The iPhone 16’s sales have fallen short of Apple’s expectations, despite the company promoting new artificial intelligence (AI) features as key upgrades.

As reported by Clare Duffy for CNN, pre-sale estimates reveal a lackluster consumer response, with just 37 to 40 million units sold in the first weekend, marking a year-over-year decline of over 12%. Analysts, including Ming-Chi Kuo and Dan Ives, reported weaker demand, especially for the higher-priced iPhone 16 Pro models.

Apple, which had hoped for a sales boost after years of sluggish performance, now faces challenges as consumers seem more inclined towards the lower-priced iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. This shift in demand could potentially affect Apple’s average selling price and overall revenue, raising concerns over the iPhone 16’s ability to meet expectations.

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