Source: Apple
Apple launched the new iPhone 16 lineup, a series of watches, and new AirPods at its “It’s Glowtime” September Keynote event. The new iPhone lineup is the first to come equipped with Apple Intelligence, which includes new AI features.
At the event, Apple launched the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max, and two new Apple watches, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
New iPhones with Camera Control and Action buttons
The new Apple Intelligence-powered lineup comes in two sizes, 6.1 inches for the iPhone 16 and 6.7 inches for the iPhone 16 Plus, and a new customisable action button. The physical camera control button lets users control the camera through sliding gestures.
The Camera Control button uses visual intelligence to enable AI recognition and image content search. ChatGPT integration can further help with Camera Control searches. Users can also stitch photos into a video through AI with a prompt.
The iPhone 16 has a 48 MP fusion main camera and ultra-wide camera with autofocus. It can record 4K 60 FPS video in Dolby Vision with spatial photo and video capabilities. The camera can also remove wind noise from videos.
It features hardware-accelerated ray tracing and supports AAA game titles. The iPhone 16 costs $799, and the iPhone 16 Plus costs $899.
Here are the full hardware specifications for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus:
| Specifications | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 chip | Apple A18 chip |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Display | 6.1 inch OLED, Super Retina XDR display 1000 nits brightness | 6.7 inch OLED, Super Retina XDR display 1000 nits brightness |
| Camera | 48MP fusion main camera, f1.6 12MP ultra-wide camera, f2.2 4K 60 FPS Dolby Vision video recording | 48MP fusion main camera, f1.6 12MP ultra-wide camera, f2.2 4K 60 FPS Dolby Vision video recording |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery and Charging | Up to 22 hours of video playback USB-Type C, MagSafe and Qi wireless charging | Up to 27 hours of video playback USB-Type C, MagSafe and Qi wireless charging |
Even bigger iPhone Pro and Pro Max
The new iPhone 16 Pro lineup features thinner bezels, a 120Hz display, and a stronger A18 Pro chip. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen, while the Pro Max is 6.9 inches. The lineup’s titanium body comes in black, white, natural, and desert colour options.
The A18 Pro chip, built with 3nnm transistors, enables it to run generative AI workloads. The 6-core chipset is 15% faster than A17 Pro and uses 20% less power.
The new Pro series has a 48MP fusion main camera, an ultra-wide camera and a 12MP 5X telephoto camera. It has cinematic slow motion, 4K 120 FPS video and spatial audio capture in video recordings. The phone uses four studio-quality mics for audio capture.
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will be available on September 20 (pre-order will be available on Friday) and start at $999 and $1199, respectively.
The full specifications of the iPhone Pro and Pro Max are as follows:
| Specifications | iPhone Pro | iPhone Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro chip | Apple A18 Pro chip |
| Storage | 128GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Camera | 48MP fusion main camera, f1.78 12MP ultra-wide camera, f2.2 12MP 5x telephoto, f2.8 4K 120 FPS Dolby Vision video recording | 48MP fusion main camera, f1.78 12MP ultra-wide camera, f2.2 12MP 5x telephoto, f2.8 4K 120 FPS Dolby Vision video recording |
| Display | 6.3 inch OLED, Super Retina XDR display 1000 nits brightness | 6.7 inch OLED, Super Retina XDR display 1000 nits brightness |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery and Charging | Up to 27 hours of video playback USB-Type C, MagSafe and Qi wireless charging | Up to 33 hours of video playback USB-Type C, MagSafe and Qi wireless charging |
Bigger and thinner Apple Watches
The new Apple Watch Series 10 has a 30% bigger OLED screen. The wide-angle screen also allows viewing from tighter angles. The 9.7 mm design was created by reducing the sizes of already small modules such as the SIP digital crown and speaker system.
The watch’s case is aerospace-grade titanium, while the PVD is coated in natural gold and dark slate thread colours. It weighs 20% less than the stainless steel Series 9. It houses a new S10 chip and ships with watchOS 11, which includes features such as Training Load measurement and a Vitals app. It has a sleep apnea detection and alert feature that uses the accelerometer.
A new version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 was also revealed, designed for athletes and equipped with a scratch-resistant case. It comes in Satin Black with matching black titanium bands and parachute-style lock-in mechanisms. It comes with watchOS 11, which features similar to the Apple Watch Series 10. A new Titanium Milanese loop band of the Watch Ultra 2 was designed specifically for water activities.
The Apple Watch Series 10 price starts at $399, while the Watch Ultra 2 starts at $799.
The hardware specifications of the two watches are given below.
| Specifications | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple S10 chip | Apple S9 chip |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Display | Always-On Retina LTPO3, wide-angle OLED display 2,000 nits maximum brightness | Always-On Retina LTPO, OLED display 3,000 nits maximum brightness |
| Sensors | Heart sensor, temperature sensor, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, compass, blood oxygen sensor, accelerometer, depth gauge | Heart sensor, temperature sensor, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, compass |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours of normal use | Up to 36 hours of normal use |
New-gen AirPods and AirPods Max
The event revealed the next generation of AirPods, the new Apple AirPods 4. It is said to have a comfortable design and high-tech audio architecture. The user can shake their head to answer “yes” or “no” to Siri. The AirPods 4 case has a USB-Type C charging port, wireless charging support, and a case speaker.
The new AirPods feature active noise cancellation (ANC), voice isolation, personalised spatial audio, force sensors, conversation awareness, and adaptive audio. The wireless earphones’ battery life is up to 30 hours.
An updated version of the AirPods Max headphones was announced in colours such as midnight, blue, purple, orange and starlight. It is charged through a USB-Type C port.
The standard version costs $129, while the higher-end ANC model costs $179. Both will be available on September 20, and preorders can be placed starting today. The AirPods Max are priced at $549.
The full hardware specifications of the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max are:
| Specifications | AirPods 4 | AirPods 4 with ANC | AirPods Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple H2 headphone chip | Apple H2 headphone chip | Apple H1 headphone chip |
| Audio technology | Voice Isolation, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Vent system for pressure equalisation | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Vent system for pressure equalisation | Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ |
| Sensors and Mic | Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor | Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor | Eight microphones for ANC and three microphones for voice pickup |
| Battery and Charging | Up to 20 hours of listening time with ANC enabled after a single charge | Up to 4 hours of listening time with ANC enabled after single charge; USB-Type C charging, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers | Up to 20 hours of listening time with ANC enabled on a single charge |
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