Apple had been counting on new artificial intelligence features to make the iPhone 16 a major hit. But pre–sale estimates point to a more muted early response than Apple had hoped.

Recently, Apple unveiled its latest phone, the iPhone 16. While it will provide users with a phone that is ready for artificial intelligence (AI) features, it may not be all that exciting. But looks can be deceiving, and early accounts are that the new iPhone is doing just fine. Here's why it could be a big growth catalyst for the business.

There's a cost-effective iPhone Pro if you want to prepare for Apple Intelligence, but Apple will not sell it to you.

This nugget of intel comes from Bloomberg chief correspondent and Apple expert Mark Gurman. When responding to an X discussion about Apple ignoring foldables, he claimed that, while Apple has "largely ignored" foldable phones so far, it does have "prototypes with creases they rightfully don't want."

A pple’s regular-sized iPhone “Pro” model got a pretty nice upgrade this year. Both of the Pro models are now larger, sporting 6.3- and 6.9-inch displays. This is partly due