Apple will unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 16 lineup later this year in September with a boatload of variations in terms of design, especially for the standard model. Ahead of the launch, Apple has been working on a new mechanism that will allow employees to wirelessly update an iPhone without opening the box, which means that users will get their device with the latest version installed from day one. The mechanism is pretty easy for employees as the update will be installed before the device is sold, ensuring users get the latest update out of the box.
Apple's "Presto" technology could be available to Apple Store employees as soon as next month to update iPhone models without opening the packaging
Prominent analyst Mark Gurman from Bloomberg states that Apple's upcoming technology to update an iPhone without opening the box is called "Presto" and utilizes MagSafe coupled with additional wireless tools. The analyst goes on to state that the company plans to put the technology into action next month, and it will be rolled out to all Apple Stores in the United States by early summer.
The launch time frame of the technology suggests that Apple wants "Presto" to be out and running ahead of the iPhone 16 launch. However, the technology will not exclusively work with the upcoming models as current iPhone models sold by Apple can also be updated wirelessly to the latest version inside the box. Note that the analyst first mentioned the technology last year as a pad-like device on which a sealed iPhone box can be placed to update its firmware.
The way the technology works is simple: it turns on the device inside the box, updates the software to the latest version, and then turns it back off. Since the technology relies on MagSafe, it should be exclusively available for the iPhone as no other product features a similar mechanism. Apple's MacBooks also feature MagSafe technology, but it is very different than the iPhone's implementation.
Altogether, the new technology was designed by Apple to prevent it from selling iPhone models with older software installed, as users currently have to update to the latest version manually after getting their new iPhone models. This also allows Apple to release a fix for an issue in the software before the device goes on sale, like what happened with the iPhone 15's launch. We will let you guys know how the technology works as soon as further information is available.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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