MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - The wait is finally over. Apple’s new iPhones have arrived in stores.
South Floridians woke up early on Friday and lined up outside several Apple stores in the hopes of getting their hands on the new iPhone 16. The latest iPhone came out with some new upgrades and has plenty of new accessories to match.
7News cameras captured a long line of customers outside the Apple store on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Several people also brought chairs as they waited in line.
Customers told 7News they were happy to have their new iPhone, and some did not have to wait the long lines.
“A few minutes, I buy it online,” said a customer.
Others wanted to give the new iPhone as a present.
“Buying gifts for my boyfriend, iPhone 16 Pro,” said a customer. “He really wanted it, and I buy it.”
When asked what she purchased, shopper Izzi Rengifo said, “Two phones, two watches and a few accessories.”
Rengifo was one of the first to get her hands on both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max at this Apple store location.
When asked whether she is excited, she repled, “Yeah, sure.”
Many shoppers, like Ilaria, had to wait hours.
“We have been waiting here for two hours, almost three hours,” she said.
She eventually made it inside the store.
Friday evening, the Apple store on Lincoln Road was still very busy.
According to Apple, the biggest difference between other iPhone models and the iPhone 16 is the camera. The camera is faster and has a higher quality compared to previous models.
“I think the cameras are good. I personally use Samsung; I have tio admit [iPhone cameras are really good,” said a passerby on Lincoln Road.
When asked whether he is going to switch to an iPhone, the shopper said, “Maybe not, maybe not. I’d have to see first.”
There is also a new button on the iPhone that will allow users to control the zoom, exposure and other camera settings with a flick of the finger.
The iPhone 16 also has a larger screen, making it easier to take photos.
But for many users, the addition of artificial intelligence on their iPhone is what excites them the most. New software for the iPhone will bring several AI features, including a smarter Siri and AI writing tools.
“The artificial intelligence was the most expected thing that I was waiting for the phone, so let’s see what happens,” said Rengifo.
Apple said that their Apple Intelligence will be available as a software update in October.
Users who want the latest AI features will need to have an iPhone 15 Pro, an iPhone 16 or an iPhone 16 Pro to download the updated software.
To avoid long lines, customers can buy their iPhones online.
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