Apple Launches New iPhone 'Built for AI'
2024-09-12
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1Apple has launched its latest device, the iPhone 16.
2The company said it designed the new phone with the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
3Apple announced four new iPhone 16 models during a launch event September 9 from its headquarters in Cupertino, California.
4It said the new models are equipped with special chips to support the increased power needed for AI operations.
5Apple says the AI built into the devices is part of its newly developed Apple Intelligence technology.
6Apple leader Tim Cook spoke at the launch event.
7He said the new iPhone 16 models had been "designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up."
8Apple Intelligence is available to users of the new iPhone 16 models, as well as the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
9Users must also be running iOS 18.1, which is expected to launch in October.
10Apple Intelligence can also be used with iPads and Macs.
11The company describes the technology as a "personal intelligence system" designed to help users "communicate, work, and express" themselves.
12The new AI tools, or features, are designed to improve on past ones, including the company's 13-year-old Siri digital assistant.
13Company officials say they aim to get Siri to better understand requests and actions of the user.
14One new feature of iPhone 16 models lets users search for pictures in their images collection by describing what an image looks like.
15AI tools can also help users create personal emojis and can organize and provide brief descriptions of emails.
16Other AI features include improved camera and video production functions.
17The new iPhone models are also equipped with a new button that reacts to clicks and hand movements to make it easier and faster to set up shots, capture images and start video recording.
18The company says the iPhone 16 models will be available for pre-order on September 13.
19But since the new AI tools require the iOS 18 update, users will have to wait until they receive that to use the features.
20Apple has said the iOS 18 release will roll out from October through December.
21American English will be the first available language, followed by more to be added next year.
22The price for an iPhone 16 will start at just under $800.
23The top model will cost almost $1200.
24Apple's push to include AI tools in its new devices is partly seen as a reaction to moves by competitors like Samsung and Google.
25Both of those companies have already offered users powerful new AI tools in their latest smartphone models.
26In addition to the new AI features offered, Apple has also teamed up with ChatGPT developer OpenAI to give users the chance to use that company's technology for more complex operations.
27In June, Apple announced it was working with OpenAI to create a series of AI tools for iPhones and other personal devices.
28Apple officials have noted that all users have the ability to turn off any AI tools they do not want.
29The company has long claimed it highly values personal privacy and says it has built tools into its operating systems to protect user data.
30Apple said it took the same steps to provide privacy protections for its new AI tools.
31Besides announcing the new AI-equipped devices, Apple also introduced new models of its Apple Watch and AirPods headphones.
32The Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger and brighter display that aims to improve views from any position.
33The changes to Apple Watch also include additional health features, such as a sleep monitor tool that aims to identify the disorder sleep apnea.
34Apple says the new AirPods 4 come with an improved chip for better audio quality, as well as more active noise cancellation.
35The devices are also equipped with a tool to help users find lost AirPods.
36It plays a sound when Apple's Find Me app is used to find lost devices.
37I'm Bryan Lynn.
1Apple has launched its latest device, the iPhone 16. The company said it designed the new phone with the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology. 2Apple announced four new iPhone 16 models during a launch event September 9 from its headquarters in Cupertino, California. It said the new models are equipped with special chips to support the increased power needed for AI operations. 3Apple says the AI built into the devices is part of its newly developed Apple Intelligence technology. Apple leader Tim Cook spoke at the launch event. He said the new iPhone 16 models had been "designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up." 4Apple Intelligence is available to users of the new iPhone 16 models, as well as the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Users must also be running iOS 18.1, which is expected to launch in October. Apple Intelligence can also be used with iPads and Macs. 5The company describes the technology as a "personal intelligence system" designed to help users "communicate, work, and express" themselves. 6The new AI tools, or features, are designed to improve on past ones, including the company's 13-year-old Siri digital assistant. Company officials say they aim to get Siri to better understand requests and actions of the user. 7One new feature of iPhone 16 models lets users search for pictures in their images collection by describing what an image looks like. AI tools can also help users create personal emojis and can organize and provide brief descriptions of emails. Other AI features include improved camera and video production functions. 8The new iPhone models are also equipped with a new button that reacts to clicks and hand movements to make it easier and faster to set up shots, capture images and start video recording. 9The company says the iPhone 16 models will be available for pre-order on September 13. But since the new AI tools require the iOS 18 update, users will have to wait until they receive that to use the features. Apple has said the iOS 18 release will roll out from October through December. American English will be the first available language, followed by more to be added next year. 10The price for an iPhone 16 will start at just under $800. The top model will cost almost $1200. 11Apple's push to include AI tools in its new devices is partly seen as a reaction to moves by competitors like Samsung and Google. Both of those companies have already offered users powerful new AI tools in their latest smartphone models. 12In addition to the new AI features offered, Apple has also teamed up with ChatGPT developer OpenAI to give users the chance to use that company's technology for more complex operations. In June, Apple announced it was working with OpenAI to create a series of AI tools for iPhones and other personal devices. 13Apple officials have noted that all users have the ability to turn off any AI tools they do not want. The company has long claimed it highly values personal privacy and says it has built tools into its operating systems to protect user data. Apple said it took the same steps to provide privacy protections for its new AI tools. 14Besides announcing the new AI-equipped devices, Apple also introduced new models of its Apple Watch and AirPods headphones. 15The Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger and brighter display that aims to improve views from any position. The changes to Apple Watch also include additional health features, such as a sleep monitor tool that aims to identify the disorder sleep apnea. 16Apple says the new AirPods 4 come with an improved chip for better audio quality, as well as more active noise cancellation. The devices are also equipped with a tool to help users find lost AirPods. It plays a sound when Apple's Find Me app is used to find lost devices. 17I'm Bryan Lynn. 18Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on reports from Apple, The Associated Press and Reuters. 19__________________________________________ 20Words in This Story 21chip - n. a small part of a computer that stores and helps process information 22function - v. to work or operate in a particular way 23button - v. a switch that is pressed to control an operation or piece of equipment 24display - n. an electronic device that shows information from a computer 25monitor - v. to watch something carefully and record the results