The Cool Breeze of Autumn Brings a Surge of Tech Enthusiasm: September New Product Preview, from iPhone 16 to IFA 2024

The Cool Breeze of Autumn Brings a Surge of Tech Enthusiasm: September New Product Preview, from iPhone 16 to IFA 2024September, the golden autumn, brings cooler weather, but the tech world continues to heat up. Apple is about to hold a new product launch event, unveiling the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series

The Cool Breeze of Autumn Brings a Surge of Tech Enthusiasm: September New Product Preview, from iPhone 16 to IFA 2024

September, the golden autumn, brings cooler weather, but the tech world continues to heat up. Apple is about to hold a new product launch event, unveiling the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series. Meanwhile, IFA 2024, one of the world's largest consumer electronics and home appliance exhibitions, is set to grandly open its doors in Berlin. What noteworthy new products will the tech industry unleash in the coming period? What groundbreaking technological innovations will IFA 2024 bring? Let's delve into the latest leaks and get a sneak peek at these tech extravaganzas.

The Mobile World: Huawei Takes on iPhone 16, Tri-Fold Phone Ushers in the Future

With less than a month to go before September 2024, Apple's annual flagship iPhone 16 series is undoubtedly the center of attention. As the launch date approaches, key information about the iPhone 16 series gradually emerges.

First and foremost, it's confirmed that the iPhone 16 series will continue the product line from its predecessor, encompassing four versions: standard, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max. In terms of appearance, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will come in five colors: black, green, pink, blue, and white, replacing the yellow offered in the iPhone 15 series with white. The other colors remain unchanged. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will be available in four titanium shades: titanium white, titanium black, titanium gold, and titanium grey. Notably, the leaked poster for Apple's autumn new product launch event depicts the Apple logo in a predominantly yellow hue, hinting at a potential addition of a new titanium gold color option for the iPhone 16 Pro series.

On the rear of the device, the iPhone 16 standard version will shift to a vertical arrangement for its rear cameras, returning to the design language of the iPhone X. The iPhone 16 Pro will retain the triangular camera arrangement. It's noteworthy that all iPhone 16 models will feature a straight-edged design on the sides, with the addition of a physical photo button on the side.

In terms of performance, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will see modest, routine upgrades, with screens that still lack high refresh rates. In contrast, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will boast significant upgrades, equipped with the A18 Pro processor, a graphene cooling system, support for 40W fast charging, and a maximum storage capacity expanded to 2TB.

Foreign media reports suggest that Apple's autumn new product launch event will take place on September 10, 2024. Additionally, Mark Gurman, a renowned leaker, has revealed that Apple's new Los Angeles store is gearing up for a grand opening on September 16. Typically, Apple prefers to open stores coinciding with the launch of new products. This suggests that the iPhone 16 series could potentially launch in mid-September.

Speaking of the iPhone 16, naturally, Huawei's annual flagship Mate 70 series smartphone cannot be overlooked. However, media reports indicate that due to slower progress in HarmonyOS NEXT and hardware compatibility, the Huawei Mate 70 series may not enter mass production and release until November this year. Although the Mate 70 series may face a delay, unable to directly confront the iPhone 16, Huawei will not absent itself from the September new product launch wave.

Digital blogger "Dingjiao Shuma" has revealed that Huawei is internally training for its new generation of tri-fold screen smartphones, codenamed "Iceland," aiming for a direct showdown with the iPhone 16 series. Notably, numerous media outlets have recently published photos of Yu Chengdong, Executive Director of Huawei, Chairman of the Terminal BG, and Chairman of the Smart Automotive Solutions BU, holding a tri-fold phone. Based on the images, Huawei's tri-fold phone will adopt a horizontal folding scheme, featuring two creases on the front screen. When unfolded, the screen expands significantly, offering a tablet-like user experience. Despite having an additional panel compared to horizontally folding phones, Huawei's tri-fold device manages to maintain a relatively thin profile, avoiding a bulky appearance.

It's foreseeable that upon release, Huawei's highly innovative tri-fold phone will significantly divert attention from the iPhone 16 series, potentially becoming the hottest "electronic Maotai" [a highly sought-after liquor brand] in the second half of 2024.

Beyond Apple and Huawei, vivo will also unveil the new vivo Y300 Pro series in September. However, unlike the previous two products, which are both top-tier flagships, the vivo Y300 Pro series targets the mid-to-low-end market. Key information about the vivo Y300 Pro series has already been leaked. The device will have dimensions of 163.28x76.29x7.69 millimeters and weigh 195g, making it remarkably thin and light. Surprisingly, the vivo Y300 Pro series will incorporate a 6500mAh battery, supporting 80W fast charging. This suggests that the vivo Y300 Pro series will likely emphasize a thin and light design paired with a massive battery, providing users with a comfortable grip and extended battery life. In terms of pricing, considering that it's part of the Y series, the vivo Y300 Pro's price is unlikely to be exorbitant. The 8GB+256GB version's starting price may align with the vivo Y200 GT, priced at just 1599 yuan.

More Than Just Phones, New Products in the Peripheral Ecosystem

A major trend in the tech industry currently is interconnectedness. Many tech companies will launch a range of new ecosystem products centered around smartphones.

Recently, blogger "Shuma Xianliaozhan" revealed on social media that the highly anticipated Red Magic Mini Tablet is expected to meet the public in late August. The Red Magic Mini Tablet has already been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), indicating that it will not support 5G connectivity and lacks a SIM card slot, meaning it can only access the network via Wi-Fi. Aesthetically, the Red Magic Mini Tablet will feature an all-metal body with the Red Magic logo imprinted on the rear cover, exuding a strong gaming vibe. Performance-wise, the Red Magic Mini Tablet will be powered by the robust Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition processor, incorporating a Cortex-X4 core with a clock speed of up to 3.4GHz and an Adreno 750 GPU operating at 1GHz. In comparison, the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's Cortex-X4 clock speed reaches 3.3GHz. It's anticipated that the Red Magic Mini Tablet will deliver exceptional performance.

Similar to Red Magic's foray into large-screen products, Huawei will also unveil larger-screened television products alongside its tri-fold phone. Media reports suggest that the Huawei Smart Screen V5 Max 110-inch version will be released in September, supporting Hongmeng Computing Picture Quality, with the claim of having the "narrowest bezel and closest wall mounting among the same-size products." The core specifications will be upgraded. For reference, Huawei currently offers three series of Smart Screens: V, S, and Vision, with the largest screen size being the Huawei Smart Screen V5 Pro 98-inch version. The arrival of the Huawei Smart Screen V5 Max 110-inch version will make it the largest-screened product in Huawei's Smart Screen product line.

Official documentation indicates that the Hongmeng Computing Picture Quality technology leverages a powerful neural network model and robust computing power to intelligently identify and optimize the picture's subject, effectively transforming 720P resolution videos into 4K, with clearer and more three-dimensional subject details. Considering the massive size of the Huawei Smart Screen V5 Max 110-inch version and the varying quality of video sources, the Hongmeng Computing Picture Quality technology that can locally enhance video quality is indeed quite necessary.

However, it's crucial to note that due to its substantial screen size, the Huawei Smart Screen V5 Max 110-inch version is likely to come with a hefty price tag. The Huawei Smart Screen V5 Pro 98-inch version is priced at a steep 35,000 yuan. Consequently, the price of the Huawei Smart Screen V5 Max 110-inch version could potentially reach tens of thousands of yuan.

IFA Exhibition on the Horizon, Tech Titans Flex Their Muscles

In September 2024, not only will individual tech companies hold launch events, but IFA 2024, one of the world's largest consumer electronics and home appliance exhibitions, will also kick off. It's understood that IFA 2024 will be held in Berlin from September 6 to 10, 2024, with numerous tech companies showcasing new products and technologies at the event.

For instance, Qualcomm officially announced that Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of the company, will host a press conference on the eve of IFA 2024, providing detailed insights into how the Snapdragon X series, through the integration of cutting-edge