iPhone 16 & 16 Pro - 20 Things Apple DIDN'T Tell You!

Summary

This video reveals 20 key details Apple didn't mention during the launch of its iPhone 16 series, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Highlights include faster wireless charging, improved anti-reflective lens coating, more RAM across all models, new image formats, and better battery life. However, Apple glossed over the lack of significant Bluetooth upgrades, minor changes to the Apple Watch Ultra, and disappointing aspects of the AirPods 4, such as reduced battery life and the continued use of outdated chips in the AirPods Max. The video provides insights into these hidden pros and cons.

Takeaways

• 😀 Apple's new iPhone 16 series supports 25W Max Safe charging, allowing wireless charging from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes.
• 😮 The iPhone 16's A18 chip has the same 16-core neural engine as the previous A17 Pro chip with no major upgrades.
• ✨ All iPhone 16 models now come with an anti-reflective lens coating for better night video recordings, addressing previous reflection issues.
• 🌏 iPhone 16 Pro's price remains unchanged in the U.S. but has dropped in certain countries like Australia and Malaysia.
• 📸 The new iPhone 16 Pro supports the JPEG XL format, saving up to 30% of storage space without quality loss.
• 💾 All iPhone 16 models, including regular ones, now come with 8GB of RAM for improved multitasking across the board.
• 🎥 A new selfie video mode on iPhone 16 Pro allows 4K at 60 FPS in Dolby Vision for quick-take videos.
• 🔋 Battery life improvements across the iPhone 16 series, with the 16 Pro Max seeing a 14% increase, but only a 3.8% boost for the 16 Plus.
• 😬 Apple quietly discontinued its unpopular FineWoven cases in favor of better alternatives like leather.
• 📶 All iPhone 16 models now feature Wi-Fi 7, offering seamless connection and speed improvements, but no Bluetooth upgrades.

Q & A

What is the major improvement in charging for the iPhone 16 series?

The iPhone 16 series now supports 25-watt wireless charging with Apple's updated MagSafe system, allowing the phone to charge from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes, which is even faster than wired charging.

Is there a difference between the neural engines in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro models?

No, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro models feature the same 16-core neural engine with 35 TOPS of performance, meaning there’s no difference in AI performance between the two models.

What is the new image format introduced in the iPhone 16 series, and how does it improve storage?

The iPhone 16 Pro introduces JPEG XL, a new image format that saves up to 30% of storage space without sacrificing quality, making it superior to HEIC and other formats.

How has Apple improved the display for video recording on the iPhone 16 series?

The iPhone 16 series has added anti-reflective lens coating, which reduces the annoying light reflections often seen in night video recordings, improving the overall video quality.

Has Apple upgraded the RAM across the iPhone 16 series?

Yes, all iPhone 16 models, including the regular versions, now come with 8 GB of RAM, marking the first time in recent years that both the regular and Pro models share the same RAM.

What is the key improvement in selfie video quality on the iPhone 16 Pro?

The iPhone 16 Pro models now allow selfie videos to be recorded in 4K at 60 FPS in Dolby Vision, offering a significant improvement in video resolution and quality compared to previous models.

Which iPhone 16 model offers the most significant improvement in battery life?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers the most significant improvement with a 14% better battery life compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 Plus, however, only offers a 3.8% improvement, making it less impressive.

What change has been made to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 that differentiates it from the Ultra 2?

There is no new Apple Watch Ultra 3 model. Apple simply released a new finish for the Ultra 2, but no hardware or feature improvements were made.

What new feature has Apple introduced to the AirPods 4, and what feature was removed?

The AirPods 4 now have improved dust and water resistance with IP54 certification, but Apple has removed the charging cable from the box, a downgrade from previous AirPods models.

Why is the AirPods Max update seen as disappointing?

The updated AirPods Max still use the outdated H1 chip, despite being priced at $549, while even the cheaper AirPods 4 come with the newer H2 chip, making the lack of a chip upgrade disappointing.