iPhone 16 series unveiled: new sizes and superior technologies
The American company Apple announced on Monday its latest versions of the iPhone 16 series, which come with advanced integration of artificial intelligence technologies, referred to as "Apple Intelligence." This integration provides users with a new and enhanced experience through numerous improvements that will be introduced via future updates to various operating systems. These updates include iOS 18.1 for iPhones, iPadOS 18.1 for iPads, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 for Mac computers.
It is noteworthy that the advanced artificial intelligence features will only be available on specific device models: the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all versions of the iPhone 16. These features will not be available on older iPhone models, prompting Apple to encourage consumers to upgrade to the latest devices. Additionally, these features will be available on iPads and Mac computers with M1 processors and later, enhancing the value of these processors and their ability to run generative AI applications more effectively.
This new series was unveiled during Apple's annual event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, where the company explained that these new technologies aim to improve user experience and enhance the performance of smart devices.
What is the A18 chip specialized in iPhone16?
Apple stated, "The updated Neural Engine central processing unit has been improved so that this model is the first of its smartphones to be designed from the ground up for artificial intelligence." Greg Joswiak, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Apple, said, "The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models are the most advanced iPhone models ever. This is thanks to the A18 Pro chip, which is more energy-efficient, offering longer battery life and being 2x faster than the A16 Bionic chip used in the iPhone 15 devices. This new chip is capable of operating computational photography features and further accelerating Apple’s intelligence." Vice President of the company's Silicon Engineering Group, Sripalan Santhanam, added that the chip demonstrates Apple is moving "two generations forward."
At the latest event, the iPhone 16 series was announced, which includes two distinct versions in different sizes: the iPhone 16 with a 6.1-inch screen and the iPhone 16 Plus with a larger 6.7-inch screen. The highest-performance versions were also launched: the iPhone 16 Pro with a 6.3-inch screen and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which features a massive 6.9-inch screen. The latter has been described as "the most powerful ever" due to its superior performance and innovative technologies.
What are the features of the iPhone 16 and what will it be like?
1- Larger screens provide an improved viewing experience.
2- An advanced camera system that allows recording videos in 4K clarity and a frame rate of 120 with support for the Dolby Vision format. There is also a 48MP Fusion camera with a 2x zoom feature.
3- As for photographic modes, it allows users to watch videos and spatial images on the “Apple Vision Pro,” and a camera control unit that facilitates taking photos and videos easily.
4-Unprecedented battery life supports long-term use.
Advantages of artificial intelligence in iPhone 16:
Smart writing tools:
- Paraphrasing and summarizing texts via applications such as email and notes.
Image enhancements:
- Create movies from descriptions.
- Search for images using natural language.
- New cleaning tool to remove unwanted objects from photos.
Voice capabilities:
- Record and summarize audio.
- Record call notifications and create summaries.
Improved notifications and focus:
- Brief notices.
- Interrupt reduction mode.
- Priority messages in email.
Additional features coming:
- Image and feedback improvements.
- Personalized Siri capabilities that understand user context and on-screen content.
What improvements have been made to Siri?
According to a TechCrunch report, the upcoming update to Siri will significantly enhance its capabilities thanks to the Apple Intelligence feature. When this update is fully available, it will allow Siri to handle questions and commands in a way that more understands your personal needs.
Siri will get big improvements in understanding your daily context, which means it will be able to recognize things like the music you've listened to, the emails you've reviewed, or the appointments on your calendar, instead of being limited to simple commands like "call my mom." For example, you can now ask Siri for details of your meeting or the weather at the meeting place, or even direct it to send an email you've previously written.
With these improvements, you'll be able to give commands like, "Send Jane the photos from my birthday party," and Siri will take care of extracting the photos and sending them right away. The improvements will also include new tools that help you organize your priorities and focus on your tasks, as Craig Federighi, Apple's vice president of software engineering, noted during the announcement of the new iPhone.
Siri will also offer enhanced technical support, enhancing its ability to better understand Apple products, features and functionality. For example, you can ask Siri to add a friend's address to your contacts list after receiving it in a text message, edit a photo with a filter, or move the photo to another app. If you receive a text message from a friend about a new music album, you can simply say, “Play this album.”
Criticism of the iPhone 16
In a statement to the British newspaper "Daily Mail", Tyler Morgan, a former employee at Apple, indicated that the improvements in the new iPhone lineup did not live up to the expected level. He considered that the only major upgrade was the addition of a new button on the outside of the device, which highlights the weakness of the fundamental changes in the design