Apple Event Recap: Did Leaks Reveal Everything We Needed to Know?
The Apple Event Leaks: We Pretty Much Knew Everything, Didn’t We?
When major tech events roll around, we’re bombarded with leaks and rumors. It’s an entire industry, and one that was recently toyed with when Nothing leaked fake renders to seek revenge. But the September Apple event was a different story, and it seemed like we pretty much knew everything beforehand.
The New Camera Button for iPhone
One of the most significant leaks was about the new camera button for the iPhone 16. Everyone suspected that Apple Intelligence would be coming to the iPhone, but a completely new addition to the camera was almost unheard of. There were even rumors about the vertical arrangement of the cameras at the back. We got this leak as far back as January, and not long after, we started seeing dummies and cases showcasing the new button and camera arrangement. Eventually, more details emerged, and basically everything we knew turned out to be true, down to the photography controls it gives you.
‘Desert Titanium’ Color for iPhone 16 Pro
What new color is coming to the iPhone 16? This question sent the leaks industry into a frenzy. Leak after leak pointed towards a bronze or gold color, or a fusion of the two. Turns out, we pretty much knew everything. The rumors said it would be called ‘Desert Titanium’, and it is. They claimed it would be sort of bronze, and they were right. The rumors also said it would be exclusive to the Pro models in a titanium finish, and, you guessed it, it is. I personally really like this new color, but the leaks industry definitely took the suspense out of this one.
Even Bigger Screens
Leaked spec sheets claimed that the iPhone 16 Pro would measure at 6.3 inches and the Pro Max at 6.9 inches. That is exactly how big the new phones are, consistent with the industry’s mission to make its phones resemble the earliest tablets. I don’t consider that a bad thing myself, though. I always opt for the largest display I can get my hands on. I’ll buy pants with bigger pockets if I have to. And I have!
4K 120fps Video on iPhone 16
One of the last major leaks claimed that iPhone 16 will record videos in 4K 120fps. Well, what do you know? This turned out to be true as well. Though I did mistakenly predict that this will be used for ultra-smooth videos and not slow-motion footage. I was wrong; it’s definitely for filming your cat jumping in slow motion.
AirPods 4 in Two Variants
Speaking of leaks, we also knew that AirPods 4 would come in two variants. Turns out, that’s exactly what happened. Apple surprised us with two new colors, and we’re loving the options.
No Macs or iPads at the Event
Last but not least, Apple’s Mark Gurman wondered whether Apple would talk about Mac or iPad at the event. He thought the event would be so packed with other areas of interest that Apple might just postpone the announcements of new Macs and iPads till another event next month. That seems to be the case, as we got no news about either product line at the September event. Gurman has revealed a few details about the new M4 Mac mini, and it seems like it will feature a healthy selection of ports instead of removing them for a sleeker look. Overall, this one definitely lacked that excitement and energy usually expected from Apple. It was…okay. Just nothing groundbreaking. Perhaps because half of the reason for getting an iPhone 16 — Apple Intelligence — isn’t coming to major regions around the world.
