iPhone 16 Pro: The first iPhone with advanced AI features

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to offer a significant upgrade over the current iPhone 15 Pro. The new model will bring a range of major new features, including advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities.

According to well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has restructured its Siri division, bringing in teams for AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) and LLM (Large Language Models). This means Siri will be able to generate more informative content, as well as better understand and respond to users' questions and commands.

For example, Siri will be able to create more engaging and informative news summaries, translate languages more accurately and provide more personalised recommendations.

In addition, Kuo believes Apple will focus on activating the iPhone 16 Pro's AI features through voice commands. To achieve this, Apple has devoted considerable resources to optimising Siri's specifications.

For example, Siri will be able to respond to a simple "Hey Siri" from a distance, even if the iPhone is locked. It will also be able to respond to questions and commands more quickly and effectively.

All versions of the iPhone 16, including the iPhone 16 Plus, will feature significantly upgraded microphones. The new microphones will offer improved water resistance and a better SNR (signal to noise ratio), which will improve audio quality during calls, recordings and conversations with Siri.

Kuo estimates that Apple will pay at least 100-150% more for the new iPhone 16 microphones. Apple's microphone suppliers for the iPhone 16 are AAC and Goertek.

Siri's AI capabilities are expected to be one of the iPhone 16 Pro's selling points. Apple has already invested heavily in developing Siri, and it appears to want to make it a more powerful and useful tool for users.

Of course, it is still far too early to say for certain how Apple will use AI in Siri. However, it is clear that Apple is investing heavily in this technology and believes it has the potential to change the way we use our smartphones.

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to launch in autumn 2024.