Support for Apple Intelligence
During the launch event, the company announced that Apple Intelligence features will be coming soon. iphone 16 And iphone 16 plus models. However, these features may not be available in last year’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models. Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 16 will use new Apple Silicon A18 chips, upgraded 8GB of RAM, and Apple-built generative AI models to understand and create language and images, take actions across apps, and draw from personal context to simplify and speed up everyday tasks.
The company also promised that Apple Intelligence will maintain the privacy and security of user data with private cloud compute. This approach will provide the ability to flexibly and scale computational capacity between on-device processing and larger, server-based models that run on dedicated Apple silicon servers. Apple Intelligence will be available as a free software update, with the first set of features releasing next month in US English for most regions around the world.
Apple Intelligence will introduce new writing tools and features in iOS 18, boosting productivity and efficiency. Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text across a variety of apps, including Mail, Notes, and Pages. Additionally, Apple Intelligence will provide summarized notifications, prioritize important messages in Mail, and provide better Siri integration with natural language understanding and contextual awareness. Future updates will include Image Playground for creating custom images, Genmoji for personalized emoji creation, and expanded Siri capabilities to understand and interact with user content. iOS 18 will also provide easier access to ChatGPT from OpenAI.
New A18 chips with 8GB of RAM
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have the A18 chip, which offers improved performance and power efficiency. The chip’s upgraded 16-core Neural Engine is optimized for large generative models and runs ML models 2 times faster than the A16 Bionic chip. Both phones also have 8GB of RAM to support Apple intelligence features and provide better performance.
The A18 chip’s 6-core CPU is 30% faster and more power-efficient than last year’s A16 Bionic chip. The 5-core GPU is also 40% faster and 35% more efficient, delivering Apple intelligence and great graphics performance for gaming.
With hardware-accelerated ray tracing, games on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus deliver more realistic lighting effects and higher frame rates. The devices support AAA games that were previously only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer titles like Honor of Kings: World. Game Mode in iOS 18 ensures consistent frame rates and improves responsiveness with wireless accessories.
New camera design for spatial recording
The rear camera setup of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models is vertically aligned which will allow users to capture video in spatial audio for immersive listening with AirPods, Apple Vision Pro, or a surround sound system.
48MP Fusion Camera, Macro Photography and more
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus feature a 48MP Fusion Camera with a 2x optical-quality telephoto option. The new 12MP Ultra Wide camera supports macro photography and captures more light for better image quality. In addition, iPhone 16 models can now capture spatial photos and videos.
New photographic styles allow users to customize their photos by adjusting color, highlights, and shadows in real time. These styles are tailored to specific skin undertones and can be applied during live preview or after taking a photo.
The Audio Mix feature enables users to edit video sound after capture, adjust volume levels, add studio effects, and position vocal tracks and environmental noise. Wind Noise Reduction technology improves audio quality using machine learning algorithms.
New camera control button
The Camera Control feature on the iPhone 16 lineup enhances the camera experience through a combination of hardware and software innovations. It allows for quick and easy camera access, photo and video capture, and intuitive controls for adjusting settings such as zoom and exposure.
Camera Control also provides visual intelligence capabilities, allowing users to learn about objects and places more efficiently. Users can quickly access information such as restaurant hours or ratings, add events to their calendar, identify objects such as dog breeds, and use third-party tools for tasks such as search or problem-solving.
Action Buttons Come to Base iPhones
The Action Button comes to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. This button will allow users to access a variety of functions with just a press. Users can quickly open the camera, flashlight or controls; switch between ring and silent; identify music with Shazam; activate accessibility features like Voice Memo, Focus, Translate and Magnifier; or use shortcuts to more options. The Action Button can also access in-app functionality, like helping the user unlock and lock their car with FordPass.
Faster wireless charging with MagSafe
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models support fast wireless charging, including up to 25W charging with the MagSafe charger. In comparison, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus only support 15W wireless charging.
New colors for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five colours. The yellow colour option from the iPhone 15 series has been replaced with white and Apple has also changed the names of some colours. The colours in which the iPhone 16 will be available are – black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine.
