Apple Inc. fans lined up at stores around the world for the new iPhone 16, shrugging off the fact that the device’s signature feature — a new suite of AI tools — won’t arrive until later.

The new iPhone 16 hit stores Friday, and while Apple heavily promoted the new AI features it calls Apple Intelligence, those features won’t be available until next month when the company releases the iOS 18.

The new AI iPhone is now available in Apple stores after hitting shelves in almost 60 countries around the world on Friday.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook greeted customers at the 5th Avenue store in New York who were purchasing the new iPhone 16, which is equipped with a technology being promoted as 'Apple Intelligence.' (AP Video: T