iPhone 16 ‘It’s Glowtime’ event today: How to watch livestream

Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ launch event will take place tonight, September 9 at 10:30 PM IST. The event is expected to focus on the iPhone 16 series, consisting of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. We also expect the Cupertino-based tech giant to unveil new Apple Watch models and AirPods, along with other Apple products. The event is likely to see an announcement regarding Apple Intelligence, the company’s suite of AI features, and may conclude with the reveal of release dates for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11.

Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 event: How to watch the livestream

Today’s Glowtime event starts at 10 a.m. PT (10:30 p.m. IST). Like all recent Apple events, the event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater, Apple Park. The big launch show will be streamed live on Apple’s event site and on YouTube, and you can also watch via the Apple TV app on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.

Interested readers can also watch the Apple event live via the video below.

What to Expect from Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ Event?

Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 16 family of devices during the event, consisting of four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

In addition to new iPhone models, the company could focus on two main product types at the event: Apple Watch Series 10 or Watch X, two new AirPods. The company could also bring a new Apple Watch Ultra 3. There could be announcements about Apple’s suite of AI features called Apple Intelligence, which includes capabilities such as ChatGPT integration, smarter Siri and AI-based writing tools.

The event may conclude with announcements about the release dates of the long-awaited public rollouts of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11, which Apple introduced in June.

iPhone 16 series specifications (expected)

According to recent leaks, all models in the iPhone 16 series will come with Dynamic Island and include Apple Intelligence features. The iPhone 16 Pro models are said to be powered by the flagship A18 Pro chip. The regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, on the other hand, could be powered by the A18 Bionic chip built on TSMC’s 3nm process.

The iPhone 16 Pro‌‌ and iPhone 16 Pro‌‌ Max are rumored to feature larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively. The vanilla models are said to retain the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays of their predecessors. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is also expected to feature a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 4,676mAh battery with support for 40W wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging.

Apple Watch Series 10 specs (expected)

Apple Watch Series 10 is rumored to come in 44mm and 48mm sizes. It could come with an updated ECG or heart rate sensor. It is expected to have a thinner design and support sleep apnea detection. Apple is likely to refresh the Apple Watch Ultra and introduce a Watch SE.

New AirPods models are said to offer active noise cancellation. They could get newer chips and support for features like Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode.