The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max carry over the design of the iPhone 17 Pro generation, at 6.3 and 6.9 inches, with a new rear finish and a smaller Dynamic Island as the visible changes. Apple did not present a redesign, and its press release does not claim one. That puts this…
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iPhone 18 Pro mmWave 5G and the C2 Modem: Why US Buyers Get a Slightly Different Phone
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max use Apple’s C2 modem, which Apple says uses 15 percent less energy than the C1X. mmWave 5G is included in the US, and Apple has not listed it for any other country. Add the fact that the US model is eSIM-only with no SIM tray, and…
iPhone 18 Pro Wi-Fi 7 Explained: What the N1 Chip Changes for Your Home Network
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max use Apple’s N1 chip for wireless, which handles Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread. Apple has not quoted any speed figures for the connection. Wi-Fi 7 is a label on the spec sheet for most buyers, so the practical question is what it does once the…
iPhone 18 Pro Recycled Materials Explained: 85% Recycled Aluminum, 100% Recycled Cobalt and 40% Recycled Content Overall
Apple says the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are built with 40 percent recycled content overall, including an enclosure made from 85 percent recycled aluminum and a battery that uses 100 percent recycled cobalt. The packaging is 100 percent fiber-based. Those are the four environmental figures in Apple’s release, and they are…
iPhone 18 Pro Cases and Straps: Clear Case, Silicone, FineWoven and Wrist Strap, With No Word Yet on a Crossbody Strap
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro release lists four first-party accessories: an updated Clear Case, a silicone case, a FineWoven case and a wrist strap. Apple has not published prices for any of them. The design carries over from the iPhone 17 Pro generation with a new rear finish, so the accessories are refreshed rather than reshaped.…
iPhone 18 Pro Fast Charging: 50% in 15 Minutes, and Why Apple Has Not Said Which Charger You Need
Apple says the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max reach 50 percent charge in about 15 minutes on a cable and in 30 minutes on a wireless charger. Five minutes plugged in gives the Pro Max about seven hours of video playback. Those are the only charging figures in Apple’s release, and they…
iPhone 18 Pro for $49.95 a Month: How Apple's 24-Month Pricing Works and What You Pay in Total
Apple lists the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,199 or $49.95 a month for 24 months, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at $1,299 or $54.12 a month. Over the full two years, those monthly figures add up to $1,198.80 for the Pro and $1,298.88 for the Pro Max. Both phones are $100 more than the…
iPhone 18 Pro Storage: Do You Really Need the New 2TB Model? (256GB to 2TB Explained)
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max come in four storage sizes: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and, for the first time on an iPhone, 2TB. The base 256GB model starts at $1,199 for the Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max. Apple’s press release names all four tiers but lists prices only for the…
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy? (Size, Battery, Price)
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and shine” event on September 9, and the two phones are closer than ever. The 6.3-inch iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and the 6.9-inch iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, both with 256GB of storage. Both models share the…
iPhone 18 Pro Battery Life: Apple's 45-Hour Claim Explained, Plus How Fast It Really Charges
Apple rates the iPhone 18 Pro Max at up to 45 hours of video playback and the iPhone 18 Pro at up to 36 hours. Both figures apply to the eSIM-only models, and Apple says a wired charger takes either phone to 50 percent in about 15 minutes. According to Apple’s press release, the smaller…
iPhone 18 Pro Camera Explained: The Variable Aperture Trick That Makes It Shoot Like a DSLR
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have a 48MP Fusion main camera with a variable aperture that moves between f/1.48 and f/4 using six laser-cut blades. It is the first time an iPhone can physically change how much light reaches its main sensor, and the Camera app adds manual aperture and shutter…
iPhone 18 Pro Colors: Black Is Back, and Here's What Glacier and Burgundy Look Like
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max come in four colors: Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy. Black returns to the Pro lineup after the iPhone 17 Pro skipped it, and last year’s Cosmic Orange has been dropped. Apple confirmed the lineup in its press release after the “Surprise and shine” event at Apple…
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date and Pre-Order Time: Exactly When and How to Get One First
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders open Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 5 a.m. PT, and the phones go on sale Friday, September 18 in more than 65 countries and regions. A second wave of 20 more countries follows on Friday, September 25. Apple confirmed the dates in its press release after…
iPhone 18 Pro Price: What It Costs, Why It Went Up $100, and the Monthly Option
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, both with 256GB of storage. That is $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro.
iPhone 18 Pro Is Official: Price, Release Date, Specs and Every New Feature Apple Just Announced
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and shine” event at Apple Park today, with prices starting at $1,199 and $1,299. Both phones get the A20 Pro, Apple’s first 2-nanometer chip, a 48MP main camera with a variable aperture, a smaller Dynamic Island and up to 45 hours…
Xiaomi Announces Foldable Competitor Ahead Of The iPhone Ultra
Xiaomi introduces the new 18 Fold smartphone with dual screens and premium cameras just days before a major competitor reveals its first foldable device.
iPhone 18 Pro Launch Event Might Hurt Apple Stock, KeyBanc Warns
KeyBanc warns that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro launch event could hurt Apple stock due to expected price hikes, lower projected sales, and historical trends.
Leaked Video Highlights Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro Max and Blue Pro
A new leaked video reveals the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max in a stunning Dark Cherry color, while the smaller Pro model shows off a brand new Blue exterior.
Vodafone Leaks High Prices For iPhone Ultra And 18 Pro Models
Leaked Vodafone pricing reveals significant cost increases for the new iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max. Find out how much you will pay in 2026.
Possible Final iPhone Ultra and 18 Pro Max Designs Unboxed Before Event
A new unboxing video shows off dummy units for the foldable iPhone Ultra and 18 Pro Max, giving us a preview of their designs before the big fall event.
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Might Start Later Than Usual This Year
Find out why iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders might open a day late this year and see when the newest devices will actually arrive at retail stores.
iPhone 18 Pro Max May Get An Exclusive Variable Aperture Camera
A new rumor suggests the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature an exclusive variable aperture camera, leaving the smaller model without the big upgrade.
Google Pixel 11 Beats Apple iPhone 18 to the New 2nm Chip Race
Google will beat Apple to the 2nm chip market with its Pixel 11 launching in August, offering improved battery life ahead of the next big iPhone release.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Production Costs Jump $300 As Memory Prices Soar
Apple will likely raise the price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max by $200 since the cost of memory chips and the new A20 processor have increased dramatically.