After weeks of anticipation, Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event has finally begun, and we are excited to see what new products the company will unveil.
During today’s event, Apple will undoubtedly introduce the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. We should also see the big reveal of the Apple Watch Series 10 and perhaps an all-new iPad and iPad mini. New audio products, including next-generation AirPods and AirPods Max, are also expected to debut.
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Apple Watch Series 10 and updated Apple Watch Ultra 2
It’s hard to believe, but the Apple Watch is now a decade old. The Apple Watch Series 10 features a larger display, a somewhat different design that’s thinner, and more. The OLED display is 40% brighter than the previous model and 10% thinner and lighter. For the first time, a jet-black model was designed especially for the 10th anniversary. Rose Gold and Silver aluminum are also available. Polished Titanium is also arriving for the Series 10, replacing the stainless steel versions. New watch bands are available to match the new material. It’s carbon neutral.
You’ll find a new S10 chipset with a 4-core Neural Engine inside the new watch.
Once again, health is a significant component of the new watch. This year, Apple is adding sleep apnea tracking. Millions suffer from this condition, and 80% don’t know it. The watch will help detect it. This is also coming to Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is huge news.
This year, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 isn’t being replaced. Instead, it’s being slightly updated with a new color option: Satin Black Titanium. The Natural Titanium model is still available. New this year: a Hermes version of Apple Watch Ultra.
AirPods
The AirPods 4 have arrived. The earbuds have several new features powered by the H2 chip. There is better bass and improved highs for audio, including Personalized Spatial Audio. It features a USB-C case, which is the smallest to date.
Apple is also introducing another version of AirPods with noise cancellation. It features the same design as the other pair. This is the first time ANC has been used on the open-ear design of AirPods. Transparency mode and adaptive audio are also included.
The new AirPods 4 are priced at $129, or $179 for the ANC version. Order today, and shipments will arrive on September 20.
AirPods Max will arrive in new colors on September 10: midnight, blue, purple, orange, and starlight. They are still $549.
The existing AirPods Pro 2 are picking up health features, including a hearing aid feature. Yes, you heard right. However, the hardware was not updated.
iPhone 16 Series and Apple Intelligence
As expected, the company announced the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. A lot of the discussion focused on Apple Intelligence.
The regular iPhone 16 series features several hardware updates, starting with five new colors with a customizable Action Button like the one on the iPhone 15 Pro series. There’s also a new Camera Control button and Visual Intelligence.
The iPhone 16 features a new A18 chipset that performs machine learning twice as fast as before. The CPU is 30% faster than the chip found on the iPhone 15 and more efficient with 30% less power.
Unlike the iPhone 15, Apple Intelligence will run on the entire iPhone 16 series. During the presentation, Apple mentioned this new technology, which will be rolled out to devices in the coming months. It discussed Private Cloud Compute, which never stores or shares your data. Camera Control has many built-in AI features that should make it even easier to take photos.
Apple Intelligence will begin rolling out in the U.S. and other areas in the coming months. Next year, more countries will go online. It’s free, but for now, it’s only available in English.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus include significant camera updates. The new 48MP main camera can capture 24MP photos using pixel binning. The 12MP telephoto camera offers a 2X zoom and improved aperture, and there’s also a new ultrawide camera with autofocus.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus start at $799 and $899, respectively.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were announced next. These new phones, as expected, have larger displays: 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. The Pro Max is the largest iPhone to date. Of course, the bezels are smaller.
Desert Titanium is a new color choice this year. The models are also available in Natural, White, and Black Titanium. These feature an all-new A18 Pro chipset, which is faster and more efficient than ever. It offers a new 6-Core GPU that runs 20% faster than A17 Pro. CPU is 15% faster with less power usage.
The cameras on the Pro models have been updated on both the hardware and software sides. They now feature a 48MP Fusion Camera, a 48MP Ultra Wide camera, and a 12MP 5X Telephoto Camera. The Camera Control button is expected to be a significant addition for photographers using the iPhone 16 series. Apple also noted video updates on the Pro models.
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