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A mockup render shows the iPhone 16 Pro in a gold titanium finish. Rumors suggest the new color option will replace the blue titanium shade in Apple’s upcoming 2024 iPhone Pro lineup.
The render also shows a cutout in the case near the Power button, supposedly for the new Capture button.
Gold might replace blue as one of Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro’s color options
Since the 2017 iPhone X, Apple’s flagship iPhones have been available in multiple colors, with gold being a staple option. The iPhone 15 Pro lineup bucked that trend, as it only launched in natural, blue, white, and black titanium shades. With the iPhone 16 Pro series, though, Apple seemingly plans to make amends and offer a gold color option again.
A mockup render shared by 9to5Mac shows how the iPhone 16 Pro will look in its new gold titanium finish. The source of information for the mockup previously accurately revealed the iPhone 15 Pro’s Natural Titanium color option before its launch in 2024. So, there’s little reason to doubt the authenticity of the new leak.
The new gold shade could replace the blue titanium color from Apple’s current iPhone 15 Pro color lineup.
A previous leak from another reliable Apple leaker showed off the iPhone 16 Pro in a bronze shade. It is currently difficult to ascertain which shade of bronze/gold Apple will finally go with for the iPhone 16 Pro.
iPhone 16 cases could sport a cutout for the Capture button
Look closely at the render; you will see a cutout below the Power button. This is for the new Capture button, which will act as a shutter button in the camera app. You can seemingly press the force-sensitive button lightly to lock focus, while a harder press will click a picture. Purportedly, sliding on the force-sensitive button will adjust the zoom level.
The new Capture button will apparently feature on all iPhone 16 models, not just the Pro variants.
Based on the mockup, it appears all iPhone 16 cases could have a cutout for the Capture button. It’s unclear whether Apple will allow third-party apps to use the force-sensitive button.