Technology
Reports point to camera, battery, and design updates for upcoming iPhone 18 Pro
Leaks suggest Apple's next Pro models could feature a variable aperture camera, efficiency gains, and a smaller Dynamic Island.
The short version
- Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro next week with hardware changes over the iPhone 17 Pro.
- Potential updates include a variable aperture main camera, a 35% smaller Dynamic Island, and battery efficiency gains from a 2nm A20 Pro chip.
- Official confirmation of specs, pricing, and availability will depend on Apple's formal announcement.
Key facts
- Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro line next week.[9to5Mac]
- Rumored hardware changes include a 35% smaller Dynamic Island, new color options, and a unified rear glass and aluminum back design.[9to5Mac]
- Potential performance and battery improvements may stem from an LTPO+ display, a 2nm process A20 Pro chip, and larger physical battery capacities.[9to5Mac]
- Mark Gurman and social media leaker Fixed Focus Digital report camera hardware changes, including a variable main camera aperture and a thicker camera plateau.[9to5Mac]