All articles tagged with #iphone 18
Leak suggests the iPhone 18 lineup will largely preserve its appearance, with Apple emphasizing the new 2nm A20/A20 Pro chips and camera improvements. iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to gain a smaller Dynamic Island, a C2 modem, and enhanced cameras, while the non‑Pro is anticipated to launch in early 2027 with similar upgrades.
Rumors say the iPhone 18 will feature a significantly brighter display, with Apple pushing brightness beyond current generations and BOE reportedly unable to meet these unprecedented specs, shifting panel orders to Samsung Display. The phone is expected to launch in early 2027 with an A20 chip, C2 modem, and a simpler Camera Control.
A PhoneArena report claims the iPhone 18 base model will use a 6.27-inch 120 Hz LTPO display and the iPhone Air 2 a 6.55-inch 120 Hz LTPO panel; the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max reportedly drop Dynamic Island in favor of a punch-hole design with Face ID under the display, while rumors also peg an iPhone 20 Pro in 2027 with no notches and a fully edge-to-edge display.
The article predicts the most exciting cameras to expect in 2026, including innovations from DJI, Sony, Canon, and Apple, with notable mentions of a 360 drone, advanced smartphones, and professional cameras, highlighting ongoing advancements and market trends.
Apple is developing a smaller foldable iPhone expected to launch next year, with updates on the delayed Apple TV, new features in iOS 26.3, a significant privacy fine in Italy, and early production plans for the iPhone 18 series. Additionally, Samsung is working on a foldable phone to compete with Apple's upcoming device, and EU regulations are increasing interoperability support for Apple products.
Apple is preparing for a split-launch strategy for the iPhone 18, with production starting early in 2023 to release the base model in spring and Pro models in September, aiming to better meet demand and spread revenue throughout the year.
Apple is set to begin trial production of the iPhone 18 in February, with a planned launch in spring 2027, indicating early development stages for the upcoming flagship device.
Apple is surprisingly moving quickly to begin mass production of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, possibly to test new design features like under-display Face ID, ahead of its expected launch next year. This early start may help Apple address potential hardware and software issues, especially as recent releases have faced problems.
The upcoming iPhone 18 is expected to address and fix a major annoyance present in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models, promising improvements for users of future Apple devices.
Samsung is likely to reintroduce variable aperture technology in its smartphones, possibly with the Galaxy S27 Ultra in 2027, as a response to Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 series and new foldable form factors, with ongoing experiments on foldable screens and camera features.
Next year's iPhone 18 lineup may see a major change with only three models launching in fall 2026, including the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Fold, due to delays in the iPhone Air 2. This could result in a less diverse lineup and a higher entry price, posing challenges for Apple's sales targets.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a smaller display cutout using hole-in-active-area technology, a variable aperture main camera, a transparent MagSafe cutout, and a steel-cased battery, with potential under-display Face ID and a 24MP front camera across the lineup, expected to launch in September 2026.
The upcoming iPhone 18 lineup is rumored to feature 24-megapixel front-facing cameras, indicating a focus on enhanced selfie and video capabilities.
A tech enthusiast compares the Oppo Find X9 Pro with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, highlighting features like superior camera capabilities, larger battery capacity, and additional functionalities that Apple could consider for the upcoming iPhone 18 to stay competitive.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 is expected to feature 12GB of RAM, similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, marking a significant upgrade for the base model, driven by increased demand for higher memory capacity and potential AI capabilities. The release is staggered, with the base iPhone 18 launching in spring 2026, and Apple sourcing more LPDDR5X DRAM chips from Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix to support this upgrade.