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iPhone 16 wish list

Apple needs to swipe these Android features.

Lewis Wallace
August 24, 2024

What do you want out of the iPhone 16? Our writer Rajesh Pandey put together a short list of crucial upgrades he thinks Apple should steal from rival Android devices.

The list includes several small features, each of which would give the iPhone 16 lineup a big boost. Check out his iPhone 16 wish list to see how it compares to yours.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Did you hear the one about the 14-year-old Italian kid who fooled the internet with a fake Apple event invite?
While that invite was a definite hoax, it looks like it nailed the date for the iPhone 16 event.
Ready for a weekend hike? If you’re running the iOS 18 beta, you can try out the new trail feature in Apple Maps.
This week’s most provocative opinion comes from Cult of Mac writer Ed Hardy. He says Apple should kill the Ultra Wide camera on the “regular” iPhones.
Get the most out of your AirPods with these six hidden tips and tricks.
And finally, the two hottest deals this week are for an incredibly tiny $110 smartphone and a tool that helps you disguise AI-generated writing.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Feature story

6 features I want to see in iPhone 16

With the iPhone 16 less than a month away, here are six features I want Apple to include in its 2024 iPhones.

How-tos

Browse local hiking trails and build custom walking routes in Apple Maps

You can get rich topographical hiking maps of your local trails and U.S. national parks on your iPhone, right in Apple Maps.

6 hidden tips and tricks for AirPods

If you want to get more out of AirPods, you need to dig through Settings. These AirPods tips unlock hidden features.

iPhone's new Game Mode explained: What it is (and how to turn it off) in iOS 18

The iPhone's new Game Mode is an iOS 18 feature that enhances graphics and reduces controller latency anytime you play any game.

6 useful apps hiding in your Mac

These six useful apps for Mac can help you get your work done faster. And best of all, you already have them on your computer.

News

Sources confirm September 10 for iPhone 16 event

That date happens to match a recent hoax, adding an unexpected twist to Apple's biggest product launch of the year.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

iPhone 16 invite prankster says he'll do it again!

Lorenzo, a 14-year-old video editor from Italy, says he created the hoax iPhone 16 invite that fooled the internet in about 10 minutes … out of sheer boredom.

What is JPEG XL and why iPhone users should care

Find out how the JPEG XL image format might be poised to enhance the camera experience in iPhone 16 and iOS 18.

Why Apple should kill the Ultra Wide iPhone camera

Two is too many. Here's why the Ultra Wide camera isn't worth the extra bulk and expense in the basic iPhone models.

Deals

This $110 smartphone is smaller than a credit card

Tired of stretching your hands and pockets with a gigantic iPhone? Try the NanoPhone, a small smartphone that's perfect for travel.

Plus, more hardware from Cult of Mac Deals:

Why buy Apple Watch SE when you can score killer deals on Series 6, 7 and 8?

Time for an Apple Watch upgrade without breaking the bank? Here you go.

Make your AI writing sound totally human

The Undetectable Humanizer transforms your AI-generated text into natural, humanlike prose to help it bypass AI-detection systems.

Plus, more software and services from Cult of Mac Deals:

Act fast to get up to $250 off M2 and M3 MacBook Air models

If you'd like to get up to $250 off M2 and M3 Book Air models -- and who wouldn't? -- head over to Amazon using these links.

Reviews

Zagg Crystal Palace case lets your iPad shine through [Review] ★★★☆☆

Zagg Crystal Palace protects your iPad without hiding its beautiful design. Read our hands-on review to learn more.

Acefast 218W power station makes a stylish addition to your desk [Review] ★★★★½

Looking to top up your MacBook, iPad and other devices simultaneously?

Finally, a slim travel hub that can handle a USB-C monitor [Review] ★★★★☆

EZQuest USB-C Slim Gen 2 Hub Adapter 6-in-1 makes an ideal travel companion for Apple users. It runs a USB-C monitor plus other accessories.

Setups

Would you dare try this radically split keyboard?

A split keyboard can look almost normal, or it can look totally alien, like the Kinesis Advantage 360 in this M2 Mac mini setup.

Monitor smackdown: Studio Display vs. Samsung ViewFinity S9

With this MacBook Pro setup, a user seeks advice on whether to go with a Samsung ViewFinity S9 monitor or a Studio Display.

Try MacBook Pro user's perfect iPad Pro placement

A MacBook Pro user may have found the perfect tablet position in a computer setup using a well-placed iPad Pro stand.