9 things you can do instead of buying the new iPhone 16!

You can spend INR 80,000 to hire someone to explain to you why you don't need to spend this money to buy the new iPhone 16, or you can save it and read this instead.

Every year, Apple decides to entice us with a new and upgraded version of its already existing products. Despite the upgrade being a slight colour change or a barely noticeable size difference, the gadget in our hands, which was once dear to us, suddenly starts feeling like the most basic version to ever exist. The thrill of using it goes away, and it starts feeling like a watered-down version that’s not cool anymore. While the new shiny version blinds our reality, the memes flood on cue giving us the reality check we need.

This includes those suggesting a spike in organ sales as people decide the kidney they want to sell. As a young adult trying to survive on instant noodles and life hacks, I can't help but agree on how tempting the idea of owning a brand new iPhone is! But INR 80,000? Even a careless person like me knows that it’s too much to spend on something that will soon have another version. If I have that kind of money lying around, I could easily fund a mini-vacation or get a gym membership I’ll never use, and still have money left for snacks and survival! So as a gesture to be more responsible and control my urge, I decided to be logical and list all the things I could buy instead of the iPhone 16. 

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Do the most adult thing and invest the money! You can always enjoy the returns

Get a full body check-up. Because Apple will always introduce a new series or feature, but you only have one body that you have to take care of. Or better yet, get that super unaffordable HPV vaccine!

Replace those fake plants with new ones, while getting new pots that will go with the aesthetic that you always wanted and you will still have some money left 

Host and plan a small get-together with the people you love. A night of movies, dance, drinks and fun!

Buy those books you always wanted and have your mini library at home. Guess what, you can also spend the rest of the money on LED book lights, a cup holder that keeps your chai/coffee warm, and more comfy blankets to wrap yourself in.

For our introverts, upgrade your home furniture or even go a step ahead and get that ridiculously huge couch you can lounge on. Or you can even get the 'Joey and Chandler' chair so you can rot in comfort.

Finally, take that trip to Thailand! Because like those 2010 Instagram posts read, 'Tech will come and go, but the memories, they last forever!'

If not on yourself, you can always splurge on your pets. You can get a scented poop bag, a custom blanket with your face on it, or even the talking buttons. Go nuts!

Start a chai stall and end up becoming a billionaire who can buy ten iPhone 16s! We've seen others rise to fame like this, after all!

Which one of these will you do first? Tell us in the comments below!