Yesterday, Apple revealed the new iPhone 16, a totally redesigned Apple Watch, and major updates to AirPods and AirPods Pro.
You can go to the Apple Store online or use the Apple Store App to choose the iPhone you want now and put it in your bag. This gets you ready, but you still need to purchase the phone.
You can purchase the iPhone at 5:00 a.m. PDT on September 13th.
The iPhone 16 ships on September 20th.
iPhone 16 And iPhone 16 Plus Features
Display – 6.1″ iPhone 16 or 6.7″ iPhone 16 Plus.
Processor – A18 with 30% faster CPU and 40% faster GPU performance.
Apple Intelligence – Designed from the ground up to maximize AI power.
Action Button – One click access to commonly used features.
Camera Control – New button lets you slide your finger to adjust camera functions like exposure or depth of field, and toggle through each lens or use digital zoom to frame your shot. Click to take a picture or start recording video.
Camera Control also offers a new AI feature called Visual Intelligence. Point the camera at an object and the phone recognizes it and offers you options or information. e.g. point the phone at a restaurant, and it will pull up that restaurant’s Yelp page or point it at an event poster and Safari will open a page with ticket options.
48MP Fusion Lens – Super high resolution images with a 2x Telephoto option.
12MP Ultra Wide Lens – Wide angle lens and Macro with larger aperture and bigger pixels to capture up to 2.6 times more light.
Audio Mix – Adjust the way voices sound in your videos with In-Frame, Studio, and Cinematic modes.
New Photographic Styles – Greater creative flexability to color grade on-the-fly.
Satellite Capability – Access Roadside Assistance or Emergency SOS when you are off-the-grid. Send Messages from anywhere.
Durable Design – New ceramic shield is 2x tougher than any other smartphone glass.
Battery Life – 22 to 27 hours video playback.
Charging – New faster MagSafe charger. 50% charge in 30 minutes.
Storage – 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
Colors – Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black.
iPhone 16 Pro And iPhone 16 Pro Max Features
The iPhone 16 Pro series has all the features of the iPhone 16, so read that section first. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have upgrades in the following areas:
Display – Largest display ever – 6.3″ iPhone 16 Pro or 6.9″ iPhone Pro Max.
Processor – A18 Pro. Faster and more efficient than the A18. Uses 2nd generation 3nm technology.
48MP Fusion Lens – Super high resolution images. Equivalent of 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm standard lens.
48MP Ultra Wide Lens – Equivalent of 13mm lens. High quality Macro capability.
Telephoto – 2X or 5X optical zoom.
Video – 4K video now available at 120fps for ultra smooth high defintion slow motion.
Battery Life – 27 to 33 hours video playback.
Charging – New faster MagSafe charger. 50% charge in 30 minutes.
Storage – 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Colors – Desert, Natural, White, and Black Titanium.
Apple Watch – Series 10
Apple Watch Series 10 is the thinnest Apple Watch ever with the largest display.
Display Type – Wide angle OLED. Better viewing at any angle. 2000 nits brightness.
Health Insights – New sleep apnea notifications.
New Sensors – Depth and water temperature. Perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
Improved Speaker – Good enough to play music directly.
Precision Finding – Shows distance and direction to iPhone.
Charging – New faster MagSafe charging. 80% battery in 30 minutes.
Finishes – Aluminium or Titanium.
Colors – Aluminium (Gloss Jet Black, Silver, or Rose Gold). Titanium (Natural, Gold, or Slate).
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra is now available in black titanium.
Airpods – Series 4
Airpods 4 now come in two versions either with or without active noise cancellation.
New Design – Deeper bass and crystal-clear highs.
Force Sensor – Re-designed for easier control of calls and music.
Adaptive EQ – Automatically tunes music to your ears to maintain sound quality.
Voice Isolation – Provides exceptionally clear call quality.
Spatial Audio – Dynamic head tracking for a personalized audio experience with music, movies, and games.
Listening Time – 5 hours on a single charge. 30 hours listening with the charging case.
Price – $129.00
Airpods – Series 4 – With Active Noise Cancellation
Active Noise Cancellation helps reduce low-frequency environmental noise — like airplane engines, AC systems, and traffic — before it reaches your ears.
Three modes are offered:
Adaptive Audio – Blends Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation to tailor noise control as you move between environments.
Transparency Mode – Provides a natural blend of sound from the outside world when you are on a call or listening to music.
Conversation Awareness – Senses when you are speaking and automatically lowers the volume.
Airpods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation include all the features of standard AirPods and also include:
Charging – Includes MagSafe charging.
Built In Speaker – Use ‘Find My’ to locate your AirPods.
Price – $179.00.
Airpods Pro – Series 2
Airpods Pro Series 2 include all the features of Airpods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and also include:
Pro Active Noise Cancellation – Twice the noise cancellation of the previous model.
Hearing Health – New features include a scientifically validated Hearing Test, a clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability, and active Hearing Protection.
Touch Control – Manage volume with a swipe up or down.
Listening Time – 6 hours on a single charge. 30 hours listening with the charging case.
Price – $249.00.
iOS 18 – Arrival Date & Who Can Upgrade
iPhone 16 ships with iOS 18. Click to check the new features of iOS 18.
iOS 18 arrives Friday, September 16th. The following iPhones can upgrade:
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
- iPhone XS,and iPhone XS Max.
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
iOS 18 – Apple Intelligence – Can you Use It?
Apple Intelligence is Apple’s new Artificial Intelligence system and requires a lot of processing power. It will only work on the following iPhones:
iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
macOS Sequoia – When To Update?
macOS Sequoia will be available for download on September 16th. Like all new versions of macOS, it will come with bugs that will be ironed out in the first few months. If you’re not adventerous, I’d delay installing for a few months.
You can read more about the new macOS here –macOS Sequoia – Top 10 Best Features
