iPhone 16 might receive a major Siri upgrade with AI and microphone enhancements،
The iPhone 16 has been attracting a lot of attention lately, and recent leaks and rumors paint a clearer picture of its potential upgrades. Previous reports suggested that all iPhone16 models will receive an A18 chip next year and a redesigned action button. Now, the latest rumors suggest significant improvements to Siri, the iPhone's voice assistant. According to the famous Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuobased on supply chain insights, Siri is set for a radical overhaul in iOS 18, and the iPhone16 will play a central role in this transformation. Kuo emphasizes: “My latest survey indicates that all iPhone16 models will feature a substantial microphone spec upgrade“.
The microphones on the iPhone16 The series is expected to undergo a notable improvement, laying the foundation for improved Siri capabilities. Along with better waterproof specifications, this upgrade encompasses a significantly improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) to deliver a more intuitive voice assistant experience.
AAC Technology and Goertek are the microphone suppliers for the iPhone16and apparently the improved specifications will result in a substantial increase in “approximately 100 to 150%» in the unit price of each microphone compared to the iPhone 15.
Apple's commitment to integrating AI into Siri is evident in the company's recent reorganization of its Siri team in the third quarter of 2023. Kuo points out that “Apple reorganized its Siri team in 3Q23 to integrate AIGC/LLM. AIGC stands for Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content and LLM stands for Large Language Model.
Kuo further states that “on mobile phones, voice input will be the key interface for AI/AIGC/LLM, so strengthening the software and hardware functions and specifications of Siri is the key to promoting AIGC.”
This is the first known report of planned improvements to the iPhone's microphones. However, the claim that Siri would be improved fits with recent reports. Not long ago, rumors suggested that an upgraded version of Siri with AI capabilities would debut at WWDC 2024, which is supported by earlier indications that Apple could integrate AI-like features. ChatGPT on iPhone with the upcoming iOS18.
Working on integrating AI into the iPhone is no surprise, as you have probably already noticed, that AI has become a part of our lives and the technology we use. Google uses AI with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Samsung is planning to launch on-device generative AI features on the upcoming Galaxy S24 series, so it's only fitting that Apple is integrating even more AI into its iPhone16 series.
