Less than a month before Apple's autumn event, the iPhone 16 series has already entered mass production.

As the event approaches, leaks about the new phones are becoming more frequent and credible.

Recently, the latest leaks about the upcoming iPhone 16 series have garnered widespread attention.

Firstly, recent reports have revealed the four color options for the iPhone 16 Pro series: black, white, space gray, and a new hue similar to "bronze" or "champagne gold." This new color could replace the blue version of the iPhone 15 Pro and become the star color of the iPhone 16 Pro this year.

Apple's decision to replace the blue variant is understandable. Shortly after the iPhone 15 Pro series' release, the blue model became unpopular due to its unappealing color and tendency to attract fingerprints easily.

This led to a rapid depreciation of the blue titanium version of the iPhone 15 Pro, making it the fastest-depreciating Apple product in history.

If these leaks are accurate, fans expecting a "rose gold" titanium option might be disappointed, as rumors of such a color have persisted for years but have yet to materialize.

What do you think of the iPhone 16 Pro's potential "bronze" titanium color? Will you choose this new hue?

Of course, this new color may simply be one of Apple's test options for the iPhone 16 Pro, and the final color scheme will depend on the official release.

For comparison, the current iPhone 15 Pro series offers four colors: black, white, blue, and space gray.

Comparing the two, it's evident that the iPhone 16 Pro has refined its colors, particularly the black variant, which appears darker than that of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Furthermore, Apple is enhancing its surface treatment processes. Reports suggest Apple is using a new titanium surface coloring technique to improve aesthetics, making the product smoother and more scratch-resistant, akin to its previous stainless steel models.

Design-wise, there are also subtle changes. The new iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to feature a dedicated "camera button" for quicker camera access.

This novel button will reportedly be placed on the right side of the iPhone 16 series, alongside the power button, inspired by DSLR camera shutter buttons. It supports various gestures, including precise pressure sensing.

A gentle tap initiates rapid focusing, while a firmer press captures the photo. Sliding the button adjusts the zoom, and a long press locks focus and exposure.

Remarkably, this button may incorporate a special gesture allowing seamless switching between photo and video modes, eliminating the need for in-app navigation.

However, according to foreign media, this button might be exclusive to Pro models, leaving the standard iPhone 16 without this innovative feature.

Moreover, the iPhone 16 Pro series is expected to sport a periscope telephoto lens, significantly enhancing its photography capabilities.

Configuration-wise, the iPhone 16 series will be powered by the new A18 chip, manufactured using TSMC's N3E process for slight improvements in performance and efficiency. The A18 also boasts enhanced AI capabilities for a smarter, smoother user experience. All iPhone 16 models will come standard with 8GB RAM to handle the memory demands of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.

Initially, Apple planned to upgrade only the iPhone 16 Pro series batteries, but the latest reports indicate that the iPhone 16 will also adopt stacked battery technology for higher density.

Furthermore, the iPhone 16's battery capacity will increase to 3,561mAh, a roughly 6% boost from the iPhone 15's capacity.

The iPhone 16 will also support 20W wireless fast charging and 40W wired charging, enabling a full charge in approximately 60 minutes.

Finally, according to leaks, the iPhone 16 series will officially launch next month. Previous iPhone launches occurred on the 8th day after Labor Day in the US (September 12, 2023, and September 14, 2021). With Labor Day falling on September 2 this year, the iPhone 16's launch date is speculated to be Tuesday, September 10.

Apple has not officially responded to these rumors, so their authenticity remains to be verified. However, given current market trends and Apple's product development history, these leaks carry some credibility.

In summary, the iPhone 16 is expected to launch in September and is already in full-scale production. Pricing details are still unknown.