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Sep 10, 2024 • 4 min read

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Apple‘s iPhone 16
Boeing Starliner Returns

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Apple‘s iPhone 16:

At Apple's Glowtime event in Cupertino, Apple revealed the iPhone 16 lineup, featuring four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. These devices are designed with Apple’s new AI-driven platform, Apple Intelligence, marking a shift towards more advanced machine learning and AI capabilities across their devices. The phones will be available for pre-order in mid-September, with a full release planned shortly after.
A major update this year is the Action Button, which has been expanded to all iPhone 16 models, including the base ones. The new Camera Control button allows users to interact with the camera more intuitively, adding functionality for quick photo and video access. The rear camera layout has also been redesigned, with cameras now vertically aligned to improve spatial photo compatibility with Apple’s Vision Pro headset. These hardware improvements provide a more seamless user experience, especially for photography.
Inside the iPhone 16, the new A18 chip drives performance with a faster neural engine, specifically optimized for AI tasks. The chip delivers a 30% performance boost in CPU tasks and introduces a 5-core GPU to support graphically demanding applications. Both the iPhone 16 and the Pro models come with improved memory options, with the Pro versions featuring 8GB of RAM, ensuring top-tier performance for multitasking and gaming.
Apple Intelligence, the key focus of this release, introduces several AI-based features like advanced photo searching and a new "Clean Up" tool that can remove distractions from photos. This tool and others like it demonstrate how Apple is integrating AI deeper into the user experience. These innovations are positioning the iPhone 16 as a leading device in AI-driven personal assistance and media processing, giving users a glimpse of Apple’s vision for the future of mobile technology.

Boeing Starliner Returns:

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft successfully touched down in New Mexico after an uncrewed mission to test its return capabilities. Initially, NASA planned for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return aboard Starliner from the International Space Station (ISS), but due to concerns over technical issues with the spacecraft, the decision was made for it to re-enter without a crew. This mission was essential for evaluating Starliner’s performance as part of its path toward certification for future crewed flights.
During the mission, Starliner encountered problems with some of its thrusters and a helium leak. The thruster overheating during reentry was managed with a software modification, which ensured that the spacecraft didn’t shut down unexpectedly. Although the mission did not involve a crew, it still provided critical data for future operations and highlighted areas where further adjustments are needed.
NASA has decided that the astronauts will return to Earth next year using SpaceX’s Dragon capsule instead. Meanwhile, Boeing and NASA are focusing on resolving the spacecraft's thruster and helium leak problems before proceeding with the next steps. The first fully operational Starliner mission, originally planned for 2025, has been postponed to August 2025 to allow for these issues to be resolved.
This mission accomplished the majority of its objectives, though the lack of a crew limited some testing capabilities. NASA remains cautious and focused on making necessary improvements before certifying Starliner for routine crewed missions. The agency’s decision to prioritize safety ensures that both Boeing and SpaceX will be able to operate reliable systems for astronaut transportation in the future.

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