In a shocking turn of events this week, the all-knowing analysts at Morgan Stanley have determined that the iPhone 16 will follow a path unlike any iPhone before it—less demand, more hype. According to their crystal ball, which is apparently equipped with Wi-Fi, early trends suggest that while the iPhone 16's lead times have doubled since pre-orders began, they are still a staggering 33% lower than last year’s iPhone 15 cycle. Clearly, Apple’s latest device is poised to become the hottest “meh” item on the market. Eager consumers hoping to get their hands on the latest must-have gadget have been met with a shocking revelation: the iPhone 16 is not exhibiting the same frenzied rush as previous launches. News outlets quaking in their boots report that some daring souls have actually opted to wait for the iPhone 17, which is rumored to yield podcast-quality audio for your cat videos. With lead times stabilizing like a toddler's wobbly first steps, it seems the early adopters may just be adopting a “let's wait and see” attitude instead. Market analysts shared their concerns in an official note that has gone viral in the community of armchair economists and amateur fortune tellers alike. "Early lead times have limited predictive power," they explained, as if anyone could have guessed that the mystical art of consumer electronics forecasting was less akin to an ancient oracle and more like flipping a coin. Apple aficionados are left scratching their heads, debating if a slower rollout means fewer social media clout opportunities or simply more time for those video tutorials on how to write “I didn’t preorder the iPhone” on their foreheads. With every iPhone launch, Apple has set increasingly difficult expectations—think of it as a corporate game of limbo where the bar drops so low it’s practically underground. But fear not, my fellow technophiles! Morgan Stanley assures us that this cycle might just be a "reset" before Apple's next big thing—rumored to be a revolutionary toaster that syncs with your iPhone to perfectly brown bread while simultaneously sending a text message about your breakfast choices. As the world awaits with bated breath for the iPhone 16 to grace us with its presence, one thing is abundantly clear: whether it’s the sixth or the sixteenth iteration of their iconic product, Apple will continue to spin the narrative of inevitable glory while consumers dance to the beat of their carefully orchestrated hype machine. So, make sure to grab your 15% discount on last year's model while supplies last—because who doesn’t love a solid deal on yesterday's news?