According to a report by market research firm Counterpoint Research on November 1st, prior to the release of "Apple Intelligence," the cumulative sales of the iPhone 16 series in the United States within four weeks of its launch were slightly lower than the previous generation iPhone by 1%. The wireless operator reported that as of the third quarter of 2024, the upgrade rate remains weak, but it is expected that there will be seasonal growth in smartphone sales in the fourth quarter.