iPhone 16: Why will promised features have to wait until 2026?
By ForGeeks The launch of the iPhone 16 proved to be not just a disappointment, but a veritable barrage of criticism. Amidst the promise of revolutionary features such as Apple Intelligence and Camera Control Button, users were faced with a reality where major innovations fell short. Now, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the key updates may not arrive until 2026, well after the iPhone 17 is released.
Mark Gurman
What went wrong?”
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Apple positioned Apple Intelligence as the iPhone 16’s main innovation, with a completely redesigned Siri and integration of AI tools. However:
- Apple Intelligence is not present on current devices, and its launch is promised in several stages only by the end of 2025.
- A fully updated Siri, which could interact directly with apps and data, is now not expected to be released until 2026.
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In other words, users paid for a device without getting the features claimed.
Halfway solutions in iOS updates
To make up for the lack of Apple Intelligence, future iOS updates will provide support for third-party solutions like ChatGPT and Gemini. Some basic AI features for Siri, such as collecting screen data and interacting with system elements, could arrive in 2024, but that’s only a fraction of the promised capabilities.
Problems for other regions
Users in Europe and China also face limitations:
- In the EU, Apple Intelligence is not available due to non-compliance with laws.
- Because of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the iPhone for the European market has been given unique features not available in other regions, causing user dissatisfaction.
Should I buy the iPhone 16?
In the midst of this scandal, Apple has already announced the new iPhone 17 Air, which promises to be a logical choice for those who want full functionality.
The iPhone 17 Air, which promises to be a logical choice for those who want full-featured functionality.
Closure
iPhone 16 risks going down in history as one of Apple’s most failed devices. If the company doesn’t revise its strategies, brand trust could suffer significantly. In the meantime, the smartest decision is to wait for the iPhone 17 or choose another device.
