iPhone 16 series launch triggers memefest, netizens mock design and price
Apple has launched the iPhone 16 series during the ‘It's Glowtime” Apple event 2024 at its Cupertino headquarters in California on September 9. The announcement quickly sparked a wave of social media reactions, with users sharing a variety of memes and jokes.
Many social media users pointed out the similarities between the iPhone 16 and its previous models. Some joked that the main design change was simply the relocation of the camera. Memes circulated comparing the new model to earlier versions, with users revisiting old content from 2021 to highlight the perceived lack of innovation.
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Critics on social media used memes to express frustration with what they see as repetitive product designs. One popular meme featured the "Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man" image, humorously noting the minimal changes from the iPhone 15 to the iPhone 16.
Apple lança o iPhone 16 e o meme continua pic.twitter.com/wtY9ljTqs0
Other users took aim at the high price of the new iPhone 16 series. The recurring "selling a kidney for an iPhone" meme made a comeback, underscoring the cost concerns surrounding the latest release.
Headlines after the iPhone16 launch event #iPhone16Pro #iPhone #iPhone16 pic.twitter.com/4NuuYSaIil
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joined the conversation, expressing dissatisfaction with the iPhone 16's updates. Responding to a post on X that criticised the incremental changes, Musk quipped, “For only $50B in R&D, what a bargain!”
In the midst of the humour, some users offered what they called an "honest review" of the iPhone 16, highlighting the minor differences from previous models. The recurring "Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man" meme became a symbol of the debate over the phone's incremental updates.
Honest review of #iPhone16. pic.twitter.com/NpH4NbiqnN
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