iPhone 16: Shiny New Toys with Sales as Slow as Molasses!
Summary
So, the tech world was buzzing like a caffeinated bee on September 9th when Apple decided to drop its latest iPhone 16 series, putting the “glow” in “glow-up” at their event aptly named “It’s Glowtime.” It’s almost like they were trying to market the phones as the fancy jewelry for your pocket! This time around, they introduced a shade called “desert titanium,” which let’s be honest, is just posh-speak for gold. Because why just make a phone when you can make a statement, right? But here’s the kicker: Apple’s iPhone sales have been slower than a sloth on a Sunday stroll. Even with all the blingin’ new features, the market is treating them like last week’s stale bread – not exactly a hot seller. The tech? Well, let’s say it’s not quite ready to moonwalk into the mainstream just yet. We wanted AI to be the fairy godmother that turns pumpkins into carriages, but instead, it looks like we’re still waiting at the ball, dressed up with nowhere to go. With Siri glowing (and no doubt hoping to earn a few tips for her services), the current line-up ain’t winning any medallions in the race to tech glory. So while Apple is out here glitzing up their phones, the sales numbers are looking like they need a double shot of espresso. They may have all the sparkle and shine, but until they’ve got something wild and wacky to roll out, those iPhone sales ain’t waking up anytime soon. Cheers to waiting for that big breakthrough—or maybe just waiting in line at the Apple store again! Let’s face it, folks, at this rate, Apple might just need to hire a magician to pull a rabbit out of the hat!
Original Source: www.economist.com
