Apple's It's Glowtime 2024: Major announcements made at event

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Next-Gen iPhone Models

Apple's iPhone 16 comes in two variants—6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays—and runs on the new A18 chips, which boast a 16-core neural engine optimised for generative AI and Apple Intelligence.

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Additionally, the phones feature a versatile action button that can be customised for tasks like voice memos, song identification, and language translation.

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Apple Watch Updates

Apple introduced its new Watch Series 10, starting at $399, which the company touts as its thinnest and fastest-charging watch to date.

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Apple’s Series 10 will run on the new S10 chip, featuring a four-core neural engine that supports machine learning tasks and enables functions like double-tap controls, Siri dictation, and crash and fall detection.

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Apple also showcased its watch’s health capabilities, such as detecting sleep apnea by tracking breathing disturbances during sleep and sending alerts if signs of sleep apnea are found.

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Airpod Models

Starting at $129, Apple’s AirPods 4 come with the new custom H2 chip, improving audio quality and offering personalised spatial audio.

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Users can respond to Siri announcements by nodding for "yes" or shaking their head for "no," and the charging case now includes USB-C ports.

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Apple shared that with a future software update, the AirPods Pro 2 can be converted into personalised hearing aids, enhancing real-time sounds like speech and environmental noises.

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