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

Discover if it's worth upgrading to the new Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or if you should stick with your current iPhone

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."

One of the coolest innovations on the iPhone 16 is the Camera Control, a dedicated hardware addition that’s all about snapping images and taking video. It’s a clever hybrid of a mechanical button and a capacitive slider. But some users have found the learning curve a little steep. Here’s how to master it.

It says iPhone 16 on the box, but without Apple Intelligence, it feels more like the iPhone 15 with a new coat of paint.

My iPhone 13 Pro Max was working just fine when I decided to upgrade to the latest model. The 13 Pro Max still feels fast, takes excellent photos, and easily lasts all day on a full charge even at 88% battery health.

These are the differences between the iPhone 16 Pro Max's specs and those of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, for users curious about upgrading or wondering if it's worth saving money by buying an older model.

Apple iPhone 16 delivery lead times have trended below historical results, but data indicates this might be due to stronger supply. Read more here.