The best reactions on the internet to the iPhone 16 and Apple’s keynote

Netizens wasted no time to make their thoughts known. Here are some of the best reactions on the internet to the iPhone 16 and the Apple keynote as a whole.

Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” keynote, which was streamed live at midnight here in Thailand, unveiled brand new AirPods, Watch, and iPhone, sending the internet abuzz with opinions, spec breakdowns, and the usual Android comparisons and debates. Many people are gearing up to buy—or have already pre-ordered—the devices when they release on September 20. For us here in Thailand, the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with the satin black finish will be available on September 20 but we’ll have to wait a little longer for the AirPods 4 and the Watch Series 10. 

The internet wasted no time making their thoughts known after Tim Cook signed off so we compiled some of the best reactions to the Apple keynote, the iPhone 16, and more.

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iPhone 16, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence: The best reactions to the Apple “It’s Glowtime” keynote

The “It’s Glowtime” unsurprisingly pulled the curtain back in the iPhone 16, and as many predicted, the phone’s main feature is the brand new Apple Intelligence. That’s not to say that the camera isn’t notable with the Pro models now being able to shoot at 4K 120fps. 

Meanwhile, Apple touted the lightest and thinnest Apple Watch ever with Series 10 while the AirPods 4 surprisingly got active noise cancellation. Though the AirPods Pro didn’t get a tech upgrade, new software features including the ability to basically become a hearing aided have been lauded by many. However, some were disappointed the the AirPods Max didn’t get the update that they were expecting.

Here are some of our favourite reactions to the iPhone 16, AirPods, Watch Series 10, and the Apple Keynote as a whole.

canceled mode pic.twitter.com/w2UuRbujSG

— bobby giangeruso (@_bgian) September 9, 2024

AirPods Pro 2 adding a clinical grade hearing aid functionality: Awesome

— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) September 9, 2024

AirPods getting turned into a medical grade hearing-aid device is fascinating and the inevitable direction of many wearables.

There might be health implications for removing physicians from the loop here (hearing loss can be a symptom of other cognitive conditions). But the… pic.twitter.com/aoIIwCILir

— Sinead Bovell (@sineadbovell) September 9, 2024

Can confirm the new polished titanium Apple Watch Series 10 is > stainless steel. Wayyyyyyyyy lighter and looks just as good imo #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/lWYhMmkHX7

— Ray Wong (@raywongy) September 10, 2024

Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2. I have to say as an Ultra watcher, the Series 10 feels very nice. pic.twitter.com/LoEooOYFiF

— Neil Cybart (@neilcybart) September 9, 2024

> waited 4 years for airpods max 2
> they release new colors pic.twitter.com/El37Y9YJrV

— ev chip (@evanchipman) September 9, 2024

Every year after Apple releases the new iPhone!#AppleEvent#iPhone16ProMax#iPhone16 pic.twitter.com/1YnmP7nLF1

— Snehasish Nayak (@AskSnehasish) September 9, 2024

IPhone 12 & below across the world after Tim Cook launches IPhone 16 Pro and releases iOS 18! #AppleEvent #iPhone16 pic.twitter.com/8qUy292BfH

— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) September 9, 2024

This UI interaction #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/xeHDQOrGDO

— Ilya Miskov (@ilyamiskov) September 9, 2024

this apple event is doubling as an ad for san francisco pic.twitter.com/XVCFYIklO3

— “paula” (@paularambles) September 9, 2024

Apple Intelligence looks neat pic.twitter.com/F0V0jArvd0

— jacksfilms (@jacksfilms) September 9, 2024

Apple Intelligence with “on-screen awareness” when someone opens an incognito Safari browser, lowers the screen brightness and mutes the volume on their iPhone 16 pic.twitter.com/HD12ziJLwP

— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) September 9, 2024

The iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with the satin black finish will be available here in Thailand on September 20. Visit apple.com to pre-order and stay updated on the release date for the Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max.