Apple Daily | iPhone 16 Series Unveiled: Larger Displays, A18 Chips, Wi-Fi 7, September 13 Pre-orders

Market BriefFriday, Sep 13, 2024 8:00 am ET

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【iPhone】

1. Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series, featuring larger displays for the Pro models, a camera button for all models, and upgraded cameras. The series includes the A18 chips and improved heat dissipation. Notable features include Wi-Fi 7 support, larger batteries, and easier battery replacements. Some rumored features did not materialize, such as increased optical zoom and 2TB storage.

2. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series begin on September 13, with availability starting September 20. U.S. pricing remains consistent with the iPhone 15 series, and Apple offers trade-in and upgrade programs. Various discounts are available through U.S. carriers.

3. Some iPhone users running iOS 18.1 beta report issues with Siri, causing it to become unavailable. Temporary solutions include turning off Apple Intelligence, but Apple is expected to fix the issue soon.

4. The iPhone 16 Pro models, equipped with the Snapdragon X75 modem, show a significant increase in 5G speeds. The standard models use the older X70 modem. All iPhone 16 models support Wi-Fi 7 and up to 45W wired charging.

5. All iPhone 16 models support 45W wired fast charging via USB-C, confirmed by a certification. The series also upgrades MagSafe charging capabilities.

【iPad】

1. The Netflix app will soon require iOS 17 or later for updates, affecting iPhone X, iPhone 8, and older iPad models. These devices will still function but won't receive new features or fixes.

2. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will be released publicly on September 16, featuring over 250 new changes, including Apple Intelligence and various app enhancements. Apple Intelligence will be available in October with iOS 18.1.

【Vision Pro】

1. A security vulnerability in Apple Vision Pro allowed reconstruction of typed input via gaze tracking. The issue was resolved in visionOS 1.3, which suspends Persona when the virtual keyboard is active.

【Others】

1. iFixit announced FixHub, a USB-C soldering iron and power station, designed for portability and ease of use. It includes safety features, ergonomic design, and supports various soldering tips.

2. Apple introduced Image Playground, an Apple Intelligence feature generating illustrations from text prompts. The feature will be available in iOS 18.2, allowing users to create and adjust images within apps.

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