Apple's native camera app limits the iPhone 18 Pro's variable-aperture main camera to four fixed settings (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4), even in Auto mode. Third-party apps BlackMagic Camera and Moment Pro Camera II have both added support for the aperture hardware with 10 presets in 1/3-stop increments, offering finer control than Apple's own app. BlackMagic's version 3.5 was initially reported as buggy but has since been updated to 3.5.1 with stability fixes.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-25
Details and images found in Apple's own code by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris suggest Apple is preparing a HomePod mini 2 in new muted color options, an iPad mini 8 with a repositioned front camera and A20 Pro chip, and an updated Apple TV 4K that looks similar to its predecessor. The leak follows Apple's recent launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Duo.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-25
Amazon has brought back clearance pricing on Apple Watch Ultra 3 Milanese Loop models, offering both Black and Natural Titanium versions at $699.97, down $199 from their $899 list price. The same roundup also lists a $150 discount on Apple's 24GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, renewed launch pricing on the 24GB M6 Mac mini, nearly 20% off the Magic Keyboard, and a $7.50 Beats USB-C cable, alongside a $50 discount on AirPods Pro 3.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-24
A 9to5Mac writer who switched from an iPhone Air to the iPhone 18 Pro reports that the newer Pro model offers superior cameras, longer battery life, and faster performance powered by the A20 Pro chip. The reviewer also notes the vapor chamber prevents overheating issues previously experienced with the Air, and cites more responsive Siri AI performance.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-24
Apple has told 9to5Mac it will release a software update early next week for iPhone, addressing a bug that causes some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max units to restart after a failed Face ID attempt. Traffic analytics on 9to5Mac and MacRumors had already flagged references to iOS 27.0.1 before Apple's confirmation.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-24
Apple has told 9to5Mac that a software update addressing a bug causing iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max units to freeze and reboot after failed Face ID attempts will arrive early next week. The issue, tied to obscured-face authentication attempts, was widely reported by users and reproduced by 9to5Mac on the new under-screen Face ID design.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-24
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is now available, featuring a variable aperture camera, new Pro Controls for shutter speed adjustments, and an internal redesign with a larger vapor chamber for cooling. Its foldable iPhone Duo, set to launch October 23, has a passport-style folding design with a 7.6-inch inner screen but only two rear cameras and no variable aperture, starting at $1,999 versus $1,199 for the 18 Pro.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-23
Amazon is now selling Black and Natural Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 3 models with matching Milanese Loop bands at $699.97, down from the $899 list price. The retailer says this is the lowest price ever recorded for these configurations, which previously hadn't dropped below $749. The discount arrives alongside other Apple-related deals including AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and new Beats 360 ANC headphones.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-23
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, positioned as a step above its previous flagship mobile chipsets. The company is marketing this variant as its most powerful processor yet, aimed squarely at high-end Android devices competing with Apple's upcoming iPhone lineup.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-22
At IFA Berlin 2026, Lexar showed its new Muse SSD, a drive just 3.8mm thick at its thickest point that tapers to 1mm at the edges. It comes in 512GB and 1TB capacities, offers up to 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write speeds, and uses a proprietary PogoPin connection with a magnetic SnapLink cable instead of USB-C. Lexar says it supports direct external ProRes 4K recording at up to 120 fps on compatible iPhones.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-22
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro shares nearly identical dimensions, weight and 6.3-inch OLED displays with last year's 17 Pro, but adds a variable aperture camera for exposure control, a slightly smaller Dynamic Island supporting three Live Activities, and a redesigned vapor cooling chamber. It costs roughly $100 more than the 17 Pro and drops the orange color option available on the prior model.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-22
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro physically shrinks the Dynamic Island by moving some Face ID components under the display, freeing up extra screen space. That space is now used to show more detail in a second Live Activity, such as a timer's remaining time instead of just an icon, while the device can also run three Live Activities at once, up from two.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-22
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