Summary
The September 9 Apple Event was headlined by the reveal of the newiPhone 16lineup, which focused on Apple Intelligence (AI) features, improved camera functions, and longer battery life. TheiPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max models will launch on Friday, September 20, with the 128GB version of the iPhone starting at $799.
Dubbed Glowtime, the latest Apple Event also brought some new additions to the Apple Watch and Apple AirPods product lines. The Apple Watch Series 10 was revealed, which features a larger display and a smaller bezel thanprevious Apple Watch iterations, and a $399 starting price. A new black variant of the premium Apple Watch Ultra 2 was confirmed to be released alongside the Series 10. Plus, Apple showed off the AirPods 4 lineup, with a new iteration that includes active noise cancelation as an additional feature. The base version of the AirPods 4 will start at $129, with the active noise cancelation version retailing for $179. All the new Apple Watch and AirPods 4 options will be available on September 20.
With Apple doubling down on its AI-enhanced features, the latest generation of iPhones will be made with AI in mind.According to Apple, the iPhone 16 lineup will launch on September 20, with color options of white, black, teal, pink, and a new ultramarine blue shade for buyers to peruse. The starting price of the iPhone 16 will be $799 for the 128GB model. By comparison, the 1TB version of the iPhone 16 Pro Max will carry a hefty $1,599 price tag. These new iPhoneswill include a USB-C portand a larger battery capacity than past models.
Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Prices and Features
Among the major features of the iPhone 16 lineup are two new buttons on each side of the device. The Action Button on the top left side may be user-customized to perform various functions, and the Camera Control Button on the bottom right side can be used in portrait and landscape mode to adjust pictures. The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models will arrive just arounda year after the iPhone 15’s release, which also started at $799 in 2023.
With the launch of Apple’s latest devices, the iPhone 15 and other smartphone models will see price cuts to give users various upgrade options across different budgets. AlthoughiOS ports of AAA gamesare a point of contention with gamers, the new iPhone 16 lineup looks to improve upon its predecessors in all ways. Only time will tell how the market will respond.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is Apple’s latest iPhone, and it happens to be the best gaming and content creation device in the market right now. Powered by Apple’s A16 bionic SoC that comes with a 5-core GPU and a gorgeous Retina OLED display that has an above average PPI of 460 while enabling you to create content, work, or game at 120Hz.
iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro is the latest generation offering from Apple, and it features the powerful A17 Pro SoC. The phone comes with a USB Type-C port, which is a first for Apple. It packs a triple camera setup on the back, a 48 MP primary, a 12 MP ultrawide, and a 12 MP telescope camera. The 6.1-inch dispaly supports ProMotion technology, which means it can go up to 120Hz refresh rate.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Offering bigger battery life (4,422 mAh), USB-C charging capabilities, and better performance thanks to a new A17 Pro chip, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple’s most powerful phone today. It also serves the needs of gamers, content creators, and other high-end users. Weighing 221 grams, the iPhone 15 Pro Max gets a 6.7-inch OLED display and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
