Apple’s iPhone 16 Faces Headwinds: Barclays Analyst Flags Potential Build Cuts and Soft Demand

Barclays analyst Tim Long has issued a cautious outlook for Apple’s iPhone 16, citing potential build cuts and weak initial sales figures. Long’s analysis suggests that Apple may have already reduced iPhone component orders for the December quarter, indicating softer demand than anticipated. This, coupled with shorter wait times and sluggish sell-throughs, points to a challenging start for the new iPhone cycle.

iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max Teardown: Easier Repairs, But With Some Caveats

Apple has made significant improvements to the repairability of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, simplifying the disassembly process and making key components more accessible. iFixit’s teardown reveals a redesigned chassis, interchangeable camera modules, and a fully enclosed battery, but also notes a potential 5G signal strength reduction and a less convenient battery removal process on the Pro Max.

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