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Leaker Ice Universe claims Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra will weigh 218 grams, about 4 grams more than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while keeping the same 7.9mm thickness. The extra weight follows earlier reports that the phone will carry a larger 5,700mAh battery, up from 5,000mAh in the current model.
Apple has embedded the Face ID TrueDepth module beneath the iPhone 18 Pro's screen by redesigning the pixel layout in that area to allow infrared light through. iFixit's microscope analysis found pixel density there is halved, with Apple confirming the brightness is boosted to compensate and an IR pass filter reportedly used to keep the components hidden from view.
Lux Optics updated its Halide Mark III camera app to support the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture main camera, letting users select any f-stop from f/1.48 to f/4.0 rather than fixed presets. The update also adds two new photo looks, Dawn and Quicksilver, which apply distinct color and contrast treatments to images.
A limited number of iPhone 18 Pro users have reported hearing faint pop or click noises from the phone's speakers, often during actions like switching apps, adjusting volume, or using voice dictation. The reports, surfaced on MacRumors forums and Reddit, show no consistent pattern in when or how the issue occurs.
Apple began rolling out iOS 27.0.1 on Monday, targeting several bugs found in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The update addresses random restarts tied to failed Face ID authentication, a color artifact in photos shot at 2x zoom, and a freeze triggered when Notification Center and Control Center were opened simultaneously.
Apple has released a Final Cut Camera update that supports the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture and redesigned camera controls, including easier access to ISO and white balance settings. Final Cut Pro and Motion now allow editing of depth of field and focus points for footage shot on the new phone, and Apple also pushed updates across Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Freeform and Pixelmator Pro.
Apple released an update to its Final Cut Camera app on Tuesday adding support for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max's variable aperture and Cinematic mode effects. The redesigned app, available on any iPhone, offers easier access to settings like white balance and ISO plus customizable overlays, while Pro and Pro Max users gain aperture control and Cinematic mode adjustments for regular video footage edited in Final Cut Pro.
Apple's fall event introduced only the iPhone 18 Pro and a new foldable iPhone Duo, bypassing a standard iPhone 18 release. Rumors cited in the report indicate the next mainstream models, iPhone 18 and iPhone 18E, won't arrive until March 2027, meaning last year's iPhone 17 will remain Apple's standard offering for well over a year.
Apple released Final Cut Camera version 2.4, adding a redesigned interface with easier access to settings. The update also brings support for iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture (f/1.48 to f/4), including shutter priority, aperture priority and manual modes, plus Cinematic mode effects in ProRes and Apple Log. The app requires an Apple Creator Studio subscription priced at $12.99 monthly or $129 annually.
A hands-on test of the iPhone 18 Pro's 'ultra-stabilized video' feature during a Thames riverboat trip showed the phone keeping the horizon steady despite the boat rocking, producing footage as if shot from a fixed platform. The reviewer noted this outperformed a handheld tripod setup in that situation, continuing a trend of improvement seen since the iPhone 13 Pro in 2021.
Apple rolled out iOS 27.0.1, a bug-fix update arriving about two weeks after iOS 27. It resolves an iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max issue that could cause the device to restart when Face ID fails to authenticate, a color artifact appearing in certain zoomed photos, and a touchscreen freeze triggered by opening Notification and Control Centers together.
Apple has issued iOS 27.0.1, its first update since launching iOS 27, addressing an intermittent issue where the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max would freeze or restart, often triggered by failed Face ID authentication. The update also fixes a camera artifact affecting some 18 Pro devices and a screen-freeze bug tied to opening Notification Center and Control Center together, which affects all iPhones on iOS 27. Companion 27.0.1 updates for iPadOS, macOS, and VisionOS were also released with general bug fixes.