Apple's "It's Glowtime" event concluded with several major announcements. The iPhone 16 headlined the showcase, but Apple also introduced exciting updates to its smartwatch and AirPods lineups.
Now, let's delve into the highlights of Apple Event 2024!
The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus inherit the Action Button from the iPhone 15 Pro and add a DSLR-like capture button for taking photos, videos, and adjusting settings.
The rear cameras are stacked vertically, supporting spatial video recording for the Apple Vision Pro.
Equipped with the faster A18 processor, these models are designed to handle new AI features.
The 6.1-inch iPhone 16 starts at $799,while the 6.7−inch Plus version starts at $899. Available in white, black, green, pink, and blue, they start shipping on September 20th.
The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, and the Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display.
Both models include the new capture button and are powered by the upgraded A18 Pro chip.
The Pro Max boasts the "best iPhone battery life ever." Both models feature a 5x telephoto camera with a "tetraprism" design, a 48-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 48MP "Fusion camera."
Available in gold, black, white, and "natural" titanium, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999, and the Pro Max starts at $1,199.
Preorders begin on Friday, with availability in stores on September 20th.
All iPhone 16 models support Apple Intelligence, a suite of new AI features launching in beta next month. These include image search and custom emoji creation.
The Camera Control button now features Visual Intelligence, which can automatically search for objects in photos and perform actions like adding event details from a concert poster to your calendar.
The Apple Watch Series 10 features a thinner profile and a larger, brighter wide-angle OLED display. It can detect signs of sleep apnea and includes a built-in depth and water temperature sensor.
Available in polished aluminum (black) and matte finishes (rose gold, silver), as well as a polished titanium finish (20% lighter than Series 9), the Watch Series 10 starts at $399 and becomes available on September 20th.
The Apple Watch Ultra now comes in a satin black finish with a titanium Milanese Loop band designed for scuba diving.
No major updates were announced for this model.
The new AirPods 4 feature the H4 chip for improved audio quality. With an open-ear design, they offer voice isolation and transparency mode.
The charging case is smaller, USB-C-compatible, and includes a speaker for locating via the Find My app.
The standard model costs $129,while the version with active noise cancellation(ANC) costs $179.
Both start shipping on September 20th.
Later this year, the AirPods Pro 2 will be available as an over-the-counter hearing aid.
Additional hearing-focused features include hearing protection and a clinical-grade hearing test, available through a free software update in over 100 countries this fall.
