Cupertino, CA: Apple has once again set the tech world abuzz with the launch of its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series at the Glotime event. Alongside the new iPhones, Apple also introduced the latest AirPods and a powerful new smartwatch.
Pricing and Availability
The iPhone 16 has been launched in India at a starting price of ₹79,990, while the iPhone 16 Plus starts at ₹89,900. Both models come pre-installed with the newly announced iOS 18. For existing iPhone users, the iOS 18 update will begin rolling out from September 16.
iOS 18 Compatibility
Wondering if your iPhone will support iOS 18? If your device is compatible with iOS 17, it will likely support the new update. Here’s the list of models that will receive iOS 18:
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone 11 series
- iPhone 12 series
- iPhone 13 series
- iPhone 14 series
- iPhone 15 series
- iPhone 16 series
Unfortunately, older models like the iPhone 8 and iPhone X will not receive this update.
Apple Intelligence and AI Features
A key highlight of iOS 18 is the introduction of Apple Intelligence, an AI-powered feature. However, this will only be available on the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Hardware Upgrades
The iPhone 16 series is powered by the latest A18 chipset, offering a significant performance boost. The standard models feature a dual rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens.
The iPhone 16 Pro series takes it a step further with the A18 Pro chipset and a 16-core neural engine. These models boast a triple camera setup, including a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 12-megapixel 5x telephoto lens.
