'iPhone 16' and 'iPhone 16 Plus' appear, revealing what the new iPhone for Apple Intelligence can do

Apple has announced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus . Apple is boasting that the iPhone 16 is the 'iPhone for Apple Intelligence,' and a presentation was given to explain in detail what the latest iPhone and Apple Intelligence can do.

Apple Introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - Apple (UK)
https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plus/

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/iphone-16/

Apple Event - September 9 - YouTube


The iPhone continues to have a profound impact on every aspect of our lives.

Apple aims to enrich these experiences with Apple Intelligence, its personal AI.

The next-generation iPhones created for Apple Intelligence are the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

This is what the iPhone 16 looks like.

Camera controls have been added to the side of the device for easier and more intuitive camera operation, allowing you to swipe left and right to zoom in and out.

Apple Intelligence also works perfectly.

The design looks like this.

Aerospace-grade aluminum is used for the casing.

The casing is made from 85% recycled materials.

The iPhone 16 is available in unique colors.

Beautiful new colors are also available.

The new colors are, from left to right: pink, teal, and ultramarine.

It comes in five colors, including the existing white and black.

It also has high water resistance and dust resistance.

The display's cover glass is made from Apple's latest generation 'Ceramic Shield,' its most advanced glass-ceramic composition.

The latest Ceramic Shield is said to be 50% tougher than the original and twice as tough as any other smartphone glass.

The iPhone 16 display is now much easier to see in all conditions, with up to 2,000 nits of brightness, making it easy to see even in sunlight.

On the other hand, in dark places the brightness drops to 1 nit.

The display size of the iPhone 16 is 6.1 inches, while the iPhone 16 Plus is 6.7 inches.

The 'action button,' which was newly introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro series, will also be installed on the iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 also introduces all-new breakthrough camera controls.

This allows instant access to the camera with just a click.

You can adjust various camera functions by sliding your finger across the camera controls.

Camera controls give you instant access to visual intelligence.

The iPhone 16 is not only beautifully designed, but also packs a punch with powerful performance inside.

This powerful performance is supported by the A18 chip, which has enormous computing power. The A18 chip was newly developed for the iPhone 16, and it does not appear that the A17 Pro that was installed in the iPhone 15 Pro will be installed as is.

The upgraded Neural Engine has 16 cores.

This makes machine learning up to 2x faster.

System memory bandwidth improved by 17%.

The A18 is designed using second-generation 3nm technology.

The CPU is equipped with two high-performance cores and four high-efficiency cores, making it up to 30% faster than the iPhone 15's CPU and up to 60% faster than the iPhone 12's CPU.

Compared to the A16 Bionic in the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Plus, the CPU is more power efficient, delivering the same performance with 30% less power.

Apple boasts about the A18 that it is 'faster than any other smartphone chip.'

The A18's five-core GPU is useful not only for Apple Intelligence but also for a variety of graphics processing functions.

Processing speed is up to 40% faster than the iPhone 15's GPU and up to 2x faster than the iPhone 12's GPU.

It's also more power efficient than the A16 Bionic, delivering the same performance with 35% less power.

Next, let's talk about Apple Intelligence, which is the iPhone 16's highlight feature.

Apple Intelligence delivers powerful features based on personal context.

To do this, Apple uses Private Cloud Compute.

Private Cloud Compute is a system that aims to keep your iPhone secure while still giving you access to larger models that won't fit on a pocket-sized device.

Private Cloud Compute is a server custom built with Apple silicon that performs massive computations on behalf of your iPhone.

In addition, the company has made it possible for the reliability of Private Cloud Compute to be continuously verified by independent experts.

Apple said this is an industry first and a major step forward in protecting AI privacy.

Apple silicon servers are also world-class in power efficiency.

It will be powered by 100% renewable electricity, the same as other data centers.

Next, we will discuss how using Apple Intelligence will change the way you communicate and express yourself.

As part of Apple Intelligence, the writing tool helps you turn a started note into a polished invitation.

You can also use the writing tool to generate business-friendly messages to send to your boss on Slack.

You can also proofread your Goodreads reviews before sharing them with your fellow book-loving friends.

You can also create new emojis to match what you type.

You can freely generate things that are not possible with normal emojis, such as 'Cowboy frog.'

'Image Playground,' an image generation feature of Apple Intelligence, allows you to generate playful, original images.

Plus, Apple Intelligence helps bring your favorite memories to life.

There are some photos in my photo folder that I can't remember when or where I took them.

With Apple Intelligence, you can use word search to find photos even if you don't know when or where they were taken.

It is also possible to jump to scenes in videos that contain scenes that match the search terms.

There is also a function that automatically selects and groups related photos and videos.

It also has a feature that lets you prioritize your communications so you can focus on what's important.

The Mail app makes it easy to find emails in your inbox.

The notification content is also summarized.

Priority notifications appear at the top of your stack, so you always know which task to tackle first.

In addition, Siri will undergo major changes thanks to Apple Intelligence.

Siri can now understand what the user means even if they make a slight mistake.

Siri will also be able to provide instructions on how to operate your iPhone.

You can also use Siri to perform many actions within the app.

In this way, Apple Intelligence will fundamentally change the iPhone experience.

The American English version of Apple Intelligence will start being available from October 2024.

Starting in December 2024, localized English versions will be available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK.

In addition, it is scheduled to be available in China, France, Japan, and Spain in 2025. The Japanese version will be available within 2025, but the exact release date has not yet been decided.

Next, regarding the camera control, a camera control will be added below the power button on the right side of the iPhone 16. Clicking this will allow you to launch the camera immediately.

When you see a bike you want, you can click the camera control to launch your camera, take a picture of the bike, and search it on Google Images.

If there is something you don't understand about your university lecture materials, you can take a picture of it and ask the question on ChatGPT.

This functionality will be added to Camera Control later in 2024.

Camera controls can be used in both landscape and portrait orientation.

The camera controls are covered by sapphire crystal and surrounded by stainless steel trim.

Click to launch the camera, click again to take a photo, or press and hold to record a video.

The camera controls have tactile switches for clicking, which interact with the Taptic Engine to provide haptic feedback, similar to the sensation of a camera shutter.

It also has a small multi-pixel capacitive sensor and signal processor built in to recognize touch gestures, and can distinguish between a hard click and a light press, which can hide camera UI elements or show an overlay.

Additionally, you can adjust zoom, depth of field, etc. by sliding the camera controls.

Camera control can also be used with camera apps other than the original camera app.

The main camera installed in the iPhone 16 is as follows, and the camera module has changed from a square type to a vertical slim one. The main camera is 48 megapixels, focal length 26mm, f / 1.6.

It is said to be able to shoot at a resolution four times higher than the iPhone 14's main camera.

The main camera's image pipeline combines the ultra-high resolution image with the best exposure image by combining four pixels into one larger pixel.

The 12 megapixels in the center of the sensor are used to enable a 2x telephoto option for full-resolution photography, which allows the camera to capture up to 1.6x more light with a brighter aperture than a dedicated 2x telephoto camera.

The main camera is a 48MP Fusion camera that combines 48-megapixel photography with 2x optical telephoto.

You can shoot movies in 4K and 60fps in Dolby Vision HDR.

The ultra-wide-angle camera has 12 megapixels, a focal length of 13 mm, and an f/2.2 aperture. Compared to conventional ultra-wide-angle cameras, it can capture up to 2.6 times more light and is also compatible with macro photography.

Additionally, it can also capture spatial video for Apple Vision Pro.

It is also the first iPhone to be able to take spatial photos.

And using machine learning algorithms, it is possible to reduce wind noise while shooting movies.

The following graphic summarizes the camera-related features:

Next, let's talk about the A18 chip that will be installed in the iPhone 16.

To improve the thermal design, the chip has been centrally located and the surrounding architecture optimized to improve the main logic board.

To dissipate heat, a 100% recycled aluminum substrate with high thermal conductivity has been added, which is said to help iPhone 16 gaming performance last 30% longer.

It also supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, allowing for more accurate rendering of sunlight reflected on the surface of water.

Hardware-accelerated ray tracing enables ray tracing at up to 5x higher frame rates compared to software-based ray tracing.

The game 'Honor of Kings: World' will have an ultra graphics mode optimized for the iPhone 16.

The high power efficiency of the A18 in the iPhone 16 and the power management features of iOS 18 have significantly extended battery life.

Emergency SOS via satellite now enables Emergency SOS Live Video, allowing you to share your live video feed and photos with participating emergency services.

The new satellite communication services, which include Emergency SOS live video and satellite messaging, will be initially launched in the United States and Canada.

At the time of writing, the emergency SOS and 'search' functions via satellite are available in 17 countries and regions, including Japan.

Satellite roadside assistance has been available in the US since 2023 and will soon be available in the UK.

Below is a summary of the iPhone 16 features.

The 128GB model of the iPhone 16 is priced at 124,800 yen (tax included), the 256GB model is priced at 139,800 yen (tax included), and the 512GB model is priced at 169,800 yen (tax included). The 128GB model of the iPhone 16 Plus is priced at 139,800 yen (tax included), the 256GB model is priced at 154,800 yen (tax included), and the 512GB model is priced at 184,800 yen (tax included).

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will begin on September 13, 2024 at 9:00 p.m., and the release date will be September 20.

An introductory video summarizing the features of the iPhone 16 has also been released.

Introducing iPhone 16 | Apple - YouTube


In addition, a video summarizing the Apple Intelligence features introduced at the presentation was also released.

Apple Intelligence on iPhone in 5 minutes - YouTube


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