It’s that time of the year when Apple has finally unveiled its latest innovation, introducing its most anticipated products. The highlight of the event was the much-awaited iPhone 16 series, a device that promises to set new standards for smartphone performance, design, and photography. Alongside, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, which comes with revolutionary health and fitness features, and the sleek new AirPods 4, boasting enhanced audio quality and seamless connectivity. The event also highlighted exciting updates across the Apple ecosystem, strengthening the brand’s dedication to pushing the limits of technology.
Apple iPhone 16
The most awaited Apple iPhone, the iPhone 16, the latest version of its flagship smartphone, has been unveiled. The iPhone 16 comes in refreshed colors that are more vibrant compared to previous years. The updated dual-camera setup on its rear has also been refreshed, once again arranged vertically, as seen on the iPhone 12 from 2020.
The iPhone 16 includes new hardware refinements, such as a new A18 chip with a 3nm process that is 30 percent faster than the iPhone 15’s CPU, increased battery life, an Action Button that debuted on last year’s Pro models, and a new physical camera control button below the power button.
The iPhone 16 will be Apple’s first mainstream phone to utilize Apple Intelligence in beta after an update coming in October. The AI software was first showcased at WWDC and was initially exclusive to Pro-level iPhone 15 models. Among the upcoming features are custom emojis, the ability to summarize text or emails, and a new Google Lens-like search feature called Visual Intelligence, allowing an iPhone 16 user to search for information based on the camera’s sight.
In terms of cameras, the iPhone 16 features a dual setup with a 48-megapixel primary camera and an autofocusing ultra-wide camera, offering the “equivalent” of four lenses through a 2x crop mode and macro mode, similar to recent Pro iPhone models.
The standard iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch screen, while the larger iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch display — the same size as the iPhone 15 generation. Both screens can reach 2,000 nits of peak brightness and go as dim as 1 nit.
The iPhone 16 maintains a similar design to the iPhone 15, with a squared-off frame, rear glass for MagSafe wireless charging, Apple’s Dynamic Island top cutout for housing its front-facing camera and Face ID sensors, and a USB-C charging/data port at its base. The move back to vertically aligned rear lenses may seem like a step back, but it’s meant to support the Apple Vision Pro’s spatial photo and video capabilities.
The iPhone 16 starts at ₹79,990($799) with 128GB of storage, while the iPhone 16 Plus starts at ₹89,990($899) with the same storage configuration.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
The flagship Apple iPhone 16 Pro lineup is showcased, featuring slightly larger screens and new colour options. The iPhone 16 Pro boasts a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max sports a 6.9-inch screen. The bigger screen increase the width of the phone by a little. Both models are constructed with titanium and are available in black, white, natural, and “desert titanium” colours. Apple claims the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers the best battery life ever. However, the actual battery capacity has not been disclosed yet, but we will get to know it sooner or later.
These new iPhones are powered by the A18 Pro chip, featuring a 16-core Neural Engine for enhanced performance and graphics capabilities. The iPhone 16 Pro showcases a 48MP “fusion camera,” a new 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 12MP 5x telephoto camera. The Camera Control button allows users to adjust photo styles and capture 4K video at 120fps.
The iPhone 16 Pro also introduces improved audio hardware with four “studio quality” mics, enabling the capture of spatial audio during video recording. Apple also plans to add features such as the ability to layer a track over a Voice memo recording in the future.
The iPhone 16 Pro starts at ₹1,19,990($999) with 128GB of storage, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at ₹1,44,990($1199) with 256GB of storage. Preorders for these devices begin on September 13th and will be available on September 20th.
Moreover, Apple highlights AI integration in these new phones, with Apple Intelligence features and tools designed to enhance user experiences. The company also showcased upgraded Siri and integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT at its recent Worldwide Developers Conference.
Apple Watch Series 10
The 10th version of the Apple Watch brings a 40 percent wide-angle OLED screen, making it larger than the display on the Apple Watch Ultra. The new Apple Watch Series 10 is 9.7 millimeters thick, 10 percent thinner and 10 percent lighter than the Apple Watch Series 9. It is powered by Apple’s new S10 chip with a four-core Apple engine and features a polished aluminium finish. The Apple Watch Series 10 is water-resistant to 50 meters and includes a larger charging coil for faster charging. Its battery can be charged to 80 percent capacity in just 30 minutes, with an estimated battery life of 18 hours.
The Series 10 will be the first Apple Watch to feature sleep apnea detection, pending FDA approval. It will use the smartwatch’s accelerometer to monitor the smartwatch’s breathing during sleep and the prouder’s detailed reports for diagnosis.
The speakers in the Series 10 are smaller to improve battery life and can now be used to play audio, including music and podcasts. It will be available in natural, gold, dark slate grey finishes and a grade 5 titanium version. The Apple Watch Series 10 will start at ₹46,999($399) for a GPS-only version and ₹46,999($499) for a version with cellular capabilities, available on September 20th.
The Apple Watch Series 10 will ship with watchOS 11, which adds new fitness-focused features, including a Vitals app, Training Load measurement, and the option to pause Activity Rings.
Apple AirPods 4
AirPods 4 has a new design that improves comfort and open-air audio quality. There are two models available: the standard AirPods 4 and the higher-end AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), priced at ₹12,900($129) and ₹17,900($179), respectively. Both models can be preordered and will be available on September 20th. The updated AirPods also include improved Find My features and wireless charging.
With the release of iOS 18, AirPods models, including the Pro, will have new Siri Interactions. Users can shake their heads yes or no to respond to Siri’s questions. The AirPods Pro will feature a new “Hearing Protection” powered by the H chip to reduce noise and protect users’ ears.
Apple says users’s “most comfortable AirPods ever.“ It keeps an open-air design, has a “massive improvement“ in audio quality, and includes support for personalized spatial audio. The earbuds will be available in two models: an entry-level model, known as the AirPods 4, and a higher-end model with noise cancellation, known as the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (NC).
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 will double as hearing aids
Apple has announced the upcoming update for the AirPods Pro 2, featuring a new “clinical grade“ hearing aid functionality awaiting FDA clearance, alongside a clinically validated hearing test. When enabled, the hearing aid feature will enhance specific sounds in real-time, while the hearing test can help detect hearing loss. The test, which requires both the AirPods Pro and a connected iPhone, can be completed in under five minutes. Additionally, the update will introduce a passive hearing protection mode to reduce noise in loud environments. These features are set to launch this fall as a free software update in over 100 countries and regions.
The Apple AirPods Max use USB-C now
Apple announced a new version of the AirPods Max today, featuring a switch from Apple’s proprietary Lightning port to USB-C, a welcome sign. The new AirPods Max can be preordered today in several“ colour options for ₹59,990($549) and will be available starting on September 20th.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in black
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in a new “satin black“ colour option and features sleep apnea detection using its accelerometer. This update is the first time Apple has offered the Watch Ultra in more than one colour since its launch. The watch will get watchOS 11, which includes updates to Smart Stack and new health tracking features products in 2022; the Ultra stood out with a bigger and chunkier body. The Ultra 2, released last year, features a brighter screen and a new S9 chip. While not much has changed this year, the Ultra 2 remains the battery champ of Apple’s smartwatch lineup, targeting athletic users who spend more time outdoors and value a brighter screen and long-lasting battery.
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