According to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the model iPhone 16There will be no “significant design changes” due to launch later this year. Kuo also said Apple is unlikely to offer “more complete” generative AI features until the iPhone 17 series launches next year at the earliest.

“Apple is expected not to launch new models iPhone Significant design changes and a more comprehensive/differentiated GenAI ecosystem/applications will not occur before 2025.”

Kuo believes complex designs and generative AI functions are the two biggest trends for high-end smartphones right now, and he believes iPhone shipments could decline in 2024 because Apple has yet to launch products targeting these areas.

One of several notable hardware changes rumored for the series iPhone 16 is the addition of a “capture” button for video-related actions. According to a recent report, the button will respond to presses and taps. For example, the report says that users can zoom in and out by swiping the button left and right in the Camera app, focus with a light touch, and start recording video with a firmer touch.

Models are expected iPhone 16 Pro And iPhone 16 Pro Max higher-end models will have larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays compared to 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays iPhone 15 Pro And iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple is expected to announce a new staff iPhone 16 in September.