AppleToday announced the launch of the newSmartphoneiPhone 16and iPhone 16 Plus, two devices designed to carry Apple's smart technology.
The iPhone 16 comes with a new capacitive button on the side of the device called "Camera Control", designed to simplify the process of taking photos and videos. Previously, this feature was only available on the iPhone 15Pro series. In addition, iPhone 16 introduces an action button that replaces the traditional mute switch.
Apple says the iPhone 16 series features the company's toughest glass to date, effectively protecting the screen from scratches. iPhone 16 comes with a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus has a larger 6.7-inch screen.
The newly added camera control button is touch-sensitive, allowing users to take a photo by pressing the button or adjust the focus by sliding their finger over the button. Apple has also introduced new visual AI features and users can quickly access these AI features through the camera control button.
The iPhone 16 series action button is the first time it has been included in a standard iPhone, a feature previously only available in the Pro series. The button is located where the ring/silent switch would have been, and users can configure the button's function according to their personal preferences.
The iPhone 16 is powered by the A18 chip, which delivers 16% faster performance than the iPhone 15, which is powered by the A30 bionic chip. apple is aggressively promoting its smart technologies with the iPhone 16, including a range of AI features that utilize the A18 chip to run on the device, as well as those that execute in the cloud through Apple's private cloud infrastructure.
Apple Smart Technologies will gradually roll out new features, including updated Genmoji and Image Playgrounds image generation tools, automatic notification prioritization, and next-generation smart features for Siri.