Yes, you read that right. Apple has removed its iconic stickers from the box of all iPhone 16 models, according to 9to5Mac. But hey, you still get Apple Intelligence! This move aligns with Apple’s goal to be carbon-neutral by the year 2030, as the packaging of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are fiber-based in order to reduce their dependency on plastic.
As 9to5Mac points out, it is truly the end of an era. Apple Stickers were one of the most simple yet exciting inclusions in the box of an Apple device for several years. Many products that launched earlier this year including the Apple Vision Pro, M2 iPad Air, M4 iPad Pro also do not come with Apple Stickers.
All iPhones before the iPhone 12, used to come with two Apple Stickers in the box, after which it was reduced to one starting with the iPhone 12, and it looks like there will be 0 stickers included with the iPhone 16.
There’s only one way to get these stickers, and it’s by purchasing an iPhone 16 from an Apple Store, where stickers should be available upon request. This facility isn’t available if you’re buying your iPhone 16 for delivery, or from a carrier or an authorized reseller.
Apple is currently accepting pre-orders for Apple’s highly awaited iPhone 16 series. If you have decided to upgrade this year, you can choose your configurations and place your orders on Apple’s Website now.
The pricing has been nearly the same in the U.S. for these years considering all of these improvements. The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes ”“ Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229.
The new Pro models will be available in four elegant finishes ”“ Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium finishes. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant, $1,099 for the 256GB variant, $1,299 for the 512GB variant, and $1,499 for the 1TB variant. The larger Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB variant, $1,399 for the 512GB variant, and $1,599 for the 1TB variant. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available starting September 20th.
The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Will you be pre-ordering an iPhone 16 ? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!
