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The iPhone 15 series was released just seven months ago, but the iPhone 16 series is already creating a buzz as one of the most anticipated phones of 2024. The lineup is rumored to consist of four models – iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Early reports indicate that Apple is working on an A18 Pro processor for the new iPhone series, focusing on enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities. Apple used the older A16 chip for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and introduced the all-new A17 Pro chip for the Pro models.
Analysts suggest that Apple is making changes to the A18 Pro chip to enhance on-device artificial intelligence. The company is accelerating chip production earlier than usual.
Supply chain checks reveal a rising demand for Apple’s A18 chip, while the volume of A17 Pro has stabilized since February. The larger die area of the chip suggests it will be able to accommodate more transistors and specialized components, paving the way for enhanced on-device AI capabilities in the iPhone 16 Pro lineup.
Increasing the die area in a chip may raise the risk of defects and design flaws, impacting energy efficiency and heat dissipation.
Apple is expected to adopt a dual approach to AI features this year, utilizing cloud infrastructure in collaboration with Google for some features, while running others entirely on the device.
The iPhone 16 series is set to launch in the latter half of the year with significant changes and improvements. The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are likely to feature the A18 SoC, while the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could come equipped with an A18 Pro chip. The A18 Pro has recently been spotted on Geekbench.
