This seems to confirm that the software is almost entirely the same, and that the very first iPhone 16 series phones which had been loaded with software in readiness to be shipped out for sale on September 20, had the earlier build which was superseded by the Sept. 16 build.

Most Apple hullabaloo as of late has focused on the iPhone 16 series, which the company unveiled earlier this month. But one of the main factors driving iPhone 16 discussion is Apple Intelligence, a suite of artificial intelligence-powered tools designed by Apple exclusively for Apple devices.

The iPhone 16 chip jumps two whole generations, from the A16 to the new A18, which has a 6-core CPU (4 efficiency, 2 performance) and a 5-core GPU. In addition to increased performance, the A18 promises up to around 30 percent less power usage for the same performance as the chip that was in the iPhone 15.

At last, the iPhone has a dedicated shutter button. More than that, it’s melded tech and design into an experience that doesn’t leave me pining for my dSLR.

The new iPhone 16 Pro and older 15 Pro can shoot video in ProRes Log format. But should you use it? Here's what you should know.