3D TV, the kind that required glasses, failed for a reason. Foldables are only in their infancy, and there will be plenty of use cases once technological advancements catch up.
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iPhone 16 Pro Rumor Recap: Larger Displays, Capture Button, 5G Advanced, and More
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3D TV, the kind that required glasses, failed for a reason. Foldables are only in their infancy, and there will be plenty of use cases once technological advancements catch up.
A fad is touchbar and dynamic island.
Interesting rumors. I hope the display size increase, with smaller bezels like the 15Pro will mean that the iPhone itself "returns" to the 14Pro size but with bigger display and not that the whole phone gets bigger still.
Also, regarding the 8k video I imagine, based on Apple's history that it will pan out like this:
15 Pro - 8K capped at 30 fps
16 Pro - 8K at 60 fps
17 Pro - 8K stereoscopic (2 x 4 K) for the Vision Pro or its successor(s)
Also, 48 Mpx for the 0.5 lens? Why not for the zoom one? (I would much prefer it, I had a 200 mm 1.8 Sigma lens zoom which was AMAZING for portrait (stolen) and would really enjoy having something similar on a phone).
Also, regarding the 8k video I imagine, based on Apple's history that it will pan out like this:
15 Pro - 8K capped at 30 fps
16 Pro - 8K at 60 fps
17 Pro - 8K stereoscopic (2 x 4 K) for the Vision Pro or its successor(s)
Also, 48 Mpx for the 0.5 lens? Why not for the zoom one? (I would much prefer it, I had a 200 mm 1.8 Sigma lens zoom which was AMAZING for portrait (stolen) and would really enjoy having something similar on a phone).
Ah yes, more buttons, as if it wasn't already awkward to press vol+ to take a picture but you take a screenshot instead because your thumb naturally rests on the sleep button. Unless that buttons moves back to the top where it belongs.
Where is the iPhone SEv2 size device? I need a normal size. Those big phones are too inconvenient for me to carry.
Apple adding 2 buttons to the iPhone over 2 years after a ten year period where they removed one button feels highly unlikely.
Also I don't feel there is a great place to put it. The bottom right in landscape mode makes the most sense for general photography/videography, but would trigger a ton of accidental presses when normally using the phone. Also so much video is done now in portrait, where the button would be ergonomically bad.
Also I don't feel there is a great place to put it. The bottom right in landscape mode makes the most sense for general photography/videography, but would trigger a ton of accidental presses when normally using the phone. Also so much video is done now in portrait, where the button would be ergonomically bad.
All very nice, but nothing revolutionary, Apple needs to do something similar to Google with the group photos & magic eraser.
While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are still around 11 months away from launching, there are already several rumors about the devices. Below, we have recapped new features and changes expected for the devices so far.
These are some of the key changes rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro models as of October 2023:
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 Pro models in September 2024. Additional details about the devices should surface over the coming months, so be sure to keep tabs on our iPhone 16 roundup for the latest information.
- Larger displays: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. The devices are expected to have taller aspect ratios as part of this change. By comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively.
- Capture Button: Apple plans to include a new "Capture Button" on all iPhone 16 models, according to pre-production information obtained by MacRumors. The button would be located below the power button, but its purpose is unknown. It has been speculated that it could be a dedicated shutter button for the camera.
- 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens for higher-resolution photos with more detail when shooting in 0.5× mode, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities.
- Wi-Fi 7 support: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will also support Wi-Fi 7, according to Pu. This would enable the devices to send and receive data over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously, resulting in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. Wi-Fi 7 is expected to offer peak data transfer speeds of over 40 Gbps, a 4× increase over Wi-Fi 6E.
- A18 Pro chip: Apple's next-generation A18 Pro chip is expected to be manufactured with TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, known as N3E.
- 5G Advanced: iPhone 16 Pro models will be equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X75 modem for faster and more power efficient 5G connectivity, according to Pu. The modem supports the "5G Advanced" standard, which has been described as "the next phase of 5G" and an "evolution towards 6G."
- 5x optical zoom on Pro model: The iPhone 15 Pro Max's tetraprism lens system with 5x optical zoom will expand to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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Personally I won't be upgrading my 13 Pro until all camera's are 48 pixels
I agree, however, they will probably reduce the bezels again and the physical size will be the same as the 13 & 14 Pro's, whilst being lighter.
At least that's what I hope
I'd purchase one if I could do away with the flashlight and camera button on the screen. ***** Tim Apple. I don't want it. I have to cripple my iPhone's screen responsiveness to avoid them both going off all the time. If I want either I can swipe down from the right.
With the current bezels being as thin as they are, I'm not sure this is even possible. Rumours suggest the display might be taller. More finger gymnastics!
That happens literally every year. There are rumors for next years iPhone before the current year even releases.
They literally changed a hardware shortcut before a software shortcut. Incredible.
i am most excited about 5G advanced, i need 5 Gbps speeds to watch 720p youtube videos, send messages, use maps. 
I am already on WiFi 9
Most people don't upgrade WiFi hotspots just because there is new standard.\what ever we have works for most people.
I think WiFi, Cellular standards are just moving too fast.
no time for people to adopt new technology before they release new standard.
I barely have 5G coverage, we are already talking about 5G advanced.
i think these are all marketing gimmicks.
when does apple realize i dont need a bigger screen. i have an iPad for that... i want a small form factor, it sucks holding the pro max for extended periods of time.. the pro is like the perfect size RN for me but when they increase it even more it's going to suck.
LOL capture button 😅😅
I have a 15 Pro since release but honestly…
Marketing for these devices getting ridiculous.
I have a 15 Pro since release but honestly…
Marketing for these devices getting ridiculous.
5.8 was the perfect pro size , 6.1 is big , I can’t believe they going bigger , make the max bigger for people that want it bigger but why touch the smaller version kinda like they wanna push customers to the SE model
I think the 6.3 might be the perfect size. I don't like the 6.7, but a little more on the smaller screen will be nice. I think.
Once the base Pro saw a size increase with the 12 Pro, I started having to use two hands for most tasks anyway. So since then, I’ve opted for the Pro Max because if I have to use two hands anyway, at least I can enjoy a larger screen for consuming content. And the bigger battery is nice too.
A bigger screen isn’t wanted or needed, per the feedback here. I agree.
I’m a lot more interested in the idea of using USB C to attach a full sized monitor to an iPhone. At some point the processing power in these devices will warrant treating them like full fledged desktop computers. The prospect of being able to use an iPhone as the “business end” of a computer with accessories that make it into a laptop or a desktop? That would RULE. It would also make the built in screen basically irrelevant.
I’m a lot more interested in the idea of using USB C to attach a full sized monitor to an iPhone. At some point the processing power in these devices will warrant treating them like full fledged desktop computers. The prospect of being able to use an iPhone as the “business end” of a computer with accessories that make it into a laptop or a desktop? That would RULE. It would also make the built in screen basically irrelevant.
Actually, a 6.9 inch screen is the ideal size for a so called phablet... especially for on the go power users.
How is there any significant difference between 6.7 and 6.9? Two tenths of an inch? Come on now.