Key Takeaways
- Apple held its September 2024 Keynote on September 9, 2024, unveiling a range of new hardware products.
- Apple Watch Series 10 features a larger screen (even larger than the Ultra), a significantly thinner design, a new S10 processor, and an OLED display that is 40% brighter.
- The Apple Watch Series 10 can charge to 80% in just 30 minutes and is available from September 20, 2024.
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 received minor updates: a new black color option, a new titanium bracelet, and new band options — hardware otherwise unchanged.
- AirPods 4 introduced the most comfortable design yet, personalized spatial sound, background noise support, a USB-C charging port, and an optional Active Noise Cancellation model.
- AirPods Pro 2 gained significant health features: hearing protection, a built-in hearing test, and a hearing aid function available in 100 countries.
- iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus feature a new Camera Control button, the A18 processor (30% faster than iPhone 15), higher graphics performance for gaming, and improved background noise suppression.
- iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max come in 6.3" and 6.9" sizes, use titanium construction, feature the A18 Pro processor, support 4K 120fps slow-motion video, and include spatial audio recording with four microphones.
This was presented by Apple on 9.9.24
Apple Watch 10
- larger screen (even larger than the Ultra)
- OLED display, 40% brighter
- Very energy-efficient - always on
- Colors
- black polished aluminum
- Pink
- Aluminum
- significantly thinner
- Better speakers
- Charge 80% in 30 minutes
- Polished titanium in 3 colors
- new S10 processor
- Background noise suppression
- New workout views
- available from 20.9.
Apple Ultra 2
- HW unchanged
- also in black
- new titanium bracelet
- new bracelets
- from 20.9.
Airpods
- Airpods 4
- most comfortable design
- Better sound with personalized spatial sound
- Background noise support
- USBC charging port
- Optional model with Active Noise Cancellation
- Adaptive audio
- Airpods Max
- new colors
- Airpods Pro 2
- Hearing protection
- Hearing test
- Hearing aid function
- in 100 countries
iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus
- new colors
- Armored glass
- 2 sizes
- New camera control button
- A18 Processor
- 30% faster than the iPhone 15
- more energy efficient
- Background noise support
- Camera control button
- Higher graphics performance for gaming
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max
- 6,3" / 6,9"
- Titanium
- 120 Hzz
- 4 colors
- A18 Pro processor
- 4K 120 for Slomo
- 4 microphones
- Spatial audio recording
- Better Voicememo app
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Apple September 2024 Keynote held?
The Apple September 2024 Keynote was presented by Apple on September 9, 2024.
What is new about the Apple Watch Series 10 display?
The Apple Watch Series 10 features a larger OLED display that is 40% brighter than its predecessor. The display supports an always-on mode while remaining very energy-efficient.
How fast does the Apple Watch Series 10 charge?
The Apple Watch Series 10 can charge to 80% in just 30 minutes, making it significantly faster to top up between uses.
What changed in the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at the September 2024 Keynote?
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 hardware remained unchanged, but Apple added a new black color option, a new titanium bracelet, and new band options. It was also made available from September 20, 2024.
What are the key features of AirPods 4?
AirPods 4 offer the most comfortable design in the AirPods lineup, better sound with personalized spatial audio, background noise support, and a USB-C charging port. An optional model adds Active Noise Cancellation and adaptive audio.
What health features does AirPods Pro 2 offer?
AirPods Pro 2 gained hearing protection, a built-in hearing test, and a hearing aid function. These health features are available in 100 countries.
What processor does the iPhone 16 use and how fast is it?
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are powered by the A18 processor, which is 30% faster than the processor in the iPhone 15. The chip is also more energy-efficient and delivers higher graphics performance for gaming.
What is the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus introduce a new Camera Control button, a dedicated hardware button designed to give users quicker and easier access to camera functions.
What screen sizes does the iPhone 16 Pro come in?
The iPhone 16 Pro comes in a 6.3-inch size, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display. Both models use a titanium construction and support a 120 Hz refresh rate.
What video recording improvements does the iPhone 16 Pro offer?
The iPhone 16 Pro supports 4K 120fps slow-motion video recording. It also features four microphones for spatial audio recording and an improved Voice Memos app.
Tools & Resources Mentioned
- Apple Watch Series 10 – New flagship Apple Watch with larger OLED display, S10 chip, and fast charging
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 – Updated with new black color and titanium bracelet options
- AirPods 4 – New entry-level AirPods with spatial sound and optional Active Noise Cancellation
- AirPods Pro 2 – Updated with hearing protection, hearing test, and hearing aid features
- AirPods Max – Updated with new colors
- iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus – New iPhones with A18 chip and Camera Control button
- iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max – Pro iPhones with A18 Pro chip, titanium, and 4K 120fps video
