iPhone 16 Series Launch Event

• Apple launched the iPhone 16 series at its annual event held in San Francisco, titled “It’s GlowTime.”
• Alongside the iPhone 16 series, Apple also unveiled the Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max.
• The event was globally streamed and took place at Apple Park with CEO Tim Cook presenting.

Key Features of iPhone 16 Series

• iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus:

New A18 chip with enhanced Neural Engine for double the processing speed.

• Advanced memory subsystem with 17% more bandwidth.
• Features include a touch-sensitive camera and action button.
• Display sizes: iPhone 16 (6.1 inches) and iPhone 16 Plus (6.7 inches).
• Enhanced camera system: 48MP wide-angle and 12MP ultra-wide cameras at the back, 12MP front camera.
• Improved MagSafe charging speed from 15W to 25W.
• Prices: iPhone 16 starts at ₹79,900 (~$799), iPhone 16 Plus at ₹89,900 (~$899).

• iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max:

Display sizes: iPhone 16 Pro (6.3 inches) and iPhone 16 Pro Max (6.9 inches).

• Equipped with the A18 Pro chip, offering advanced media capabilities.
• Dual 48MP cameras at the back, including a Fusion Camera and an Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, plus a 12MP 5X telephoto lens.
• Supports 4K120 video recording and HDR recording.
• Prices: iPhone 16 Pro starts at ₹1,19,900 (~$999), iPhone 16 Pro Max at ₹1,44,900 (~$1,199).

Apple Watch Series 10:

• Features advanced wide-angle OLED displays, larger and thinner than previous models.
• Built with aluminum and polished titanium finishes.
• Includes technology to detect sleep apnea.
• Faster charging capability: 80% charge in 30 minutes.
• Prices: GPS model at $399, GPS + Cellular at $499, and Ultra 2 at $799.

AirPods Updates:

• AirPods 4 with Siri integration and 30-hour battery life.
• Supports Type-C and wireless charging.
• Prices: AirPods 4 at $129, Active Noise Cancellation model at $179.
• AirPods Max available in five new colors, supporting USB-C charging, priced at $599.

Availability:

• Pre-orders start on September 13, with availability from September 20.

Apple also announced that the new models would be priced lower in India compared to the previous iPhone 15 models.