According to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is planning to equip its forthcoming iPhone 16 series with improved microphones. The upgrade is targeted at enhancing Siri’s capabilities. The new series is expected to be launched in 2024.
What Happened: A recent industry survey by Kuo, as reported by Gadgets 360, suggests that the iPhone 16 models will come with significantly upgraded microphones. The improved feature is anticipated to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), ensuring a stronger signal amid background noise. The new microphones are also expected to provide improved water resistance.
The decision to upgrade the microphones for the iPhone 16 series aligns with Apple’s commitment to enhancing Siri’s performance. This could be linked to the company’s recent restructuring of its Siri team, which is now focusing on incorporating large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) in Q3 2023.
However, Kuo forecasts that these ...