<body><div>Ever since iOS 17 was revealed at WWDC 2024, time has been marching on towards the iPhone 16. Well, the time is now. Today's Apple Event will show us exactly what Apple has been cooking up over the last year, and the devices that will be running the software shown off back in June. With how much AI was mentioned when iOS 18 was announced, I'm expecting the new iPhone to have heavy AI features, much like the Samsung Galaxy S24 that Samsung put out back in January. What that means for how the device works, however, remains to be seen. Either way, we're watching the event as it airs, so here's everything that's been announced so far. <h2>Apple Watch – Bigger, Brighter, Better</h2>After going on about how Apple Watch makes everyone's life better, Tim Cook announced the new Apple Watch Series 10 with an 'all-new design' that looks just like the last Apple Watch, just a bit thinner. The biggest change is a much larger, more legible display, with 30% more screen real estate than the Apple Watch Series 6. This should make it much easier to read content at a glance, combined with a 30% brighter display. Apple is showing off the bigger, brighter display with a new Flux watch face. The Apple Watch Series 10 also features new colorways: Jet Black, Rose Gold and Silver. Plus, Apple has made these finishes more scratch-resistant, while cutting the thickness down to 9.7mm, making it an extremely thin smartwatch. Apple has also improved the charging coil on the back of the Apple Watch, which should cut down on charging time. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3VSbPD_0vQETQpr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3VSbPD_0vQETQpr00" width="1532" height="859" ></figure>If you want something a bit more premium, Apple is also releasing the Apple Watch Series 10 in a new Titanium finish, which weighs 20% less than the Aluminum versions, while also having more premium-looking finishes. Though, you're going to have to fork over quite a bit of change to get this model. The Apple Watch Series 10 is being powered by the new S10 SoC (System on a Chip), which has a 4-core neural engine, to better handle AI workloads, like being able to detect falls and contact emergency services when you need it and without needing you to do anything. This AI chip also powers a translation app native on the watch, which will be a lot less awkward than bringing out your phone to mediate a conversation. New to the Series 10 is the ability for the Apple Watch to help detect changes in your sleep pattern that can help identify Sleep Apnea before it becomes a serious problem. These notifications will be coming to Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, as well. The Apple Watch Series 10 has some new workout improvements, too. Key among them is a new depth app, which will measure how deep you dive, making it an awesome companion for divers. This is paired with a tides app, that'll help you predict the movement of the tides if you're planning on hanging out on the beach or surfing. Apple is also announcing a new finish for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which now comes in a Satin Black colorway with a matching titanium band.The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399 and is available for preorder today. You can expect to see it on store shelves September 20, 2024.<h2>AirPods 4</h2>It's been a few years since the AirPods 3 hit the market, but Apple has finally announced the Airpods 4, and it has a new, refined design that should be much more comfortable. These new AirPods are now also powered by an H2 SoC and a new audio architecture. This allows for features like Personalized Spatial Audio, which should make audio quality much better, no matter what you're listening to. The charging case has also been improved, cutting down the size and changing the connection to USB-C, effectively ending the dreaded Lightning cable for good. Noise cancellation is also coming to the base model, which used to be exclusive to the AirPods Pro.Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra</div></body>

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Apple iPhone 16 Event: Everything Announced

Ever since iOS 17 was revealed at WWDC 2024, time has been marching on towards the iPhone 16. Well, the time is now. Today's Apple Event will show us exactly what Apple has been cooking up over the last year, and the devices that will be running the software shown off back in June.

Apple iPhone 16 Event: Everything Announced

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