Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a redesigned 48MP Fusion Main camera featuring variable aperture, a first for iPhone, letting users or apps adjust between four aperture settings from f/1.48 to f/4.0. The devices also gain a new A20 Pro chip along with thermal design improvements and new pro-focused camera software tools exclusive to the Pro line.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple's new foldable, the iPhone Duo, priced above $2,000, comes with just two rear cameras: a 48MP main sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide, both branded 'Fusion' for software-driven versatility. It omits a dedicated telephoto lens and skips the variable aperture feature found on the iPhone 18 Pro, relying instead on cropped shots from its high-resolution main sensor for a '2X optical quality' zoom.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro with a 48-megapixel main camera featuring variable aperture, using six laser-cut polymer blades that automatically adjust to let in up to 50% more light in dark settings. The phone also gains new Pro Controls for manual white balance, histogram exposure checks, shutter speed and skin texture adjustments, plus AI-driven smart focus tracking and upgraded video features like 60fps cinematic mode and 4K Dolby Vision time-lapse.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro introduces a mechanical variable aperture that adjusts how much light hits the sensor, reaching as wide as f/1.48. The system works automatically but can also be controlled manually in the Camera app, letting users influence depth of field and low-light performance directly.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
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.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its September event, starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively for 256GB models. The devices feature a new A20 Pro chip described as 20% faster than its predecessor, a 48-megapixel main camera with a mechanically variable aperture, and improved battery life with the Pro Max reaching 45 hours of video playback. Preorders open Saturday, with sales starting September 18.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its September event, starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively for 256GB models, with preorders opening Saturday and sales beginning September 18. The phones feature a new A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture 48-megapixel main camera using six ultra-thin blades, updated Pro camera controls, and longer battery life with the Pro Max rated for 45 hours of video playback.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-09
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.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-09
Ahead of Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event, John Ternus posted a cryptic video showing a spotlight shining on the corner of what looks like an iPhone. Speculation points to the video hinting at a variable aperture camera system rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Reports suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup will introduce a variable aperture lens on the main camera, a first for the iPhone. It remains unclear whether both the Pro and Pro Max models will get this feature, or just the larger Pro Max, and the wide-angle and telephoto lenses are expected to keep fixed apertures.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-04