Thursday, June 5, 2025

Apple Unveils AI-Enhanced iPhone 16 Series Amidst Sluggish Sales

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Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 16 series on Monday at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The device introduces a suite of new features powered by Apple’s proprietary artificial intelligence technology. This release comes as the company grapples with a slowdown in iPhone sales.

The new iPhone 16 series incorporates Apple Intelligence, which enhances functionalities such as Siri, text editing, and photo searches. Apple CEO Tim Cook remarked, “We are thrilled to introduce the first iPhones designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and its breakthrough capabilities.”

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The iPhone 16 series is powered by Apple’s latest A18 and A18 Pro chips, which drive Apple Intelligence. Apple asserts that these chips enable the iPhone 16 to outperform its competitors and some personal computers. Craig Federighi, Apple’s Software Chief, stated that Apple Intelligence, powered by the A18 and A18 Pro chips, can run multiple generative AI models directly on the iPhone.

During the event, Apple demonstrated several features of Apple Intelligence, including advanced text editing capabilities for proofreading and creating content. The AI also showcased its ability to select photos and generate slideshows with simple prompts. Additional features include email prioritization and text message summaries.

The upgraded Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence, demonstrates improved language comprehension. Apple noted that Siri now understands users better, even when they stutter. Additionally, Siri can recommend TV shows based on personal information. Users can also take pictures of dogs and ask to identify their breeds, a feature known as visual intelligence.

Apple Intelligence will not be available immediately. The beta version will be released next month in English only, with support for Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish planned for next year. Korean language support is not included yet.

The iPhone 16 series includes new camera features and a new Camera Control button, allowing users to adjust settings with their fingers. No other significant hardware upgrades were introduced.

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Alongside the iPhone 16 series, Apple launched new versions of the Apple Watch and AirPods. The Apple Watch 10 features a larger, thinner display and new health functionalities, including alerts for sleep apnea and water depth measurement for swimmers. The updated AirPods Pro 2 are touted for their enhanced healthcare capabilities, potentially serving as a hearing aid.

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