iPhone 16 Rumours: Integrated Design for iPhone 16 Cases for New Capture Button and Expected Colour Variants

Highlights

• The iPhone 16 will feature a new Capture button.
• The capacitive surface is rumoured to be functional for zooming, focusing, and taking pictures. Apple’s cases will integrate the Capture button without a cutout.
• Third-party cases are expected to include a dedicated cutout.

Many iPhone 16 rumours have been circulating online for a while now.

Almost every small detail about the upcoming iPhones is already out.

With the launch day approaching, we are still getting new reveals practically every other day.

Recent leaks hint at some significant design tweaks and reveal colour options.

Here’s everything you need to know about the recent rumours.

The dedicated capture button on the iPhone 16 series is one of the biggest design tweaks that we will soon get to see.

And the recent rumour suggests Apple is currently planning an “integrated design” to ensure iPhone 16 cases accommodate the design addition.

Popular leaker Duan Rui suggested on X that Apple’s official iPhone case “won’t have this opening, and it will be made into an integrated design that won’t affect the normal use of the capacitive button.”

据说，苹果 iPhone 16 系列官方保护壳，没有这个开孔，会做成一体式设计，还不会影响这颗电容式按键正常使用。 pic.twitter.com/uSkaQqwXFe

— DuanRui段锐 (@duanrui1205) September 4, 2024

The button, as per reports, has been designed to be positioned on the right-hand side of the phones. It is also where the mmWave 5G antenna is located on the iPhone 15.

This unusual position presents a challenge for iPhone case makers.

Now the reports of “integrated design” mean Apple’s cases won’t have a separate cutout for the Capture button.

Instead of the cutout, the cases will accommodate the capture button seamlessly without interfering with the functionality.

However, when it comes to third-party case makers making cases of the iPhone 16 series with a capture button, they will most likely include a dedicated cutout.

As for Apple’s FineWoven cases, there’s no word on whether the company will reintroduce them for the iPhone 16 or not.

Speaking of the new capture button, here are some of the functionality expected from the capture button –

• Responds to touch and pressure, capture button can perform different tasks based on how the user presses it.
• Rumours have also suggested that the button will most likely work similarly to a DSLR camera.
• Zoom in and out functionality by swiping left and right on this button.
• The button could be used to focus on an image with a light press.
• The capture button can start a recording by hard press.

iPhone 16 Series – Possible Colour Variants

In other reports, iPhone 16 possible colour variants have been leaked online.

So, here’s what we know so far about iPhone 16 and iPhone 16  Pro colour options.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus colour options-

• Blue
• Pink
• White
• Black
• Green

iPhone 16 Pro Models colour options-

• Natural Titanium
• Desert Titanium
• White Titanium
• Black Titanium

Meanwhile, 9to5Mac also revealed an image that clearly shows the new gold colour coming to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup this year.

This leaked image identified the natural grey titanium colour, which was in the iPhone 15 Pro before.

This image shows a more gold-style colour than the dummy unit images, which were more brown than gold.

iPhone 16 Series – All Rumoured Features

• iPhone 16 Series – iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
• All iPhone 16 models to get the new A18 Pro chip.
• iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to retain their existing screen sizes.
• iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to feature larger displays – Pro – 6.3 inches and Pro Max to 6.9 inches.
• Dedicated “Capture Button.”
• Advanced Apple Intelligence capabilities.
• Machine learning and AI-driven features.
• Substantial camera upgrades

Apple’s iPhone 16 event will take place on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT on Monday, September 9.

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FAQs

Q1. When and where is the Apple iPhone 16 event taking place?

Answer. The event is scheduled for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.

It will include both an in-person gathering at Apple Park and a virtual experience.

Q2. What products are expected to be unveiled at the event?

Answer. Apple is set to unveil four new iPhones: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Additionally, two new smartwatches, likely the Apple Watch Series 10, will be introduced.

Q3. What new software will be introduced with the iPhone 16 series?

Answer. The iPhone 16 series will debut with iOS 18, which includes new Apple Intelligence tools.

The software update is expected to roll out to users in October.

Q4. What are the new colours Apple introducing for the iPhone 16 Pro?

Answer. Apple is expected to introduce a stunning gold titanium colour for the iPhone 16 Pro, alongside the existing Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium options.

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