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After its 'Surprise and Shine' event, Apple updated its Design Resources portal with Photoshop and PNG bezel assets for the new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. The additions include the iPhone Duo shown in open and closed states across both color options, plus iPhone 18 Pro mockups featuring its smaller Dynamic Island.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro alongside other hardware, headlined by a camera system with variable aperture settings of f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4.0, adjustable directly in the camera app. The device also features a smaller Dynamic Island capable of displaying three simultaneous live activities, plus updated Photographic Styles with new texture and grain options.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its 'Surprise and Shine' event, introducing an upgraded Dynamic Island that can display three live activities at once instead of two. The main activity dominates the space while two smaller circular icons act as shortcuts to other running apps. The phones also feature variable aperture on the main camera, a bigger vapor chamber for cooling, improved battery life and faster charging.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which look nearly identical to last year's models aside from a smaller Dynamic Island cutout and a new burgundy color option. The devices gain an A20 Pro chip, manual aperture control on the main camera down to f/1.8, improved vapor chamber cooling, and what Apple calls the longest battery life of any iPhone. A new Reference Image feature also lets users verify whether photos have been edited.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, keeping the design language of last year's models but adding a second Neural Engine, a new A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process, and a variable aperture 48MP main camera. The phones also gain a smaller Dynamic Island supporting three simultaneous Live Activities, four new color options, and improved battery life through a redesigned vapor chamber cooling system.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max retain the design and aluminum build of last year's models but introduce a variable-aperture main camera with four selectable stops plus manual controls for shutter speed, white balance and focus. The phones also ship in four colors including a new glacier blue and burgundy, with color-matched glass backs, and a smaller Dynamic Island that can now display three Live Activities simultaneously.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, starting at $1,199, with pre-orders opening September 12 and sales beginning September 18. The standout feature is a six-blade aperture system letting users adjust depth of field and lighting between f/1.48 and f/4.0, alongside a new A20 Pro chip built on TSMC's 2nm process and an Apple Reference Image tool to verify unedited photos.
Ahead of Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event, leakers and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman detail expected announcements including the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller Dynamic Island supporting three Live Activities, a mechanical aperture on the Pro Max, and faster charging. AirPods 5 are also expected, offering versions with and without wireless charging cases plus improved noise cancellation, while camera-equipped AirPods have reportedly been pushed to next year. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro are expected to open September 12 at the usual 5 a.m. PT time.
New reports indicate Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will keep the same screen sizes as current models but introduce two display upgrades: LTPO+ panel technology and a Dynamic Island notch shrunk by roughly 35%. The changes point to incremental hardware refinements rather than a full redesign for this generation.
Apple has released the eighth developer beta of iOS 27, its most AI-centric iPhone update yet, available now to Program members via Settings. The update centers on Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant using new Apple Foundation Models that adds richer conversation, on-screen awareness, and deeper app actions, alongside a refreshed Dynamic Island interface and a standalone Siri app. Apple Intelligence features are also expanding into Photos, Safari, Mail, Messages, and other apps as the company nears a public rollout in the coming weeks.
Apple will reportedly launch new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models next week, powered by the new A20 Pro chip and a C2 modem. Rumored upgrades include a redesigned main camera module, a smaller Dynamic Island, new color options like dark cherry, and larger batteries, with the Pro Max expected to get exclusive camera and battery advantages.
Apple has confirmed a product event for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT, themed 'Surprise and shine,' where it plans to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first-ever foldable iPhone, reportedly called iPhone Ultra. Notably absent this year is a standard iPhone model, with Apple said to be shifting that release to spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18e and Air 2.