LIVE: Apple launches iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 with Apple Intelligence

Apple Event 2024 Live Updates: Apple hosted the 'It's Glowtime' event at Apple Park tonight. At the event, the company launched the iPhone 16 series, which includes the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. In addition to launching the iPhone 16 series, the company also launched the Apple Watch Series 10, the Apple AirPods 4 and Apple AirPods Pro 2. Additionally, the company updated the Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple AirPods Max at its event tonight.

Here are all the updates from the Apple Event 2024:

UPDATE 33: That's a wrap folks!

Apple launched nine new devices today. The list includes iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple AirPods 4, Apple AirPods 4 with ANC, Apple AirPods Max.

UPDATE 32: iPhone 16 Series availability

The iPhone 16 series will go on sale on September 20.

UPDATE 31: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max price

The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 while the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1199.

UPDATE 31: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max roundup

Here are the all the top features of the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max:

UPDATE 30: Apple launches new MagSafe charger

Apple has launched a new MageSafe wireless charger. It will be available in 2m and 3m variants.

UPDATE 29: iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max audio features

The iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro max have four studio quality mics for studio level audio recordings. These iPhone models also get Spatial Audio Capture and Audio Mix features. Apple said that an update to Voice Memos will let users overlay one voice note over the other without any noise. This will let users record songs and overlay it with a different audio file with music.

UPDATE 28: iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max camera details

The iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro include a triple camera setup, which includes a 48MP fusion primary lens with second-gen quad-pixel sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto lens with 5x zoom. Both these chips get support for Apple 's Camera Control features. These iPhone models offer Cinematic Slow Motion feature with support for 4K videos at 120fps.

UPDATE 27: iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max processor

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are powered by the Apple A18 Pro chipset, which is built with second-gen 3nm process. A18 Pro chipset includes a 16-core Neural Engine. It brings 2x faster ray-tracing feature. 

UPDATE 26: iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max design

The iPhone 16 Pro comes with a bigger 6.3-inch display while the iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with bigger a 6.9-inch display. The iPhone 16 Pro come in Black, White, Desert and Grey colour variants.

UPDATE 26: iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max launched

Apple has showcased the iPhone 16 Pro models with an updated design and new colours.

UPDATE 25: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus prices

The iPhone 16 starts at $799 while the iPhone 16 Plus start at $899.

UPDATE 24: iPhone 16 roundup

Here are all the new features coming to iPhone 16:

UPDATE 23: iPhone 16 gaming performance

Apple 's A18 chipset supports AI accelerated ray-tracing for better gaming performance on iPhone 16. Apple says iPhone 16 will support AAA games. Apple also said that Tencent Games' Honour of Kings: World is coming to iPhone 16 next year. 

UPDATE 22: iPhone 16 series camera details

The iPhone 16 series gets a 48MP main camera with OIS support along with a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x zoom and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle with macro-photography sensor.

UPDATE 21: iPhone 16 series will come with Camera Control features

It can be accessed using the new Camera button. Users can click images and capture video using the same Camera button. This button also recognise touch-based gestures. A light press on the Camera button gives users access to a host of features and details.

UPDATE 20: Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone 16

Apple says that iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will get Apple Intelligence support owing to the A18 chipset. Apple Intelligence will let users create new emojis and create images from scratch using Playground.

Users will be able to create a movie from photos in the Photos app. Apple Intelligence will also help users write and summarise long texts. It will also summarise text in emails and notifications.

Apple is also bringing Apple Intelligence to Siri. It will bringing richer language understanding and on-screen awareness to Siri. Users will be able to type their request to Siri. Siri will also be able to manage actions within apps.

Apple Intelligence will be available in beta starting next month. It will not be available in India next month.

UPDATE 19: Apple showcases iPhone 16 series

Apple has showcased the iPhone 16. It gets a purple, teal and pink colour variants. The display of the iPhone 16 is protected by Ceramic Shield. iPhone 16 gets a 6.1-inch display and iPhone 16 Plus gets a 6.7-inch display. The iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus also get new Action and Camera Capture button. Both these iPhone models are powered by Apple's newest A18 chipset.

UPDATE 18: Apple AirPods Pro 2 launched

Apple has launched the AirPods Pro 2 with three new features, which include Hearing Protection, Hearing Aid and Hearing Test feature. Here are its top features:

UPDATE 17: Apple AirPods Max updated

Apple has added USB Type-C charging to AirPods Max.

UPDATE 16: Apple AirPods 4 features and price

Apple AirPods 4 start at $129. It is up for pre-orders now and it will go on sale on September 20.

UPDATE 15: Apple AirPods 4 launched

Apple has launched the Apple AirPods 4. These AirPods succeed the second genenation and third generation AirPods. The AirPods 4 are powered by Apple's H2 chip that brings richer base and clear highs. It comes with Personalised Spatial Audio and Noise Isolation features. 

Apple has launched a special version of Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation feature. This model gets support for Transparency Mode and Adaptive Mode. It also gets Conversation Awareness feature along with wireless charging support and microphone in the case for Find My support.  

UPDATE 14: Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched

The Apple Watch Ultra gets a new Satin Black colour variant and it made of recycled titanium. It comes with a corrosion-resistant titanium band. It comes with all the features of the Apple Watch Series 10.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 starts at $799 and it will go on pre-orders today. It will go on sale on September 20.

UPDATE 13: Apple Watch Series 10 round-up

The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399 and it is up for pre-orders today. It will go on sale on September 20.

UPDATE 12: Apple Watch Series 10 gets sleep apnea tracking feature

Apple says the Apple Watch Series 10 can monitor users for Sleep Apnea. The Sleep Apnear detection feature is powered by AI and it uses the built-in accelerometer to track the disease.

This feature is expected to arrive in over 150 countries later this month. Sleep Apnea tracking feature will also be available in Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE 2.

UPDATE 11: Apple showcases Apple Watch Series 10 titanium

Apple has showcased a new Apple Watch Series 10 made of titanium. Take a look at its design:

UPDATE 10: Apple Watch Series 10 details

Apple Watch Series also includes a metal back and it has bigger speakers. Apple is also bringing fast charging support to Apple Watch Series 10. Apple says that 30 minutes of charge can provide 80 percent of battery life. It is powered by the new S10 chipset. This chip integrates a new neural engine that removes background noise from calls.

UPDATE 9: Apple launches Apple Watch Series 10

Apple has launched the Apple Watch Series 10. As reports had suggested, it comes with a bigger display and an upgraded design.

The Apple Watch Series 10 has a display bigger than the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple Watch Series 10 comes with an aluminium chassis, a wide-angle OLED display and rounded edges. The display is 40 percent brighter when viewed from an angle. It also gets a new Flux watch face.

It comes in Black, Rose Gold and Silver colour variants and Apple says that the Watch Series 10 is the thinnest Apple Watch ever.

UPDATE 8: Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stage

Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken over the Apple Event. Cook says that Apple will launch new iPhones, Apple Watch and Apple AirPods today.
 

UPDATE 7: It's Glowtime!

Apple has begun the much-awaited 'It's Glowtime' event. Apple has started the event with the video of what viewers should expect from the event tonight -- new iPhones, new Apple Watch and new AirPods.

UPDATE 6: iPhone 16 series availability

As per reports, Apple is expected to start pre-bookings for its upcoming iPhone 16 series on September 13. The iPhone 16 series sale across the country, on the other hand, is expected to begin on September 20.

UPDATE 5: iPhone 16 series to get new colours

Apple is expected to upgrade the colour scheme in its upcoming iPhone 16 series. The iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus are expected to be offered in White, Black, Blue, Green and Pink colours. The company is expected to replace the Yellow colour variant with the White one.

The iPhone 16 Pro, on the other hand, is expected to be available in Grey, Gold, White and Black colour variants. This year the Blue colour variant from the iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be replaced by the Gold variant.

UPDATE 4: Apple CEO Tim Cook shares a picture of Apple Park

Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a 'glowing' picture of the Apple where the Apple Event will be held tonight. "Apple Park is glowing!," Cook wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

UPDATE 3: Apple Store goes dark

Apple Store has gone dark ahead of the 'It's Glowtime' launch event. Buyers will be able to purchase Apple devices from the Apple Store once the company has launched all its new devices.

UPDATE 2: What about Apple Intelligence?

Apple back at WWDC 2024 in June this year forayed in the world of generative AI by announcing Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence brings a host gen-AI powered features including writing tools and image creation tools to supported Apple devices. You can check all the supported devices here.

At the event, Apple could announce the timeline as to when the company will bring Apple Intelligence or AI to supported iPhone models, iPad models and Mac. Though reports earlier suggested the Apple Intelligence could come to supported iPhone models with iOS 18, newer reports suggest that iPhone users will have to wait until iOS 18.2 update to access the same.

UPDATE 1: What to expect?

Apple is likely to keep up with the trend of launching new iPhone and Apple Watch models at its event tonight. This means, we will get to the see the iPhone 16 series and the Apple Watch Series X tonight. In addition to this, the company is expected to launch a new budget Apple Watch, that is, the Apple Watch SE 3. Additionally, we also expect the company to give a USB Type-C update to the Apple AirPods by launching the Apple AirPods 4.