GOTTEM: Here are iPhone 16’s cameras and colors (CultCast #661)

Aug 23, 2024

Explore the sleek design of the iMac and its parallels with the iPod. Get excited about the anticipated features of the iPhone 16, especially its camera upgrades and new colors. Enjoy humorous takes on phone crashes and the importance of device security. Discover the intriguing story of a fabricated Apple event invite that shook the tech community, sparking conversations about misinformation. Finally, dive into the features of the Vision Pro headset and its new top strap accessory, all while sharing laughs and engaging with the audience.

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ANECDOTE

Erfon's iPhone Repair Saga

Erfon Elijah's iPhone 15 Pro Max suffered water damage despite its IP68 rating.
After Apple refused repair, he successfully self-repaired it, though waterproofing is compromised.

ANECDOTE

Fake Apple Invite Hoax

A 14-year-old created a fake iPhone 16 event invite that fooled many.
He used Figma, AI, and a believable Apple-esque tagline.

INSIGHT

The Power of Apple Leaks

Apple leaks spread rapidly due to high public interest.
Creating convincing fake leaks is surprisingly easy with AI and clever timing.

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This week: The iPhone 16 event leaks — but it’s a fake! Also, we have all the details on the iPhone 16 cameras and the curious colors it’ll come in and an all-new Under Review!

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This week’s stories:

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

Beware, Apple leakers: The hoaxer who created a fake Apple invite for the iPhone 16 event says he’ll probably try to pull off a similar prank in the future.
iPhone 16 event invite leaks [Update: It’s a hoax]

Feast your eyes on iPhone 16 Pro in bronze titanium

Unconfirmed reports say the iPhone 16 Pro models will come in natural titanium, black titanium and white titanium, and there’ll supposedly be a new option: bronze titanium.

All iPhone 16 models could score new Capture button plus camera improvements

Every model in the iPhone 16 series will get a button dedicated to taking pictures, according to information leaked to AppleInsider.
The same source details a range of improvements to the cameras.

Typing these 4 characters in the wrong place crashes your iPhone

Want to make your iPhone crash? It’s easy. Type four simple characters into the App Library’s search field and the iOS SpringBoard will go down like a house of cards.

Under Review: ANNAPRO Comfort Head Strap for Vision Pro

The Pressure-Reducing Comfort Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro by Annapro is an absolute must-have game-changing accessory.
It makes using the headset in its default mixed-reality mode far more engaging and comfortable, as it lets you use the device without Apple’s peripheral-blinding Light Seal.