Los Angeles, Ca
iPhone 16 Review: Little improvements equal a lot
The latest iPhone 16 models are now in stores and the question, as always, is “do I upgrade?”
This year, the changes might seem subtle, but they add up to some big improvements across both models.
If you don’t want to read any further, the bottom line is that the base model iPhone 16 will be a great upgrade if you have any previous iPhone model and want the upcoming AI features.
If you’re eyeing an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max, this will be a fantastic upgrade unless you have the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max. In that case, I’d skip it.
And now, on to the details.
I know, every year, there are new iPhones and there’s that pull to upgrade, but you wonder if it’s worth it.
I’ve used these phones for a week and I can describe them in one word: refined.
Apple doesn’t make a lot of huge changes from year to year but this year in particular there are various pain points improved: battery life, screens, wireless charging and cameras are all slightly improved across the board.
Then you have some big changes – like the Action Button now across the entire lineup and the addition of the Camera Control button.
For starters, don’t get these phones if you ONLY want the Camera Control. It’s not worth it on its own. It’s fine for quickly launching the camera, but after that, it’s going to take some major getting used to.
It’s not the natural place I put my finger when taking a photo, so it’s not very good as a shutter button. And there’s no way I’m going to lightly press or tap or swipe or whatever to zoom or adjust settings. It’s just not happening.
And honestly, who’s adjusting camera settings that often anyway? Camera Control is great for launching the camera instantly and saving an icon space on your home screen because the camera icon no longer needs to be there.
As for the Action Button, I’m happy it’s made its way to all 16 models. It’s a neat, programmable button that replaces the singular function ring/silent switch. You can make this button pretty much do anything. The trick is remembering that it’s there and using it. Again, it’s not in the optimal position for activating.
I have mine set to trigger a recording of a voice memo that’s then instantly transcribed using AI and sent to my email inbox. Seriously, it’s a fantastic feature through an app called Whisper Memos. Check it out.
As for screen size, the base 16 models stay the same – 6.1 and 6.7 inches.
But the Pro models get a small boost in screen size – 6.3 and 6.9 inches. I’ve been carrying around the 6.9 inch Pro Max and it’s big, but you get used to it.
The other nice thing is that Apple basically created identical versions of these phones in two sizes. So you don’t have to sacrifice key features if you like to carry a smaller phone. It still has the same key specs as the larger version, except for screen size and battery.
That means you get the same 5x optical zoom on both the Pro and the Pro Max this year, as opposed to last year where the smaller version had less zoom (3x).
The 16 base models don’t have a dedicated zoom lens, but since the sensor is so large, you can zoom 2x without losing image quality.
Also, the Pro models have an improved wide-angle lens and better microphones, and they can capture video in crystal clear and smooth 4K 120 frames per second. All of these features are incredible for content creators or anyone who just loves to take a ton of photos and videos with their phone.
Both phones can take close-up macro shots, but the pro images will be more detailed.
Across the board, battery life is better, wireless charging is faster and the phones stay cooler.
I can attest to all of these things – they are noticeable daily improvements. I find that I need to charge less and the phone doesn’t heat up quite as much as before.
The odd thing about all of these phones is that the AI features just aren’t there yet. So Siri isn’t much smarter and notifications are still a mixed bag. But iOS 18 software is much more customizable and the AI stuff is coming very soon. If you’re adventurous, you can even download the beta version of it right now in just a few clicks.
So, again, the iPhone 16 base models are excellent this year (minus the still-slow screen refresh rate, but if you don’t know what that means you won’t care) and the Pro models are just about firing on all cylinders this time around.
If you’re on the fence about an upgrade, I think the small improvements and promise of AI is a good reason to get one of the new models.
But if you’re happy with your current phone, your photos, videos and battery life are fine and you don’t care about AI summarizing your texts or helping you write your emails, you can easily wait until next year.
Los Angeles, Ca
Protests mark 1-year anniversary of federal agents storming L.A.’s Fashion District
Events and protests were held in downtown Los Angeles Saturday on the one-year anniversary of one of the largest immigration enforcement actions in California.
One June 6, 2025, federal agents stormed the L.A. Fashion District, arresting and detaining dozens of workers.
The enforcement action served as a catalyst, igniting a wave of subsequent raids across Southern California. In response, city leaders affirmed their “unwavering commitment to the immigrant communities” in Los Angeles, as events were held throughout the city to remember those who were deported and those whose immigration cases remain unresolved.
Protesters advocating for immigrant communities gathered outside a federal detention center in downtown Saturday, waving flags and signs. One woman was arrested during a clash with police.
The initial raid in the L.A. Garment District swept up workers, including the father of one woman who described the experience as “one of the most traumatic experiences” of their lives. This operation was among the first deportation actions that resulted in families being separated and triggered days of civil unrest.
At a commemoration event, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and the Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of L.A. stood together, vowing to protect immigrant communities living in fear.
“We all felt attacked, and I think what’s so critical today, is to know and remember and acknowledge that this is still going on every day,” Bass said.
While the Department of Homeland Security maintains that its enforcement operations target criminals, families of those detained argue that immigration enforcement terrorizes hardworking people. These families contend that many immigrants pay taxes and contribute to society, even if they are not U.S. citizens.
Immigration attorneys report that thousands of individuals are still trying to locate their loved ones. They also highlighted that hundreds of people swept up in immigration raids last year remain detained in facilities, facing medical neglect, inhumane conditions and the denial of basic due process protections.
Watch the full report from KTLA’s Sara Welch in the video at the top of this story.
All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTLA. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTLA staff before being published.
Los Angeles, Ca
Pasadena motorist knocked unconscious in unprovoked assault after other driver flashes high beams at him
A motorist was rendered unconscious after what authorities are calling an unprovoked attack that occurred after another driver flashed their high beams at him, authorities say.
According to the Pasadena Police Department, the victim, a 63-year-old man, was driving northbound on Raymond Avenue near Washington Boulevard when a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction flashed him around 1 a.m. Saturday.
“The victim reported that he was driving northbound on Raymond Avenue from Washington Boulevard when he observed a vehicle traveling southbound flashing its high beams at him,” a Pasadena Police Department spokesperson confirmed to KTLA. “The victim stated he stopped his vehicle and exited. He was then assaulted by an unknown suspect. The assault was unprovoked.”
The attack left the man unconscious and with a three-inch deep laceration to his head, police added. Upon regaining consciousness, the man transported himself to Huntington Hospital, and it was around 1:20 a.m. when police responded there to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon and began their investigation.
Upon arriving at the hospital, the victim told police that, due to his injuries, he was not able to provide a description of a suspect, vehicle or the weapon used, nor was he able to tell police the exact location where the assault occurred, although it was confirmed to be somewhere near Raymond Avenue and Washington Boulevard. La Pintoresca Park is located near that intersection.
No further details were immediately available.
Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to contact the Pasadena Police Department right away.
Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.
Los Angeles, Ca
Woman killed by driver while crossing PCH in Long Beach
A woman was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach.
On June 3, the female pedestrian was using the crosswalk at Pacific Coast Highway and Pacific Avenue around 4:50 a.m.
She had walked against a red light and was hit by a 19-year-old driver in a Chevy sedan, Long Beach police said.
Despite lifesaving efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
“At this time, impaired driving, distracted driving and excessive speed are not believed to be a factor in this collision,” police said.
The woman’s name is being withheld pending identification by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information on the incident is asked to call Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
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