09 September,2024 12:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Apple launched its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series in a special event âIt's Glowtime' on Monday. Like every year, four new models have been launched in the series - iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Apple Intelligence is one of the key highlights in the new models. In his speech, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that these are the "first iPhones designed from the ground up for Apple intelligence and its breakthrough capabilities."
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The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will look like last year's versions, including 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen sizes. The new iPhone 16 comes in 5 colours: ultramarine, teal, pink, black, and blue.
Other display features include:
Processor
The new iPhone series comes with a stronger and faster CPU.
Apple Intelligence
AI is one of the most anticipated and key features of the iPhone 16 series. It serves the following purposes, as stated by Apple officials.
Currently, Apple Intelligence uses US English. However, the company plans to introduce more languages by next year.
Also Read: Apple Event 2024: New iPhone 16 set to lead AI revolution
Camera
iPhone's camera is one of the most special features of the phone series. The new iPhone cameras come with the following features:
The new Apple iPhone 16 starts from $799 and the iPhone 16 Plus starts from $899. These prices are for the US market. Apple is yet to reveal prices for the Indian market.
Apple claims this to be the best iPhone they have ever made, powered by A18 Pro. Many features of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are also replicated in the Pro series. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro will come in black, white, silver and desert colour options. Some other specific features include:
iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999, while the Pro Max begins at $1,199. These prices are for the US market. Apple is yet to reveal prices for the Indian market.
The new iPhone 16 series is expected to go live for pre-order soon on e-commerce platforms as well as Apple stores.