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A Chinese leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro has entered late-stage production testing ahead of a September launch, with no major exterior design changes but internal upgrades including a variable-aperture camera, the A20 chip, and a C2 modem; the regular iPhone 18 is also reportedly testing, and Bloomberg notes Apple's foldable could steal the spotlight this fall.
Rumors say the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will add a variable-aperture main camera, reviving a feature Samsung dropped years ago and potentially improving low-light performance and depth of field; Samsung is reportedly exploring the tech for Galaxy devices, with additional rumored upgrades (smaller Dynamic Island, A20 chip, longer battery life) and a fall launch alongside Apple’s foldable iPhone.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is exploring a deep burgundy/red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which would mark the first red Pro models since the iPhone 14 (PRODUCT)RED; purple and brown are considered variations of the red idea and may not appear; the foldable iPhone is expected to stick to traditional space gray/black and silver/white finishes, with a September unveiling anticipated.
MacRumors rounds up Apple’s March 4 media experience across New York, London, and Shanghai, the first iOS 26.4 beta with new features such as CarPlay video over AirPlay, and ongoing chatter about iPhone 18 Pro/Max upgrades, alongside a Toyota Wallet car keys rollout and a rebranded Sales Coach app for Apple Store staff.
Apple’s foldable iPhone is on schedule, with mass production set to begin in July and a September launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max lineup; Samsung will supply the displays, and the timing may allow a fall release despite potential platform‑level teething, with Galaxy Z Wide Fold as a competing timeline reference.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max will largely resemble the iPhone 17 Pro but with a bigger Pro Max battery (≈5,100–5,200 mAh) and a thicker body, while moving to Apple’s A20 chip on a 2nm process and an in-house C2 modem; whispers also point to a possible under-display Face ID or slimmer Dynamic Island, a Samsung-made 3-layer image sensor, and a variable-aperture lens, plus 5G satellite internet and new colors like burgundy, brown, and purple. Release is reportedly in two phases: Pro models in Sept 2026, with the rest in spring 2027.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max will be minor upgrades over the iPhone 17 Pro, featuring internal changes like a variable-aperture camera, A20 chip, and C2 modem, but they are not expected to be the stars of Apple's fall launch as a foldable iPhone is set to take the spotlight.
Rumors suggest Apple may bring back a true, continuously adjustable variable aperture with the iPhone 18 Pro around 2026, reviving Samsung's old Galaxy S9/S10 idea of continuous aperture control and potentially delivering better bokeh and exposure—though gains depend on sensor size and processing; Samsung's S26 Ultra and the iPhone 18 Pro are among the potential beneficiaries.
A GF Securities note by analyst Jeff Pu outlines five rumored iPhone 18 Pro upgrades: a smaller Dynamic Island enabled by under-screen Face ID, a 48MP main camera with variable aperture, Apple’s A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process, a next-generation N2 chip for Wi‑Fi 7/Thread, and a third‑gen C2 modem, with a September release expected for the devices.
Apple is reportedly testing two major rear-camera upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro: a main camera with a variable aperture and a telephoto with a larger aperture (with rumors of a teleconverter as well), plus a rumored 24MP front camera; if real, these would mark Apple’s first variable-aperture iPhone camera and could accompany a fall launch alongside a foldable iPhone.
Rumors claim Apple is testing a DSLR-like teleconverter to boost the iPhone 18 Pro’s zoom, alongside a prototype variable aperture lens; while this could enhance focal length and light control, concerns about light loss and the reliability of the tipster persist, and thorough testing is expected before any launch.
A Chinese rumor claims the iPhone 18 Pro may include a variable-aperture rear camera and a teleconverter in late-stage engineering samples, with a September 2026 launch anticipated. The teleconverter concept would affect light intake on a smartphone, while the variable aperture could improve exposure control for photos and video. Apple is reportedly evaluating features with suppliers, but such components could still be dropped if they don’t meet quality standards. Previous rumors of a variable aperture for the iPhone 17 did not materialize.
Rumors this week point to a narrower (about 35%) Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro with a brighter display; Apple is moving toward an OLED MacBook Pro launch with new M-series chips, with Samsung production lines already in operation. Siri is set to become a full AI chatbot (codename Campos) in iOS 27, while Apple reportedly develops an AirTag-sized AI pin with dual cameras and a speaker to run the new Siri. A separate note mentions the iPhone 18 and iPhone 17e rumors and related product updates.
A leaker claims the iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island will be about 13.5mm wide (roughly 35% narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro), with under-display Face ID moving only the flood illuminator so the pill-shaped cutout remains. Experts say the smaller Dynamic Island could persist through 2027, and Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September.
Rumors that the iPhone 18 Pro would put the front camera on the far left are said to be misinformation; leaker Instant Digital suggests the infrared Face ID sensor could move under the display on the left, not the front camera. There’s no confirmed left-side camera, and while under-display tech is a long-term goal (potentially by 2027), the Dynamic Island isn’t going away anytime soon.