China Economic Weekly - Economic Net News: According to Caixin News, Apple analyst Guo Minggui recently posted that given the explosive popularity of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AIGC) in 2023, it is not difficult to predict that Apple will launch related innovative features in the iPhone 16. The key lies in whether there is relevant evidence to support this prediction. Guo Minggui pointed out that Apple reorganized the Siri team in the third quarter of this year, with the goal of integrating AIGC functionality and the Large Language Model (LLM).
Guo Minggui stated that voice input will be a key interface for AI, so strengthening the functionality and specifications of Siri's software and hardware is the key to promoting AIGC. Guo Minggui mentioned that his latest survey shows that microphones on all iPhone 16 models will receive significant upgrades. In addition to better waterproof capabilities, better signal-to-noise ratio will be a key specification upgrade, which will enhance Siri's user experience.
Guo Minggui believes that this may be one of the evidence that Apple will make Siri, which integrates more AI features, one of the main selling points of the iPhone 16. He ultimately expects that the revenue and profits of Raytheon Technology and Goethe Corporation will significantly benefit from the upgrade of Apple's microphones. Technology media analysis also believes that Guo Minggui's statement has increased the credibility of some previous market rumors.
In addition to Guo Minggui, well-known Apple whistleblower Mark Gurman also revealed that operating systems such as iOS 18, scheduled to be released next year, will be more critical than ever before. Gulman wrote, "Amidst this year's AIGC craze, Apple is racing to catch up with Google and OpenAI, and iOS 18 is preparing to introduce this technology into the iPhone."
In addition, Jeff Pu, an analyst at Haitong International Securities who studies Apple's supply chain, also analyzed that Apple plans to integrate AIGC technology into iPhones and iPads as early as the end of 2024.
It is reported that in October this year, Apple released M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for personal computers. The report states that these chips have introduced enhanced neural network engines to accelerate powerful machine learning (ML) models.
In addition, there has been a lot of news about the iPhone 16 phone that will be launched next year. In terms of size, multiple sources have revealed that the iPhone 16 series will be equipped with a larger screen. The size of all four models in the iPhone 16 series has increased significantly, with the iPhone 16/Pro increasing to 6.3 inches and the iPhone 16 Plus/Max increasing to 6.9 inches. As the size increases, the length, thickness, width, and weight of the iPhone 16 series will all increase.
In terms of screens, according to South Korean media The Elec, Apple has requested Samsung and LG to provide a solution for upgrading their screens with micro lens technology. The report states that Samsung is developing a new OLED material set specifically for Apple to achieve more energy-efficient results. As for the refresh rate of the standard version, according to supply chain professionals, it will still be maintained at 60Hz.
In terms of chips that have attracted much attention, some whistleblowers initially claimed that the iPhone 16 standard version will be equipped with the A17/Pro chip, and the Pro version will be equipped with the A18 Pro chip.
But later, more information showed that the iPhone 16 series may use A18/Pro chips. For example, Jeff Pu stated in his report that the A17 Pro is a transitional design, and it is expected that all models of the iPhone 16 series will use the A18 chip.
In terms of modems, the iPhone 16 series may continue to use Qualcomm Snapdragon modems. The current disclosure information shows that two standard versions use X70 modems, and the two Pro versions are equipped with more advanced Snapdragon X75 modems. Officially, the X75 offers simpler manufacturing, with some chips occupying 25% less physical area. Placing mmWave/Sub-6 on one chip can achieve up to 20% energy efficiency improvement compared to the X70.
Regarding cooling issues, including the recently released iPhone 15 series, many consumers have reported that Apple's performance is not ideal. Renowned Apple product whistleblower Kosutami once tweeted that Apple will use graphene for cooling in the iPhone 16 series. Expected to improve the heating problem of Apple's body.
In terms of camera, Guo Minggui has previously stated in a post that the iPhone 16 series will adopt a stacked rear camera sensor design throughout the entire product line. However, Apple will still focus on the Pro version for image enhancement, rather than the standard version. Among them, the telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom exclusively owned by the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be transferred to the iPhone 16 Pro.
For the latest revelations about iPhone 16, Many netizens said: "It seems that Apple has not found a new designer since the iPhone designer left office." "If Apple still has no bright spot, it will be abandoned by the market and consumers sooner or later." "The screen size seems to have changed significantly." "Has the signal problem been solved?" "After looking around, there is no obvious change." "Apple is determined to eat the old book to the end, and does not care about other people's roast." "Don't upgrade like squeezing toothpaste again"