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  • Should you expect the iPhone 16 Pro Max price to reach PKR 1 million?

    Should you expect the iPhone 16 Pro Max price to reach PKR 1 million?

    The Cupertino-based tech giant, Apple, is expected to unveil its best flagship ever made today. The company announced the launch event for the iPhone 16 series over a week ago, and the launch day is finally here. 

    Considering leaks from multiple insiders and reliable sources, the exciting features of the iPhone 16 series will be the larger display, the new capture button, and AI integration. 

    Apple has maintained the same screen size since November 2020, when it introduced the iPhone 12. 

    Not only will the Pro models get bigger screens, but the base model, the iPhone 16 is also expected to feature a bigger screen than the iPhone 15. 

    Moreover, the new capture button, as per the latest reports, is also likely to be seen in all iPhone models, including the standard iPhone 16 variant. 

    The launch event will take place today, and it will be streamed on Apple’s official website and YouTube channel at 10 PM (Pakistan time). 

    Even though it will be a super-expensive smartphone, especially for Pakistan, there is a lot of talk and anticipation for the iPhone 16 in Pakistan. 

    It is worth mentioning that last year when the iPhone 15 Pro Max was introduced, it was priced as high as Rs900,000 and was sold in the black market during the initial days.

    As of now, the top model of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still selling for as high as Rs700,000 (including PTA approval charges).

    Considering this price, we can expect the iPhone 16 Pro Max to be priced as high as Rs1 million including PTA tax, as there is no official Apple store in Pakistan, and those who import it are likely to sell it at their ‘own’ price. 

    At this point, it is unknown and not officially announced what the price of the iPhone 16 will be. 

    Speaking to a mobile seller in Singapore Plaza, Rawalpindi, it was revealed that once iPhone 16 models are imported by shop owners in Pakistan, interested customers who want to get it earlier or right after launch will not hesitate to pay as much as Rs1 million.

    He said they already have ‘many’ customers from twin cities who have asked to pre-book their iPhone 16 Pro Max and are willing to pay this price if they get it in the first week of launch.

  • Leaks suggest iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch display

    Leaks suggest iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch display

    New images purportedly showcasing dummy models of the upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro have surfaced, offering enthusiasts a tantalising glimpse into the potential design evolution.

    Shared initially on the Chinese platform Baolin Video and subsequently disseminated by a Weibo user, these visuals have ignited speculation among tech aficionados.

    Pro models to get bigger

    One notable revelation from the leaked images is the difference in size between the standard and Pro variants. Reports suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are poised to expand to 6.3 and 6.9 inches, respectively. In contrast, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are anticipated to maintain the familiar 6.1 and 6.7-inch dimensions reminiscent of recent iPhone iterations.

    Redesigned aesthetics

    While the dimensions of the standard iPhone 16 models remain consistent, discernible alterations adorn their backs and sides. Notably, the dummy models feature a redesigned camera block, housing vertically aligned lenses. This adjustment is believed to accommodate spatial video recording capabilities, a feature currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

    Innovative button configuration

    The leaked images also shed light on an intriguing departure from convention: the replacement of the traditional mute slider with an action button on the left edge of the iPhone 16 dummy. This transition mirrors the existing configuration found solely on the iPhone 15 Pro models. Moreover, speculation abounds regarding the elongated nature of the Action button, a potential ergonomic enhancement over its predecessor.

    Introducing the capture button

    A noteworthy addition visible on both dummy models is the introduction of a capture button—a dedicated key located beneath the power button, speculated to function as a camera shutter button. Unlike conventional physical buttons protruding from the device’s frame, the capture button is purportedly an inductive or capacitive mechanism seamlessly integrated into the side rail.

    Anticipated revelations and continued speculation

    As the tech community eagerly awaits the official unveiling, these leaks offer but a glimpse into the myriad innovations anticipated with Apple’s next-generation iPhones. With the expected launch window in early September looming on the horizon, enthusiasts can anticipate a deluge of further revelations.

    Among the speculated enhancements are a more robust chipset tailored to support cutting-edge generative AI functionalities and the integration of 48MP ultrawide cameras for the Pro variants.