iPhone 16 to kick off "super cycle" tonight? Well-known figure pours cold water: AI features delayed
Apple originally planned to introduce many new AI features on the iPhone 16, including Siri upgrades based on ChatGPT, AI image generation, etc. However, due to reasons such as technological maturity, these features will be delayed until next year
At 1 a.m. tonight, Apple will hold a new product launch event.
However, well-known tech journalist Mark Gurman recently revealed that Apple has decided to postpone the launch of major features of Apple Intelligence, potentially delaying the highly anticipated "super cycle" of the iPhone 16.
As of the time of writing, Apple's pre-market stock price has risen by 0.9%.
Delay of Apple Intelligence Features
Apple originally planned to introduce many new AI features on the iPhone 16, including upgrades to Siri based on ChatGPT, AI image generation, and more. However, due to reasons such as technological maturity, these features will be postponed until next year.
Why the Delay?
Industry insiders analyze that Apple's decision to delay may be related to the following reasons:
Technological immaturity: AI technology is developing rapidly, but it takes more time to seamlessly integrate AI into mobile products.
Intense market competition: Other smartphone manufacturers are also actively expanding into the AI field, so Apple needs to carefully evaluate to avoid blindly following trends.
User acceptance: Users' understanding and demand for AI are constantly changing, so Apple needs a deeper understanding of user needs.
Minimal Changes in iPhone 16 Design
In addition to the delay in AI features, there are not significant breakthroughs in the design of the iPhone 16, with minimal changes compared to previous models. This further reduces consumers' willingness to upgrade their phones.
The postponement of Apple's AI features and the conservative design of the iPhone 16 cast a shadow over the "super cycle"