Apple's recent 'Glowtime' event introduced the iPhone 16 series, powered by the new A18 chip and featuring various AI enhancements under 'Apple Intelligence'. Despite the AI capabilities being a focal point, many features will only be available in beta next month, with full rollouts extending into 2025. The event also showcased new products like the Apple Watch Series 10 and updated AirPods with notable health features, such as hearing aid functionality and sleep apnea tracking. Analysts are divided on whether these innovations will spur a significant 'supercycle' in iPhone sales, with some optimistic about breaking records while others remain cautious due to recent sales declines and competition. Apple emphasized privacy in its AI initiatives, ensuring data is processed securely either on-device or in a private cloud. The iPhone 16 models are available for pre-order starting Friday and will hit stores on September 20.