All About Apple: iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, AirPods 4, iOS 18 and Watch 10

TECH BRIEF

Apple Launches iPhone 16 Range, Boasts AI Upgrade and New Camera Features (12 minutes read)

Apple introduced its iPhone 16 line, including four variants, at its "Glowtime" event. The new smartphones, specifically designed for Apple Intelligence AI platform, feature powerful chips and a dedicated camera button. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus sport Apple's 3-nanometer A18 chip and telephoto option, while the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have larger displays, an A18 Pro chip, and 5x optical zoom. However, Apple Intelligence isn't launching immediately with the new iPhones, which could potentially affect sales.

Apple Launches Noise-Canceling AirPods 4 at $179, Ships September 20 (2 minutes read)

Apple unveiled its redesigned AirPods 4, introducing "AirPods 4 with Active Noise Canceling" for an extra $50. The new model, promised to be more comfortable, is equipped with the H2 chip, wireless charging, a built-in speaker for Find My functionality, and a USB-C base case offering 30 hours on a charge. Pre-orders started September 20, with the base model priced at $129 and the ANC model priced at $179.

Apple Set to Launch iOS 18: Redefines Homescreen Customization Next Week (1 minute read)

Apple's iOS 18 will launch on September 16th with enhanced customization features for the homescreen and lockscreen. The update includes reorganized apps, widgets, a redesigned Control Center, a new password management app, satellite messaging support, new text effects, a revamped Photos app, and additional Mail app organizational features. However, the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro's Apple Intelligence features will not be included.

Apple to Launch iOS 18.1 with Intelligence Features in October (2 minutes read)

Apple announced that its new Apple Intelligence suite, debuting on iOS 18.1, will launch in beta from October, initially exclusive to US English users. Further language support, including Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish, will roll out by 2025. Apple Intelligence, offering features such as notification summaries and image editing, is free for users with iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 and higher, and M1-or-later Mac or iPad models.

Apple Unveils Thinner, Larger Screen Watch Series 10 with Fast Charging (2 minutes read)

Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 10, sporting a thinner, more refreshed design with larger screens. It offers a built-in speaker for audio playback, fast charging, and a new watch face that interacts with ambient light. This Series is also water resistant up to 20ft deep and can detect sleep apnea. A Jet Black variant and polished titanium version were announced for pre-order starting at $399. The launch is set for September 20.

Skype Founder's VC Firm Atomico Raises $1.24B for European Tech Startups (3 minutes read)

Atomico, an investment firm founded by Skype co-founder Niklas Zennström, has announced two new funds worth $1.24 billion to support European tech startups at different growth stages. This comes as a major uplift for the European tech industry which witnessed a severe decrease in startup funding and valuations in 2023. The news follows speculation around possible IPOs of Atomico's key investees, Stripe and Klarna.

Oracle Q1 Beats Expectations, Announces Amazon and Google Cloud Partnerships (2 minutes read)

Shares of the IT giant Oracle rose 5.9% in extended trading following stronger-than-expected Q1 results and the announcement of new partnerships with Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. The company reported a 6.9% increase in revenue, totaling $13.31 billion, and a profit of $1.39 per share. Particularly noteworthy was a massive 53% increase in total remaining performance obligations, now standing at $99 billion.