Exclusive Images Reveal iPhone 16 Design and New Features

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Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 line in early September.
The infused glass back design will be one of the visible differences between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. Sonny Dickson has provided exclusive images highlighting the design of all four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The programmable action button on the left side will be a new feature for some models while others will have a ȧCaptureȧ button on the right side. Some of these buttons may use thinner bezels to allow for larger screen areas, but this is not confirmed yet.
Exclusive Images Reveal iPhone 16 Design and New Features

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 line in early September, but leaked images have already revealed many of its new features. The infused glass back design will be one of the visible differences between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. Sonny Dickson has provided exclusive images highlighting the design of all four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The programmable action button on the left side will be a new feature for some models while others will have a ȧCaptureȧ button on the right side. Some of these buttons may use thinner bezels to allow for larger screen areas, but this is not confirmed yet.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not confirmed if thinner bezels will allow for larger screen areas on some of these buttons.

Sources

67%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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iPhone 16: Leaked pics suggest it'll have a ton of buttons

Mashable Inc. Alex Perry Friday, 05 April 2024 09:00
  • Unique Points
    • The iPhone 16 will have a programmable action button on the left side and a new 'Capture' button on the right side
    • Some iPhone 16 models will use a new screen technology that allows for thinner bezels
    • Apple is expected to announce the range in early September but we can see many of the new features today
  • Accuracy
    • Some iPhone 16 models will use a new screen technology that allows for thinner bezels, which might give users of the Pro model phones a slightly larger screen area. The bezel is the border that separates the phone's screen from the actual edge of the device.
    • Apple tends to introduce display improvements in its pro line of products before sometimes offering them in lower-cost models later on.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that Apple is making big design changes to the new iPhone 16 without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, the author uses sensational language such as 'button-wild' and 'programmable action button' to create a false sense of excitement and urgency around the supposed new features of the iPhone 16. Thirdly, the article contains selective reporting by only mentioning two buttons that are allegedly being added to the iPhone 16 while ignoring other changes or rumors about the device.
    • The author uses sensational language such as 'button-wild' and 'programmable action button' to create a false sense of excitement and urgency around the supposed new features of the iPhone 16.
    • The author claims that Apple is making big design changes to the new iPhone 16 without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
    • The article contains selective reporting by only mentioning two buttons that are allegedly being added to the iPhone 16 while ignoring other changes or rumors about the device.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (75%)
    The article contains a statement that implies the author has an opinion on whether or not Apple should bring back the physical home button. This is an example of ideological bias.
    • > I'm just sad they aren't bringing the physical home button back <
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    63%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Rumored to Have Thinner Screen Bezels

    CNET Friday, 05 April 2024 17:56
    • Unique Points
      • The next-generation iPhones are expected to launch in less than six months.
      • Some iPhone 16 models will use a new screen technology that allows for thinner bezels, which might give users of the Pro model phones a slightly larger screen area. The bezel is the border that separates the phone's screen from the actual edge of the device.
    • Accuracy
      • The base-model iPhone 16 is expected to have redesigned cameras and the well-received action button from the iPhone 15 Pro.
    • Deception (30%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a new screen technology will allow for thinner bezels on some iPhone 16 models. However, they do not provide any evidence to support this claim and it is unclear whether this technology will be added to all iPhone 16 models or just the Pro line. Secondly, the article states that Apple tends to introduce display improvements in its pro line of products before sometimes offering them in lower-cost models later on. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and it is unclear whether this trend will continue with the new screen technology. Lastly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that a larger screen area might be given to users of the Pro model phones due to thinner bezels.
      • The author uses sensationalism by stating that a larger screen area might be given to users of the Pro model phones due to thinner bezels.
      • The article claims that a new screen technology will allow for thinner bezels on some iPhone 16 models but provides no evidence to support this claim.
    • Fallacies (70%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the report comes from a Korean publication and was translated by MacRumors. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the rumored smaller bezels as giving users of the Pro model phones a 'slightly larger screen area'. Additionally, there is an example of a dichotomous depiction in the sentence 'The base-model iPhone 16 is expected to have redesigned cameras and the well-received action button from the iPhone 15 Pro.' This creates an either/or situation where it implies that only one camera will be redesigned, when in fact multiple cameras are mentioned. The article also contains a statement made by anyone other than www.cnet.com which is not allowed according to the ignore rules.
      • The report comes from a Korean publication and was translated by MacRumors.
    • Bias (85%)
      The article reports that some iPhone 16 models will use a new screen technology that allows for thinner bezels. This is an example of monetary bias as the author implies that this new display technology may be more expensive than previous ones and therefore only available on higher-end models like the iPhone 16 Pro. Additionally, there are no quotes from any experts or industry insiders to support these claims.
      • The report says display manufacturers have developed a new type of border reduction structure technology.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        Apple is a company that produces the iPhone 16 Pro. The article discusses rumors about thinner screen bezels on this device and mentions display manufacturers such as LG Display and Samsung SDS. It also notes that pro-motion displays are being used in some iPhones, including the iPhone 15 Pro which costs $999.
        • Apple is a company that produces the iPhone 16 Pro.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        81%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Apple iPhone 16 Pro Models Exposed In New Leak

        Forbes Magazine Ewan Spence Thursday, 04 April 2024 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • The iPhone 16 models have been leaked by Sonny Dickson, revealing the design of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
          • Apple is expected to announce the range in early September but we can see many of the new features today.
          • The infused glass will be one of the visible differences between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. The resulting glass may have been strengthened over last year's model.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (80%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists and extremist far-right ideologies by referring to them as 'verified accounts on X' and 'major far-right influencers'. This is an example of religious bias. Secondly, the article contains a statement from Tim Cook about fashion and materials being able to generate upgrades within Apple's community. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that people will upgrade their phones based on how stylish they are rather than any technical advancements made by Apple. Thirdly, the author uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists again when referring to them as 'dog-whistling' and 'wild conspiracy theories'. This is an example of ideological bias.
          • dog-whistling
            • fashion and materials can be a suitable enticement to generate upgrades within its community
              • major far-right influencers
                • verified accounts on X
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                72%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                OLED panel suppliers for iPhone 16 line are having problems thanks to thinner bezel design

                PhoneArena.com Alan Friedman Friday, 05 April 2024 17:58
                • Unique Points
                  • Apple is asking its iPhone 16 panel suppliers to make the bottom bezel of the iPhone 16 models using BRS.
                  • Making the bottom bezel thinner will require the suppliers to work harder to hide some circuitry under the bezel. While the top and side iPhone bezels could be made thinner with no problems, shrinking the bottom bezel has been difficult because of issues with heat dissipation.
                  • LG Display is turning to two sources to obtain the important Display Driver IC (DDI) chips that it needs for the displays it is making for the iPhone 16 line. The chip controls the display pixels through a thin film transistor (TFT). In the past, LG Display counted on LX Semicon for the DDI chips it needed, but will allegedly turn to Novatech to receive the component later this year.
                  • Samsung Display should remain the top display supplier for the handset even with the expected increase in LG Display's orders.
                • Accuracy
                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                • Deception (50%)
                  The article is deceptive because it omits important information about the sources of the DDI chips and how they are related to Apple's demands. The author does not disclose that LX Semicon is a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics and that Novatech is also owned by Samsung, which means that LG Display is indirectly getting its DDI chips from the same company as its main competitor. This creates a conflict of interest and an unfair advantage for LG Display over other suppliers who may not have access to such resources. The author does not mention this fact or explain how it affects the pricing and quality of the displays, which are important aspects of Apple's decision-making process.
                  • Samsung Electronics System LSI
                  • The Elec (via AppleInsider)
                  • Alan Friedman
                  • View Full Bio Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009
                  • The report adds that LG Display is turning to two sources to obtain the important Display Driver IC (DDI) chips that it needs for the displays it is making for the iPhone 16 line. The chip controls the display pixels through a thin film transistor (TFT. In this sentence, there is no mention of who are these two sources or why they were chosen by LG Display over other potential suppliers.
                  • In the past, LG Display counted on LX Semicon for the DDI chips it needed, but will allegedly turn to Novatech to receive the component later this year. In this sentence, there is no indication of how these two sources are related or why they have different capabilities or advantages over each other.
                  • LG Display should remain the top display supplier for the handset even with the expected increase in LG Display's orders. Last year Samsung Display delivered close to 150 million OLED panels for the iPhone. The third panel supplier employed by Apple for the iPhone, China's BOE, sources DDI chips from LX Semicon while Samsung Display remains in-house getting its chips from Samsung Electronics System LSI. In this sentence, there is no explanation of how these three suppliers differ in terms of quality, price or innovation.
                • Fallacies (70%)
                  The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that Apple is asking its iPhone 16 panel suppliers to make the bottom bezel of the iPhone 16 models using BRS. This implies that BRS is a trusted and reliable source for this task, but there is no evidence provided in the article to support this claim. The second fallacy is an inflammatory rhetoric when it states that making the bottom bezel thinner will require suppliers to work harder to hide some circuitry under the bezel. This statement implies that Apple's decision is causing unnecessary hardship for its suppliers, but there may be other factors at play that are not mentioned in the article. The third fallacy is a dichotomous depiction when it states that shrinking the bottom bezel has been difficult because of issues with heat dissipation. This statement implies that there are only two options: either make the bottom bezel thicker and have no problems, or make it thinner and face difficulties. There may be other solutions to this problem that are not mentioned in the article. The fourth fallacy is an appeal to authority when it states that LG Display is turning to two sources to obtain the important Display Driver IC (DDI) chips that it needs for the displays it is making for the iPhone 16 line. This implies that these suppliers are trusted and reliable, but there may be other options available in the market. The fifth fallacy is an inflammatory rhetoric when it states that LG Display's move to create competition between its two suppliers should reduce pricing. This statement implies that this will benefit consumers, but there may be other factors at play such as quality and reliability of the components being produced.
                  • Apple is asking its iPhone 16 panel suppliers to make the bottom bezel of the iPhone 16 models using BRS.
                • Bias (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication