An Overview of Apple Intelligence for the Next-Generation AirPods and the Airpods Pro 2: Pre-orders open today
The new A18 chip with 3 lm process and improved thermal design in the iPhone 16 are just a few of the new features that the phone has. The new button sits flush with the case and allows swipe and tap gestures for camera app control, as well as physically pressing down slightly to take pictures.
The A18 chip has six performance and four efficiency cores. It offers 30 percent more speed than the iPhones 15 and 15e, and can use 30 percent less power, while using 40 percent less power, which is important for Apple considering its claim that the iPhone 16 offers a big boost to battery life. The A18 also features improved gaming performance, allowing the iPhone 16 to be compatible with AAA games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil 4 that have so far been exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro.
The first mainstream phone to use Apple Intelligence will be the iPhone 16. The company first previewed the AI software at WWDC, where it was initially gated to Pro-level iPhone 15 models only. A new feature calledVisual Intelligence is in the works, and it is similar to a Goggles-like search feature that can be used to find information with the help of the camera.
The iPhone 16 starts at $799 with 128GB of storage and the iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 with the same built-in storage. Both phones are set to land on September 20th, with pre-orders opening on September 13th.
Apple also had a small update to its over-the-ear AirPods Max. It’s offering the device in some new colors and switched out the Lightning charging port for USB-C.
Later this year, Apple will make the AirPods Pro 2 available as an over-the-counter hearing aid. The new AirPods Pro 2 includes a feature that protects hearing, as well as a clinical-grade hearing test. These features become available in a free software update in more than 100 countries and regions this fall.
They can make a noise if you try to find them using the Find My app. Apple is also bringing active noise cancellation to the next-gen AirPods, but they’re more expensive. The cheaper AirPods model costs $129, while the version with ANC costs $179. They both start shipping on September 20th.
Apple has finally taken the wraps off the AirPods 4, which come with a new H4 chip that allows for better audio quality. With an open-ear design, Apple says the new buds are the “most comfortable AirPods” ever. Voice isolation and transparency mode are some of the features that come with them.
The Apple Watch Series 10: Introducing a New Series of Watch for Scuba Diving and Detecting Sleep Apnea
The watch was not updated during the event but Apple introduced a titanium Milanese loop band as well as a sleek black finish, which it claims is designed for scuba diving.
The new device comes in a polished aluminum finish in black, with matte options for rose gold and silver or a polished titanium finish that Apple says is 20 percent lighter than the Series 9. The watches in the Watch Series 10 start at $400 on September 20th.
The Apple Watch Series 10 has the thinnest profile yet, along with a larger wide-angle OLED display that Apple says is up to 40 percent brighter when viewed at an angle. It’s also capable of detecting signs of sleep apnea by measuring breathing disturbances while you’re asleep. The new watch also has a built-in depth and water temperature sensor.
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max come with slightly bigger displays, with the base Pro model featuring a 6.3-inch display (instead of 6.1 inches), while the Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display (instead of 6.7 inches). Just like the base iPhone 16, the Pro lineup also comes with the new capture button. The Pro Max version of the A18 Pro chip is said to have the best iPhone battery life ever.
Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event has just come to a close. While the iPhone 16 was the headliner of today’s showcase, Apple had several other announcements to share, including some exciting new additions to its smartwatch and AirPods lineups.