The iPhone 16 is a collection of beautiful details rather than a new take on Apple’s phone

Apple’s iPhone 16 launch event felt familiar. The company is known for its polish and taste. It’ll arrive at an idea late if it can do it the best on the first try. Apple creates good design that elegantly serves its function, but more importantly, compliments the company’s other products. Paired with the occasional out-of-left-field ideas and a major advantage in terms of hardware manufacturing, the company has dominated consumer electronics in a way that’s been hard to counter or undercut.