Leaked Details on iPhone 16: Expected Enhancements and Design Tweaks

As the anticipated release date of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro approaches, whispers and speculations about potential design changes have started to emerge. The base model of the iPhone 16 is rumored to undergo camera upgrades, along with the addition of the beloved action button previously seen on the iPhone 15 Pro.

A recent leak, highlighted by MacRumors, points towards a potential breakthrough in screen technology for certain iPhone 16 models. This innovation could result in thinner screen bezels, offering users of the Pro models a slightly larger viewing area.

Reported by The Elec, a Korean publication, the development of a new border reduction structure technology by display manufacturers could pave the way for slimmer bezels. This technology allows for more compact control circuitry, ultimately leading to reduced bezel size, the space that separates the screen from the device’s edge.

While it’s yet to be confirmed which iPhone 16 models will integrate this new display technology, Apple typically introduces such enhancements first in its pro-level offerings before considering them for lower-tier models. Previous leaks have also hinted at potential increases in screen size for Pro models, possibly as a result of the speculated reduction in bezel size.

These leaked details shed light on the potential hardware upgrades expected from the iPhone 16 lineup upon its anticipated release in the fall. Apple traditionally keeps its new iPhones under wraps until their official unveiling around September. However, pre-launch rumors often provide valuable insights into forthcoming features.

Last year’s iPhone 15 Pro, for instance, came with significant upgrades such as a titanium frame, the introduction of the action button, and support for USB-C charging, all of which were subjects of speculation prior to the release.

Beyond hardware improvements, Apple is also expected to announce upgrades to its iOS software during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, slated to begin on June 10. While specifics about the iOS updates remain undisclosed, rumors suggest potential enhancements in AI features, possibly in response to emerging trends catalyzed by technologies like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.