Whether you’re moving from the best Android phones or have never used a smartphone before, loading up your very first iPhone is a big deal. Apple routinely tops our list of the best smartphones for good reason, and the iPhone 16 series has continued that trend — offering incredible battery life, strong performance and excellent camera quality.
Apple also has a big advantage in the form of the App Store. iPhones didn’t really come into their own until people were allowed to download new apps. Those apps unlock a whole new level of functionality in your device, letting you do more than just tinker with the basic features Apple has preinstalled. The only problem is where do you begin? The App Store has thousands of apps to choose from, and our list of the best iPhone apps is still pretty lengthy. It can be pretty intimidating if you’re new to the platform.
