Apple Event 2024 Live Updates: In a much-anticipated hardware event, Cupertino-based Apple unveiled an array of new products and features at its Glow Time event. The tech giant showcased its latest advancements, including the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, updated Apple Watch Ultra 2, and a revamped AirPods lineup, alongside some exciting updates on iOS 18.
AirPods
Apple introduced the AirPods 4, which come with several enhancements thanks to the new H2 chip. These earbuds offer superior audio quality with enhanced bass and treble, and feature Personalized Spatial Audio. The AirPods 4 are available in a compact USB-C case and are priced at $129, with a noise-cancelling version available for $179. Additionally, the AirPods Max will be released in new hues—midnight, blue, purple, orange, and starlight—while retaining their price of $549. Notably, the AirPods Pro 2 will now include health-focused features, including a hearing aid function.
iPhone 16 Series
The iPhone 16 lineup includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, all integrated with Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature several upgrades, such as five new color options, a customizable Action Button, and a new Camera Control button. Both models boast a 48MP main camera with pixel binning, a 12MP telephoto camera with 2X zoom, and an improved ultrawide camera with autofocus.
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max come with larger displays—6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively—and are powered by the advanced A18 Pro chipset built on a 3-nanometre process. The Pro model starts at $999 for 128GB, while the Pro Max begins at $1,199 for 256GB. Both models will be available for pre-order on September 13 and officially on sale from September 20.
Apple Watch Series 10 and Updated Apple Watch Ultra 2
The Apple Watch Series 10 features a larger, brighter OLED display, now 40% brighter and 10% thinner and lighter. The Series 10 introduces polished Titanium as a replacement for stainless steel, and offers new bands to match. It includes the new S10 chipset with a 4-core Neural Engine and adds sleep apnea tracking, a feature also coming to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 remains largely unchanged but gains a new Satin Black Titanium color option, alongside the existing Natural Titanium model.
Overall, Apple's Glow Time event introduced significant updates across its product range, promising enhanced features and capabilities for its users.
And that's a wrap! Thanks for joining our live coverage, and come next year.