Exciting Changes on the Horizon for the iPhone 16 Series
Are you eagerly anticipating the release of the iPhone 16 series later this year? Well, it looks like we may have gotten a sneak peek at some of the changes coming our way. A popular YouTube channel, Unbox Therapy, claims to have gotten their hands on dummy units of every model in the range, and there are some intriguing updates to take note of.
According to Unbox Therapy, these devices are non-functioning dummy units that are likely being used by case makers in China to design cases for the upcoming phones. However, as is often the case, these dummy units have managed to find their way into the public eye, giving us a glimpse of what’s to come.
So, what changes can we expect to see in the iPhone 16 series? The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are rumored to feature a return to the iPhone X-style camera bump, with two lenses arranged in a vertical alignment. This is a departure from the diagonal arrangement found on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
While the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are expected to be similar to their predecessors in terms of dimensions and specifications, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may have increased in height by approximately 3mm. Additionally, there is speculation that the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models could come in a new pale pink color.
One of the most intriguing changes noted in the video is the presence of a new button on the right-hand side of every device, below the lock button. Unbox Therapy jokingly suggests that this could be a “dedicated button for Apple Intelligence.” There are also hints that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models may feature the Action button previously limited to the Pro models.
The mention of Apple Intelligence in the video sparks speculation about the potential impact of Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform on the sales of the iPhone 16 series. It appears that Apple Intelligence will not be compatible with the base-level iPhone 15, but will work with every variant of the iPhone 16.
However, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on the idea that Apple Intelligence will lead to a significant increase in iPhone 16 sales. Kuo indicates that Apple Intelligence is not expected to launch until the second half of 2024 at the earliest, with some features potentially delayed until 2025. Furthermore, it is speculated that Apple Intelligence will initially only be available in US English.
In his Medium blog, Kuo remarks that the anticipation of consumers purchasing the new iPhone 16 for the beta version of Apple Intelligence in the latter half of 2024 may be overly optimistic. Despite this, if Unbox Therapy’s video is accurate, it is evident that changes are indeed on the horizon for the iPhone 16 lineup. The question remains whether these changes will be enough to drive an increase in sales.
In conclusion, the glimpses provided by Unbox Therapy offer an exciting preview of the potential updates and improvements coming to the iPhone 16 series. While the impact of Apple Intelligence remains to be seen, it is clear that Apple is continuing to innovate and evolve its flagship smartphone lineup. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the release of the iPhone 16 series later this year.