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- Apple unveils iPhone 16, the first smartphone designed for generative AI, featuring the powerful A18 chip and enhanced camera technology, starting at $799 for the 6.1-inch model and $899 for the 6.7-inch Plus model, available September 20, 2024.
- Apple Intelligence, a set of AI-powered tools integrated into iOS 18, includes an enhanced Siri with ChatGPT, text rewriting and summarization, Image Playground for creating AI images, custom emoji creation, and email summarization, with beta features available in October.
- Apple Watch Series 10, the company’s slimmest smartwatch, features new depth and water-temperature sensors, priced at $399, available September 20.
- AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 launched, offering improved audio quality, personalized spatial audio, automatic audio reduction when speaking, and new health features for the Pro 2 line, with prices ranging from $129 to $179, available September 20 and fall, respectively.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16, the company’s first smartphone designed specifically for generative AI. The new models, available starting September 20, 2024, feature the powerful A18 chip, which is up to 30% faster than the previous generation, and enhanced camera technology, including a 48-megapixel camera and ultrawide camera.
The iPhone 16 will start at $799 for the 6.1-inch screen model, while the iPhone 16 Plus, with a 6.7-inch screen, will be priced at $899. Both models come with 128 gigabytes of memory.
A key feature of the iPhone 16 is Apple Intelligence, a set of AI-powered tools integrated into the upcoming iOS 18 software release. These features include an enhanced Siri integrated with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, text rewriting and summarization tools, and the Image Playground app for creating generative-AI images. Apple Intelligence also enables users to create custom emoji using text prompts and summarize email messages. Beta features of Apple Intelligence will be available in a software update in October.
In addition to the iPhone 16, Apple announced several other products at its fall event:
- Apple Watch Series 10: The company’s slimmest smartwatch to date, featuring new depth and water-temperature sensors. Priced starting at $399 and available from September 20.
- AirPods 4: The new generation of wireless earbuds boasts richer bass, “crystal-clear highs,” and personalized spatial audio. They can also automatically reduce audio levels when the wearer is speaking with someone in person. Priced at $129, with a model supporting active noise cancelation at $179, available starting September 20.
- AirPods Pro 2: The high-end line includes new health features, such as a professional-grade hearing aid mode, hearing protection, and a 5-minute personalized hearing test. These will be available this fall, pending regulatory approval.
The iPhone 16 launch event, held at Apple’s Cupertino, California headquarters, was teased with the tagline, “It’s glowtime,” highlighting the company’s focus on AI-driven innovation in its latest flagship smartphone.
