Apple Event 2024 Highlights: New iPhone 16, 16 Pro, Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 launched

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Apple is said to launch a new iPhone 16 series. It is expected to come in four variants— iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. There will be big upgrades in both design and internal hardware.

Additionally, the Cupertino-based company will reveal new Apple Intelligence feature that will further bring value addition to the user experience on the new iPhone 16 phones and also the older iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.

Besides the new iPhone 16 series, Apple is expected to showcase the new Watch 10 series. It is expected to come in at least two sizes 41mm and 45mm with a bigger display and battery, in addition to advanced health and fitness tracking capabilities.

Apple event goes live with Tim Cook on stage

Tim Cook, CEO, Apple Inc.

First up, the all-new Apple Watch Series 10 with bigger display

Apple Watch Series 10

The new Watch Series 10 comes with wide-angle OLED display with bigger aspect ratio. It is also said to 40 per cent brighter the older versions.

The Watch Series 10's enclosure is made of sturdy aluminium alloy with polished finish.

Apple Watch Series 10

It can get charged from zero to 80 per cent in 30 minutes.

Apple replaces the stainless steel version with aerospace-grade titanium.

Apple Watch Series 10 supports Sleep Apnea detection feature

Apple Watch series 10

The new Sleep Apnea feature will also be introduced to older devices such as Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2.

Apple's smart wearable will study the sleep and breathing patterns for a month and notify if there is any sign of Sleep Apnea. It is a serious health issue where breathing repeatedly stops and starts.

People diagnosed with Sleep Apnea are vulnerable to coronary artery diseases, heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. And, the older the person, higher the risk of sudden death

Apple Watch Series 10 will be available worldwide from September 20

Key features of Apple Watch Series 10.

The new Apple Watch Series 10 will be available for pre-order from September 9 with prices starting at $399.

Apple introduces new colour version of Watch Ultra 2-- Saturn Black. It costs $799.

AirPods 4 with ANC announced

Key features Apple AirPods 4 series.

Apple will also be offering affordable version of AirPods 4 without ANC for $129. The top-end model costs $179. Both will hit stores later this month.

Apple introduced new colour variants of AirPods Max for $549.

New AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid capability announced

Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Apple introduces new iPhone 16, 16 Plus series with action and, camera control buttons

Apple iPhone 16 series.

Apple Intelligence will be released with an update later this year.

The new iPhone 16 comes with new Apple A18 silicon and support Apple Intelligence feature.

Besides Siri, Apple Intelligence will work systemwide seamlessly, including native apps such as Notes, Keynotes, iMessage, Mail, Photos app and even third-party apps installed across all Apple devices.

Apple A18 is faster and efficient than predecessors.

Also, Apple will offer the option to integrate Siri and other Apple Intelligence-supported apps to integrate with OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o, to offer an enhanced user experience.

Apple iPhone 16 series. 

Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Plus can capture spatial pictures and videos for the Vision Pro. It also supports macro photography, ultra-wide angle mode and 2X Zoom.

Key camera features of Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.

Key features of iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.

Apple unveils iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max with bigger display

The iPhone 16 Pro and the 16 Pro Max will be available in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch, respectively. The predecessors, the 15 Pro series come in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch, respectively.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro series is powered by A18 Pro silicon.

The new 3nm class Apple A18 Pro CPU houses 16-core NPU and 6-core GPU to deliver 15 per cent better performance over the predecessor.

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Apple 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max to hit stores on September 20

Apple iPhone 16 Pro series price starts at $999.

Key features of the iPhone 16 Pro series.