New Delhi: While Apple’s most anticipated product launches on September 9 themed “Its Glowtime” has everyone glued to the information coming from the tech giant, rumor mill is doing its own jon. Apple has already made it official that it is launching the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in India on the same date.
As per latest reports in the media, the price of the iPhone 16 series has been leaked ahead of its launch. Apple Hub has recently leaked the prices of the iPhone 16 series, although there is no official confirmation from the company.
Check expected India Prices of each variant iPhone 16, as suggested in the leaked report
iPhone 16: Base model: $799
(Approximately Rs 67,100)
The iPhone 16 Plus: $899
Approximately Rs 75,500
iPhone 16 Pro: $1,099
Approximately Rs 92,300
iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199
Approximately Rs 1,00,700
Meanwhile, we had also quoted media reports that, the company might also showcase the iPhone SE 4. A Bloomberg report has suggested that a host of Apple products –including the iPhone SE 3 — due for an upgrade are thin on their stocks. Bloomberg has indicated that iPhone SE 3 could well have its successor –the iPhone SE 4 –being announced.
However, an Android Authority report, on the contrary claimed that the chances of debuting of the iPhone SE 4 are slim. The report indicated at March or April 2025 launch date instead.
Apple event on 9 September 2024
Meanwhile, Apple has officially announced the launch date for its much anticipated iPhone series — the launch of iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in India.
The Cupertino-headquartered company has sent out invites for the launch of iPhone 16 at the event on 9 September 2024. The Apple event themed “Its Glowtime”. The event will broadcast from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, in the US.
Expected Product Launches during Apple Glowtime Event On September 9
The special Apple event will be held on September 9 during which the company is expected to unveil all the above mentioned four models of in the iPhone 16 series. Besides, Apple is also expected to launch the Watch Series 10, Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE in an affordable range, AirPods 4
Reports say that Apple is also slated to confirm the rollout date of iOS 18 coupled with software updates for its devices at the Glowtime event.
Apple iPhone 16 Event Official Launch Date: Check India Timings
Apple said that people can watch the Apple event on 9 September at 10:30 PM IST. They can tune in at apple.com or on the Apple TV app to watch the event.
IANS quoting reports said, “the iPhone 16 lineup will be Apple’s flagship rival to the new Pixel 9 series and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold devices. Apple Intelligence (AI) will be a huge leap for Apple device ecosystem at the event hosted by its CEO Tim Cook. Among the big changes coming to the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus is expected to be a switch to a vertically-aligned camera system on the back.”
It is expected that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max phones may get bigger screens, featuring a new bronze colour.
In line with the iPhone 15, all the four models of the iPhone 16 might have the Action Button and a new button dedicated to capturing photos and videos.
IANS further quoting sources said, the ‘Make in India’ iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models available in the country right after the global launch this fall. The India-assembled Apple devices will be available within 1-2 months of the global launch in partnership with leading manufacturer Foxconn’s facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
The iPhone 16 is set to be made available on the first day of global sales in India, just like last year when iPhone 15 arrived in the domestic market on the very first day of the global sale. It will be shortly followed by iPhone 16 Plus models, sources told IANS.
With Agency Inputs
