Purchasing an iPhone has consistently meant getting one of the greatest cell phones available for more than ten years. Thanks to Steve Jobs, Apple has produced incredible cell phones since the first one came out, all the way up to Tim Cook’s iPhone 15.

Even though the iPhone 15 is currently among the greatest smartphones available, a recent source suggests that the iPhone 16, which will replace it, will not even come close to matching its quality.

If the claim is accurate, the iPhone 16 might be a completely unnecessary upgrade.

A very downbeat 2024 for Apple

According to Barclays analysts (via 9to5Mac), this is the belief. The group’s most recent research note predicts a dismal year for Apple due to “weakness in iPhone volumes and mix, as well as a lack of recovery in Macs, iPads, and wearables.”

I think the worst criticism is saved for the iPhone 16. According to Barclays, “we don’t see any features or updates that could make the iPhone 16 more appealing,” implying that the upcoming iPhone may not succeed at all, at least not in the eyes of analysts.

The Vision Pro glasses are completely left out of the study, maybe because of poor sales estimates, and it is also negative about Mac sales volume and the performance of Apple’s services for the upcoming year. All things considered, it does not bode well for Apple’s future.

It’s intriguing that the assertion that the iPhone 16 won’t have any “attractive” features contradicts other rumors we’ve seen. Are the analysts at Barclays privy to information not available to the public, or is the Barclays report inaccurate?

There have been rumors floating around that the iPhone 16 series will have larger screens, enhanced camera systems, haptic buttons, a new “Capture” function, and a major chip increase.

Apple allegedly plans to use graphene technology to keep phones cool, according to a leak. Thus, a lot of things could be featured in Apple’s upcoming phone lineup, even though some of those rumors might not be true.

Nevertheless, when it comes to Apple, it’s usually best to err on the side of caution. The company takes a patient approach, which frequently results in false rumors and delays. In light of this, it’s possible that Barclays’ cautious assessment was correct.

SOURCE: https://en.softonic.com/articles/the-reports-predict-that-the-iphone-16-will-be-apples-first-failure