As for my parents, I think they were most upset about not getting a much smarter Siri. This was the one part of Apple Intelligence they fully understood, possibly because my mother is constantly asking Siri questions (and often getting frustrated with the results). She was looking forward to a digital assistant that finally got things right.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max looks a lot like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which looked a lot like the 14 Pro Max. Apple has been changing the standard color

The 13 Pro Max still feels fast, takes excellent photos, and easily lasts all day on a full charge even at 88% battery health. The usual improvements you expect from a new iPhone—faster processor, better cameras, longer battery life—would be lost on me in day-to-day use.

Are you still using an iPhone 13 and wondering if it's time to upgrade to the iPhone 16? We lay it all out for you.

The iPhone 14, on the other hand, holds its ground as one of the most affordable iPhones Apple sells at the moment. It offers a decently bright screen, a capable processor, and versatile cameras. The iPhone 16 costs $799 for the 128GB variant,

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is big, powerful, and expensive. If you can handle its size and price, it's a fantastic iPhone.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox