The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are the eighteenth-generation smartphones from Apple, succeeding the iPhone 15 series. Announced on September 9, 2024, at Apple's Cupertino headquarters, these new models were revealed alongside the premium iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Pre-orders commence on September 13, 2024.
2023: EU Passes Law Requiring USB-C Charging
In 2023, the European Union passed the Radio Equipment Directive into law, mandating that all electronic devices in the EU use USB-C charging. This regulation led Apple to confirm that the iPhone 15 and subsequent models, including the iPhone 16, would switch from Lightning ports to USB-C ports.
September 9, 2024: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Unveiling
On September 9, 2024, Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus at an Apple Special Event in Cupertino, California. The new phones are the eighteenth generation of iPhones.
September 13, 2024: Pre-orders begin for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus began on September 13, 2024.
March 2025: India's USB-C Mandate Goes into Effect
In March 2025, India's USB-C mandate will go into effect, requiring all electronic devices, including the iPhone 16, to use USB-C charging.
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