Geeshan Mudalige, Jadetimes Staff
G. Mudalige is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Technology & Innovation
The highly awaited launch of the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 was made at one of the most anticipated events held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. This further manifests Apple's engagement in integrating advanced AI into its products to reimagine user experience across its ecosystem.
Still, the biggest star of Apple's September 2024 event is easily the launch of the new iPhone 16 series, coming in two flavors: the basic, 6.1-inch model and the gigantic, 6.7-inch Plus. Starting at $799, the iPhone 16 boots up with Apple's newest A18 chips inside; the latter features a 16-core neural engine that's said to improve generative AI tasks and general device smartness.' Another feature, now more pronounced, would be a customizable action button that lets users streamline various functions such as recording voice memos, identifying songs, and translating phrases into an almost seamless amount of time to further improve user interaction with the device.
The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will also have the faster A18 Pro chip. These Pro models will feature fancier AI, such as improved photo shoot suggestions and higher-quality video capture. There is even a new audio mixing feature to make the videos even better-really raising the bar on mobile photography and videography. The iPhone 16 Pro is priced at $999, and the 16 Pro Max at $1,199. Pre-orders for all models of the iPhone 16 begin this Friday, and the phones will be available in-store on September 20.
Apple introduced its latest wearables, the Watch Series 10, starting at $399. This is being billed as the thinnest and fastest-charging Apple Watch the company has ever made. The Series 10 will run on the new S10 chip with a four-core neural engine, enabling advanced machine learning functionality and new features like double-tap, Siri dictation, and enhanced crash and fall detection.
Health monitoring is still a big focus for Apple. Sleep Apnea detection will feature in Watch Series 10 and under a new metric with the name of breathing disturbances that will monitor users for sleep patterns and send them notifications in case of possible sleep apnea. Apple also introduced the AirPods 4, which started at $129, including the new custom H2 chip. These AirPods provide better audio and even personalized spatial audio. Starting now, users can trigger Siri through motions, such as nodding one's head "yes" or shaking it "no" in response to Siri's announcements. The charging case of the AirPods 4 has been redesigned with USB-C ports for easy charging.
In addition, AirPods Pro 2 is supposed to get a software update soon, which will provide further support for using AirPods as a personal hearing aid; real-time enhancement of specific sounds, like speech and environmental ones, will offer a more personalized audio performance.
Apple's event in September 2024 showed that the company is committed to innovating and upping the ante with AI across its range of products. Setting benchmarks again not only in technology but also in user experience, from the iPhone 16 series down to the Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4, are all-new devices that await their imminent release. Connectivity, ease, and overall digital experience are all increased with Apple's latest offerings.
