How to watch the Apple iPhone 16 event on September 9

The most anticipated annual event on the Apple calendar is coming soon. The unveiling of the newest iPhone, the iPhone 16, is scheduled for Monday, September 9. As usual, the company will be streaming the event for everyone to watch.

That’s good news, but there are a few important questions to answer. What time is the event? Where can we watch it? What can we expect? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the iPhone 16 event.

When is the iPhone 16 event?

Like other recent Apple events, the “It’s Glowtime” event has already been recorded and is scheduled to stream live starting at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on Monday, September 9. You can watch the event during the stream or at your convenience afterward.

Apple also invited some members of the press and others to watch the event in person at Apple Park. Everyone else can watch from the comfort of their own home — which brings us to our next point.

How can I watch the Apple event?

Apple is re-broadcasting the iPhone 16 event on its website, the Apple TV app, and on X (formerly Teitter) and YouTube. The best way to watch it on mobile is via the Apple TV app.

The event will be streamed live on all of these platforms, and as mentioned above, you can also watch it later on demand if you can’t make it at 10:00 AM PT.

What can we expect at this event?

The 2024 iPhone series is likely to include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Unlike previous years, the iPhone Pro models are expected to have larger displays than the regular versions.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will retain their 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively, while the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will get 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screens, respectively.

All four models are expected to feature the Action button, which was first introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro series last year. This customizable button offers a variety of functions beyond the traditional mute switch it replaced. A new Capture button is also expected to be available on all four models, allowing for more control when taking photos with the iPhone’s camera.

The new phones could also introduce new cameras and features, improved charging capabilities, new color options, and more. As usual, you can expect a surprise or two in the new phones as well.

Apple is also expected to reveal the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. The Series 10 is expected to have a larger display than previous models and will be available in a ceramic version for the first time in many years. Additionally, it may also be available in a titanium version for the first time.

Little is known about the next Apple Watch Ultra model, although both models will certainly have a new chipset inside.

Two new AirPods could be announced on Monday. The fourth-generation AirPods and AirPods Max 2 could include features first introduced in the AirPods Pro. The AirPods were last updated in 2021, while the first-generation AirPods Max was introduced in 2020.

Finally, we will find out when iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and other software updates announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June will be released to the public.

What does “It’s Glowtime” mean?

Each Apple event has its own unique title and logo, which sometimes herald certain announcements.

The “It’s Glowtime” slogan and image could be a sign of upcoming color changes for the new iPhones, Apple Watches, or both. They could also symbolize the new way Apple is presenting Siri in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. In those versions (see above), when Siri is activated, a colored ring which shines subtly appears around the device interface.

What about Apple Intelligence?

At this year’s WWDC conference, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a new artificial intelligence feature that will eventually be available on all Apple devices.

Apple is in no rush to release Apple Intelligence features in developer betas. The company has said that none of the features will be available in initial versions of iOS 18 or iPadOS 18, and it’s possible that all of the features won’t even launch before the end of the year.

Apple Intelligence is very important to the company in the long term. As such, don’t be surprised if more AI features are announced on Monday that will be exclusive to the new devices. We may also hear (and see) more about the Apple Intelligence features we know about.

What We (Probably) Won’t See on Monday

In previous years, such as 2020, 2021, and 2023, Apple has held at least two special events in the fall. If this trend continues, it is unlikely that we will see new Macs announced on Monday. Instead, a new MacBook Air, Mac mini, and iMac could be announced in October.

If Apple follows its 2019 and 2022 strategy and holds just one fall event, the new Macs could be announced next week. For now, though, that seems less likely.

Monday’s event is expected to be interesting. While much of what to expect is already known, a few surprises are likely. Stay tuned.