Apple Launch Highlights: iPhone 16 Series, Watch, AirPods

Apple on Monday launched its iPhone 16 series devices, along with the tenth generation Apple Watch and new AirPods. The company debuted natively integrated GenAI features called Apple Intelligence in its devices. 

iPhone 16 Series: Details

Display and Features 

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a larger 6.9-inch display. The phones are powered by the A18 Pro chip, which uses second-generation 3nm transistors and excel in generative AI tasks. The 6-core GPU makes the A18 Pro 15% faster than the A17 Pro, consuming 20% less power. The new iPhone 16 Pro models also feature an aluminium chassis and a titanium body. 

Notably, the iPhone 16 can send messages via satellite, initially starting in the US and Canada.  The iPhone 16 Pro is said to offer the best battery life of any iPhone to date.

Camera Specifications 

The new iPhone 16 model is equipped a 48 MP main camera, a 12 MP 2x telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultra-wide camera with auto-focus, which also supports macro photography. The new camera design allows for capturing spatial photos and videos. The Camera Control feature offers extensive functionality, even with third-party apps like Snapchat. 

The new iPhone 16 model features a 48 MP main camera, a 12 MP 2x telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultra-wide camera with auto-focus, which also supports macro photography. It’ll capture 4K 60p video with HDR support. iPhone 16 also has an Ultra-wide camera.

The Camera Control feature offers extensive functionality, even with third-party apps like Snapchat. 

“Next level” Gaming

A18 in iPhone 16 has hardware-accelerated ray tracing feature. It supports popular AAA games like Resident Evil, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and Honor of Kings.

Colours

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus come in teal, pink, ultramarine, white and black colors.

The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are available in black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium and desert titanium.

Prices

The iPhone 16 is priced at $799 for the 128 GB variant, while the iPhone 16 Plus will be retailed for $899 for the 128 GB variant. 

Prices start at $999 for the iPhone 16 Pro and $1,199 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Release Date

Pre-orders to the iPhone 16 series will begin Friday, with availability starting on September 20. 

Apple Watch 10

Apple Watch 10 features the first-ever wide-angle OLED display, offering enhanced brightness even at an angle. Its case is made from durable aluminum alloy, while built-in speakers supports music and media playback. It also promises the fastest charging speed ever in an Apple Watch, reaching 80% battery in just 30 minutes. Apple has upgraded the watch to Grade 5 titanium, replacing stainless steel, and offers three color options in black, silver, and rose gold.

The new wearable informs about environments that may be harmful to their health and can detect irregular heart rhythms. It also offers sleep apnea tracking, utilizing an accelerometer to monitor and analyze sleep patterns over time. Priced from $399, the Apple Watch 10 will be available starting September 20.

Also Read: Apple To Adopt OLED Displays For All iPhones By 2025

Apple Watch Ultra 2

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in Satin Black with a scratch resistant case and matching black titanium bands. Apple boasts of carbon-neutral standards as recycled materials, mostly titanium, were used to make it. The pricing starts at $799 and will go on sale from September 20.

AirPods 4

The AirPods 4 now come with a more compact case featuring USB-C connectivity. Additionally, a second model includes Active Noise Cancellation for an enhanced audio experience. Available in Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Starlight colors, AirPods 4 has the most comfortable design ever with the AirPods 4.  Users can preorder for $549, with shipping starting on September 20th.