The iPhone series of smartphones is always a godsend for its users, as soon as a new version is announced because of its excellent design, high performance or innovative features, which prompt the owner to get rid of the old one and buy the latest version. The proverbial ‘fall from grace’ was experienced by the iPhone 15, which, according to its users, was running hot. However, only one month after the release of iPhone 16, we can already assess it and look ahead to the developments on the horizon.
The iPhone 15 series had many excited for its release last autumn. Yet, within the next few months, certain models in the series started overheating: users reported that they could no longer call with their devices; others found their phones trapped in a continuous cycle of notifications. The only information approaching an official acknowledgment from Apple at the time mentioned software updates that would be rolled out to address the bug. In various corners of the tech world, murmurs continued to circulate. So, what actually happened? And how bad was the experience for users?
Not only forums burned with rage at the overheating iPhone 15, but gripes began to surface as to whether it was possible to squeeze so much hardware into such a thin device at all – did Apple fuck up, or had the leap forward been nothing but a measly stumble?
Somewhere in the conversation, however, a ray of hope appeared for future generations when the battery specifications of the iPhone 16 were leaked. The replacement of foil with a metal casing indicated that Apple might finally be able to manage the heat better. An increase in battery capacity by a minor amount also indicated that the battery life might be improved this time, another classic gripe that smartphone users have had since the beginning.
The anodised aluminium casing that surrounds the battery of an iPhone 16 is not merely a style-based choice. It is the next leap in smartphone design based on a new insight: that a smartphone is not only a device with high performance, but one that operates at the very limit of stress. The rise of smartphones with slick metal casings might just become the norm, both in terms of performance and comfort and safety.
‘Say hello to a new era with the incredible iPhone 16 series,’ the tech world cries breathlessly. ‘Thanks to the latest breakthroughs, the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and perhaps even an iPhone 16 Pro Max (or Ultra!) show the future is never more than 12 months away.’ The iPhone 16 series will probably come out in September. But will it?
Rumours that Apple’s next iOS 18 will be pre-loaded on all of its iPhone 16 phones also circulate, suggesting that these future smartphones might incorporate cutting-edge AI features that completely transform our ways of interacting with them.
Re-reading the saga of the iPhone 15, it is now clear that the ‘obstacles’ that our ‘hero’ overcame were inflection points on the evolutionary path. The overheating was a ‘problem’ but it also represented a stimulus. That ‘problem’ will never surface again, at least not in the upcoming new iPhone 16 series, whose thermoelectric redesign will not only be better than the iPhone 15 but change the way users perceive the iPhone’s capabilities.
But as we approach the iPhone 16, the story has veered from critique to curiosity. What was an anxiety has become a tickler – proof that, no matter how down we feel, things get better.
By doing that, I helped to shape the direction of the iPhone, ultimately resulting in a modern classic in the iPhone 15. Every complaint, every product feedback, and every review became important ammunition for Apple to continue on its idea-generating path, reimagining what was possible, utilising software updates and other tweaks to the product’s design.
Rather, it is emblematic of Apple learning from previous iterations of the iPhone, and enriching its next device – the iPhone 16 – with cutting edge battery technology, a range of smart artificial intelligence features and an emphasis on the human experience.
Essentially, the story of the iPhone 15 is a setback in Apple’s ongoing struggle, but the story of the iPhone 16 is one of promise. The expectation is that it will arrive to a warm reception (speaking, of course, figuratively). From a technical standpoint, the path from overheating to a prospective cooler future is an illustration of Apple’s dedication to both innovation and keeping customers satisfied. The iPhone 16 – its metal case and wonders – will launch with a vengeance.
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