Apple Reveals The iPhone 16, The First Smartphone They've Built For AI
Apple has unleashed the iPhone 16, which is the first generation of its phones purpose-built for generative AI.
The iPhone 16 is “Built for Apple Intelligence. Turbocharged with the new A18 chip. Featuring all-new Camera Control. New 48MP Fusion camera. Macro photography. Ultra-durable third-generation Ceramic Shield. Action button. Big boost in battery life. Five vibrant colors.”
The A18 chip was created to handle the extra power needed to process AI features and it’s also said that it’s up to 30% faster than the chip in iPhone 15.
The enhanced camera technology includes a 48-megapixel camera and ultrawide camera, and a redesigned Photo app with AI-enabled features.
As for AI, Apple has been using it for years with Siri, but this new push revolves around generative AI they are calling “Apple Intelligence” which is a more sophisticated artificial intelligence that creates new content based on a large data set.
The iPhone 16 includes an enhanced Siri integrated with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. These tools to let you rewrite, proofread and summarize text on iPhone apps; and the new Image Playground (to be available as a separate app as well as a feature in other apps like Messages), which lets users create “playful” generative-AI images.
Apple Intelligence will also let you create custom emoji by typing in a text prompt and summarize email messages. They Beta features of Apple Intelligence will be available in a software update in October,
The iPhone 16 model will start at $799 (with a 6.1-inch screen) and the 16 Plus (6.7-inch screen) is $899, both with 128 gigabytes of memory. Those will be available starting Sept. 20, 2024.
I included a commercial for the iPhone 16 for you to watch below.
Apple also announced:
Apple Watch Series 10: Touted as the company’s slimmest smartwatch to date, Series 10 features include new depth and water-temperature sensors. Priced starting at $399; available starting Sept. 20.
AirPods 4: New generation of wireless earbuds features richer bass and “crystal-clear highs,” and personalized spatial audio, according to Apple. The new AirPods also can automatically reduce the audio level when the wearer is speaking with someone in person. Priced at $129, with a model that supports active noise cancelation $179; available starting Sept. 20.
AirPods Pro 2: High-end line includes new health features: a professional-grade hearing aid mode; hearing protection; and a 5-minute personalized hearing test. Available this fall pending regulatory approval.