It’s that time of year when Apple announces its latest iPhone offerings. This year was a triple whammy as the tech company revealed details about the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4. So if you’re in the market for an upgrade or just want to get in on all the buzz, read on to find out everything you need to know about the release and pre-order dates for all the devices, as well as their prices and features.
When is the iPhone 16 launching in Hong Kong?
Pre-orders for the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro open at 8pm HKT on September 13, 2024, and they’ll be available in-store and online from September 20. Customers can buy a maximum of two units of each iPhone 16 model.
How much will the iPhone 16 cost?
As always, prices for the phones will differ, depending on the models. The iPhone 16 is priced at HK$6,899 upwards, and the iPhone 16 Plus from HK$7,699. The iPhone 16 Pro will cost anything over HK$8,599, while the iPhone Pro Max will start at HK$10,199.
What colours and sizes will the iPhone 16 come in?
The iPhone 16 will have a 6.1-inch screen and the iPhone 16 Plus will have a 6.7-inch display. Both models will come in the same colours: ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black. This year, the screens on Pro models will be 0.2 inches bigger than their iPhone 15 predecessors, putting them at 6.3 inches for the Pro and 6.9 inches for the Pro Max. All Pro phones will come in 4 colours — black, white, natural, and a new desert titanium.
What are the iPhone 16 features?
The highlight of the latest iPhone is that it will be Apple’s first model built specifically for generative artificial intelligence, allowing users to create text and images with a natural-language prompt. It’s worth noting that Apple Intelligence only supports English for the time being, and that the feature will be available in the US in October, and then roll out in selected countries in other languages. The iPhone models will have a new visual intelligence feature that will allow users to do things like point the phone camera at a restaurant and get information like the menu, reviews, and how to make a reservation.
There will also be a variety of upgrades, including a new advanced camera control with a sliding function on all models. The iPhone 16 will now have a 48MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, while the iPhone Pro will boast an 48MP ultra-wide camera that allows users to shoot in 120 mm with the 5x Telephoto camera and take 4K videos at 120 frames per second. Diehard Apple fans will be happy to know that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have “the best battery life on iPhone ever”, thanks to larger batteries, a new internal design, and advanced power management on the iOS 18.
What’s new about the Apple Watch and AirPods?
The Apple Watch Series 10 has brighter screens and bigger displays, and is supposed to be Apple’s thinnest model ever. It comes in a new jet black, rose gold, and silver, and will set you back HK$3,199 (Series 10) and HK$1,999 (SE). It can now go up to 20 feet underwater, and has a water temperature sensor and a depth gauge. The new smartwatch also has specs designed for snorkelling, such as direction and time spent underwater.
Apart from a new shape, the AirPods 4 give users more control over playing and pausing music, and starting and ending calls. They also come with a USB-C via the charging case, as well as features usually found on the higher-end Pro model, including active noise cancellation. The new AirPods are priced at HK$1,099 and HK$1,499 for the noise-cancelling version.
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