iPhone 16 base models reportedly struggle in early sales

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Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Plus might not be as popular as its iPhone 16 Pro counterparts. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shares his initial reports on shipment updates for the new iPhones. He sees demand for the base iPhone 16 models as "lacklustre," while the iPhone 16 Pro models see orders comparable to the iPhone 15 Pro.

It doesn't seem to affect production much, though. Kuo says assembly orders for all four phones remain mostly the same. There's only a "negligible" 3-5% reduction of component orders for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. Production estimate for the iPhone 16 devices in the fourth quarter of 2024 is around 88-89 million units (slightly lower than last year's 90-91 million units).

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What's new with the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max get a bunch of new features as well. They get bigger displays with thinner bezels, upgraded camera features, and the new Camera Control button, to name a few.

One of the most notable additions is the new Camera Control feature. This physical button depresses slightly into the case while offering additional haptic feedback. It doesn't just work as a shutter button. It also has a capacitive touch surface you can swipe on to navigate through different camera settings. Later this year, Apple will roll out a software update that will give this button a two-stage shutter option for locking focus and exposure.

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Leaked image reveals iPhone 16 Pro colour options

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A new leaked image suggests the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will feature camera lens rings that match previously reported colours. The photo suggests the new Desert Titanium colour, replacing last year's Blue Titanium, will join White, Black, and Natural Titanium options. The Black Titanium is rumoured to be significantly darker than its predecessor, while Natural Titanium will have a more grey hue.

These leaks align with earlier reports of a polished stainless steel finish, similar to the iPhone X to iPhone 14 Pro. While initial rumours suggested a Rose Gold-like colour, recent evidence (like this one) points to a more Bronze-toned finish.

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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro poised to break bezel barrier

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Leaked details suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro series, launching this September, will boast the thinnest bezels ever seen on a smartphone. With the Pro model measuring in at a mere 1.2mm and the Pro Max even slimmer at 1.15mm (compared to the iPhone 15 Pro's 1.71mm), these phones will push the boundaries of display real estate.

This significant reduction surpasses not only the current iPhone lineup but also competitors like the Galaxy S24 series. It's a major step towards the long-desired bezel-less phone design.

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