How to KILL an iPhone 16 unboxing party! – This tip will save you HOURS

iPhone 15 Pro Max and new unboxed iPhone 16 Pro Max in data transfer mode
(Image credit: Future / Adam Juniper)

The iPhone 16 is shipping today, and if you're lucky enough to get one and power it up, this tip could save you hours before you get to actually use it: Use 'Download from iCloud' – NOT 'Transfer from iPhone' if you can avoid it.

This is the screen that gives you the choice – the choice which will cost me two and a half more hours not trying my new phone (but at least getting the time to share this tip):

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Adam Juniper
Managing Editor

With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors… and, above all, drones. 

Adam is our resident expert on all aspects of camera drones and drone photography, from buying guides on the best choices for aerial photographers of all ability levels to the latest rules and regulations on piloting drones. 

He is the author of a number of books including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video and The Drone Pilot's Handbook

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