The next iPhones will have a new button that is more commonly seen on cameras: a Shutter button for the cameraThe new control element is intended to Taking photos and videos – while also offering users a faster way to learn more about their surroundings with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The button on the iPhone 16 works similarly to that on a camera: Press through to see a picturea light pressure activates a sliderThis means you can control the zoom, for example, without having to tap the screen as before. You can also use the button to quickly switch between photo and video mode.
Direct path to AI knowledge
The camera button is also a shortcut to AI featuresFor example, you can use it to photograph concert posters or an animal to find out more about it.
Overall, the iPhone 16 largely retains the design of its recent predecessor models. But the Both cameras of the standard model are again arranged in a line above each otheras was the case with the iPhone X. With the camera system, the phones can now also record three-dimensional videos for Apple’s Computer glasses Vision Pro to record.
Inside there are new chips and more RAM. This is a prerequisite for the new functions with artificial intelligence to run smoothly on the devices. Of the earlier models, only the iPhone 15 Pro is powerful enough for “Apple Intelligence”. The starting price of the standard model of the iPhone 16 remains unchanged at 949 euros.
New languages for “Apple Intelligence” – no German
These AI functions are intended to summarize missed emails and text messages, create individual emoji symbols, and fish out information on demand, among other things. Many of the AI functions will initially not be available to users in the EU. Apple points to legal uncertainty caused by the Digital Rights Act (DMA), which sets out rules for large platforms. Above all, they are concerned that the DMA requirements for opening up to other manufacturers and service providers could compromise the protection of user data.
So far, “Apple Intelligence” only works in English. At the event, Apple announced four additional languages for next year: French, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
Apple makes its computer watch thinner and bigger
Ten years after the first announcement, Apple is also giving its computer watch a facelift. The Apple Watch is noticeably thinner and has larger displays.
A more powerful new chip will enable the Apple Watch Series 10 to automatically display selected information when you need it. A new feature for the Apple Watch is the detection of sleep apnea – a condition in which breathing can stop for a short time.
To ensure that you can wear the watch for longer, 30 minutes of charging should fill the battery to 80 percent. So far, many users charge the watch overnight. The new Apple Watch will also be able to detect water temperature and depth.
The Apple Watch was introduced in September 2014 and went on sale in spring 2015. Since then, Apple has been leading the smartwatch market – although recently Chinese manufacturers in particular have been able to catch up a little. Apple last enlarged the display of the Watch a few years ago. The starting price remains at 449 euros. (dpa, AFP)
