear friends and folks, the annual Apple new product forecast is here!

Old fans of the Bad Reviews public account should all know that we have a "regular program" every year, which is to make predictions and previews of Apple's upcoming new products before the Apple autumn conference is officially held.

And just this morning, Apple officially announced that it will hold a special event at 1 a.m. Beijing time on September 10. If nothing unexpected happens, the new iPhone 16 series will be coming.

As there is still about half a month left before Apple’s press conference, we have spent a lot of effort collecting first-hand information about the new products on the market. Now let’s see what new products Apple may bring us!

>/Fully upgraded iPhone 16 series

The absolute protagonist of this autumn conference is undoubtedly the iPhone 16 series. This time, the iPhone 16 will most likely have four versions, namely - iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and the super large cup 16 Pro Max.

Recently, everyone may have seen spy photos of new phones on the Internet. Judging from the revelations released by major bloggers, this year's iPhone's appearance has not changed much, and at most it can only be considered a minor adjustment.

The main difference between the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus is the rear camera, which has changed from the diagonal design of the previous two generations to a vertical arrangement like the iPhone X.It is said that this adjustment is to facilitate the shooting of spatial videos. As for how to watch the shot spatial videos, would you like to know about the Chinese version of Vision Pro priced at 29,999?

In terms of color matching, it is an old tradition for Apple to introduce a new color matching every year. However, it is hard to say what color matching will be added. At present, there are two versions of the color matching leaks on the Internet. They both have a common feature that the more durable "white" has returned:

As for the front, they remain the same and the screen size has not changed at all, but Apple will most likely change their mute buttons to action buttons with customizable functions. Pressing them once will start the corresponding operation, bringing them in line with the Pro series.

Although the back of the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max still have the original design, the screen size of the Pro version has been upgraded from 6.1 inches to 6.3, and the Pro Max has been upgraded from 6.7 inches to 6.9, which is even larger than the screen of other competitors' super cups.

At the same time, their respective bezels are said to have been narrowed. This time, the bezel width of the 16 Pro Max is said to be only 1.15mm, which directly refreshed the industry record. The narrow bezel with a large screen can be described in one word - "thin skin and big filling".

But Android friends don’t need to be too envious. I believe that at the time, some manufacturers will compare the bezel width of their new phones with that of the iPhone at the press conference, and they may even be able to make them narrower than Apple’s.

In addition to the size, the Pro series also has some minor changes in color. The "blue" of the previous generation is likely to be replaced by "titanium gold". It is different from the rose gold we have seen before. This time it is a dark gold tone, the color is not so bright, and the saturation is low. It looks a bit like copper and has a good texture.

The highlight of the Pro series is that Apple will introduce a new independent button for them. Netizens call this button " Capture Button ”。

There are many different opinions about this button. Some say it is a physical button, while others say it is a capacitive touch button. It cannot be pressed by itself, and relies entirely on the vibration motor to achieve operation feedback. It is like a dream back to iPhone 7.

I think that, according to Apple's ethics, if they want to add a button, they will definitely make it consistent with other buttons, otherwise everyone will have to learn how to use it again after buying it.

Think about the buttons we have now, they are all real physical buttons, so the new one added by Apple this time is probably also physical.

As for what this button can do, there are many opinions online. Some say that it is specifically used for taking pictures, pressing it lightly to focus and pressing it hard to take a photo; others say that it is the same as the Action button, and you can set the function you want to use.

I looked at the models and phone cases made in Huaqiangbei and found that the button hole seems to be a bit high. When I hold the phone to take pictures, it is a bit awkward to put my finger on it.So I prefer it to be a button with customizable functions.

Moreover, is there a possibility that this button is actually specially prepared by Apple for its own AI? Just like the flash capsule button on the previous Hammer phone, you can naturally press it to wake up Apple AI with one hand.

You know, many people don't even think about using Siri when they use their iPhone, but if there is a physical button, maybe the frequency of use will increase. As a subsidiary of Hammer, maybe this is what Apple thinks. Of course, the above content is purely my personal speculation, and you guys can just take a look for fun.

OK, that's about it for the appearance of iPhone 16. As the saying goes - technology is based on changing the shell. I believe that just the change of the camera position of the basic iPhone 16, the slightly larger screen of the Pro version, and the addition of an independent button, I guess many people have already started thinking about buying a new phone.

In terms of configuration, judging from the information leaked by domestic and foreign media,I can only say that the fruits are still the fruits we are familiar with, the knife skills are extremely exquisite, and the grades are still strict.

Let’s start with the Pro version with higher configuration.

Although the screens of the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max do not use dual-layer OLED, they will be equipped with Samsung's latest generation M14 substrate panel. The maximum brightness has been upgraded from the original 1000nit to 1200nit. Of course, ProMotion adaptive refresh rate is definitely available.

But to be honest, since the rise of domestic screen manufacturers such as BOE, CSOT and Visionox, I have completely lost my charm for Samsung screens. Now domestic screens are not inferior to Samsung in terms of display, power consumption, etc., and even have more advantages in eye protection. Let's wait and see that iPhone will use domestic screens one day~

In terms of imaging, this time, whether it is Pro or Pro Max,There is a high probability that it will be equipped with a 5X periscope telephoto lens.

As we all know, the previous generation 15 Pro has a 3X upright telephoto lens, while the 15 Pro Max has a 5X periscope telephoto lens, which made many people suffer from choice difficulties. Now, they are evenly matched.

The specifications of their main cameras and ultra-wide-angle cameras are the same.

This time, the main cameras of both Pro models will use the Sony IMX 903 sensor, which has a sensor size of 1/1.14 inches, which is much larger than the previous generation and is very close to 1 inch.

Their ultra-wide-angle lenses will also be upgraded to 4800W pixels, saying goodbye to the ancestral 1200W pixels, and the aperture is said to have become a little larger.

The reason why Guozi did this is very simple. When shooting space videos on iPhone, it mainly relies on the cooperation between the main camera and the ultra-wide-angle camera. After the ultra-wide-angle camera has enough pixels, the picture is cropped to the same as the main camera so that the image quality is not too poor.

For example, the previous iPhone 15 Pro series spatial video shooting specification was 1080p 30fps, but on the iPhone 16 Pro series, it may be upgraded to 4K 30fps.

But I still say that being able to shoot spatial videos with a mobile phone is one thing, and how to watch them after shooting is another. At this stage, there are still too few devices that support the playback of spatial videos. The current news from the industry chain is that the cheap version of Vision Pro will not be available until next year at the earliest, and the price is expected to be around US$1,600.

Hey, do you think Apple has too much confidence in our wallets? If the price is really like this, I will just say goodbye. If Apple wants to promote spatial video, I think it will have to rely on our domestic XR manufacturers.

This is a bit off topic, but anyway, these are basically the camera configurations of the iPhone 16 Pro series. Because the specifications have been upgraded, the lens may be more convex at that time, but it will definitely not be as exaggerated as the domestic flagships.

As for the performance, there is no need to guess. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will definitely be equipped with Apple’s latest A18 Pro chip.

Although this chip is the same 3nm as the previous generation A17 Pro, it uses TSMC's latest N3E process, which has improved performance and energy efficiency. In addition, in October, Qualcomm and MediaTek's flagship chips will also be available. I am still looking forward to the actual performance of these three chips.

In terms of 5G baseband, the two Pro models will be upgraded from the previous X70 to Qualcomm's latest X75, which can theoretically support 5G-A; in addition, their WiFi has also been upgraded to WIFI 7.

To be honest, 5G-A and WiFi 7 should not be new to many people, because many Android flagships have already used them.I'm just concerned about one thing - how is the iPhone's signal this time? Is it stronger than before?

In terms of battery life, Apple made a decision that went against its ancestors and finally increased the charging power of the Pro version to 40W, and the Magsafe wireless charging power to 20W, and the battery capacity was also increased.

For this reason, Apple even started to work on heat dissipation, saying that it would add graphene materials to help the body dissipate heat. Speaking of which, this is the first time that the iPhone has stacked heat dissipation, which is not easy... If this is true, the gaming experience of the iPhone may be

OK, let’s stop here for the leaked news about the iPhone 16 Pro series. Next, let’s talk about the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.

If you pay attention to Apple's new phones every year, you will find that Apple has been using this routine, that is, it will select some of the things that the previous generation Pro had and transfer them to the latest basic model. The previous Smart Island and the Action key that will be added this time are all transferred from the Pro series, and the configuration is the same.

This time, the main camera of iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will most likely use the same main camera as the previous generation iPhone 15 Pro, which is Sony IMX803. The pixel has been upgraded to 4800w pixels, while the ultra-wide-angle lens has not changed and is still 1200w pixels. It is estimated that it will have to wait until next year to be upgraded.

As for their screens, they remain the same, with a 60Hz refresh rate. Some foreign media even claim that the iPhone 17 next year may not be able to use 120Hz. Those Apple fans who expect the standard version to also use ProMotion can finally put their minds at ease...

The biggest upgrade for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus this time is in performance. It is very likely that starting from this generation, the difference between the processors of the basic and Pro models will be in the small tail. The Pro model uses A18 Pro, while the basic model uses A18.

They have the same process technology, both using TSMC's 3nm process. The main difference is the number of CPU and GPU cores. It must be said that Apple is very skilled in reducing the number of cores. Just look at the Mac and iPad.

In addition to chips, their memory is said to be upgraded from 6GB to 8GB. Everyone knows the reason. It is not because Cook has a change of heart, but because Apple’s own AI has a starting requirement for memory of 8GB.

By the way, the battery capacity of iPhone 16 has increased this time, but the battery capacity of 16 Plus has become smaller. Oh my god, does Apple think that the battery life of Plus is too long and it is too worry-free for users, so it deliberately "fixed" this "long battery life" bug? !

I saw some news saying that the next generation of Apple may cancel Plus and add a new ultra-thin Silm model. The battery of this model will definitely not be very large. Maybe it is to let users adapt in advance. As for the charging speed of the two, it has not changed and is still 27W as before.

In general, the configuration of the entire iPhone 16 series is almost like this. I wonder what you think about it?

I think the Pro series is pretty good, with many upgrades, but the basic model is a bit lacking in sincerity. Although it has been upgraded, the pain points such as low screen refresh rate and slow charging are still there. If any domestic mobile phone manufacturer dared to do this, it would have been criticized by netizens long ago.

But Apple, after all, has a strong financial foundation, many fans, and a huge global market. The impression and reputation it has accumulated before can indeed allow it to enjoy a good time. However, looking at the decline in iPhone sales in China, we can actually see the problem. Of course, it may also be that domestic mobile phones have made too much progress in recent years. There is no harm without comparison.

Having said that, I know that many of you are still looking forward to the iPhone SE4 with a new mold, but you may be disappointed this time. Apple may not release this phone at the autumn conference and it is expected to be released next year.

OK, the iPhone part has been introduced. Next, let’s take a look at the news about Apple’s other product lines!

>/ A smaller Mac Mini

Let’s talk about Mac first. A while ago, foreign media reported that Apple is preparing to launch a completely new design of Mac mini. The most attractive thing about it is its size. The new version is almost half the size of the current one.

It is said that Apple has never paid much attention to Mac Mini in the past, and treated it as an entry-level machine for experiencing macOS. The mold was used for several years without being replaced.

As a result, after switching from Intel processors to its own chips, a large space was left empty inside the Mac mini mold, which is somewhat wasteful. This time Apple finally remembered to change the mold.

As for the configuration, it is likely to be a regular upgrade. The chip will be upgraded from M2 to M3, and the top-end version will use M3 Pro. The price may remain unchanged, just like the previous generation, which means the quantity is increased without increasing the price.

The situation is the same for MacBook and iMac. The main upgrade point is the chip, and there will not be much change in other aspects.

>/ Screen againA bigger Apple Watch

Then there is the Apple Watch. Apple Watch is basically present every year. This year, Apple may launch two new watches, namely Apple Watch Series 10 and the new Apple Watch SE.

The screen of Series 10 has become larger this time, and it is said that it will become 45mm and 49mm from the original 41mm and 45mm. The chip has also been upgraded from S9 to S10. The watch has become thinner and the battery life has been longer.

In terms of health functions, Apple Watch 10 may add sleep apnea detection and high blood pressure detection functions. However, there are also reports that due to the immaturity of the technology at this stage, high blood pressure detection will be postponed for a year.

Anyway, one thing is certain: there will be new colors and new straps this time. Apple always comes up with something new, but I don’t know who it will collaborate with this time.

Let’s talk about Apple Watch SE3. I heard that its size will be larger this time, but the frame material has been changed from metal to plastic, which is a bit like the environmentally friendly material used in iPhone 5C. The price may be a surprise. After all, the SE series has always been Apple’s affordable choice.

Moreover, there are rumors that this time SE3 will focus on the children's market. Wow, it will compete head-on with the Xiaotiancai watch. But to be honest, I don't think this is easy. Think about it, the "touch and make friends" function of Xiaotiancai is too attractive to children, and it is difficult for other brands to imitate.

>/ iPad with new wine in bottle

As for iPad, iPad Pro was just updated a while ago.So this time Apple will definitely not touch it again. If it updates anything, it will only be the basic iPad, iPad mini, and Air.

As we all know, starting from the tenth generation, the basic iPad finally bid farewell to the old-fashioned big black borders and Home button and replaced it with a full screen. So this time the iPad 11 shell and other things still use the iPad 10 set. Just change the chip and it's done, new wine in old bottles.

If the iPad mini and Air are lucky enough to be updated this time, the chips will be upgraded as usual, and there may be slight improvements in peripheral configurations such as screen brightness and memory.

As for ProMotion, let's not hold out too much hope. Apple treasures this technology very much and it's not something it gives out casually. The iPad already has excess performance. If the mini and Air also have high refresh rates, who would spend seven or eight thousand to buy an iPad Pro?

>/ Replace the interface with a new one AirPods 4

Finally, there is another surprise, that is, AirPods may have new members. Apple will also launch the fourth-generation AirPods this time, and it will be divided into two versions: standard version and enhanced version.

The standard version has ordinary configuration, without wireless charging and active noise reduction. The enhanced version has more functions, such as wireless charging and semi-in-ear noise reduction. Both headphones are said to support spatial audio. Of course, the most important thing is that the charging port has also been changed to USB-C.

To be honest, if it weren't for the EU's promotion, iPhone and AirPods would probably still use the lightning port. Let's say thank you to the EU~

OK, that's all the information we have at the moment. Although these leaks sound reliable, to be honest, we still have to wait until the press conference to know what new gadgets Apple will come up with. I'm still curious whether Cook will come up with "One more thing" this time.

At the end of the article, our hardware editorial department is ready to stay up late to write articles, so let us meet on September 10th to see what surprises Apple will bring us!

Written by: Fat Tiger

edit：Miro noodles

Art: Xuanxuan

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