Month: August 2024
iPhone 16 Pro design predictions: expected designs for the top two models
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could be bigger than their predecessors and gain a button, among other changes.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are set to be Apple’s top phones for 2024, so it’s reasonable to expect the company will try and make them look as good and premium as possible.
Does that mean drastic design changes compared to the iPhone 15 line? Well, not necessarily, as Apple’s handsets are undeniably well-designed already. But leaks and rumors do suggest some changes are coming for these approaching models.
Below, we’ve detailed all the design leaks we’ve encountered so far, which combined provide a fairly clear picture of what to expect visually from the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iPhone 16 Pro design predictions
A leaked image of iPhone 16 Pro dummy units (Image credit: Sonny Dickson)
The iPhone 16 Pro could be bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro and packing an additional button, but otherwise look similar to its predecessor, if leaks are to be believed; see the leaked iPhone 16 Pro image above.
On the size front, while we aren’t sure of the exact dimensions yet, multiple sources have claimed that the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 6.3-inch screen, up from the 6.1-inch display of its predecessor.
So that will probably make the overall handset bigger than the 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3mm iPhone 15 Pro, that said, the iPhone 16 Pro’s bezels are apparently smaller, shrinking from 1.71mm to 1.2mm.
So that could help keep the size palm-friendly, though with a rumored aspect ratio change to 19.6:9 from 19.5:9, the iPhone 16 Pro will probably be taller and narrower than the iPhone 15 Pro.
We’d think the likely increase in screen size will also mean it weighs more than its 187g predecessor, though hopefully there won’t be a drastic difference in weight.
The other particularly noticeable design change we’re expecting is the addition of a Capture button positioned alongside the power button. This widely rumored feature would reportedly let you take photos and shoot videos, while a lighter press might engage the autofocus, and swiping across it could zoom in and out.
Beyond this and some new iPhone 16 Pro colors, we expect Apple’s upcoming Pro phone to look much like its current model, with a glass back, a titanium frame, the same basic shape and button layout, and the same camera arrangement.
One early leak did suggest the Face ID components could be hidden under the screen, making the Dynamic Island much smaller, as it would only have to house the front-facing camera. But we haven’t heard this reported elsewhere, so we doubt it will happen.
iPhone 16 Pro Max design predictions
An unofficial render of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max (Image credit: MacRumors)
A leaked photo of iPhone 16 Pro Max dummy units (Image credit: Sonny Dickson)
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is likely to have the same design as the iPhone 16 Pro, just in a larger size. Which is to say it will probably also look similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, just larger and with an extra button.
That button is thought to be called a Capture button, and as detailed above it will reportedly control the camera, and be housed under the power key on the right edge.
As for the size, we’ve heard repeatedly that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a 6.9-inch screen, making its display 0.2 inches bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s.
That will presumably make the overall phone larger, though we’ve heard elsewhere that the iPhone 16 Pro Max could have the slimmest bezels of any handset, which might mean there’s not much difference in the overall footprint.
One leak details the exact dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro Max though, claiming that it will be 163.024 x 77.575 x 8.26mm. That would make it taller, wider, and thicker than the 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25mm iPhone 15 Pro Max, though not by much. Part of that change in dimensions could also be down to a rumored 19.6:9 aspect ratio for the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s display, rather than the 19.5:9 of its predecessor.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is likely to also be heavier than its 221g predecessor, but for now we don’t know by how much.
Other than that, and the possibility of some new colors, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will probably look much like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, complete with a titanium frame, a glass back, and the same general layout and shape, as you can see in the leaked iPhone 16 Pro Max images above.
Finally, one source has suggested its Dynamic Island could be much smaller, with the Face ID components hidden under the screen, but we’re skeptical of this.
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Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Use Telephoto Lens From Same Supplier
This year, Apple will bring the Tetraprism Telephoto lens that was exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max to both iPhone 16 Pro models, and a new report out of Korea claims that Apple will initially rely on the same supplier as it did in 2023 for the required folded zoom modules.
According to The Elec, LG Innotek will provide the modules for the initial stock of iPhone 16 Pro models, which are expected to launch on Friday, September 20. The telephoto camera has a folded glass structure below the lens, which Apple refers to as Tetraprism technology. It reflects light four times over, allowing for a longer focal length of 120mm. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will both offer 5x digital zoom and 25x digital zoom.
Apple uses 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization for the Telephoto lens in the Pro Max, and because it is able to move in three directions, it delivers twice as many micro-adjustments as before for crisp photos even when zoomed all the way in.
When initial stock is spent, which is expected to be around the fourth quarter, Apple will reportedly use its secondary vendors Foxconn and Cowell to manufacture the folded zoom module as well to drive down costs. Meanwhile, Sharp is not expected to supply any camera modules for any iPhones launching the year.Related Roundup: iPhone 16 ProThis article, “Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Use Telephoto Lens From Same Supplier” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
This year, Apple will bring the Tetraprism Telephoto lens that was exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max to both iPhone 16 Pro models, and a new report out of Korea claims that Apple will initially rely on the same supplier as it did in 2023 for the required folded zoom modules.
According to The Elec, LG Innotek will provide the modules for the initial stock of iPhone 16 Pro models, which are expected to launch on Friday, September 20. The telephoto camera has a folded glass structure below the lens, which Apple refers to as Tetraprism technology. It reflects light four times over, allowing for a longer focal length of 120mm. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will both offer 5x digital zoom and 25x digital zoom.
Apple uses 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization for the Telephoto lens in the Pro Max, and because it is able to move in three directions, it delivers twice as many micro-adjustments as before for crisp photos even when zoomed all the way in.
When initial stock is spent, which is expected to be around the fourth quarter, Apple will reportedly use its secondary vendors Foxconn and Cowell to manufacture the folded zoom module as well to drive down costs. Meanwhile, Sharp is not expected to supply any camera modules for any iPhones launching the year.
This article, “Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Use Telephoto Lens From Same Supplier” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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Microsoft is holding a major Windows security event to reveal all on CrowdStrike outage — but we may still not find out everything
Microsoft will be joined by CrowdStrike and other partners at Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit.
Microsoft has revealed it will be hosting a major security event that will see it reveal more about the recent CrowdStrike outage – but only to a select audience
The company will be joined by CrowdStrike at its Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit, set to be held at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond on September 10.
The event will mark the first time the two companies have jointly spoken publicly about the outage, which took millions of devices offline and caused havoc for organizations across the globe.
Microsoft security event
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The event will also see “key partners who deliver endpoint security technologies” come together for “discussions about improving resiliency and protecting mutual customers’ critical infrastructure”, Aidan Marcuss, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Windows and Devices, said in its official announcement.
“Our objective is to discuss concrete steps we will all take to improve security and resiliency for our joint customers.”
Government representatives will be invited alongside other technology firms, Microsoft says – however it seems the content of the event will remain under wraps, with Marcuss’ announcement stating the company will only share updates on the conversations being had after the event.
Marcuss added the CrowdStrike outage offered “important lessons” for Microsoft to apply as an ecosystem, and that discussions will be themed around, “improving security and safe deployment practices, designing systems for resiliency and working together as a thriving community of partners to best serve customers now, and in the future.”
The event will be watched keenly around the world, as there are still a number of questions awaiting answers following the July 2024 outage. Top of the list will be precise details on how the outage was able to affect so many devices around the world, and what the two companies plan to do to ensure such an incident never occurs again.
There is also interest in exactly how many devices were affected, after Microsoft walked back on its initial estimate, and what the company is doing to reduce its reliance on singular security firms.
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