Last night, Apple launched its latest iPhone series. The base variant of the iPhone 16 series is powered by the new Apple A18 chipset while the Pro variants get the overclocked A18 Pro SoC. The neural engine on the new A18 chipsets is more powerful than its predecessor and is capable of handling advanced AI computational tasks. The iPhone 16 series also marks the debut of ‘Apple Intelligence’. Apple’s very own AI tech will take care of a lot of tasks ranging from image generation to transcriptions. If you’re planning on buying the new iPhone 16, here are the top 10 apps that you should download on it first.
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LumaFusion
LumaFusion is one of the best video editing apps for your iPhone 16. Designed for vloggers, storytellers, and enthusiast users, LumaFusion offers an easy and intuitive way to go about editing videos on your smartphone. You can create up to 6 audio/video tracks on the editor for greater control over your project. Chopping and arranging clips on LumaFusion is a seamless process. The app makes basic editing very accessible to unseasoned users. You can add graphics, voiceovers, cinematic effects, and more. If you’re shooting a video with a multicamera setup, LumaFusion allows you to camera-switch and see the footage on a big screen.
Halide Mark II
Halide Mark II is a great app for camera enthusiasts who want to tap into the maximum potential of their iPhone’s camera system. The app is free to use for 10 days, after which you need to subscribe to a plan or pay a one-time fee for lifetime access. One of our favourite things about the Halide Mark II is that it bypasses Apple’s photo processing stage with ‘Process Zero’ and presents neutral shots for more editorial liberty. The app’s manual focus tool is great for taking close-up pictures of subjects. If you like taking macro shots, you will enjoy the ‘Neural Macro’ feature on this app.
ChatGPT
iPhone 16 is the first smartphone from Apple to have AI integration onboard. ‘Apple Intelligence’ has its fingerprints everywhere on the iPhone 16, from call recording and transcription to priority notifications. If features like Image Wand, AI Writer, and other AI tools on the device do not scratch the itch, you can always install the ChatGPT app. This app can do anything from creating essays to generating images and summarising PDFs. ChatGPT can also be your voice assistant. You can have casual, free-flowing conversations with the AI bot and not rely on typing your prompts.
Brawl Stars
Brawl Stars is one of the highest-rated battle royale games for iPhone on the App Store. There are multiple game modes on offer – Gem Grab (3v3), Showdown (Solo/Duo), Brawl Ball (3v3), Bounty (3v3), and Heist (3v3). The app hosts gaming events regularly, where users can play special PvE and PvP game modes for a limited period. You can collect different ‘Brawlers’ in the game, level up their abilities, and customise their skins. Every ‘Brawler’ has unique traits and abilities. As you get better in the game, your username will show up in the regional and local leaderboards, where you can compete with other top players around you.
Heads Up!
Heads Up! is a fun spin on charades which ensures hours of fun with your friends. Instead of acting out a cue, you are supposed to hold your phone against your forehead and guess what’s on the card based on the clues thrown at you by your friends. Heads Up! has a good collection of decks that serve prompts from themes like – movies, animals, accents, superheroes, celebrities, and more. The app is updated frequently to keep the experience fresh and fun.
DuckDuckGo
If you prioritise privacy over everything, DuckDuckGo is a must-download app for your iPhone 16. This privacy-centric web browser automatically blocks tracking cookies and other hidden tracking scripts on millions of sites. Its native search option lets you search the web without being tracked. If you’re on a public WiFi network, you can shield your data from snoopers by using DuckDuckGo as the web browser forces websites to use an HTTPS connection.
Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts is our choice of podcast player for the iPhone. Its library is intelligently curated and has something in it for everyone. The audio player on Pocket Cast gives you the option to trim the silence, increase the playback speed, boost the volume, line up the queue, and more. Skipping through intros and ad reads is very easy on this app. If you listen to multiple podcasts, you will like the option to organise your favourite shows in different folders.
TVMote
TVMote is a straightforward app that does one important job – control your Smart TV, Media Centre, and STB. It works on Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Philips, and more. It is compatible with media centres like Kodi Media Player, Plex Media Player, Amazon Fire TV, and more. If you can’t find your TV remote, this app will act as the perfect stand-in and give you control over every function of your TV and STB. Buying the Pro version of the app gets rid of the ads and makes it compatible with multiple devices.
Reddit is one of the most happening places on the internet. Filled with interesting discussions about trending topics, Reddit is often referred to as the ‘front page of the internet’. After the link aggregation platform priced out third-party developers from accessing its API, the official app is the only remaining free option for mobile users. You can dive into different communities, find your niche, engage in discourse, and make your own contributions.
Spotify
Spotify is our preferred music streaming platform over Apple Music due to its engaging interface that makes music listening much more fun. The platform keeps things fresh with its fun add-ons like Sound Capsule, Daylists, and more. Not to mention, the end-of-the-year Spotify Wrapped which breaks down your listening activity and provides insightful metrics. If you’re into audiobooks, Spotify has a good collection of titles that you should certainly check out.
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Conclusion
These are the top 10 apps that you should download first on the new iPhone 16 series. Prices for the iPhone 16 start at Rs 79,900 and go up to Rs 1,84,900 for the top-spec Pro Max variant. What do you think of the new iPhone series? Let us know in the comments!
