The wait is over—Apple’s latest iPhone 16 made its debut at the Glowtime Event on Monday. While some of the rumored features made the cut, others may appear in future updates or might never arrive.
The iPhone 16 is the most powerful iPhone yet, boasting an improved camera and new features. But let’s get real—is it worth the upgrade? Gone are the days when every new iPhone felt like a must-have. With prices climbing and changes between models becoming minor, deciding whether to upgrade takes more thought.
What’s New in the iPhone 16?
The standout feature this year is the new Camera Control button, a physical button just below the power button dedicated to taking photos and videos. With various gestures and taps, you can launch the camera, snap photos, record videos, zoom in, and more—all without touching the screen. Apple plans to add features like auto-focus through updates, making the iPhone 16 feel more like a traditional camera.
The camera itself has been redesigned with vertically stacked lenses, which improves spatial video and picture capture, making them ideal for viewing on the Vision Pro VR headset.
Another major addition is Apple Intelligence, an AI-powered feature launching with iOS 18.1 in October. The iPhone 16 is optimized for this technology, making it the best device for exploring Apple’s new AI capabilities.
Should You Buy the iPhone 16?
If you’re on a budget, you might want to hold off. But if you’ve got some cash to spend, the iPhone 16 offers enough new features and updates to be worth considering.
Preorders start this Friday, and the iPhone 16 officially goes on sale on September 20th.
