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The iPhone 16 Launch: Apple’s “Most Boring Event Ever”? Where’s the Steve Jobs Magic?

Introducing the new iPhone 16 - Apple's most advanced smartphone yet. While Apple placed a significant emphasis on AI during its unveiling, with much of the presentation echoing similar sentiments from last year, the iPhone 16 is more than just a collection of impressive algorithms. It's a testament to Apple's relentless pursuit of innovation and a showcase of their latest advancements in smartphone technology. With each generation, Apple strives to push the boundaries of what a smartphone can do, and the iPhone 16 is no exception. Get ready to experience the future of mobile computing with the iPhone 16.

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12 September, 2024

A “Boring” iPhone 16 Event?

Apple’s iPhone 16 launch event left many feeling underwhelmed. For an event anticipated to showcase the latest and greatest technologies, Apple nearly put its viewers to sleep. 🌙

According to Phone Arena, Apple’s events used to be much more exciting, but the iPhone 16 event was as dull as a “baked apple pie,” reiterating what was said at WWDC last summer. 🥧

Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president, spent half the time talking about Apple Intelligence features, some of which we’ve heard before. ⏱

AI is the coolest trend right now, and tech giants are pouring money into it. Apple wants to prove it’s at the forefront. But, repeating the same AI story from the previous event left viewers wanting more. 🤖

A new iPhone launch should focus on the device, not a vague feature. Even when the presentation turned to the iPhone 16, the content felt familiar. 🍏

With the introduction of the iPhone 16 Pro, touted as the most interesting new iPhone, Apple boasted about its “Grade 5 titanium frame,” which we heard about last year with the iPhone 15 Pro. 🛠️

Apple then proudly declared the iPhone 16 Pro to be the “first phone in the world” with a 3nm chip. But wait, didn’t they say the same about the iPhone 15 Pro last year? Indeed, they did. 😮

After revealing the iPhone 16’s design, Apple veered back to AI. The discussion rambled on, giving the impression that they forgot they just launched a new phone. 🤷

AI is great, but Apple made it the main event, even on hardware launch day. The letdown? AI isn’t coming until later this year. 😴

The presentation repeated itself (almost word-for-word) about Apple Intelligence, ensuring that those who missed WWDC understood. But for those who had watched, the repetition was tedious. 📢

Where’s the Steve Jobs Era Magic?

Has Apple run out of ideas to make the iPhone more appealing, or was the iPhone 16 event just lazily staged? 😟

Another factor contributing to the dullness was that it was pre-recorded, a new norm for Apple since 2020. While this allows for smooth transitions and a polished presentation, it lacks spontaneity and excitement. Even a live demo of a new feature glitching can be more engaging (like in Google’s recent event). 🤯

The overly staged unveiling likely disappointed those who flew to Cupertino, only to watch a pre-recorded video and hear things they already knew from WWDC. 🛩️

Apple is known for its exciting events, but this one fell flat. No “wow” factor, no “One More Thing” moment. It felt like a routine affair. ⌛

Whether you’re an Apple fan or a casual tech enthusiast, their events usually thrill. But not this time. There was no new “wow” factor, and the legendary “One More Thing” moment associated with Steve Jobs was missing. It felt like Apple was just going through the motions. 🧑‍💻

Martin Filipov of Phone Arena described it as Apple’s most boring event, whether as a tech enthusiast or a casual observer. 📰

Was Apple too focused on AI, or is it that the iPhone lineup didn’t change much this year? Apple has shown it can do better. After all, if Apple can’t make technology exciting, who can? Perhaps Huawei, with its newly announced world-first triple-fold phone. As for the iPhone 16? It’s more of the same. 📱