iPhone 16 launch: Bigger screen size, new chip in all new iPhones and more– 10 things that Apple did not talk much about but matter – Times of India

Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series at “its Glowtime” event on Monday, September 9. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that iPhone 16 series models are the first of Apple smartphones to be “designed from the ground up” for Artificial Intelligence “and its breakthrough capabilities”. Apple iPhone 16 series go on pre-orders this Friday, September 13 and will be available for purchase starting September 20.Along with the Apple iPhone 16 Series, Apple also launched Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 and announced some updates to its Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Max. Here are 9 important things about Apple’s new lineup that Apple did not talk much about but they matter to buyers.

Bigger screen size of iPhone 16 Pro models

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, and the Apple 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display, this is larger than those of previous models (iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max), which measured in at 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, respectively. The new models also have what Apple said the “thinnest borders on any Apple product” and “by far our best iPhone displays ever.”

Apple iPhone 16 Pro models’ launch price in India is less than that of iPhone 15 Pro models

For the first time ever, Apple’s new iPhones are priced lower than that of their predecessors. Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max’s launch price is Rs 15,000 less than that iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The lower price is the result of duty cuts announced in the recent Union Budget as well as the fact that Apple is making iPhone 16 Pro models in India — again a first time ever.

After two years, non-Pro iPhone models get a new processor

After two years Apple has given a processor upgrade to its entire new iPhone lineup. This means that all four new iPhones — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max — come with new processor. While Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will run on Apple’s brand new SOC A18, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are powered by A18 Pro.
Apple iPhone 16 series come with physical buttons for camera
Apple iPhone 16 series entire lineup introduces a new capacitive button on its side, dubbed the “Camera Control.” This button aims to simplify photo and video capture. Additionally, Action Button limited to iPhone 15 Pro models now comes to iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models as well. It replaces the traditional mute switch. Apple claims to have fortified the iPhone 16 with its toughest glass to date, safeguarding the display from scratches. The iPhone 16 sports a 6.1-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Plus boasts a larger 6.7-inch display. The Camera Control offers touch-sensitive functionality. A simple press captures a photo, while sliding your finger along the button adjusts the zoom level.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come with new camera layout
Looking for design change in new iPhones — yes there is. With Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come with vertical camera layout, change from the previous-generation iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models. Apple introduced the horizontal camera layout with iPhone 13 models.

Apple Watch gets one of the biggest-ever upgrades with Apple Watch Series 10

Apple Watch turns 10 this year (2024). Celebrating Apple Watch’s 10 anniversary, Apple has given the biggest ever update to Apple Watch with Apple Watch Series 10. Apple Watch Series 10 features what Apple calls brightest-ever display on Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 10 is the first ever Apple Watch to come with a wide-angle OLED display that will allow users to better view the watch at an angle. Apple also calls it, the company’s “thinnest-ever Apple Watch’. Among the health features, it has the ability to detect signs of sleep apnea. Apple WAtch comes in Titanium finish for the first time, joining a longtime trend in the watch industry of offering a tougher, more lightweight, and perceived higher-quality, alternative to traditional materials.

Apple did not launch successor of two Apple watches — its cheapest as well as most expensive

In what can also be surprising, Apple did not announce the successor of its two smartwatch series — Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch SE 2. While Apple’s rugged smartwatch aimed at athletes and those looking for an outdoor activity smartwatch — Apple Watch Ultra launched in 2022 and got an update in 2023, this year Apple announced only a new colour for the smartwatch with some other minor updates. Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch’s affordable variant, first launched in 2020 and since then it has been coming in alternate years. Analysts expected Apple to launch a third-generation version of Apple Watch SE this year as well.

AirPods Max did not get a complete refresh even after four years

Apple launched its most premium headphones AirPods Max in 2020. Since four-long years, the AirPods Max headphones have not got an upgrade. This year Apple announced a few updates like new colour options and support for USB-C, but nothing more. The wait of those looking forward to next-generation of AirPods Max continues.

No change in base storage of any iPhone model this year

There is no change in the base store of new iPhones across models — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This means that Apple has retained the same base storage for iPhone 16 series as that in iPhone 15 series models. This means 128GB for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro. For iPhone 16 Pro Max, it is 256GB.

First time ever non-Pro AirPods get ANC feature

For the first time ever Apple adds ANC support in its non-Pro AirPod models. As Apple said, “For the first time, AirPods 4 bring ANC to an open-ear design with an additional model. With upgraded microphones, the power of the H2 chip, and advanced computational audio, AirPods 4 with ANC help to reduce environmental noise like airplane engines, city traffic, and more. Working across hardware and software to deliver the most natural listening experience, AirPods 4 with ANC also introduce intelligent features like Transparency mode to keep users aware of their environment; Adaptive Audio, which dynamically blends Transparency mode and ANC based on the conditions of a user’s environment; and Conversation Awareness, which lowers the user’s media volume when they start speaking to someone nearby.”