With Apple set to unveil the iPhone 16 lineup at its upcoming event, many might ask “When will the iPhone 16 officially drop?”.
There has been rumors that suggest that the timeline for this year might shift a little.
However, the upcoming launch of a brand-new Apple Store in Sweden hints that things might stay on track.
Apple usually opens pre-orders for new iPhones on the Friday following their announcement. This year, that announcement is expected on September 13, and typically the release date is usually a week after which would set the iPhone 16 release date for September 20.
Interestingly, that’s also the day Apple plans to open a new store at the Mall of Scandinavia, near Stockholm.
This timing seems too perfect to be a coincidence. Opening a new Apple Store on the same day the iPhone 16 goes on sale could be a clever move to draw in buyers.
The Mall of Scandinavia, being the largest shopping center in Sweden and one of the biggest in the Nordic region, would provide the perfect setting for the launch.
While rumors are speculating that Apple might accelerate its timeline by a day, with pre-orders starting on September 12 and the release on September 19.
It wouldn’t make much sense for Apple to open a new store just after the iPhone 16 hits shelves. Aligning the store opening with the release date ensures that the hype is at its peak, drawing crowds and maximizing early sales.
So, if you’re looking to get your hands on the iPhone 16, mark your calendar for September 20 because it might just be shaping up to be the big day.
