Apple has lost its mojo, hasn't it? | nextpit Weekly Round-up

[View online](=) //WEEKLY ☰ ⊗ [News](=) [Reviews]( [Best Lists]( [Videos]() [Community]() Hi {NAME}, ​ It took us nearly 10 days just to wrap our heads around what went down at the iPhone 16 launch. At last, we got our hands on the devices to test. However, we’ve only managed to churn out a quick hands-on of the iPhone 16 and a brief opinion piece on the iPhone 16 Pro, written by a long-time user of the series. But let’s be honest—whether in our editorial team or globally, the vibe is the same: Apple’s lost its mojo, hasn’t it? We’ve got a special article about that coming your way today, but I’ll save that juicy dive for later. For now, let’s focus on something that’s almost as shocking as the fact that Apple’s latest iPhones hit the market missing key features. I want to talk to you iPhone 15 owners. I’ve been using the iPhone 15 since it launched, ditching my iPhone 14 Pro Max for it—a huge mistake. What just happened here? Honestly, the iPhone 15 feels like Apple’s worst misstep yet. It’s a seriously lackluster phone compared to the rest of the base models, and now the iPhone 16 is out and actually impressive again. Am I losing it, or should Apple just hand out iPhone 16s to all of us poor souls who bought the 15 as an apology? If I owned an iPhone 15 right now, I’d feel thoroughly duped. If you’re an iPhone 15 owner and feel let down, write to me! I’ll make sure your voice is heard. Wishing you a lovely Wednesday—even if you’re stuck with an iPhone 15! ​ ¢Â€Â‹ ​ Camila Rinaldi Head of Editorial --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ //The Bottom Line Has Apple Lost Its Mojo? The new iPhones are here! These were always shoo-ins for Apple, but somehow the magic is gone and perhaps even Apple's strategy is dead in the water. [Read this story]() //Product Spotlight of the Week = Apple iPhone 16 First Look: Familiar Vibe, Fresh Surprises! Is the iPhone 16 without Apple Intelligence really just a mini upgrade? nextpit tried out the new Apple phone! [Read this story](=) = Three Surprising Facts About the iPhone 16 Pro The iPhone 16 Pro has arrived. My initial disappointment about the lack of functions has now given way to excitement about something new. [Read this story](=) //App Picks of the Week [Free Android and iOS Apps for the Week](=) Kick off this week with these limited-time offers of free apps and games on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store before they end up as paid! [Read this story](=) [Top 5 Apps of the Week: DailyBean, Auto Pirates & More!]( Check out what the nextpit team has discovered in the search for apps and games in our Top 5 apps of the week for both Android and iOS platforms. [Read this story]( //Weekly Roundup [iPhone 16 Pro vs 15 Pro: How Much Better (or Worse?) is the New Camera]() The iPhone 16 Pro takes over part of the camera setup from the iPhone 15 Pro Max. What does this mean in practice? We have tested and compared! [Read this story]() [Google Search Will Now Show If Images Are Real or AI-Edited]() Google is adopting a new CP2A authentication standard in Google Search and YouTube to sort real images and videos from AI and edited. Here's how it works. [Read this story]() [iOS 18: These Features Won’t Be Compatible with Older iPhones]() Apple releases iOS 18 update to iPhones. Here's the list of models and new features or Apple Intelligence AI tools they are compatible with. [Read this story]() [Fixing Broken iPhone 16 Software Won't Need a Mac or Computer]() Apple introduces the Wireless Software Recovery method on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro vita iOS 18 to easily fix bricked software. [Read this story]() [Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Revolutionize Hearing Aid Tech with FDA Approval]( Apple's latest clinical-grade hearing aid feature on the AirPods Pro 2 is certified by the FDA. Here's how it could be useful to users with hearing loss. [Read this story]( [Apple Watch's New Sleep Apnea Feature Combines AI and Motion]() Apple has detailed how the new Sleep Apnea detection feature works in the latest Watch Series 10, 9, and Ultra 2. Find out more about this vital tool. [Read this story]() //Top Deals You Can’t Miss [How to Pre-order the New iPhone 16 (Pro): Available Now!]( Looking to pre-order the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro before their launch? Here are the best stores and mobile carriers to get the new iPhones. [Read this story]( [All Google Pixel 8a Colorways are $100 Off Today](=) Google's popular Pixel 8a handset is back to an all-time low at $399, slashing its price by $100 (20 percent) on Amazon. All colors are on sale. [Read this story](=) Follow us on our other channels = = Thanks for reading our weekly newsletter. If you found it interesting, feel free to share it with your friends. If you do not like the content, you can [unsubsribe here.](. To change your email settings you can [manage your profile]( here. nextpit GmbH Strelitzer Str. 58 , Berlin, 10115