iPhone 16 launches today: Apple event live blog and news hub

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The iPhone 16 is coming! Apple will announce its latest flagship iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, new AirPods, and more during today’s “It’s Glowtime” special event. I’ll be covering it all day for 9to5Mac. Head below for all of the latest news and commentary from today’s event.

Apple Event: News hub

• Apple opening new ‘The Observatory’ building at Apple Park for launch events
• How to watch the iPhone 16 event (right here)

iPhone 16 event: Live blog

• 9to5Mac is on the ground at Steve Jobs Theater for the iPhone 16 event!
• One hour until showtime!

Image via Dezeen

• One story I wasn’t expecting to see: a brand new building at Apple Park is opening today. Dubbed “The Observatory,” this building will be used for product launches and demos. I’ll be paying close attention to how it’s used today.

• Tim Cook is awake and glowing:

• Personally, I’m very much looking forward to a new version of AirPods Max. Whether or not I can justify another $549 to upgrade remains to be seen, though.
• Mark Gurman dropped a whole bunch of last minute rumors last night on Threads, with new information on the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and more.
  • iPhone 16 Pro will retain its $999 starting price and feature noticeable battery life improvements and smaller bezels.
  • Apple will announce AirPods Max with USB-C, adaptive audio, and improved noise cancelation.
  • Apple won’t announce the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Instead, it will update the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new black color option.
• Happy Apple event day, everyone! It feels like just yesterday we were tuning in for WWDC…

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