Top 8 AI Features of iPhone 16 You Should Check Out

Apple's recent ‘It’s Glowtime’ event showcased the usual lineup—new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods—but what really stood out wasn’t a device. It was Apple’s evolving AI technology, known as "Apple Intelligence." While AI still has a way to go, it’s the key to Apple’s future.

Apple needs fresh AI features to win back users feeling "upgrade fatigue" and attract those leaning toward simpler phones. Many of these features are set to roll out gradually into 2025.

Top 8 iPhone 16 AI Features You Wouldn’t Want to Miss

Here’s a breakdown of the top AI features coming to iPhone 16, revealed during Apple’s WWDC and Glowtime event:

1. Siri 2.0 with GPT-4 Integration

iOS 18 is revamping Siri with AI upgrades that will improve how Siri understands context and responds to users. For example, Siri will now keep track of past requests, making interactions more natural and conversational. The goal is to turn Siri into a more capable virtual assistant.

Expected Release: Late 2024 with iOS 18.1

Pros:

Understands and maintains conversation context
Searches multiple apps for information

Cons:

Only in English at first

2. AI Summaries for Notifications

Tired of sifting through countless notifications? Apple’s AI will summarize long messages and emails, letting you see the most important details at a glance, whether it’s a group chat explosion or work emails.

Expected Release: Beta in late 2024, full rollout in 2025

Pros:

Helps prioritize important notifications
Saves time during busy moments

Cons:

Not available yet

3. AI Writing Tools

Soon, you’ll be able to use AI to improve your writing in Mail, Notes, and Pages. It will help rewrite, proofread, and summarize your texts, making your work faster and more efficient.

Expected Release: 2024-2025

Pros:

Enhances writing productivity
Saves time with rewriting and proofreading

Cons:

AI-generated text might feel impersonal

4. Call Recording & Transcription

Apple Intelligence will allow users to record and transcribe phone calls, making it easy to review conversations. It’ll also create summaries, so you can quickly find key points.

Expected Release: Early 2025

Pros:

Privacy-focused call recording with alerts
Automatic summaries make reviewing calls easy

Cons:

May raise concerns for businesses during customer calls

5. Contextual Focus Mode

Focus Mode is getting smarter. It will use AI to determine which notifications are most important based on your current activity, so you won’t miss a crucial alert while avoiding distractions.

Expected Release: Mid-2025

Pros:

Helps reduce distractions while keeping important info in view

Cons:

Might be too complex for less tech-savvy users

6. Genmoji & Image Playground

Apple will let users create custom emojis (Genmojis) and fun images using AI. You can design emojis that look like friends or family based on photos, and Image Playground will allow you to generate creative images from a variety of styles.

Expected Release: Late 2024 with iOS 18.1

Pros:

Fun and creative customization options

Cons:

Could feel like a gimmick for some users

7. Camera Control with Visual Intelligence

This feature turns your camera into a powerful tool, similar to Google Lens. With it, you can get details about nearby places, events, or even auto-save event information from a poster into your calendar.

Expected Release: Late 2024 with more features in 2025

Pros:

Helps gather info without using a browser

Cons:

Currently limited, but more to come

8. Photos Clean Up & Organization

Apple Intelligence will bring a new tool for cleaning up photos, letting you remove unwanted objects with ease. The entire Photos app will be overhauled to improve organization and searching, making it easier to manage thousands of images.

Expected Release: Early 2025

Pros:

Simplifies managing and sharing photos
Creates personalized memory movies

Cons:

May feel too polished or artificial for some

Conclusion: Is Apple AI the Future?

Apple's push into AI is clear, with many new features rolling out over the next two years. While the current AI offerings still feel like works in progress, they signal a major shift in how Apple envisions the future of its devices. For Apple, it's all about setting the stage for AI-powered experiences that will keep users engaged and excited for what's next.