Apple introduces iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus-Xinhua

Apple introduces iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus

Source: Xinhua| 2024-09-10 06:06:15|Editor:

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during a product launch event in Cupertino, California, the United States, Sept. 9, 2024. Apple on Monday introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, and new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features powered by the A18 Pro chip. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Apple on Monday announced iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, built for Apple Intelligence.

The iPhone 16 lineup's camera system features a 48MP Fusion camera with a 2x Telephoto option, while a new Ultra Wide camera enables macro photography.

The new A18 chip delivers a huge leap in performance and efficiency, enabling demanding AAA games and a big boost in battery life, the company said.

Available in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display sizes, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus feature five colors: black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine. Pre-orders begin Friday, Sept. 13, with availability beginning Friday, Sept. 20.

"iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus mark the beginning of a new era for iPhone with Apple Intelligence delivering powerful, personal, and private experiences to our users," said Kaiann Drance, Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing.

People experience new products of Apple after a product launch event in Cupertino, California, the United States, Sept. 9, 2024. Apple on Monday introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, and new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features powered by the A18 Pro chip. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

People experience new products of Apple after a product launch event in Cupertino, California, the United States, Sept. 9, 2024. Apple on Monday introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, and new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features powered by the A18 Pro chip. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

People experience new products of Apple after a product launch event in Cupertino, California, the United States, Sept. 9, 2024. Apple on Monday introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, and new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features powered by the A18 Pro chip. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

People experience new products of Apple after a product launch event in Cupertino, California, the United States, Sept. 9, 2024. Apple on Monday introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, and new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features powered by the A18 Pro chip. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

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