iPhone 16 Pro Max: The DISAPPOINTING Update No One Asked For!

In this video, I dive deep into Apple’s latest lineup, starting with the iPhone 16 Pro Max and what’s really new (or not) 😅

The iPhone 16 Pro Max now features a larger 6.9-inch display with slightly reduced bezels, but visually it remains pretty similar to previous models. Apple has heavily pushed its new Apple Intelligence features, but many of these won’t even be available until future software updates.

I also cover the Apple Watch Series 10, which comes with a larger display and faster charging, making it a nice upgrade over the previous model. But.. it’s hard to get excited about The Watch Ultra 2, essentially the same watch in a new color.

The *AirPods Max*, which now feature USB-C charging but little else that feels revolutionary. And while Apple claims they’ve analyzed thousands of ear shapes, it doesn’t feel like much has changed with the **AirPods Max** aside from the charging port and some new colors.

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0:00 SNOOZE FEST (I mean, Glowtime Apple Event)
0:25 It should have been a press release
0:40 iPhone 16 - Action Button
1:00 iPhone 16 - A18 for Apple Intelligence
1:26 OK, this is cool - Writing Tools
1:52 AI Features in Apple Photos - Watch out ⛓️‍💥
2:28 iPhone 16 - Camera Control Button 🙄
2:56 iPhone 16 - A Buying Guide
3:20 iPhone 16 - Cameras 📸
3:50 The BEST new feature of the iPhone 16?
4:10 Android users be like 😅
4:25 A18 Processor - did it lag or was it just me?
5:01 iPhone 16 Find My and Roadside Assistance
5:32 Pricing - A positive at least
5:50 Is the iPhone 16 good value for money?
6:07 Helping you not 'overspend'
6:34 iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
7:00 The best battery life ever? 🔋
7:20 AI... But there's a catch!
7:55 Do these features REALLY need the A18 Pro chip?
8:15 Power efficiency claims
8:35 A summary table from my buying guide
8:50 Cool accessories from Casetify
9:15 Brand new product 👀 Perfect for life on the go!
9:50 Multifunction AND style 🥰
10:20 A gift for you - 15% OFF
10:40 iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max Cameras 📸
11:10 Not the most exciting iPhone year. Right?
11:29 Apple Watch Series 10
12:04 Apple Watch Series 10 - New Display
12:33 Will it be better than the Garmin?
12:55 Apple missed a trick with Sleep Tracking 💍
13:25 Faster charging - This is good!
13:55 🚨 A mini rant alert - Sorry, not sorry 😬
14:35 Thousands of ear shapes 😅
14:55 Airpods Max - They can't be serious...
15:15 Sad reality
15:32 Can't wait for my invite to Cupertino next year 😅

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[AlexGTech]

In this video, I take a long, hard look at Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro Max, Watch and earbuds—spoiler alert: The iPhone is big, it’s shiny, and... it still looks like an iPhone 🙃

[Ro]

Apple never fails to dissapoint with their lack of innovation. Props to you for saying it like it is!

[unclebrew]

If you have 13 pro and up DON’T bother upgrading as it’s a waste of money in my opinion

[Justinian]

finally a reviewer that calls it like it is. Everyone else is not calling Apple out

[unclebrew]

This 16 pro shows apple’s lack of innovation and disrespect to its consumers intelligence.

[shadalee]

Honestly this is the first Apple event I slept through 😅

[arturoduharte]

It worries me that Apple did not do much. The reason is that when Apple comes up with nothing or almost nothing Samsung then holds back on the upgrades. I am waiting for the S25 Ultra, which I hope Samsung really upgrades and does not look at the boring iPhone 16 Pro Max😢😮

[_.Username.Not.Found._]

Meh, I dont use 90% of the features on any phone. After 2 years on a s23 ultra, I cant wait to get back to Apple. Iphone just feels smoother and I consistently had issues with the fingerprint sensor and frozen apps on the samsung.

[truth]

not gonna lie after the event i decided to buy iPhone 12!

[muhammad-bin-american]

Not a fan of Apple. Never owned an iPhone but I don't blame them at all. What do you expect them to do? Just like past iPhones this one WILL break sales record despite the minor changes. Its a strategy that has worked well for them in the past so why change it?

[Gurenn]

$800 for a 128GB storage with a mind boggling 60hz in 2024 is just criminal. See you again in 2025!

[studiobyh.a]

Watching this video on Samsung z fold 6. I upgraded from iPhone 14 pro max 😅

[cheekster]

Big disappointment indeed. Everyone’s wallet thanks you Apple. Roll on the Apple event in Sept 2025…

[iMrParker]

I think the biggest reason why Android phones have a lower resale value is that no one (in their right mind) buys Android phones for full price. Aggressive sales and trade-in value cause the resale of these values to be lower because theres no reason to buy at MSRP- even brand new phones. Whereas Apple hasnt once had a discount and their trade-in values are pretty poor

[imranxalamin]

i just can't seem to wrap my head around how the iPhone 16 is more expensive than the OnePlus 12, which can still compete with the 16 pro max.

[ajhourniforever]

I really wanted to upgrade from my 13 Pro Max very badly. I had said a year and a half in advance that I would upgrade for the 16PM. I usually upgrade every two years actually. They couldn’t even innovate the storage to 2TB. Not a single feature of this year’s phone is worth receiving the phone unless it was absolutely free.

[PragadeeshDigital]

When Android is 'Deadpool and Wolverine' - Apple is Basically 'Homelander and Vought International' - Coming to Cinemas @ 20XX

[funkmonkeyfun]

Yes, I mean who wants better hardware with better software…in the real world I’m gonna be buying the Air pods and a 16 plus.

[samsonderera]

BlackBerry have these action button isn't a new thing at all

[Uncle_Drew]

Yo, I'm stoked for the folks who are gonna splurge on the new 15S series, but let's be real, it's not much of an upgrade. It's basically the same phones with an extra button.