iPhone 15 has not been released yet, the news about iPhone 16 has been extremely “hot”: A series of interesting changes have been revealed.

Expected to launch in the fall of 2024, the iPhone 16 series will likely feature the first modem chip designed by Apple, in addition to upgraded Face ID technology.

Apple is still working on this year’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, however, information about the 2024 iPhone 16 lineup has begun to be hunted by many people.

Here are the latest rumors compiled by MacRumours.

1. iPhone 16 Ultra

According to MacRumours, Apple is likely to introduce the high-end iPhone 16 Ultra line alongside the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This line will be positioned as Apple’s flagship product and will be packed with additional camera improvements, larger screens, and even a portless design.

2. Solid state button

Apple originally intended to equip the volume, power and mute buttons in the form of solid buttons, replacing the physical buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro. However, due to “unresolved technical issues”, this feature has been withdrawn from the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

Instead, according to MacRumours, current rumors suggest that Apple will delay the integration of solid-state buttons until 2024 to equip the iPhone 16 Pro line.

Previously, Apple used solid-state button technology for the Touch ID Home button on the iPhone SE and the trackpad on the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. On these devices, the user can make a button press and feel like a real down, but in reality it’s a surface equipped with haptic feedback.

Solid-state pushbutton technology can improve dust and water resistance because it doesn’t need a physical decompression mechanism. However, the iPhone needs to install some additional hardware to use this technology.

The sensitivity of the solid-state buttons can be customized via the sensitivity switcher in the Settings app. Increased sensitivity will allow solid-state buttons to work smoothly in case the user wears gloves.

3. Chip modem

Since 2019, Apple has been working on developing its own modem chips and antennas to reduce dependence on sourcing components from Qualcomm and Broadcom. The first 5G modem chip designed by Apple could debut on iPhone 16 models in 2024.

The first version of the modem chip will include separate wireless components. Apple wants to create a chip that combines the functions of a cellular modem, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

4. USB-C port

Apple has switched to USB-C technology on the iPhone 15 series and it is expected that this technology will continue to be used on the iPhone 16.

However, at least one model in the iPhone lineup due to launch in 2024 will likely have a portless design, charging and data transfer will be done via MagSafe or a similar technology.

5. Face ID under the screen

It is rumored that the iPhone 16 Pro will adopt Face ID technology under the screen to give the phone more display space.

Korean website The Elec said that Face ID technology under the screen could be introduced as soon as 2024 with the iPhone 16 Pro, but analyst Ross Young thinks the technology will need at least two more years. can be released.

6. Camera Technology

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the only iPhone model expected to have the new periscope zoom technology in 2023. And according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, this device will also be limited to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

7. ProMotion Technology

ProMotion technology that adds up to 120Hz refresh rates is expected to appear on standard iPhone models from 2025. Until then, ProMotion will be limited to high-end iPhone Pro models.