The iPhone 16 is undeniably great hardware - but you should still probably skip it

Every year, iPhone enthusiasts eagerly await Apple's latest release. But this year, as Apple introduces the iPhone 16, the excitement feels underwhelming. A few months ago, I wrote about why you shouldn't buy the iPhone 16 for Apple Intelligence, and now that the launch is here, I stand by my initial assessment. 

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Despite promises of AI advancements, the iPhone 16 seems more like a stepping stone than a game-changer. Even in my household, the decision to upgrade has divided us -- while I'm upgrading for work because I cover the technology, my wife has made it clear: she's skipping this one.

Great hardware, but a transitional Apple Intelligence product

Let's not diminish the product for what it is: the iPhone 16 is undeniably great hardware. 

But unless you're using a really old phone -- like ...