Apple will launch the iPhone 16 series in September, despite reports suggesting potential delays due to Apple Intelligence, as confirmed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This announcement dispels speculations about the launch being postponed.
What is Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence is Apple’s new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on June 10, 2024. It was initially set to be a feature in Apple’s iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia operating systems.
While Apple planned to release Apple Intelligence with iOS 18 in September, it has been rescheduled to launch with iOS 18.1. This means it might not have been available if the iPhone 16 launched with iOS 18 this year.
However, Apple Intelligence is expected to be a significant feature of the iPhone 16 launch since only the iPhone 15 Pro currently supports similar capabilities.
When is the iPhone 16 Launch?
The iPhone 16 is expected to launch on September 10, following the typical release schedule. Users will need to update their new devices to iOS 18.1 in October to access all Apple Intelligence features.
Why Were There Speculations of a Delay?
Speculation about a delay arose due to Apple’s history of postponing releases when software features were not ready. For instance, the iPhone 4S launch was pushed to October because Siri and iCloud were not ready for the initial June release.
What are the Features of Apple Intelligence?
The beta version of Apple Intelligence, released last week, includes features like Writing Tools and Memory Generation in Photos. However, some anticipated features, such as a new Siri interface and ChatGPT integration, are not yet included. Other features like Genmoji and Image Playground are also absent from the beta version.
Apple has released public beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11, allowing developers to preview them before the official launch.