I bought an iPhone 16 for its AI features, but I haven’t used them even once – here’s why [Video]

I am a user of tools. I work a great many hours each week. Anytime I find a tool that helps me meet my deadlines, do something I otherwise couldn’t do, or get a little more sleep or personal time, I add it to my kit bag, even if that means spending some money. For example, I’ve invested in an entire army of camera robots because they help me turn out better and more interesting videos.

When Apple Intelligence was announced, and its big features were tied to the iPhone 16 series, I decided it was time to upgrade my four-generation old iPhone 12 Pro Max. I bought my iPhone 16 Pro Max specifically for the productivity benefits I expected to get from Apple Intelligence.

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The fact that I haven’t touched any of the Apple Intelligence tools since they were released with iOS 18.1 and …