Apple officially launched the iPhone 16 during its much-anticipated Apple Glowtime Event 2024, held at its Cupertino headquarters in California on Monday, September 9. The event highlighted the latest advancements in Apple’s smartphone technology, but it was the online reactions that quickly stole the spotlight.
Social Media Reacts with Memes and Jokes
As is customary with major tech launches, social media users have responded with a flurry of memes. Many joked about the subtle design changes in the new iPhone, with some humorously noting that the only noticeable difference from its predecessor, the iPhone 15, was the repositioning of the camera. The ever-popular Spider-Man pointing meme made a reappearance, underscoring the ongoing jokes about Apple’s incremental updates.
HAVE A LOOK AT THE MEMES:
Honest review of #iPhone16. pic.twitter.com/NpH4NbiqnN
— Akdas (@Akdas_Hayat) September 9, 2024
5 years later meme still relevant #iphone #iPhone16 pic.twitter.com/nJr7vgL8DS
— Duezi (@Duezii) September 9, 2024
#iPhone #iPhone16 #meme pic.twitter.com/D8pQkMtCqJ
— Jamjam (@Damjam_jam) September 9, 2024
Apple lança o iPhone 16 e o meme continua pic.twitter.com/wtY9ljTqs0
— Fante 🛫 (@manicacagoiano) September 9, 2024
One user humorously noted, “I take the camera and move it further to the right,” poking fun at the seemingly minor changes. Another remarked, “19-20 ka hi to fark hai” (There’s only a difference of 19-20), highlighting the incremental nature of the new model’s updates.
Tim Cook’s Vision for the iPhone 16
Ahead of the launch, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a video with a message about the new iPhone. Cook stated, “Welcome to the new era of iPhone! Built for Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16 lineup delivers a powerful, personal, and private experience right at your fingertips. And with the new Camera Control, you’ll never miss a moment.”
What’s New in the iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 series introduces the advanced A18 Bionic chip, built on the Arm V9 architecture, designed to enhance the device’s AI capabilities under the ‘Apple Intelligence’ banner. A standout feature is its 48 MP ‘Fusion’ camera, which supports 4K video recording at 120 frames per second—the highest resolution and frame rate available on any iPhone to date. This improvement aims to offer users superior slow-motion video capture.
Pricing and Availability
The iPhone 16 starts at $799, while the iPhone 16 Plus is priced at $899. Both models will be available for pre-order starting at 5:30 pm IST on Friday, September 13, in over 58 countries including India, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, the UAE, the UK, and the US. The official release is set for September 20.
With its new features and design tweaks, the iPhone 16 is set to attract both excitement and scrutiny from tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike.