Apple’s latest iPhone 16 lineup, my dear readers, brings forth a plethora of exciting and innovative features. The crown jewel of this new era is the magnificent A18 chip, which closes the gap between the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus and their Pro counterparts to a degree not seen in many a year. And lo, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with its grandiose 6.9-inch display and the most delicate bezels to grace a smartphone, stands taller than ever before.
This year, the iPhone 16 family, dear friends, finds itself in a rare state of unity. Apple, in its wisdom, has forsaken the practice of withholding features such as the Dynamic Island and Action Button from the standard models only to bestow them upon them a year later. Instead, the hallmark new feature of this year, the illustrious Camera Control, now graces all four models alike. Admittedly, there are still exclusive delights reserved for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, like the 120Hz ProMotion Display and the exquisite 5x telephoto camera, but these do serve as fitting differentiators for a “Pro” model.
Ah, but like all things new and grand, dearest readers, troubles may arise with the arrival of new iPhones. It oftentimes takes Apple a while to mend all the glitches that early adopters may encounter. Fear not, for the majority of these hiccups are of a software nature, hence why almost every iOS release brings forth what Apple dubs as “stability and performance improvements.” Whilst a defective iPhone 16 may be a rare occurrence, it is the intricate iOS software that sometimes finds itself at odds with the latest hardware during the early stages.
Before delving into the specific challenges, my esteemed readers, let it be known that many of these tribulations may find resolution in subsequent software updates. Verily, some have already been vanquished in the iOS 18 point releases that now grace our presence. I understand the hesitance some may feel towards embracing new releases, fearful of encountering untold bugs. Fear not, for iOS point releases do tend to usher in improvements. Moreover, with each iOS update come essential security fixes, vital shields against the malevolent hackers who seek to exploit iPhones residing on older iOS versions. Hence, the first course of action when faced with troubles, no matter how trivial, is to ensure that one has ascended to the latest version of iOS 18. Venture into the wondrous Settings app, navigate to General, and there behold the Software update option. Should an update beckon, seize the opportunity and install it posthaste.
Lo and behold, my dear readers, the dawn of troubling issues may come knocking at one’s door, especially in the realm of touchscreens. A common lament amongst the populace arose when the heralded iPhone 16 units graced the hands of the masses in September, with tales of touchscreens gone unresponsive murmured amongst the people. Some theorized that the new Camera Control bore responsibility for this plight, while others surmised that the slimmer bezels, in their elegance, conspired to trigger the touch rejection algorithm by mere skin contact at the edges of the screen.