Pulsestacks reported on April 8th that Yankodesign, a renowned media outlet, has crafted high-definition renders of the iPhone 16 based on leaked "family portrait" mockups and consolidated previous related disclosures.
The blog post showcases high-definition renders of the iPhone 16, highlighting the major difference being the introduction of a dedicated camera button. While the post doesn't delve extensively into the specifics of the renders, it focuses more on engaging with readers and discussing the motivations behind Apple's decision to incorporate the camera button.
The media suggests that Apple's introduction of a dedicated camera button on the iPhone 16 series could be interpreted in two ways, as summarized by pulsestacks:
The Close-Up on the Camera ButtonThe iPhone 8 series is often regarded as the "vanilla" version of the iPhone X, with the iPhone 13 series seeing minimal changes, primarily revolving around the addition of Cinematic Mode. As for the iPhone 14 series, the introduction of the Dynamic Island hasn't exactly caused seismic shifts in the landscape.
Apple seems to be intentionally downplaying the significance of the iPhone, shifting its focus towards the Vision Pro headset. This gradual shift in development priorities suggests that updates to the iPhone lineup will become increasingly incremental, ultimately paving the way for Vision Pro, much like what happened with the iPod 12 years ago.
Rumors abound that Apple is crafting a more affordable version of the Vision headset for the mass market, sans the "Pro" moniker, aiming to immerse people in the world of spatial computing. In such a scenario, the iPhone would simply become a fancy photography tool.
However, this speculation seems somewhat nebulous, and at present, it doesn't quite provide a compelling rationale for the introduction of the camera button by Apple.
