The iPhone 16 will be a major upgrade over the current models, considering the number of features it will bring to the table. Apart from some significant design changes, the company is also planning to beef up iOS 18 for the forthcoming devices with generative AI features. It was previously reported that the iPhone 16 will feature an upgraded Neural Engine with A18 chips to bolster on-device AI features. A new report corroborates that the iPhone 16 models will feature upgraded microphones for iOS 18's AI-powered Siri.
iPhone 16 models again reported to feature improved microphones for AI-powered Siri features
The iPhone 16 models will be the company's first devices to boast AI features. While some features will trickle down to older iPhone models via software updates, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models will house some exclusive additions, potentially the upgraded Siri enhancements. We have heard numerous times in the past few months that Apple is training Siri with its large language models to allow it to better compete against the likes of Google Assistant.
According to industry analyst Jeff Pu, Apple will offer upgraded microphones with the launch of the iPhone 16 models, which will allow the device to detect voice commands more clearly. Since the company is planning to offer hardware improvements on the iPhone 16 for Siri, we can assume how important AI is for Apple. The upgraded microphones will improve Siri's accuracy in detecting user commands in noisy environments.
Currently, Siri on the iPhone has trouble understanding context compared to Google Assistant. With the forthcoming generative AI enhancements, Siri could offer a more robust experience, and the comparison with Google Assistant will be justified. With deeper AI integration, the company is planning to offer features on a system level. Earlier this month, it was reported that Apple will integrate AI features in its stock and other apps. Siri could control and manipulate third-party apps like WhatsApp for sending messages in iOS 18.
This is not the first time that we have heard details on upgraded microphones on the iPhone 16 models. Initially coined by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple was reported to significantly improve the Siri experience with a higher signal-to-noise ratio. What this means is that the iPhone 16 will be able to detect user commands in a noisy environment. He also stated that the upgraded microphones would also improve the water-resistance of the device.
Apple is gradually developing different AI tools, which it could showcase at the WWDC 2024 event in June. We have previously heard that the company is working on large language models and tools for manipulating, editing, and animating still images. The features could be part of iOS 18, coming later this year.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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