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Did the iPhone 16 hype live up to its promises? Should we be satisfied with Apple's 2024 devices? To answer this – and much more – we contacted the prominent X tipster and leaker Yogesh Brar.

While he's certainly not calling the September 9 "It's Glowtime" event a complete flop (unlike some people I know), for him, the big presentation was "a mixed bag" with "some notable highlights", but "an overall feeling of incremental upgrades rather than groundbreaking innovation". And that – groundbreaking innovation – is something people want from Apple.

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According to Brar, the iPhone 16 series introduced some incremental upgrades, while the Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 offered a few notable improvements. Although the event was intended to highlight hardware releases, much of the attention was on software features, such as Apple Intelligence and Siri upgrades, which had already been showcased at WWDC. This shift in focus left many feeling that the launch was somewhat lackluster.

Furthermore, he noted:



Brar is not ignoring the fact that the iPhone 16 Pro offers notable improvements in display, camera, and performance over the iPhone 15 Pro, but there's more that one can ask for:



Yogesh Brar noted that the iPhone Pro models have always attracted users who seek extra performance from their devices. During the iPhone 16 Pro launch, it became evident that Apple was targeting creators and power users. If you're looking for top-tier photography, videography, or gaming capabilities, the iPhone 16 Pro is a logical upgrade choice, he argues.



Yogesh expressed excitement about several upcoming features, particularly the potential for AI to offer contextual understanding across apps and devices. He sees this as the most exciting development and hopes Apple will execute it well.



While it may seem surprising that Apple used a two-year-old sensor in the iPhone 16 Pro, Brar pointed out that this is not unusual for the company. Apple tends to prioritize computational photography over annual sensor updates or high megapixel counts, a strategy often seen in Android flagships. Interestingly, some Android manufacturers are adopting this approach for their future devices, which makes sense given the effort required to perfect image sensors.

However, he did feel that Apple could have updated the image sensor on the iPhone 16 Pro, but believes they might be reserving that for a future model.

Another thing I wanted to ask Brar about was the iPhone 16 Pro duo's weight. As you've probably already heard, the iPhone 16 Pro eliminates an advantage iPhone 15 Pro had over iPhone 14 Pro: they're heavier than their predecessors.



Finally, we talked about Apple things besides the iPhone 16:



The compact tablet aficionados should be a bit worried:



We also could not pass by the talk of the town in the face of the Huawei Mate XT tri-fold that's retailing for $3,000.

Yogesh Brar shared his preference for the standard book-style foldables over tri-fold models, explaining that they offer a better balance between portability and screen size. While tri-folds may look impressive, he feels they could be too bulky for everyday use. Additionally, the software would need further optimization to make the most of the larger screen space on tri-fold devices.

So, do you agree with Yogesh Brar? Are the days of groundbreaking hardware behind us? Are people going to ignore the fact that the new iPhone Pros are heavier? Let me know in the comments!