Apple iPhone 16 hits stores, but highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features are coming later

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are available in five bold colors: black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine.

Apple will launch the iPhone 16 series in nearly 60 countries on Friday, including the United States, China, India, Australia, and South Korea. However, the highly anticipated AI software, Apple Intelligence, will not be pre-installed on the devices. Users will need to download the software features gradually as they become available over the coming weeks and months.

Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
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Apple Inc. is facing an unprecedented challenge: persuading customers to buy its latest iPhones without their biggest new feature…

It’s already marketing the AI features heavily, but some consumers may hold off on buying the new phones if they can’t enjoy the benefits right away. The new iPhone hardware, meanwhile, has only modest upgrades from prior models. A touch-sensitive Camera Control button that makes it easier to take pictures and video is the most notable change.

Even so, Wall Street remains bullish that Apple can accelerate growth during the all-important holiday season. Analysts estimate that revenue will increase 8% in the December quarter — the best showing for that period since the end of calendar 2021…

The initial units going on sale will run iOS 18 operating system, but Apple Intelligence will require an over-the-air update to the iOS 18.1 software, which is launching in October… Additional capabilities won’t be ready until later, part of a staggered launch that will stretch into next year.

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