22:36 UAE: iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for 128GB, and $1199 for iPhone 16 Pro Max for 256GB. All iPhone 16 series will be available for pre-order on Friday and available on September 20.
22:28 UAE: Experience unparalleled flexibility with 4K120 recording! Now, you can seamlessly switch between slo-mo and video mode even after capturing your footage. No need to decide beforehand. Enjoy the freedom to choose your desired playback frame rate, whether it’s 120, 60, 30, or 24 fps.
22:26 UAE: iPhone 16 Pro series now supports 4K120 capture, made possible by the faster sensor on the 48MP fusion camera.
22:24 UAE: Get ready for a photography revolution! The iPhone 16 Pro boasts a brand-new fusion camera system and interface.Capture stunning detail with the 48MP main camera, now featuring a 2nd-generation quad-pixel sensor that eliminates shutter lag for 48MP ProRAW and HEIF photos. The upgraded 48MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus and quad-pixel sensor ensures every shot is crisp and clear. And finally, the 5x telephoto lens with a 120mm focal length, previously exclusive to the Pro Max, is now available on the iPhone 16 Pro, giving you even more creative possibilities.
22:21 UAE: New 16-core neural engine for 35 trillion operations per second, with 17% more memory bandwidth. New, faster 6-core GPU, running up to 20% faster than A17 Pro. This chip packs a punch with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, outperforming the A17 Pro by up to 15%.Remarkably, it achieves this performance with 20% less power consumption. The secret lies in its larger caches, cutting-edge ML accelerators, and advanced media features like ProMotion and Always-On display support. Plus, it boasts faster USB 3 speeds, ProRes video recording, and the ability to handle 2x data processing for video encoding.
22:17 UAE: iPhone 16 Pro gets the A18 Pro chip
22:16 UAE: iPhone 16 Pro comes in darker Black Titanium, brighter White Titanium, natural Titanium, and a new Desert Titanium.
22:15 UAE: The Pro Display is larger, at 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch on Pro Max. The largest iPhone display ever.
22:13 UAE: Introducing iPhone 16 Pro
22:11 UAE: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus start at $799 and $899 for 128GB models.
22:07 UAE: iPhone 16 supports AAA games like Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, and Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, that previously only worked with iPhone 15 Pro. Also coming, Honor Of Kings World!
22:04 UAE: A new 12MP autofocus ultra-wide camera.
22:02 UAE: The 12MP of the sensor can give a 2x telephoto option with full-resolution photos. Faster aperture at f/1.6, capturing 1.6x more light than before.
22:01 UAE: iPhone 16 has a 48-megapixel main camera. The main camera image pipeline, can fuse a 48MP and 12MP photo that balances light quality and image detail into a 24MP image.
22:00 UAE: Camera Control on the iPhone 16: Touch gestures are recognized, allowing the camera control to distinguish between a full click and a lighter press. A lighter press reveals a new clean preview, helping focus on framing the shot. New overlay allows for quick access to camera functions like zoom.
21:56 UAE: New to iPhone 16 is Visual Intelligence. Using the camera control, you can click and hold the camera control and point your iPhone at something — aim it at a camera, and it’ll automatically pull up details about the restaurant.
21:48 UAE: Up to 30% faster than A16 bionic in iPhone 15 and up to 60% faster than A14 Bionic from iPhone 12.
21:46 UAE: Jumping from A16 Bionic to A18, the new chip created specifically for iPhone 16. 16-core neural engine, optimized for running large generative models. Up to 2x faster for ML.
21:44 UAE: new customizable action button, brought over from iPhone 15 Pro. Record a voice memo, identify a song, translate a phrase, or customize it with a shortcut.
21:44 UAE: 2000 nits in a sunny environment, down to 1 nit in the dark. 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch for iPhone 16 Plus.
21:41 UAE: iPhone 16 is here!
21:39 UAE: iPhone time!
21:37 UAE: Apple adds a clinically validated hearing test with AirPods Pro and iPhone.
21:35 UAE: New health features are coming to AirPods Pro 2!
21:33 UAE: AirPods Max has new colors, Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange and Starlight. Also gains USB-C, and in iOS 18, you get personalized Spatial Audio at $549. Preorder today, shipping September 20.
21:32 UAE: The AirPods 4 start at $129, while AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are $179.
21:30 UAE: AirPods 4 now includes ANC, Transparency Mode, a smaller, more portable USB-C charging case providing up to 30 hours of total battery life.
21:28 UAE: Introducing AiPods 4
21:26 UAE: Now, it’s AirPods time!
21:26 UAE: Apple Watch Ultra 2 starts at $799, preorder today, shipping September 20.
21:25 UAE: There’s a new titanium Milanese loop for Ultra.
21:23 UAE: This fall, a new finish is coming to Apple Watch Ultra! Ultra 2 is available is Satin Black!
21:20 UAE: Starts at $399, with GPS + cellular for $499. Preorder today, ships September 20
21:16 UAE: Series 10 can alert you to sleep apnea conditions, where breathing stops repeatedly during the night.
21:14 UAE: The new S10 SiP is designed for performance, power efficiency, and intelligence.
21:13 UAE: Despite being thinner, it’s remarkably lighter. Aluminum cases offer up to a 10% weight reduction, and Series 10 introduces Grade 5 titanium as an option, replacing stainless steel altogether.
21:11 UAE: You can play music and podcasts directly through the speaker for the first time.
21:10 UAE: “With a larger screen, you can increase the font size without sacrificing content, and you can see an additional line of text and apps like Messages, Mail or news. It also makes it easier to type a message, enter your passcode, or pause your workout. Both the display and the case have more rounded corners and a wider aspect ratio, which makes series 10 appears softer, sleeker and more streamlined.”
21:06 UAE: Let’s start with Apple Watch series 10 with the biggest display and thinnest design ever.
21:05 UAE: Tim Cook giving the opening speech
21:00 UAE: Apple’s September 2024 Keynote kicks off!
20:50 UAE: The video stream is currently live on the Apple TV app, offering a front-row seat to those eager to witness the unveiling of Apple’s latest innovations. The stream is also expected to be available soon on Apple’s website and YouTube, ensuring that tech enthusiasts around the globe can tune in.
15:14 UAE: As is customary before a major Apple product launch, the Apple Online Store is currently unavailable in anticipation of the ‘Glowtime’ Apple event, which begins today at 9 PM UAE time.
14:55 UAE: The rumor mill is still churning its seems! Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has some interesting news to share. While we might not be seeing a new Apple Watch Ultra this year, there’s good news for audiophiles: Apple is reportedly unveiling a refreshed version of its high-end AirPods Max headphones.
The updated AirPods Max will embrace the future with a USB-C port, replacing the Lightning connector. Additionally,expect enhanced active noise cancellation and improved adaptive audio for an even more immersive listening experience.
Stay tuned for the official announcements from Apple to see if these rumors prove true and what other surprises are in store.
> 9/9/24 @ 11am UAE
Recent leaks from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman offer some encouraging news. He suggests that despite the major upgrades expected in the iPhone 16 Pro, the price may remain the same as the iPhone 15 Pro. This comes as a relief amidst rumors that Apple might use the speculated higher base storage of 256GB to justify a price increase.
Gurman also shed light on other anticipated features of the iPhone 16 series. A new touch-sensitive Capture button is expected to bring DSLR-like controls, potentially enhancing the phone’s photography capabilities. The Pro models are also rumored to have remarkably slimmer bezels, noticeable even compared to the already sleek iPhone 15 Pro.
Battery life, already a strength of the iPhone 15 Pro, is likely to see further improvements in the iPhone 16 Pro, potentially making it a battery life champion in the smartphone market.
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