All about iPhone 16 series
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16 series. During an Apple event held on Monday, the company introduced the new series, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The company has made significant changes to the camera design of the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, while the design of the Pro models has been completely revamped.
The iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.3-inch display. The iPhone 16 Pro comes with a 6.3-inch display, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display. All models include a 120Hz refresh rate, and the Pro models feature ProMotion displays. Every model is equipped with a five-grade titanium frame.
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Apple has stated that the frame of the new models is stronger and more durable compared to previous iPhones. These models also feature the largest battery and advanced power management ever in an iPhone, although the exact battery capacity has not been disclosed.
The iPhone 16 series, powered by Apple Intelligence, will allow users to request any details from Siri. Additionally, Siri will open the Notes app and type as requested. The AI within the phone will also edit photos as needed.
The basic models of the iPhone 16 include the A18 Bionic chipset, while the Pro models come with the A18 Pro Bionic chip. For photography, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have a 48-megapixel main camera that can capture photos up to 48MB. The company claims the camera on these basic models is four times better than that of the iPhone 14.
The 12-megapixel camera features a 2x telephoto sensor and an ultrawide camera with autofocus. These two cameras can provide the benefit of four camera sensors. For the first time, the company has included spatial photo capture in the iPhone, allowing photos and videos to be used with the Vision Pro headset.
The video quality includes excellent audio, with machine learning that eliminates unnecessary sound. Additionally, the photo library can be customized, allowing users to organize photos as desired.
The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max come with a 48-megapixel Fusion camera and a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera with autofocus. For telephoto, there is a 12-megapixel 5x zoom telephoto camera.
The camera control button allows users to switch between photo and video modes. Exposure can also be adjusted via the camera control button. The capture button helps in framing without losing subject focus, and the control pad allows color adjustments, while the camera control button handles color gradients.
For videos, it supports up to 4K resolution and cinematic slow-motion video at 120 FPS. Other video types can also be recorded at 120 FPS, with instant frame settings during recording. The capture button also allows for various photo sizes.
Regarding audio, the iPhone 16 has four studio-quality mics, which are claimed to be suitable for recording high-quality audio, including for AirPods Pro and Vision Pro.
The iPhone 16 is priced at $799 in the US, and the iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1199.
What Will the iPhone 16 series Cost When It Arrives in Nepal?
As the prices for various iPhone 16 variants are revealed in the global market, there is curiosity about how much these models will cost in Nepal.
It’s important to note that not all color or storage variants of the iPhone may be available in Nepal. For the iPhone, Nepal's importer, Jen Next, has also prepared a voting poll regarding this.
According to the importer, the initial import duty on the iPhone is 5%. After this, a 13% VAT is added. A 3% margin is then included in the final selling price. Based on these fees, the prices for different models and storage variants have been calculated.
In the Nepali market, the iPhone 16 with a 128GB storage variant is expected to cost NPR 130,884. Similarly, the iPhone 16 with 512GB storage is anticipated to be priced at NPR 147,265.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max with a 256GB storage variant is projected to cost NPR 196,408. Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro Max with 1TB storage is estimated to be priced at NPR 261,932 in the Nepali market.
iPhone 16 Introduces Capture Button for DSLR-Like Photography Experience
For the first time, Apple has added a new button to the iPhone 16 series. At an event held on Monday night, Apple revealed the new "Capture" button on the iPhone 16 series models.
Located below the power button on the right side, this button can be used in various ways for taking photos and videos. According to Apple, users can easily switch between landscape and portrait modes using this button. It features a touch sensor, which determines its function based on the pressure applied.
If you're performing other tasks on the phone and open the camera, a single click of the camera control button will open the camera app. Once the camera is open, clicking it again will take a photo. Holding the button while clicking will open the camera app and switch to video mode.
A gradual touch allows the zoom feature to be used, with zoom in and zoom out for capturing photos or videos. Gradual touches will also lock focus and exposure. Double tapping the button will open the camera preview menu, where exposure or depth can be adjusted. Swiping on the button opens adjustment options for zoom, exposure, or depth.
You no longer need to search for the camera app or touch the display to take photos or videos. The button supports various camera functions, and it is also expected to be compatible with third-party apps. It remains to be seen how developers will utilize it.
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Initially, the button will support Snapchat. Later on, it is expected to be used in visual intelligence features. By pointing the camera at an object, information about the object will be displayed on the screen. For example, if the camera is pointed at a restaurant board, visual intelligence will search online for details and ratings of the restaurant.
The camera can also be used to identify plant names. It is said that you can easily perform Google searches and use ChatGPT directly from the camera. For instance, if you take a photo of an object and seek information about it, you can ask ChatGPT directly from the app.
Additionally, the camera control button can be adjusted through its settings. Users can configure what happens with a single click or double-click through the settings. The button includes haptic feedback, providing a shutter button-like experience.
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